Sterling Weekly Photos

Sterling Weekly Photos, a set on Flickr.

Every week we chronicle how much he has grown and changed.

First Big Trip Post Baby

This was a big trip for me as I traveled to ATL alone with 3 kids in the car. Wowsers ... what was I thinking? The girls were going to stay with my parents up at the lake in the motor home and Mr.M and I were going to stay with LittleMan in a Hotel. Since MrM was flying into ATL and I had to drive South to get him we decided to stay in Buckhead. I had visions of reliving my younger years where we would party it up at a bar then a nice dinner and stay out to all hours of the night. Did I mention I hate getting older? Even though I was going to be in the car for 5+ hours I still wanted to look hip and cool NOT comfy. And I did look hip and cool and definitely NOT comfy. Do you see where I am going with this? By the time I finally got to Mr.M after leaving Charleston at 10:30 am, I picked him up at 9pm in Buckhead from the Marta Station. By this time, I had already driven from Charleston, drove all over North GA to meet my parents, Nursed the baby twice in the car and Pumped once bc he slept through a feeding. Looking Cute was not on the top of my priority list.

We did have some fun once we checked into our hotel. Little Man was wide awake and ready to go. This was our first hotel experience with the baby. I even brought the Pack N Play. Still in the spirit of things we headed out on our dinner / drinks adventure. You should have seen us  trying to figure  out  how to get the baby to dinner. We were going to walk since we were looking for the feel of Chicago. So MrM put on the Baby Bjorn to carry LittleMan. How are  we going  to eat dinner if the baby is in the  carrier? MrM's bright idea is to get the car carrier from the car and carry it to the restaurant. So here we are in Swanky Buckhead walking around with the baby and an empty car seat. It was quite humorous to watch us. We ended up eating at Bistro Niko. It was very good and the staff was very nice even watching our  empty car seat while we waited for our table. Little Man did very well on his late night  dinner. I realized that dressed up for Charleston does not  equal dressed up for Buckhead. At this point I did not care. I was uncomfortable and happy since I was spending my evening with my 2 favorite men.

The girls went to their grandparents to stay. While  they were there they got to do some of their  favorite playing:

Got Facials

Did some Shaving

Pretended to be Christmas Wreaths

Had an Amazing View of Lake Lanier

On Saturday, We had some time to go downtown while the girls stayed and played at the lake. The adults  went to the High Museum of Art. They were having the Picasso to Warhol exhibit.

Photography I want to learn how  to do

Southeastern part of Jasper John's Painting

This picture says it all to me. I am so loved. We had a great time in Atlanta.

11-11-11 Wedding Wonferfulness

Kim (twin sister), me, Andrea, Michael (brother) and my parents

What a beautiful day for a wedding. This was the first time my entire family has gotten together this year. We have been so busy with us having a baby, my sister is about to have her baby any day now and my brother and his wife work full time and go to school.

The wedding was at a beautiful park in Auburn Ga. They had a really nice group of people come to celebrate them. On our families side was our long time neighbors Randy and Rhonda. Rhonda is an aspiring photographer and she took some amazing photos that I will share once I get them. Also, Jim and Nancy who are my parents best friends.

Logan aka The Man

Me (aka Aunt Kelley) and Logan

Logan and Sterling

My Nephew Logan was the ring bearer and he was absolutely adorable! This was also the 1st time my brother or sister got to meet Sterling. My sister is about to have her 4th child and it is Finally a girl. We cannot wait for her arrival. She is due any day now. My sister looked beautiful. I could not get over it. Of course everyone thought I was being so mean when I went on and on about it. I did this out of pure love. She is generally not a pleasant pregnant person. She was glowing.

Kim, Aiden, Grandma, Hope and Logan

Kim and John

Julia and Logan

The Shaw's

On 11-11-11, there were a whole slew of people getting married. One famous couple from Atlanta was Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann married in their Atlanta home. Then there was Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn who renewed their vows in New York City in 11-11-11 at 11:11AM. With all this hoopla about this date I do not think anyone will be as happy as these two young lovebirds. Congratulations Andrea and Michael!!

Photobooth Trial Run

Can't wait for all the cousins to get together and play with these!!!

Christmas in November

I am going to my brother's wedding on 11/11/11. Do you all know  just how  popular this date is to get married?? VERY. We are trying to get a hotel at Chateau Elan and no luck. Which stinks because I know my husband  would  love it. Now the wedding does not  have  anything to do with Christmas but this  does!!!

Pinterest

I will get to see my entire family this weekend including all the cousins. What a better way to keep them occupied than to give them these to play with and take photos. We may not be wearing red and green but these  will be  cute  no matter what.

Here are some of  the props I will be  getting from Paper and Cake

Stay tuned for my photos when we get back from long awaited family time. Right now I have  some props to put  together!

PhotoShop Elements 8 ... mastering it one step at a time

Well I did it. I created something in photoshop!! It only took months and a new camera to get me there. Thanks to Dana for this post that got me thinking on making a new header. At that time all I knew was how to use PICASA and I still could not create a header. Before today, I had no idea what was being talked about on this tutorial. I am so proud  of  myself to put this together and take care of a baby. It may not be the best looking header but it is my 1st and I like it! Now if I can only figure out how to center it on my blog??? Any Tips.

Sneak Peak

Did I mention how much I love working with Katie Moore? She is so much fun to work with and such a sweet girl too. I lucked out when we found her for our wedding and now she has come into our home to photograph our little man Sterling. I have patiently been waiting for our proofs and I received a text tonight that she posted a Sneak Peak on her  website!! So please go enjoy and check out our little photo shoot.