Heather’s Blog

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined. -Henry David Thoreau    

Photo 101 4.26.10 

For the past month I have been taking a Photo 101 online course. It has forced me to switch my camera from the auto setting and into the unknown realm of manual. The class has been very informative and a great learning experience but I have come to the conclusion that when shooting JMO you need to have the camera in auto mode just to capture that perfect shot.  

Here are a few shots from my Creative photo shoot homework.  

Mama’s Got a Data Plan 3.11.10 

Better With Poladroid 1.21.10  

Who knew that you could take “blah” out of focus photos and make them more interesting? All photos were editied with Poladroid.   

Christmas Cookies 12.18.09  

Images that Make me SMILE 10.22.09     

Sharon Montrose

Sharon Montrose

Race for the Cure with my Girls 10.12.09    

Patty and Wendy – Race for the Cure

JMO and Mom in Breckenridge 8.21.09   

Reflections on Year One 8.4.2009   

How time has flown in 12 short months since you came into my life. It seems like only yesterday that you were nursing and now you’re eating off my plate and drinking out of a cup. Crawling, babble talking, smiles, giggles, and snuggles.  I love all our moments together and cherish very simple one.     

“And like a child,  jump into the moment with all that you are, and share yourself with all that is. A whole world is waiting for us, gratefully and joyfully. ~Sasa”   

i will 6.26.2009   

photo taken by James Christianson

* be more creative and considerate   

 * take joys in the simple pleasures    

 * set time aside for date night at least once a month     

 * spend more time outdoors    

 * use the D90 more – practice and learn    

 * plan a our first family vacation     

 * be present in the moment    

 * eat more ice cream   

Chubby Cheeks 6.2.2009   

I think that I might have an idea where JMO gets those chubby cheeks from.    

My First Mother’s Day 5.8.2009   

 As a prelude to Mother’s Day, I was treated to a Mother’s Special Day at the Montessori. I got to play hookie from work and enjoy some juice and cookies while playing with JMO. As I understand from his teachers daily progress report that he maybe working on a present of his own for Mother’s Day…crawling.     

Meet B.O.B. 5.3.2009   

After months of looking for a B.O.B. on Craigslist and always checking them out at REI I sucked it up and purchased one for JMO and I. My reason is two fold 1) our sidewalks around the house make it very hard to push a normal stroller 2) I can’t seem to find time to get back on the treadmill. Enter B.O.B. to solve my problems.   

I took it out this afternoon on it’s maiden voyage and I love it! JMO had a smooth ride and was completely protected from the sun and I found it so easy to push. So much so that we are going to take it out again tonight.    

Away too Long 4.28.2009   

You may have noticed as of late the decline in blog postings. This is directly attributed to my access being limited coupled with a sick baby and house that is constantly in disarray. Yes; I’m still working through the balancing act of Motherhood and with that the blog gets neglected (as it should).    

Last night I was able to steal way some “me” time and play with the pictures that I took with the D90 this weekend. The D90 rocks and my eyes have been opened to all the small details that my Canon missed. I look forward to my new lens coming  in which will allow me to shoot at a closer angle, my D90 class that Michael and JMO are sending me to  in May (Thank you again for my B-Day gift) and practicing on my favorite subjects…my boys.    

Saturday Morning Findings Explained 3.13.2009    

Return by Irene Suchocki

  “J’ai le goût des homards, qui sont tranquilles, sérieux, savent les secrets de la mer, n’aboient pas… ” -Gérard de Nerval   

It is said that Nerval had a pet lobster that he took for walks in Paris on the end of a blue ribbon. “I have a liking for lobsters. They are peaceful, serious creatures. They know the secrets of the sea, they don’t bark…”    

MA-MA-MA 3.3.2009   

I’m happy to report that Jonathan’s favorite word right now is MA-MA-MA. It may have not been the first word out of his mouth but at least it is his favorite for this week.   

Hospital Visit to Meet Baby Boy Ford  2.20.2009   

Wendy, Jonathan and Riley while visiting Baby Boy Ford on Thursday night. Have you ever seen a new mother as beautiful after giving birth?                                                                                  

I’m please to announce that this morning Wendy had a Baby Boy! He was 8lbs 3oz, 19 1/4 inches long and was born at 8:42am. Be sure to check back for pictures.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Vintage Photo Editing 2.18.2009   

I just found this on my favorite blog by Lisa Leonard where you can edit photos to look vintage.   

As Lisa says “go play!“                                                            

Dining Together 2.17.2009   

Heather and JMO - Dining at DTR for Valentine's

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Story Time 1.30.2009   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

This picture was taken at the beginning of the New Year and I thought that JMO’s expression was so precious that I had to go back and post it.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Happy Birthday Riley! 1.15.2009   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Happy Birthday to my favorite beautiful baby girl!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Tips for Changing Diapers 12.23.08   

Always make sure that you know where the babies extra sock and pacifier are when changing a “blow-out” diaper.

This will avoid the hilarious conversation with his father later on when he finds the sock inside the onezie and the pacifier pulled up in his pants.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Funny Story From Early This Morning 12.22.2008   

Yesterday at Target we bought JMO a FisherPrice Soothing Seas Wonder Aquarium to replace his broken mobile. The aquarium has swimming fish, peek-a-boo crabs, swaying seaweed, bubbles that rise up to the surface, background lighting, classical music and water sounds.   

We decided to not wait for Christmas and use the aquarium right away since there is no music in his room to help him sleep.   

At 3:30am this morning I hear over the baby monitor him fussing and then music turning on and off. I went to investigate and found him with his head toward the top of the crib and his feet kicking the aquarium music on and off. What a smart little guy…   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

First Entry for Heather’s Blog 12.19.2008   

I have been doing so many post to the blog that Michael has set me up with my own page.   

Stay tuned for whatever may evolve from my blog page.   

Mom-To-Be