A journey through life one success and failure at a time
I recently received a new batch of photos for my store.
These babies are so absolutely perfect you can almost smell the new baby smell.
Try not to fall in love…
Or not want another baby.
Can you handle the cuteness?
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When you see a picture of a newborn in a hat, sling, pod, or in a strategic position the first reaction is always “AWWWW, that is adorable!”. What you don’t consider or even think about is what is actually going on behind the scenes. The pink baby is always so cute that it is almost impossible to imagine anything else.
Here is a small glimpse of the behind the scenes work:
I am hopping around on the sidelines trying to convince her to look at me while the photographer works her magic….
Yesterday we had a session with a newborn and I don’t think it could have gone better. However when you see the amazing shots (they haven’t be edited yet) you will know what it looked like to us.
Prepping for the shoot with different props
Okay, he is asleep and the light is perfect. Take the picture NOW!
Interrupting a sleeping baby is never fun especially when you have to put a hat on his head
Luckily he was a forgiving boy and went right back to sleep even after the last minute touch up.
This isn’t the final shot from the photographer but it will give you an idea
Newborn photography session are always a crap shoot. We have worked with babies that did not want to be handled or asleep and then we get the babies like this little guy, perfect and adorable. After these sessions and final photos I am reminded why I love my business.
If you would like to purchase anything you see or are curious for more items check out my STORE.
This Saturday has been a lazy, nothing gets done kind of day. A real pleasure actually. In fact, as I was twitter stalking some of my favorite blogs, Bloggy Moms posted a post from Bossy Mom about what her home really looks like when company is not expected. (She actually got the idea from Everything and Nothing from Essex)
Sounded like fun.
I copied their posts.
Here is my Saturday home.
The kitchen/dining room has been converted into a fort for BOYS only.
Our Saturday morning island. Let’s see…I have a homeschooling catalog open, Star Wars puzzle, the infamous black lantern, hats, candles, coffee. Wow, a lot of crap.
Here you can see my crochet work and the trusty laptop on my twitter account of course….
I did not venture into other parts of the home because we primarily stay out here in our common area.
There ya have it. The reality of a Saturday morning at home when no guests are expected
I am a gamer. A big one. I typically play on the xbox but recently I was introduced to a game on my phone that I can’t get enough of….Angry Birds.
I chose to honor the game with my crochet skills.
I am holding a giveaway!! And it is sponsored by…ME! Here is the deal, I am giving away one hat on my Becoming Homegrown Store. ANY ONE! What you need to do is leave me a comment telling me which one you want and what size you need it. The lucky winner will get the hat of their choice. Now, I am going to announce the winner on Christmas Eve! A little late but it can be a present after the holiday.
Do you want to play? Here are the rules. Starting today -
1. Leave a comment and tell me if you are a follower AND which hat you would like (don’t forget sizing)
2. If you are not a follower become one
3. Check out the Facebook page – (you don’t have to follow it but it highly encouraged)
4. Blog about the giveaway and leave a link here
Each step is considered an entry and the winner will be chosen on Random.org……Is that enough crazy info?! Good luck!
Remember the winner will be announced on Christmas Eve!
Check out the Inner Hookeron Facebook for more fun crochet tips!!
If you follow my Facebook fanpage (you should follow it because it is extremely amusing and I am always on it…whereas here it is about a weekly thing) you know that I have been anxiously waiting at my door for the UPS man to show up with my box of goodies.
I was literally standing at my doors peep hole every time I heard a big truck….waiting for this guy…
Hey…are you guys still there….I know I am not a frequent poster but I do still post….. Onwards…
If you are a regular reader than you already know that I am currently adapting to a new schedule and a new life. It is a little odd but I know we will eventually hit a sense of normalcy and until that point my posts and probably my life will be erratic at best. That is a good blog name, Erratic at Best. Take it if you want it, consider it a little gift from me. Ugh, I digress AGAIN -
Since the five year old is off to school in the AM my 3 year old and I have some time together and we are actually enjoying it. Yesterday we went into the garden to massacre more squash bugs, pick some bell pepper and get some lemon basil for drying.
Look there is his hand trying to grab the yellow bell pepper. No, this picture isn’t posed at all…..right. It took me bribing him with chocolate milk to get this picture
After picking and washing guess what else I did……
Mopped the floor. My husband was actually standing on the right hand side making fun of me for this picture….Now that I look a little closer I think I could have done a better job. Oh well.
Finally – Here is my newest creation.
Better pictures will be taken tomorrow in the sunlight. Cheapo Crapo doesn’t take great pictures in general and when you add poor lighting everything looks bad.
Now that I have told you my happenings what is everyone else up to with their kiddos at school?
It has been awhile since I posted….Well, at least in the bloggy world it has been a while. We have been hit pretty hard with a lot different situations in the last couple of days so my desire to do anything has all but diminished.
I did, however, make some new items. Very relaxing and I am adding to my inventory:
I also just got some GREAT patterns for new hats! I am so excited about them!! The green one up top is actually one of the new patterns, Sweet Pea. Now I need to find a baby to try them on!!
My hands were getting antsy again…nothing major but they are fun!
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