Moments

This summer my cousin Emily got married and I was asked if I could take some candid photos. I jumped at the opportunity as I needed the experience and to know whether or not weddings would be something I would like to do in the future. Needless to say, it was a lot of work and tons of pressure, but I really did love it. I loved knowing that I was capturing some of the most important moments in their lives. Since then I have done one more wedding, and still really enjoyed it. Here is one of my favorite moments captured from Emily's wedding, I think it really helped capture the essence of the relationship between her and her father.

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Beach Fun!

I really wish we would have been able to go to the beach more this summer, I think next summer Dylan will be old enough to really playing in the sand and water. This is one of the photos taken at lake Okoboji when we went to visit the Reuter family. It was such a beautiful evening and all Dylan wanted to do was play in the water, needless to say her outfit ended up in the dryer by the end of the night, haha.

Dylan & Pappa

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I've Been A Bad Blogger

I feel bad for neglecting this blog, I always intend to post but then it somehow slips my mind. I will try to update more, and that is a promise.

I can't believe how much Dylan has grown, she is definitely not a baby anymore. She has finally started walking everywhere, we thought it would never happen. She has also been surprising us with the amount of signing that she is doing lately, it's so great to be able to communicate with her even when she can't speak the words yet. We've had a lot of fun this summer with pool trips, many weddings, celebrating our first wedding anniversary, and spending lots of quality family time together. I can't believe that summer is coming to an end and fall is nearing. I am trying not to think of starting my college courses again in two weeks, it is going to make for a stressful fall! I'm also happy to say that my business is really starting to pick up. It is a lot of work, more than I ever could have imagined, but I just love being able to make something I love into a blossoming career.  And on that note, I will leave you with a few newer photos of Dylan.

IHF- Got To Wear Shades

I just love this photo too much not to enter it, it's also the only one wear she's not trying to pull her sunglasses off.

Shutter Love Tuesday "Summer Fun"

This week's theme is "Summer Fun," Dylan always has so much fun at the pool, she even kept her sunglasses on long enough for me to take this snapshot of her.

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Birthday Smile

This is Dylan smiling after receiving a Target giftcard for her birthday, she has good taste!

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I Can't Believe She's One!

My little baby turned one on June 4, it's still hard for me to digest. We had a party for her yesterday, although the weather wasn't cooperating for it to be outdoors, we still had fun with it at my Mom's house. I will add some of her one year photos later.

Current milestones:

• She can stand without assistance, but she only likes doing it when she doesn't realize she's doing it.
• She can walk really well using her push toys.
• She says "quack quack" whenever she sees a duck.
• She can show you how old she is, do "so big", blow a kiss, point out Eli's photo on the wall.
• She has at least 8 teeth (that we know of, she hates letting me look at them)
• She pretty much eats whatever we eat, and we are working on her using the spoon/fork.
• We successfully switched her to whole milk.
• We've had several successful attempts at her eating a product with egg in it, and no reactions yet!
• She sleeps in her crib every night all night and for two daily naps, and we've gone an entire week without her crying while going down.

My photography is starting to improve and my business is slowing taking off, I have about 4 sessions booked for this summer already. I also have continued to make children's clothing/accessories, but have not put them in my etsy store yet, I want to get some good photographs of the products first. I have been struggling with some PPD after Elijah's birth and passing, but I have a strong support system that is helping me push through it. I will try and update again soon!