TREE - {52 week challenge: week 2}

I thought and thought for a few days of something very creative to do... and I had a few ideas.. BUT after I passed him I knew - he was my tree image. Why wouldnt he be? I look at his face smiling at me everyday on my way to pick my children up from school. He is always there smiling... how could you not love him? :)

...slow down

...a year has gone by now

A year has gone by now,
Cant believe how fast it flew
On the 25th of May
the world welcomed you.

After 9 months of waiting,
To see who you were,
There was a sudden burst of joy
Yep, “it’s a girl”

Daddy was filled with pride,
And I shed a tear,
Both grandmas celebrating,
You were finally here!

You took your first breaths,
And I let out a sigh,
Just so very thankful,
Everything was alright.

The joy I felt that night
It Has yet to cease,
For My world changed,
When I met you, Addison Reese.

Its been a blessing
Just to watch you grow
Your eyes full of wonder,
So many things you yet don’t know.

A year has gone by now
Cant believe how fast it flew,
Born on the 25th of May,
Happy 1st birthday to YOU!










Happy birthday to my sweet sweet girl!!!!!

I watch you look in wonder....

Wasn’t it just yesterday
I buckled you in tight
Making sure you were snug
And everything was fastened right

I couldn’t help but keep looking back
Barely visible were your tiny feet
Taking home my baby girl
You were just too little for that seat

Fast forward one year later
That seat is now just too small
Its now time for a big girl seat
And it just doesn’t seem right at all

So please just look past me
As I keep turning to look back
Watching you take in
The new view you once lacked

I watch you look in wonder
While you hold onto your feet
Oh my sweet baby girl..
You are just too little for that seat.
------- Jessica Deane





This is Addi at her moomaws house.. I saw her staring at me through the screen door.. and had to get a picture! Love this one..

the sun against my shoulders.. and teddy on my hip.

I took off this evening,
To go on a little trip…
With the sun against my shoulders..
And my teddy on my hip.

I don’t have any worries..
No not one single care..
I just want to have an adventure..
Just me and teddy bear.

me and teddy together..
Along this open road
I’ll hold him closely to me
Skipping happily as we go.

Please don’t worry mommy
we’ll be home very soon…
safely tucked into bed..
goodnight teddy.. goodnight moon.
-JESSICA DEANE

TIME- {52 week challenge: week 1}

I have joined a great group of photographers for a 52 week challenge! 1 picture a week for a year... and every week has a "theme". This weeks theme was "time". I started thinking... what does time mean to me? Time to me- are all the times I treasure inside... the laughs, the smiles... the things that made my heart go pitter patter. I have had some wonderful times... times that I will always treasure... and with those times comes age. I look at older people and think... they were once my age... they didnt have those wrinkles.. and I wonder about the "times" in between. The treasures- the laughs- the smiles.. the things that still make their hearts go pitter patter.

So.. heres "time" to me:

...it remembers

I walked by her room the other week.. and this is how she was sleeping. Capturing the little moments in my childrens lives is what inspired me to begin my photography journey 3 years ago. I know its silly.. but I'm very thankful for cameras. It doesnt have to be the best.. top of line camera to capture something you dont ever want to forget. This was one of those moments when I went running for my camera downstairs.. praying she wouldnt move an inch. I ran back up them just as fast, and peeked in to find her exactly how I left her.. I smiled.. and clicked the shutter. :) I dont ever want to forget.

....music of the soul

Laughter is the music of the soul


My oldest had her best friend over for the entire weekend. Of course.. when you come to my house... you must be photographed. She was all up for it, and would give me the biggest bursts of laughter.

wonder.. dream.. play.. explore

"A boy is trust with dirt on it's face, beauty with a cut on it's finger, wisdom with bubble gum in it's hair, and the hope of the future with a frog in it's pocket.
wonder. dream. play. explore. find. discover."

how birds fly and flowers grow-

I loved you from the very start,
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
Our life together has just begun
You're part of me my little one.
As mother with child, each day I grew,
My mind was filled with thoughts of you.

I'd daydream of the things we'd share,
Like late-night bottles and Teddy bears.
Like first steps and skinned knees,
Like bedtime stories and ABC's.
I thought of things you'd want to know,
Like how birds fly and flowers grow.

I thought of lessons I'd need to share,
Like standing tall and playing fair.
When I first saw your precious face,
I prayed your life be touched with grace.
I thanked the Lord from above,
And promised you unending love.

Each night I lay you down to sleep,
I gently kiss your head and cheek.
I count your little fingers and toes;
I memorize your eyes and nose.
I linger at your nursery door,
Awed each day I love you more.

Through misty eyes, I dim the light,
I whisper, "I love you" every night.
I loved you from the very start,
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
As mother and child our journeys begin,
My heart's yours forever little one.


Addi's first reaction when I come in to get her each morning. Isnt she TOO cute :)

..someday.. these feet.. will..

Someday I'll jump through puddles,

Take a stroll or run a race.

Someday I'll walk across the street,

Or maybe walk in space,

Someday I'll scale a mountain,

Or I'll join a ballet corps.

Someday I'll walk a tightrope,

Or explore the ocean floor.

Someday these feet will do some things,

That only heaven knows.


Yep! It happened.. Addi-ree took her first steps on 5-8-2010. The day before mothers day. Each day she adds a step! I took her in my room today to capture some of her first steps. Cant u see how proud she is of herself on her little face? She just lights up... and says yayyyyy while we all clap for her.

....a little bit of childhood...

""A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.""
Author: Marion C. Garretty


Addi loves her big sister. She even knows now what I mean when I say "you wanna go get Trey-Trey & KK?" She'll give me that big smile.. and come flying to me in the walker. As we walk out the door and by the keyrack- she'll reach for the keys :)

This was part of my mothers day gift. KK hates having her picture taken.. so on mothers day I took advantage.. and told her it could be a gift to me... and she went with it. :)