Intimate Photography By Amelia

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Dear Readers,

We are here, in our new house (a rental that I LOVE!!!), unpacked for the most part, even pictures on the walls.  Since I haven't had access to the internet in about a week (possibly more), Adonis and I were able to accomplish a lot.

The first few days we "roughed" it a bit, since we had bouts with the power and gas not being turned on in time.  Those days were interesting, and I appreciate every single warm shower I take now.  

My poor, neglected camera hasn't seen the outside of her bag in over a week, but I promise to remedy that this week and share something soon.  I am missing her and my trigger finger is getting rusty.  Hopefully I remember how to even take a picture. 

Masyn and Evelyn will begin pre-school Monday, and I have my first shift at work tonight!  Yesterday was my training day and I must tell you, I am stoked to work in such an amazing store! 

I want to say a big thank you to each of you who sent emails (sorry they went un-answered for so long) and have texted me to encourage Adonis and I through this move.  I'm so grateful to have this web based support and friendship.  Thank you!!

xo- Amelia

ps ~  Before I left I interviewed with Boutique Buyer's Blog... and HERE is the link!  They were so kind to ask me and it was lots of fun!

what is your sign?

Traveling home from our 4th of July weekend trip, I snapped this photo.

A real sign, outside a liquor store in Uvalde, TX.  I still think about it and giggle.

Those of you interested in my upcoming move... (which happens in 9 days), here is a sign that will give you a little more information. 

 

I promise to have more details, pictures, and stories about the move AFTER I have lived through the packing, garage sale, and actual move.  As you might imagine, it's a little messy and hectic here.  Thanks for understanding, I am so grateful for all the emails, support, and well wishes... you are each a HUGE boost to me every day!

xo-Amelia

welcome to etsy

I know, I know...I've said it a million times (at least).  This time, it's official.  I really have been sewing, and I have listed my creation on Etsy.  My first time to ever sell on Etsy!  

Allow me to introduce you all to the "Evelyn" tiered sundress-swing top.  This is something I have been making for my littlest, Evelyn (hence the name) and I just love it.  I couldn't get her to model for this, but hopefully soon.  She isn't the happiest in front of a camera.  

This is a ready to ship item, size 2T, so if you are interested, please check it out HERE.

Thanks for looking~

xo- Amelia

shoetime

It's that time of year again... time to cleanse the closets of things that do not fit.  Check out all of Evelyn's shoes on eBay right now.  I have listed Pipsqueak, Bear Feet, GAP, and Circo sandals.  Here are some peeks.

Thanks for shopping~

xo- Amelia

no birds, just bees

This is one of my photos for the colorful group I belong to called Shades of Inspiration.  This week our challenge is the combination of pink and green.  

I have the most beautiful weed vine growing in my backyard.  It's probably choking out real plants, but I just love it so much I refuse to cut it down.  Yesterday I went out to shoot this picture and it was being swarmed by bees.  I carefully snapped a few photos and went inside... I'm just not into getting stung, but the shot was worth a little risk.  

Check out this blog, to learn more about Shades of Inspiration.  Sarah's blog is sheer pleasure to behold...her house is divine!!!

the arrival

Our July 4th weekend trip which I mentioned last week was great.  I am in the midst of packing for an upcoming move, but eager to share pictures of our getaway.... so it's going to be bit by bit.  Here are a few pictures I snapped when we first arrived.

Searching for fish in the super clear water...

Adonis was explaining how the dam worked and how "Jake" (that's grandpa) has been fixing the holes so the water would pour over the top.

Two of my favorite people.

Masyn, just being Masyn.  Oh yes, that skirt she has on is a recent creation of mine, she has to have lots of "spin" in her skirts.  ;o)

Thanks for sharing our family fun~

xo- Amelia

...and a box upon your head

I kind of expect Evelyn to do funny things like wear a shoe box on her head.  She is only 2 after all.  

I also get that Avery is 9 and wants to still have those "I'm a cute little girl too" moments so she copies her baby sister.  My head wraps around that one fairly easily.  This changing age she is in has many sensitive points which I try to recognize and encourage her through.  

Masyn just lost me on this...  I guess it was a :monkey see, monkey do" situation.  That's not typically Masyn's style, but it's the only explanation I can think of for her wearing the $4.00 flip flop box on her head too.  

Oh yeah, and don't you just love my 4 year old throwing up the "duece" sign?!  I wish I could bottle and sell this girl's antics.  She needs her own show, seriously.

xo- Amelia

double trouble

They are the best of friends... even though they often claim the opposite.  

Masyn, the great adventure.  She is constantly putting me in stitches with her funny words and stories.  She has a laugh that is beyond contagious, it's practically lethal.  She is the boss, the head honcho, and her way always makes sense-- at least to her.  Masyn has a method and reason behind everything, and her world is utterly chaotic when people try to rearrange her order.  We call those her "OCD moments."  I love this kid so much.  In her own words, "I love Masyn 103 miles, and back."

Evelyn, the serious shadow.  My elfin darling is one step behind Masyn all the time.  Copying everything her big sisters say and do, Evelyn is a tiny powerhouse of sass.  However, she will stand her ground, and when she isn't happy, the pitch of her voice will raise so high that I promise our whole street might hear her scream.  She sternly stares down anyone who dares to speak to her before she has given her consent for them to address her.  I've never seen a little girl with more depth in her expressions.  Evelyn can truly give some dirty looks.  All her feistiness is wrapped in this tiny, long, adorable body.  She steals my heart every single day.

xo - Amelia

trashy gift

I have found the world's coolest hair accessory!  

The amazing and uber talented Heather Bailey is the creative genius behind Trash Ties (the coolest hair accessory, EVER).  

One of the highlights of my trip to Portland was getting to meet Heather in person.  I must tell you, I was so intimidated that I stammered and acted like a star struck teenager (which I was, star struck that is...teenager, not so much).  She is so lovely.  Soft spoken, elegant, stylish, and everything that makes her blog so cool and fun to read just oozes out of her from across a room.  Now you get the gist of why I was immediately in a state of "awe" when I spotted her. 

Here is a photo of us, me looking like the ultimate goof and Heather quite chic as one might imagine.

As I was saying, her Trash Ties are the most incredible thing.  I tested them today on Evelyn.  Her hair is SUPER fine, as you can see in the pictures.  The Trash Ties held it!  She looked so darling, I just wanted to take pictures of her all day, but she had other plans (that involved chocolate cake and strawberry lemonade so I had to give her leave).

I managed to snag a few good pictures before she ran off to party the evening away.  

Yesterday I was given a most precious gift, by my niece Taylor.  She has been away at Summer camp and I have missed her so much.  It was the sweetest thing to know she made me a little box while she was away and gave it to me wrapped and everything.  It made me feel very special, I am so happy to have a relationship with her, she is such a neat young lady.  Love you Tay!!!

Just look at how useful Taylor's gift turned out to be.....

...yep, it is the perfect Trash Tie holder!!  I love it!!

toe to the pedal

Literally.  Not only do I feel like I have been driving myself full force, but I have had my toe to the pedal in many areas of life!  

First, I have been tired from the anemia and thyroid condition I mentioned in a previous post.  The medicine I have been taking makes me feel "not so good," so it's tough to have a day where I feel like I have lived to my full potential.

The next thing is that I have been trying to take time to sew.  So I have been pushing the pedal there.  ;o)  Does any other seamstress have to sew barefoot?  I just wonder if I am weird or something... Today I attempted to sew with flip flops on and I couldn't do it, I had to kick them off and go bare.  I might just be an oddball, it wouldn't be the first time.

Last weekend we spent in the hills by a lake.  It was super hot, but beautiful.  Although I didn't get more than my feet in the lake, I did manage to hike to the peak of a mountain... in white shorts and come out without getting more than my hands dirty!  I'm sort of proud about keeping my shorts dinge-free.  

This weekend, to celebrate Independence Day, we are headed back!  I am packing a bathing suit this time and have a nice new float.  Hopefully I will return with a nice new bronze tan.  The girls are super excited, they had to stay home last weekend.  Tomorrow we hit the road for 5 hours... I'm going to try and capture the trip with pictures.  

On my next vacation I want to bring pictures from here....

...yes, that is very unlikely.  A girl can dream.

Avery, Masyn, and Evelyn are all packed, now it's time to pack my own bags.  Tomorrow is a big day and I will be starting bright and early to get my run in before we leave... so goodnight all!!!  Happy 4th of July!!

XO-Amelia