Two Pictures taken with my new Camera

I've got a ton to learn when it comes to my new baby.. The Nikon d300!! I'm so excited its finally here. These are two pictures of Miss Paige taken today. I set her on our dining room table and had her looking toward the window to get the nice catchlights.. I can tell in a few months me and this camera are going to get a long really well :)

Working on Templates for Photographers

Since its cold and snowy here today I am spending time inside working on storyboards and other templates for photographers.. here is an example of a wedding theme one I did using photos from my own wedding. Photos taken by Michelle Walker Photography (located in Illinois).

Ethan's Nursery.. work in process..

Here is what we've done so far. Paint color.. insane right.. we took a carmel color from the lepard print. Totally not what we initally had in mind which was a soft vanilla with a few stripes around the room in brown, orange and blue, but because of the shape of the room we went with what you see above (it does take a little getting used to). We are going to replace the carpet, say bye to the nasty pink, the TV and table are sold just waiting to be picked up. In that corner will be a dresser and two shelves put in to hold books, or a radio or something. On the wall behind the crib will be the mirror thats on the floor, and some picture frames and Ethan's name in altered wood letters. Fixtures need replaced. And a toy storage deal will be under the window (it was chipped so we have to exchange it). And I've got an idea to paint an animal scene on the ugly closet doors I just need an artistic painter :) I just wanted to post pictures of what we did yesterday to get Ethans room together. Stay tuned for the final result in the next month or so.

Vans in COLOR

I've been leaning a lot toward black and whites lately so I thought I would work with color today. It was finally somewhat nice enough to take a walk outside I just wish Vans was more into having her picture taken today she kept making faces, then my focus kept falling toward her sweater.. anyway.. here are two from today's outting, one urban one backlit!

Finally some new pictures of Savannah

We had a nice dusting of snow on the ground today so I wanted to get outside and use the camera I've been neglecting. Savannah cooperated a little but it was pretty chilly so we didn't stay out to long.. here are a few of my favorites. We struggle a bit with her looking to posey or cheezy but we're working on it ;)

Ultrasound Photos

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Its a Boy!! Nursary Theme & Belly Shot

I had my 22 week ultrasound today and we found out we were expecting a boy. Due date is the same as we thought May 20th. We are going with Ethan Robert James for the name and have already begun registering since we don't have one "boy" item in the house. So the shopping is going to be so FUN.. I've picked out a bedding set I want for the nursary and am hoping to start the painting soon. Babies R Us doesn't carry the set in the store so I'll have to wait until it arrives to head to the paint section. Top picture is of the nursary set we're ordering, we're thinking a shade of yellow or possibly green for the room. Bottom picture if you dare to scroll is my belly bump from today. I swear I've gained 8 pounds and it feels like 20.