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 ;)

Inspired {Sunday photo bliss}

Hello M-Mode!

Goodbye AV mode!!

Finding the Holiday joy isn't the only class I've taken inspiring me to work out of my comfort zone (AV is where its at).  Taking a picture of a kid, on the go... on M-mode, forget about it.  I've felt the frustration and turned my dial back.  

There is still so much time, learning, more effort to put into manual-- it can be a very scary setting.  But the results today were... rewarding.  Although a bit noisy and on the fly, I got THEM! 

Here is my Sunday photo bliss {inspired by www.thecoffeeshopblog.com}

50mm  1/60  f/1.8  3200  

Ro and Daddy snuggling, it happens often but lately the minute Ro hears the sound of my camera he RUNS for the hills --giving me nothing but he back of his head.  I got IT!!

50mm  1/30  f/2.0  2500

a new ritual for Ro. every time Dan gets the paper opened... Ro gets the Toys R Us ad.  He's shopping for something good.

I love sharing!  Thanks for looking.

xoxo

lesson {advent}

This is my first blog post for {finding the Holiday joy}

This Holiday season is going to be different for my family because, after spending 7 wonderful years in Japan, we are going to be spending the Holidays with family in OH.  And because of this (and a recent PCS) we are doing things different this year.   I'm still not sure if I want to pull out all the Christmas decor. I am still putting up, organizing... re-organizing, re-putting up stuff from the move -- do I want to add to that?...
I will, for the sake of my kids, put up a tiny tree.  Thanks to Black Friday they've already received an early Christmas gift (not so sure how we'd pull off getting the trampoline back from OH, lord knows the car is full enough without the added gifts).
I did pull out the Advent, not just because {finding the Holiday Joy} inspired me to, but because we need a count down to Gramma's house.

Its meant to be filled with goodies but Ro decided to use it as a... parking garage :)

Blog Hop {finding the Holiday joy}

Haughton Family 1

Here's to my first LA family!  Thanks so much.

      

{Iheartfaces} Paper

Thankful! {Sunday Photo Bliss}

For these 4 beautiful faces, I'm thankful!  Happy Thanksgiving All

Lots of love,

AB

[inspired by www.thecoffeeshopblog.com]

Holiday Card Preview {2010}

Holidays are coming up, it is time to send out your 2010 Christmas cards.  For those that already had your portraits taken, feel free to place an order and they will be shipped directly to your mail box.

If you want pictures taken feel free to contact me and set up a mini session to get that perfect portrait.

[Templates by Tina Parker of My Lil' Creations]

Veteran's Day {11-11-10}

To all the men and woman of the armed forces past, present and future.  Today is the day that we honor and salute you.


The United States of America is the land of the free, because of the brave!


Thank you.

My Friends

This is one special family! I am so lucky the military brought you into my life, my forever friend,
I miss you!

I can't wait for our paths to cross again.

Thinking of you always,
AB

A day in the life of... {Sunday Photo Bliss}

Inspired by The Coffee Shop Blog {inspired by SouleMama's blog}

Photo's that make me smile.

Until next Sunday!

A new location {?}

Yay or Nay... you tell me ;D

We saw this spot on the way home from the prospective ran down corner store.  The corner store definitely had potential and charm... but, was not a spot for little guys. We'll have to test that spot out another day.

Rj slept in the car while the rest of us played.  He did end up waking up before we left but he wasn't much of a participant, but that's ok, he's my subject most of the time any way.

Until next time!

xo

Bella Rockstar

I chose to partake in PW's (www.thepioneerwoman.com) photo Assignment this time around.  My first time ever!  Here's what I submitted:

Just like the kids... always needing to know what I'm up to.  This time it worked to my benefit--  as the theme is 4 legged friends.  I took a look at all the submissions and WOW there are some great ones! 

Good luck to all the contestants.  

{Bella Rockstar, you ROCK!  I love my girl!}

AB

Freebies {Shreveport, Bossier City, Haughton based Family Photographer}

Since I am new to the area and still need helping getting around ('cause I know there are lots of beautiful places out there that I don't know about yet)...   so why not take this opportunity to show me for FREE!

Be one of the first FIVE with a confirmed booking.  Refer a friend, the friend books before 15 Dec, and reap the benefits.

I can't wait to meet ya!

AB

a mom, couple 'ah kids, the camera & a day out of school

What a great day!  We had weather in the upper 40's by the time we got out of the house and the sunshine was absolutely perfect.  I am still getting acquainted with the Haughton area so we didn't venture out far (at all).  We wondered along the Fox Trail in our housing development talking about all kinds of things, trying to keep pace with the almost 3 year old running the show.  I am shocked that the kid gave me as many smiles as he did... it was great. AND Miquela is always absolutely beautiful, the camera loves her.   So, honestly...  we did more play then "J.O.B." shadowing.

I love my kids & I love what I do.

Thanks for looking!

AB

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The best kind of Sunday

As I mentioned.  a new Sunday tradition and an always goofy kid

nap time for all

The only time they got along today

sure.  he still has ya fooled.

at the end of the day... even his animals needed that bath

My favorite kind of Sunday!

Until next time...