Better in Bulk - Family photographer with a large family
Daily thoughts on living with a large family. I often share the tips I've learned as a photographer on how to get better pictures.
Last week, we were snowed in. Plans were changed, school was put on hold, parties were rescheduled. This week has been a little bit more complicated than usual as we have tried to adjust. Today was the Valentine’s Day celebration at school. AJ and I joined Reese’s first grade class for snacks, games, and demonstration [...]
It’s amazing how messages sometimes come at just the right time. When I watched this video this morning I felt grateful. Grateful because I recognized that my hope has been restored. A couple of months ago, I had lost my hope. I was consumed by despair because of the stresses of our current situation. Starting [...]
As a child, Christmas Eve meant a busy day of cooking, a 30-minute drive to Grandma and Grandpa’s house, and en evening of food, cousins, carols, and a very entertaining white elephant gift exchange. Christmas Eve was the best day of the year. Much more exciting than Christmas Day. I knew things would change once [...]
Brandie from the Rudy Family Rukus is a mom of 3 (you’ve GOT to check out the gorgeous pictures of her family), a fantastic blogger, nurse, and scrap-booker. She’s also a genuine, friendly person. She shared this video with her readers last weekend, and was kind enough to re-post it here for me here while [...]
Wednesday is often my favorite day of the week because Wednesday is cub scouts night. I adore being the den leader. Usually. Yes, 8 year old boys can be a challenge. 8 year old boys can be noisy and fidgety. And, yes, it is really tough to manage noisy, fidgety, energetic, enthusiastic 8 year old [...]
I wish that I could muster up some enthusiasm for Twizzler’s big day yesterday. The fact is, I’ve been ending most days with a colossal headache, and today is no exception. For some reason, I just don’t feel like I can manage much today. But I still want to share Twizzler’s first Blue and Gold [...]
I’ve put aside the little hiccups that happened during Twizzler’s baptism and decided to focus on the wonderful blessings of his special day. My son decided to be baptized.The most important parts of the day went by flawlessly.He was happy.We were surrounded by family and friends.He made an important commitment.What more can I ask for? [...]
I copied this post (with permission) from my new friend, Wonder Woman’s blog, My Daily Bread. She has wonderful insights daily relating to her scripture study. So here are Wonder Woman’s words: D&C 6I need to: • exercise the gifts I’ve been given.• Be patient, sober and temperate. Be faithful and diligent in keeping God’s [...]
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