Paul the Senior...

Here's a little taste of what I'm working on editing today...

Strider Bike? Yes.

Okay, so this is not a "real" strider bike, but it's a much less expensive version. Not familiar with Strider? I will tell you about it. It's a bike designed for wee small ones to learn to ride just 2 wheels early on in life. It has no pedals, and no training wheels. It teaches the child to coast and balance with their feet. Well Aaron had seen one of these bikes months ago on You Tube, and got it in his head that Brighton HAD to have one. Last weekend Aaron's parents were in town from St. George, and Aaron's dream for Brighton came true, they bought Brighton his first bike. It's too cute! I wasn't sure about all of the colors... but Aaron convinced me that it was fine, and that it's supposed to be colorful, it's for a child! So I stand corrected... colors are good. :) Well, we picked the bike up today from the Walmart at the Site to Store counter. We brought it home and Brighton couldn't hold in his excitement one bit, and neither could Aaron. Once Aaron got it put together, Brighton couldn't have got on it any faster. He amazingly picked it up right off the ground and swung his leg over. He knows exactly what to do. Sadly, he's just about an inch too short for it. :( He can't quite do it yet. Brighton was so upset that he couldn't get it to work by himself, and we couldn't get him off the dang thing. We sadly had to put it away for a while because it seemed to be causing Brighton too much distress with it sitting there look at him, poor little guy. We'll bring it back out in about a month or so... until then, here are some pictures.

 

Dreamin' in the Trees

We just moved & couldn't be happier! We found a basement apt in North Orem & it's just awesome! The couple that owns it has 2 little boys ages 4 & 2 & they have another little one on the way. The apartment seems huge to us & has enough space for all of our things which is amazing. The backyard is perfect, it boasts a great sand box, garden, and a huge tree which has a blissful swinging hammock. Brighton loves this thing & fell asleep in it today while I was inside unpacking. Talk about one of the sweetest things I've ever seen! I just love him so much.

Baby Charlie

My brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Michael & Emi just had their 3rd son, Charlie. He's such a little angel, and I had the privilege of taking his newborn pictures. Originally I was to take them at the Hospital, but Charlie had some fluid in his lungs when he was born, and had to be in the ICU for a couple days. He's perfectly fine now. So we regrouped & I took the pictures in their home. I really like the way they turned out, they just look super natural and easy, which I love. I've put all of them on Facebook under my fan page, Apple Blossom Photography(Utah). Go ahead and take a look, let me know what you think! And please, if you haven't already, "like" my fan page. Loves!

Love & Marriage

A few weeks ago my cousin, Tyler, married a wonderful gal named Marlee. I just love them so much, and I had such an amazing time at their wedding in sunny St. George. This wedding was so beautiful, and so detailed. I loved everything about it, even the hot sun beating down on me all day! The umbrellas helped at their ring ceremony on the stunning Entrada Golf Course and at the dinner held at the club house on the green. My pictures do not do this event justice.

The flowers were to die for! I love how they tied cotton in. So cute!

My cute grandparents who live in good ole Farmington, New Mexico.

Brighton was very busy during the reception, he loved the waterfall and the little pond which of course was very nerve racking for me, good thing Daddy was there to keep a good eye on him while I was being snap happy.

The parents of the Groom. My awesome Uncle Sam & Aunt Tammy. Love them!

My Mommy, so cute!

Yours truly, a very tired Daddy, and a baby who wants DOWN.

Dessert spread at the reception, pretty amazing.

As we were leaving the reception, Aaron was carrying out one of the darling parasol umbrellas for me, he thought I could use it as a prop with my photography, so sweet. Well the wedding planner started yelling at him from across the way, and finally made it over to him all out of breath and told him the umbrellas were NOT wedding favors, and were not to be taken home. Oops! We felt dumb, we'd seen a few others go home with the umbrellas, but I guess this was a no no. Kinda funny. This was such a FUN weekend! Thanks Ty & Marlee for such a great party!

Love Her...

I did this shoot of my cousin Sage this past Friday. She's turning 4 years old, and she is a doll. She was cracking me and my Aunt Diana(the Mom) up the entire shoot, she was a great little poser, she had LOTS of moves. I love the way they turned out. I also have a facebook page, if you "like" my page, you can receive updates when I'm running deals & when I'm doing new shoots. Super fun, I KNOW! :) Here's the link!

Stinson Fam!

This is a shoot I did last week! I really like the way they turned, especially since it was way cold and windy! Check out more where this came from on my photo blog!