The "Blog" World

Do you ever feel like you know someone I mean REALLY know someone.. you've seen their home, their children and heard their hearts.... only to realize you've never actually NEVER met the person? Ok, ok this sound slightly "stalkerish".

Not my intention. Let me explain...

I regularly read four blogs.

The first blog I read was the Naptime Decorator. Liz, the author of this blog is a mother of three who loves crafting, yard sales, bargains, her family and, last but not least, God. On Tuesday she shared about her recent health journey. Her testimony is amazing!

He & I is a blog written by a momma (that is the same age as me) of an ADORABLE little girl. She is a graphic designer as well. I love her creativity, positive outlook and her sense of humor!

The third blog I read is Lauren Elizabeth. I am new to this style and beauty blog, I found it from her sister Kate's blog, the Small Things Blog. Kate's blog is popular from her hair tutorials that have BLOWN up pinterest...

Which brings me back to my initial comments, Kate had a c-section today. I have been praying for her, her husband and their new little boy.

(No I have never met her. Would I like to? absolutely!)

anyways.... I have been praying with this woman, who I've never met. But feeling as if I am sitting in the waiting room, anticipating my first glimpse of her precious new son!

Balancing the content you share with readers on a blog and your personal life can be tricky, and there are alot of things you shouldn't share out of concern for safety alone! "Mom blogs" receive so much advice... which is not always friendly. But I am so thankful for the blogs that I read and for their authors who put up with no-so-friendly comments. I don't know the women behind the blogger accounts personally, but through the things they share, I am able to pray for them and with them as they deal with health issues, babies and LIFE in general!

I guess what I am trying to say is that I want THIS blog to be a place where I can share my life, my thoughts, dreams, struggles and passions with you. Not just for you to see what I did last week, but to encourage you in your walk with God, to give support as we journey the motherhood, and to inspire you as you make your house a home. 

I encourage you to check out the blogs I listed above (after you read mine, of course ;)

If you have a blog, I would love to read it, too! Leave a comment with the address!

Christmas Decorating | Photographing your Tree

Happy Wednesday, lovlies! I just love Christmas time. This is little J's first Christmas. While we were decorating the [most perfect shaped, sized and trimmed] tree, James enjoyed gnawing on an ornament...

I love playing around with lighting and got some WONDERFUL photos of our tree that actually do it justice! To get a wonderful photo of your tree and it's lights with your DSLR camera, set it on manual mode "M". I set my ISO at 400 and my Aperture was at 1/4. (I recommend you set your ISO at 400 and then adjust your aperture depending on your homes lighting. Last, be sure to use a tripod (or in my case, TV stand) haha! use something to steady the camera and set it on a timer so you can let go and eliminate movement! I also tried each white balance setting, and in the end stuck with it on auto to produce the results I wanted! When I took these, the house was dark:) 

My nana made me this wonderful village! 

In this post:
Mini pillows: Target One Spot
Be Merry sign: Target One Spot

Stockings: Target with DIY felt letters.
Candles & square glass holders: Dollar Tree
Cinnamon scented pine cones: Walmart

Montana | Couples Photographer

While in Montana for Thanksgiving, I was honored to be hired again by this cute couple! I love repeat customer loyalty and these two are so fun to photograph! I hope to someday shoot their wedding... someday ;) 

-Paige

Slacker & then some

Man oh man, all of you readers are going to think I am a liar who backs out of everything and is unable to commit to a series... I have now failed you all TWICE ( 30x30 challenge and my thankfulness posts for this month) we are in Montana! We went on our first flight with james (as far as being 7 months old goes, he did great!) we made it safely! James is just eating up all this time he gets to spend with his grandparents. And I think they are all pretty happy too ;) jimmy has been hunting and spending some quality time with his dad. I am on my way to a photo session and then a funeral this afternoon.  I am thankful my momma is going with me, funerals are no fun! There is still no snow here, i was hoping we would get to play in some! My dad is going to get m parents Christmas tree today so that I am able to help them decorate it! (Yay!) 

I am in charge of the pumpkin pie for thanksgiving dinner at my aunts, next week. 

James slept for 12.5 hours the other night... I could get used to THAT! ;)

I am rambling on and procrastinating getting out of these yoga pants and into real clothes to go work.... In 3 degree weather... Brrr. 

I hope and pray you all have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones! Upcoming posts to watch for: the completion of my "thirty days of thankfulness" posts, Christmas decorating, a thanksgiving round up and James first plane ride!! 

Until then, enjoy your turkey induced comas :)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

-Paige 

Day 13 of Thankfulness

Today I am thankful for nap time!

Love this little boy!!

Days of Thankfulness Weekend Round Up

Weekends are crazy around these parts! We are flying back home next week, so trying to get everything accomplished before we take off (mainly Jimmy's school work) has been time consuming! 

Here is my thankfulness weekend round-up:

Day 9: I am thankful for my wonderful in-laws. They are nothing but supportive of Jimmy & I. They love our son and pray for us continually! I couldn't ask for any better!

Day 10: I am thankful for my handsome nephews, Brady & Brody! I have not been able to spend as much time with Brody (since we live so far away and he is only a few months older than James). But the time I have been able to love on him is wonderful! And Brady, I just love that boy to pieces and I can't believe how big he is now, almost THREE!! 

Day 11

I am thankful for veterans.

I am thankful for the freedom they fight for and for the life I am able to live because of their sacrifice. 

Day 12: I am thankful for my [parent's] dogs! Maya & Rudy, They are so sunggly and have helped my mom adjust to her "empty nest" with ease!

James at 6.5 months

I can't believe how big this little man is getting! Love him!! <3