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Bowie Tuesday: Summer day

Kelly — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:30:39 +0000

I’m not sure why it is, but summer seems to be saturated with memory making moments. The day’s are longer, the world is larger because we spend so much time outside, the grass is greener, we play harder, we eat more popsicles, and we spend more time with friends. I love to watch my children make their own memories. I wonder which ones will travel with them well into adulthood. I pray that it will not slip by too swiftly and that I will gather up each and every giggle, smile & big squeeze.

Colby & Kristi : Preparation

Kelly — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:58:40 +0000

One of my favorite salons for wedding day preparation is Robert Leonard Salon & Spa in Seattle. They have pampering down to an art and you are guaranteed to walk out their front doors feeling your most glamourous. When Kristi told us she and her wedding party would begin their day getting getting ready at the salon, we knew nothing but fabulous could follow.

Kristi’s earrings were absolutely beautiful! I love how they sparkled and danced when she moved.

Stunning. Simply stunning.

I couldn’t completely neglect our handsome groom. Cool and collected with the most welcoming, charming grin. The perfect dashing compliment to his ravishing bride.

MSNBC

Kelly — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:32:11 +0000

Sometimes opportunities arise and you move forward not even realizing the full scope. If just feels right. Back in May we received a call from an organization called Wish Upon a Wedding. They are the first non-profit wish granting organization providing weddings for couples facing terminal illness. It was Wednesday and they working feverishly to create the first event for the Seattle chapter the following Sunday. We agreed, only understanding where we were to be and that we would be volunteering to photograph a wedding. What an incredible blessing it turned out to be. Shelly & Jay have a remarkable story, and thanks to the tireless efforts of Wish Upon a Wedding, the final chapter was a grand celebration for their wedding. Their wedding was a stark reminder of why we marry. To be joined to the one we love, for better or worse in sickness and health. Never before have those words held such meaning for me. Rylee & I were honored and so grateful to have been a part of Jay & Shelly’s day. We’ll post additional pictures next week now that we have the green light, but for now you can read about their story on today’s MSN.com page. It is so nice to see an organization with such a big heart making the headlines, a little more of that would go a long way. Click here to read the full article.

Sundquist Thursday: Homemade Baby food!

Rylee — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:27:34 +0000

Lately I’ve felt a lot more like Amelia Bedelia and a lot less like Betty Crocker, but I did manage to bring out my inner do-it-yourselfer by making Nadia some baby food. It isn’t hard – just steam or roast the vegetables, then puree them until they’re smooth. Nadia loves the butternut squash, sweet potatoes, carrots and peas that we made. Her favorite though is pureed white peaches. I think it tastes like a yummy smoothie (I try anything I have her try), so I don’t blame her for licking the bowl clean. I love how bright this food is.

Bowie Tuesday: One of my favorite things

Kelly — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:06:14 +0000

For those of you that are city dwellers and may not have opportunity to enjoy the pleasantries of county life, let me share with you one of the treasures. I make the trip into the town of Stanwood (a fifteen minute drive through mostly farm lands) quite often. My mom & stepdad live out that way and Landon will soon be starting Kindergarten in town. Along the winding road that is Marine View Drive there are fields planted with corn, strawberries, lettuce and a variety of other vegetables marked by small white signs sharing the secrets of the unrecognizable leafy starts. It’s a calming drive, whether it be the illusion of stillness or the beauty of the land, it makes my heart happy. Every year I look forward to the small stand opening where the kids and I stop to purchase fresh raspberries & blueberries. Just along the roadside it is so welcoming and just feels like a special treat. Today I stopped and for the first time (my observation skills must truly be lacking) realized that this venture belongs to the kids in the family. They both pick in the fields and run the stand. Who wouldn’t want to support these industrious siblings? In a time where entitlement and laziness has become more common than rare, I am heartened by their tireless commitment and bright smiles. Not to mention the delicious raspberries. If you’re passing through or just need a good place for a drive, stop by and say hi to Gracie, I promise your day will be improved before you leave.

Absolutely wonderful juicy goodness.

Before I left the older kids were already back to the fields to gather. With much responsibility comes great reward. I am praying great things for this family, they blessed me today without even trying.

Colby & Kristi:Texas Heart, Seattle Style

Kelly — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:40:07 +0000

I absolutely do not profess to being an all out expert, but after shooting 3 Texas weddings (two hear in Seattle and one in Texas) I feel confidant in saying that Texans are the friendliest, warmest and best mannered people in the US. And man, do they know how to have a good time! It might be the slow southern drawl and the great big smiles, but something about them makes you feel comfortable like family. Yesterday’s wedding was incredible and there will be plenty more to share, but for today here is one image of the newly married Mr. & Mrs. Colby Street! Ya’ll come back for some more real soon. (I had to try.)

Amy & Dean: Seattle Wedding Part 3

Rylee — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:00:47 +0000

Let’s just say “wow” one more time…

Sundquist Thursday: Adventures of the Gastronomic Kind

Rylee — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:34:14 +0000

Sitting with support. Check.

Does not thrust tongue out when an object is put in mouth. Check.

Stares at food with a reverence and curiosity reserved for REALLY cool things. Check.

Solid food, here we come! We have officially started trying out some solid food. Nadia loves sweet potatoes, squash, peaches, carrots. Nadia hates pears, rice cereal, and sometimes carrots. Life’s an adventure, and we’re taking it head on! Nadia gets to have adventures with food; David and I get to have adventures with the stinkier, solider surprises that the new foods create in her diaper. Here are some photos of her very first experience with eating from a spoon. I have my dear husband to thank for half of these.

P.S. It’s not quite midnight, so it’s still Thursday!

Please ignore the bad hair. It’s in recovery mode currently after the post-baby balding.

Daddy’s turn to feed her. It’s always good to start with a kiss. I think he just tries to butter her up so that he’s her favorite.

She has such a martyred look on her face.

It’s a good idea to end with a kiss to. I think that’s a good way to do anything.

$49 Sessions: Play Day at the Park

Rylee — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:20:39 +0000

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It’s summer – take your kids to the park for some sunshine and portraits benefitting a great cause! We will be at Greenlake Park near the playground on August 18 & 19 doing 25 minute sessions for $49 (we think it’s a good deal). $5 of every session is donated to Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, a non profit organization that offers infant bereavement photography. Recently having had babies ourselves, we aren’t quite emotionally ready to participate as photographers, but we still want to give to their cause, and what organization couldn’t use a little extra cash? To sign up send an email to kcbphotography@gmail.com and we’ll get you squared away in an available time slot.

Bowie Tuesday: First Family Camping Trip

Kelly — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:25:10 +0000

I love to camp. I envision hiking up to a serene mountain lake, pack on my back and pounding in my tent stakes for a few days of bliss. Maybe bring along a book, a group of friends, and just relax in the moment. This scenario is vastly different from the reality of camping with kids. At least for me. For our first family camping trip we borrowed my dad’s camper and made a valiant effort to figure out all the working parts (special shout out thanks to Randy for being the best camping neighbor ever and helping us out!) We did manage to bring the fabulous group of friends that made the experience all the more grand. Camping with the Ware/Apps clan is not the typical camping trip. There are crafts, mail bags, sweet morning notes filled with words of encouragement, personalized cup coloring, patriotic toe nail painting and cupcake decorating. And we were only camping with the group for three days. I’m sure by the end of the trip they were fashioning bird houses from wood they whittled down with a pocket knife and weaving sun smocks from the trees leaves. Who’s to know how crafty they can be when left with only their imagination and time. Needless to say, they were the perfect camping buddies.

On our way home Landon’s only concern was when we would go again. I’m pretty sure that is the sign of success.

Addison thought after one day she was ready to move up to a big girl bike and thought she'd try out Landon's. Pretty sure she may need to wait a year.

Addison sleeping in (a little) on day two. She’s only this still when she sleeps.

Camping breakfast of champions. If you haven’t tried butter, lemon and sugar on a pancake you are missing out on tasty & delicious.

Is there anything better than buddies at the beach? Maybe this is a glimpse of years ahead. Landon chasing Mia . . .

It just so happens to be Hillary Grace’s birthday TODAY! A huge happy birthday to one of my favorite huggers in the world. Loves Hillary.

Happy Campers? I would definitely say HECK YA!