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Friday, March 4, 2011

My baby girl.



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When you have a baby things change. Fast. I didn't immediately accept these changes when Ruari was first born... but, I do more and more each day. I accept (and truly enjoy) my role as her mother and what it takes to help her grow into a beautiful and lovely person.

As parents we really can feel pushed to do this and do that to make our kids #1 and to grow up to be child prodigy's or young geniuses. I can only imagine the push is even greater these days with the online world. I don't know about you... but, at almost every point during the day I am somehow connected to technology.

So, here I am... concerned that I'm not doing enough to help my baby progress to the next stages in her life... Do I read to her enough? Do we go for enough walks? Do I give her enough attention? Is she getting enough healthy food? All these questions have run through my head more than once. 

Even though I may not have the "correct" answers to the above questions... I know the best thing I can do to help Ruari achieve is to give her my love. To do this I need to take care of me (mind, body, and soul). Enjoy the moment I'm in. Cuddle. Kisses. Be silly. Take breaks when I need them.






I just need to love my baby. And, I do.

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Chelsey

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BlogHer 2011!


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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Selfie Saturday: Arm's length


I chose the above photo for my Selfie Saturday: Arm's Length shot. So, trying to get an arms length shot with a 50mm lens on is a little challenging! But, I don't want to take my lens off. I love it so much. By the way... to keep my camera "safe" and "waterproof" from the snow... I tied it up in a plastic grocery bag and cut a hole out for the lens to poke through. :) That's how I took these photos of Ruari too.


I ended up taking about 30 photos of myself at arm's length. My other faves are below:


Also... Update on my 52 Weeks of Me challenge... Here's this weeks photo for the "Nourish" theme...


My soul feels VERY nourished when it first snows. It's so beautiful.

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Chelsey


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BlogHer 2011!

Friday, February 25, 2011

Snow Day!

Well... I guess it was more of a snow morning! It all melted by 10 am... then another couple inches fell in the afternoon. I was excited to be able to capture some of the falling snowflakes. I love my new lens. :D

Could you guys help me pick which photo I want for my 365? I can't. My baby is just so cute. Which one is your favorite?










And, if you have a moment I'd love a vote for my Love Letter to Kitty Paw entry! I made the top 10 and would love to win!!! :D Click here to go to the voting page! Thanks!

Here's my entry... I'm #10!




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Chelsey

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BlogHer 2011!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Last minute Target shopping...

Ruari and I did some quick last minute shopping at Target. I'm done shopping, but there were just a couple more things I needed. All done now! It was super windy and chilly... this meant that Ruari kept her hat on! She usually hates hats!


Some photo challenges for the photo above.
Shutter Love: Reason for the Season (Ruari is my reason for the season.) Simplicity: Love... I LOVE this girl!
ShutterLoveTuesdaysSweet Shot Day

Photography love...





She's so cute!

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