31 Days & The Midway

At the beginning of the month I read about the 31 Days series being open to all bloggers wishing to participate.
And I think my hand involuntarily shot up in the air.
So, I went with it.

Come October you can visit here every day for....




If you have any questions or subtopics you want covered, now is the time to put in your request!


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And now the midway...
Carnivals and fairs are so colorful!
Here are a few more shots with even more to come in the days ahead.

You would not believe how long I sat and watched this sky lift, waiting for an empty pink seat.
Rowan was taking a nap and we were in the shade with a nice breeze, so it was a pleasant wait!
:)

This is the entrance to the midway with all the extremely expensive rides and games.




And no fair is complete without deep fried food!
{I was having a hard time seeing hoards of people shoving calorie-laden foods into their gullets as pretty, so when in doubt...{all together now!}...blur it out!}

A Family Portrait Shoot

Over the weekend I had a portrait session with my brother-in-law's family.
Aren't they good looking?!




I took their engagement photos last year and they are so natural in front of the camera that it makes getting beautiful shots a breeze!




"My momma always said you can tell a lot about a person by their shoes, where they're goin, where they've been."
-Forrest Gump






But I bet you didn't guess from their shoes that they're also expecting!!!






I love that they are so willing to do "fun" shots!




And show genuine moments in front of the camera.

As well as let their inner cheerleader out once in a while. ;)

 

Flowers & Shells

I have no clue what this plant is.
Thanks to some smart ladies out there this has been identified as a portulaca, or moss rose.
It has not grown since we've lived here {until now that is} and I certainly did not plant it.
But it is popping up here and there throughout our little flower bed.
{I use the term 'flower bed' loosely...it's mostly dirt and mulch}
And I couldn't be happier! I love when nature plants pretty flowers for me...and ones that multiply at that!

 




We did plant this. It's a bloom on our bell pepper plant.
I imagine we'll get to eat this baby in...oh, October.






I've been wanting to do a minimalist-style sea shell shot {say that three times fast} but nothing I do is working how I want.
So these shells and sand have been sitting on our kitchen counter for about 2 weeks.
...within easy reach of Rowan.
She's been playing with the sand and shells on and off and yesterday I noticed this pretty little beach scene she threw together!

  

She's an American Girl

This is Rowan's favorite skirt and she's riding her favorite bike.
{it's also her only bike, but she calls it her favorite...works for me!}

If you haven't already, head on over to Ashley Sisk's for the free action, Debonair {which works in both Photoshop & Elements} based off my Vintage Polaroid Set!

You won't be sorry.