Thursday, December 20, 2007

Long time no blog...

For all of you who are emailing..I'm here..finally..all is well...I've just been busy with holiday stuff, cheer competitions, and sick kids..and you can also blame my buddy Laureen ..she's been keeping me up at night..chatting for hours on end. We've been spinning in the same photography circle for a year or so..but just recently started talking..and we clicked instantly..it seems I've known her all my life..she is such an amazing person..and I am so glad we became such good friends!


So..what have we been up to? Not much ..I haven't picked up my camera much..just snapshots of this and that..A couple of Saturdays ago..the kids all piled into Raygan's bed and played and read books for hours..not the best shots..but i love them anyway..just my kiddos..being themselves..









Piper was looking at herself in the mirror one afternoon..I had the camera out..so decided to play around a bit..she kept saying..'Mommy..I so cute"..and I have to agree..she is the cutest!




And her again..playing outside..yes..with wild hair, pajamas, and orange crocs (on the wrong feet)....as Raygan would say..she looked like "Sally from the bowling alley!"



The girls are in competition season..which means back to back competitions from December till April..this year we are headed to Texas, South Carolina, and Virginia..as well as seven or eight local competitions..Cheer is such a huge commitment..but they love it.. they eat sleep and breathe it! Sayler and I before a competition..photo by Phil..and yeah...he was pretty proud of himself..



and basically the same picture with Raygan..but you know how that goes...had to put them both in..or the other would be mad..



And our Christmas card this year..designed by my long time buddy Tina..if any one wants to card swap..let me know..I have a ton of extras that I can send your way...






That's it friends..our life over the past month.. after Christmas, we'll be heading to Indiana to celebrate my grandmothers 100th birthday..she was a New Year's Eve baby..so we'll be ringing in the New Year with her..I'm sure I'll pop in before then..but if not..wishing you all a Merry Christmas..and fabulous New Year!

16 comments:

Tracey Kendall said...

Such a busy time of the year isn't it. Love the pictures, your family is all so beautiful.
That's so amazing that it is your grandmothers 100th birthday...wow. What a great way to bring in the New Year especially for a 100th.
I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and wish you health and happiness. All the best!
Warm wishes,
Tracey :)

Anonymous said...

hey...Merry Christmas Megan! You are beautiful!

Delaney used to say "I so cute" too when she would look at layouts of herself (I even did a layout about that waaaay back when....).

I'd love to swap holiday cards Megan...I've got some extras too.

email me at jillbeamer (at) yahoo (dot) com and we'll swap addies!

Jess said...

Thanks for you love Megan.

I too would love a acrd swap email me @ photographybyjess (at) gmail (dot) com I like how Jill put hers if it keeps from some spaming.

Carin Davis said...

How fun to see your post today! Your kids are adorable...and they get their good looks from their mom! It was so fun to see pictures of you...

Enjoy your holidays...is there anything better than a 100 birthday on New Years...how fun!!!!

I would love to swap too...
carin.davis@gmail.com

Holly said...

How fun! You look exactly like I thought you would look like - beautiful! I LOVE (really, really love) those pictures of your kids on the bed - seriously those are the times that you just live for - all of them getting along, spending time together. Beautiful!

Laura said...

So glad you finally posted. I had been wondering about you guys. Love the b&w's of your kiddos just hanging out. So sweet of your older ones, seems like they're great at hanging out with the 2 younger ones. Also love the pictures of you and your girls. They look so much like you...gorgeous. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!

PS. Where in Texas is their competition? If it's close I know my girls would love to watch!

Anonymous said...

love the pictures of your kids on the bed ... so normal and "real"! you have such a gorgeous family! and just amazing photos too!

Tiffany said...

Megan!!!! all gorgeous, I love the card!! I don't have anything to swap, can I buy one? I love the design. I love your style, gosh, you know that already...question, what is your favortie aperture for group? it's just gorgeous. I love your photo journalistic style, and I don't think you are doing much of it which should bec. you capture it so well, plus youare so unfair bec. you capture the most gorgeous catchlights in town!!!! LOL!!! I'm jeoulous, can you tell?!?!!? hahahaha!!!

Please let me know if I can buy 1 card and how much...email is stephanyphotography@yahoo.com

Jennifer said...

OMG are you serious, some of the best shots are snapshots, because they show true natural moments that are so true and beautiful! Happy holidays to you and your family!

Ren said...

Yay - you're back!

Laureen's the best... I get to MEET her next year!!!

LOVE that you posted photos of you!!! I love 'seeing' the people I talk with :)

510Jen said...

I admire your work. Those are adoreable pictures of your kids. Do you mind me asking how big you made your header. (in PS) the width and the height I am on blogspot also and want to change mine.

Thanks.

Amy said...

Those shots of the kids are beautiful! Such precious memories. Thanks for the comment! I've only got about 6 weeks to go until my due date (IF she's on time!) I'm soooo ready to meet her! Have a wonderful holiday!

Amanda said...

I just left this huge comment and it dissappeared!

Such cute stuff! Phil is quite the photog isn't he?! You look great! I'm loving your new do. (new to me since the last pic i saw)
anyway.. have fun and I'll be looking for ya!
Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

so fabulous...love the candids & your christmas card is brilliant!

saying a little prayer for your sanity during compitition (i did that for 3 years with heather & you're right...big commitment!)

you are gorgeous too, btw :o) hope you all had a wonderful christmas!

Becky said...

I found your blog thru Holly Brimhall's. I love your photography and the way you capture color and light! Cute family.

Robin said...

You have such a cute family. It's good to see who I've been stalking for the past nine months.
Love your photos. I'd love to swap- I have one of Tina's Holiday cards to trade.
prettyemme (at) hotmail
Keep the beautiful photos coming and happy New Year!
Robin