My Baby is getting BIG!

Vivian is now 9 months old! It's crazy how fast time flies.

Yum!

Waving to Daddy.

Vivian knows baby sign language. This mean "all done". haha

Leah Kate: Unleashed Bridals

Waaaaaay back in November, I met up with Leak Kate & Kyle to take some more pictures of her in her beautiful wedding gown. It was FREEZING! It made for some great snuggling and yummy hot chocolate after though. Not to mention the need for some great purple tights.

We wandered around her parents farm. And of course we had to take some pictures with the horses since that is and has been a huge part of Kate's life. Her parents (Lauri & Bill) give horse and carriage tours around Antietam Battlefield. Check out their facebook page.



The clouds parted and made for some really dramatic images...is was perfect.

playing with the "antique" look...I think its fitting.

snuggles...brrrrrrr....its cold!

canvas?! YES!

Purple tights!

Work it, Kate!

Love ya kate!

xoxo,
the "other" sister

Boudoir Sesesions!!! May 15th!

Leah (Grace) & Dave: Engaged!

This is only the second time I have photographed my sister. She has to schedule a session just like everyone else. Not to mention she is a registered nurse who works weekend, graveyard shift. Our schedules don't really mesh too well. Anyway, I was super excited to photograph my gorgeous big Sis.

Leah (Grace to me) and Dave met at the gym. :-) I suggested taking some pictures there between the treadmills where they like to run a crazy, insane amount of miles, but they said it was too crowded. So, I'm still up for it if anyone else is! lol

We went to the next place that they spend a lot of time running...the C&O Canal in Harpers Ferry. It was only appropriate that we take pictures in the place where their love started to blossom.

Let me just say that I am so damn happy for Leah Grace and Dave. I am sure I will be a mess at their wedding...a happy mess. I am so excited for you to join our family Uncle Dave! Love you both.

On with the pictures.

Thanks for being open to my wacky ideas! What?! You mean you don't normally lay in the middle of the C&O Canal??!! lol

Sis, you are gorgeous.

Canvas??? I think so!

I could not decide which one I liked the most. Which one is your favorite?

Wait...I think it might be this one.

And this is my favorite from the day. Love you Leah Grave and Dave! I'm honored to be a part of your wedding. hugs and kisses. mwah!

Cloth Diapering: Say What?! - Laundering

I had lots of questions after the last video post which led to this new installment about laundering your cloth diapers. Here is what I do to wash Vivian's cloth diapers. It is by no means the only way or the right way. It's just what I do and what I have learned over the past 8 months.

Here's a link to buy Rockin Green Detergent.

And more more thing I think will need some clarifying. When it comes to poopie diapers, breast fed baby poop is water soluble. So there is no need for rinsing or cleaning off excess poop before washing. However, that is not the case with formula fed babies and babies who eat solid food. So, you will have to either clean the diaper off with toilet paper and throw the poop in the toilet or install a sprayer beside your washing machine to remove the poop before you wash them. I have a wash tub beside my washing machine and I just spray the diaper off before I put it in the washer. It works good for me. If you are not good with gross, smelly things, cloth diapers might not be the thing for you.

Stay tuned for the next video about what creams/ointments you can use with cloth diapers and how to make sure you do not need to use any.