Photography...



 So...last May my wonderful husband got me a very nice camera for my birthday.  Since then I've been trying to figure it out and get the hang of this whole photography thing.  I am by no means a professional photographer, but I do like to have fun with it.  I've been able to take pics of just about everything and even save some money for some pretty special people in my life who needed/wanted professional quality pictures done.  My first "big" project was senior pics for my cousin.  She's a beautiful girl so that made it extra easy to get some great shots, but I was pretty proud of the way they turned out and it saved her a glob of money!!

Here are a couple of my faves. The first is my absolute fave as it shows her as I see her everyday!  Happy go lucky, beautiful girl!

I've also had the chance to take some pics of one pretty adorable baby boy!!!  



And then his momma trusted me again to take more when he was 6 months :)

Taking pics has become a fun hobby for me and I think it's important as a Mom and Wife to find things that bring joy and fun to your life.  Plus I have one pretty darn cute little guy to take pics of whenever I feel like it!  Pretty lucky I'd say!  Here's a few fave's of my son <3

My son -16 months



My Son -18 months @ my grandparents farm



Still in Awe!

Still in Awe...of my wedding cake that is!!!!  It's been almost 4 years, but I still remember the moment I walked into my reception and there it was.  It was like a spot light was just on this cake (well because there was lol), but it was just amazing.  I didn't go with the most expensive baker or even most elaborate cake.  It was just simple, elegant and glitzy.  Just how I wanted it.  White cake with bavarian cream filling and buttercream frosting ( no fondant for this Bride). 

I spent forever looking for just the right decor for it and the most perfect initial for the topper.  I came across a website that had it all.  Unfornately for them (and me) they weren't the best company to work with and I even think they are now out of business (which they should be because they had awful costumer service), but I at least got EXACTLY what I was looking for!  Plus the swarovski champagne flutes that I received as a gift when we got engaged made the perfect match!  <3

Cupcake Projects So Far

I love to bake.  And I love to make the things I bake look pretty!!!  Here are a few of the cupcakes I've made so far and they are for all different occasions.  Enjoy!!

Gma's 80th Birthday

Strawberry Cupcake with Strawberry Buttercream

Cousin's 20th Birthday

Chocolate cake w/ chocolate frosting

Floral design

Graduation Cupcake

School colors- Blue and Yellow

Used mini M&M's, Reeses Cups, Square Chocolate, Yellow Frosting

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Handmade Chocolate Egg Cupcake

Used melted candies, Plastic Egg, Oil

Oiled the plastic egg, then brushed on 5-8 layers of melted candy, cooled in fridge then carefully removed

Frankenstein!!!

Marshmallows, pretzel sticks, food coloring spray, black frosting

Spray paint the marshmallow with food coloring spray (Michael's), Break pretzels in half put one on each side of marshmallow, pipe face and hair!

My Godson's 2nd Bday Monster Themed Cupcakes

Used M&M's( nose), Mini M&M's (eyes) Dum Dums (eyes), Sour Rings(eyes)

We had many different colored Monsters!!!

Simplicity

My Son's 2nd Bday Zoo Themed Cupcakes

Lions, Tigers, Monkeys, Zebras and Elephants

Tiger:  Mini M&M's( eyes) Skittles(ears) Black and orange frosting

Lion:  Caramel Corn (mane) Cherrios (ears) Pretzels( wiskers) Mini M&M's (eyes) Black and Orange Frosting

Monkey: Chocolate candies (ears) Mini M&M's (eyes), Chocolate Frosting

Zebra: Mini M&M's (eyes) Chocolate candies (ears) Nilla wafer (nose), Black frosting

Elephant:  Chocolate covered pretzels (ears) Mini M&M's(eyes) Chocolate Frosting (trunk)