Save The Date {J&S}

Dear Judd,

I am so happy that you've found your soul mate!  She's perfect in every way.  You deserved someone that special to share your life with.  Thanks for allowing me to capture the love that you have for eachother to share with everyone.

I love you!
Ape

Potty training {Sunday Photo Bliss}

Ok. so. the reason behind the photo chosen this week for my photo bliss {inspired by Rita with The Coffee Shop blog} is because my little man is growing up *sigh*.  He decided on his own that it was time for the potty.  We'd worked on it before the move... then the move happened.
He decided the best way to be was-- to be-- running free, with nothing but his Elmo hands.
Gotta love it.

not the greatest picture. but. I HAD to capture the moment, because the moment is what its all about and I want to cherish it. forever.

See you in a couple of weeks.  ABP is closed for a family reunion!

We hope you all have a Merry Christmas & a safe and happy New Year!

Love to all!  and... we're outta here!  

xoxo,

abp

Under Renovation

Ladies and Gentlemen Boys and Girls.  I am currently working on updating the interior of the website.  I am about 65% done with the renovation and can't wait to share with you all.

As with most renovations, the curb side doesn't change much. 

But when you open up the doors, you will see a fresher, cleaner look.  Here is a sneak peak.  Hope you all like it.

Winter Wonder Land...

What?

while most of you are wearing cute WINTER boots, out sledding, throwing snowballs, building snowmen, snuggling up by a fire.

I'm So jealous. truly.

The air/ heat is off, the windows are open. ('cause day to day-- who knows what you're gonna get-- hot.cold.hot.cold).  I'm not so sure LA got the memo.

& here is my RoJoMo superman`n it into a pile of leaves-- not snow.

I'm not worried tho.  I'll get my white Christmas... I hope :)

Until next time!

a little [SOOC] love

Thought I'd share a little before `n after :)  Not that my editing skills are that great... yet.  My new TRA actions, and a little NAPP reading, hooked me up in this photo.

We already knew G-dog was a star, but a cowboy...  all he needed was some cowboy boots :)  it was perfect.

after his Christmas OK Corral today at school.

before  

[85mm 1/1000 at f/1.6 100 iso]

after

Bella Dog {Iheartfaces}

Its pet week over at iheartfaces & my Bella girl needed to be entered, cause she's just so darn cute.
By far the best dog we've ever had and is truly mans best friend.  We luv ya, Bell

Good luck out there ;)

nuff said {Sunday Photo Bliss}...

self portrait {Iheartfaces} weekly challenge

Me, not only as an aspiring photographer but as a whole, needing and wanting to be better then yesterday. always.

head over to iheartfaces to check out all the other self portraits.  :D

Sunday Photo Bliss

Inspired by The Coffee Shop blog, I choose a photo from the week that makes me smile AND I can never pick just one.

Sunday photo bliss that made my heart smile... this week

New (to me) blog templates from Boutique Graphics

Now I know I said I wouldn't be back until Sunday but I just bought these great templates from
Boutique Graphics and had to show them off.  I think they're gr8!  & the kids aren't so bad either :)

I'm in love with this 85.

See ya back on Sunday!  :D

Christmas Cheer {finding my Holiday joy}

So... I decided to put up a tiny tree even though we leave in NINETEEN days!  Can't you just feel my excitement!?  19 days and counting.  :)   Taking a class and putting up a few Christmas decorations has helped me get into the Holiday spirit.  Shopping is almost done, I'm feeling good... I'm going home!
Oh. I can't wait.

From our house to yours...

Happy Holidays.

I'll be back for some Sunday photo bliss ;)