Through my Lens

Moving on

2011-10-31T20:24:00.000-06:00

Surprise! Bet you never thought you'd hear from me again :)

Just stopping by to let you all know that I will no longer be updating this blog. Instead, I'm going to combine my photography and sewing into one blog. Just trying to keep things simple and all in one place. So as long as you don't mind seeing a few sewing posts, then feel free to follow. You can also get email updates there too.

Oh, I guess I should let you know where that blog is. haha. Check it out: Spaghetti Legs. Hope to see you there.

And one last photo of my little Bodhi:

Starting Something New

2011-04-12T17:21:00.002-06:00

As most of you know, I love to sew. I started sewing about 2 years ago and I wish I had started earlier. I can't seem to find enough time to accomplish the never ending list of things I want to create. I started out sewing diapers for Bodhi and that quickly evolved to sewing ring slings, bags, hats... you name it! I even do a lot of custom sewing for friends and family, and I have also had people I don't know ask me to make things for them. I've been playing with the idea of opening my own online store. So, with the encouragement of my close friends and family, and the web-savviness of my brother, I did it! I would like to introduce you to Spaghetti Legs!

It's a blog/store. I plan to document the things I create and also share some sewing tips and tricks along the way. The store section is currently empty, but I plan on filling it up very soon. I've got a stack of items already made and ready to sell sitting on my sewing table. I just need a few minutes of free time to get them on the site.

Follow along if you like!

More Marker Fun

2011-04-10T19:25:00.001-06:00

It started off with Nana turning Bodhi into a uni-browed kitty. Bodhi then had to join in on the fun by adding some black "accents".

Her reaction to seeing herself in the mirror:

Artist

2011-03-22T13:33:00.002-06:00

Creating is fun.

And then this happened (I blame her new chapstick obsession):

An artist and her masterpiece.

Nom Nom Nom

2011-03-09T21:10:00.000-07:00

Mmmmmmm... berry crumble!

Crazy Hair Day

2011-03-04T13:09:00.001-07:00

Bodhi has FINALLY got some hair on her head, and one of her new favourite things is pigtails. But the best part is when she decides to take out her elastics:

She learned this trick after watching her Dad and Uncle Josh put pencils in their beards:

Almost got it...

Nailed it!

Hahahaha! I laugh every time I see that last picture. She is too funny.

Mini Sling for My Mini

2011-03-04T12:57:00.000-07:00

I whipped up this little ring sling for Bodhi while she napped yesterday. Now she can wear her babies with style ;)

My little babywearer.

Our Family Photos

2011-01-13T16:14:00.001-07:00

My wonderful friend Deirdre did our family photos back in November. Here are a few of my favourites:

Busted!

Bath Time!

2011-01-12T19:38:00.000-07:00

We Took our Lizard...

2011-01-12T18:32:00.000-07:00

...to the zoo. This was in October. I (miraculously) got the first 8 hours of my shift granted as vacation, so we took advantage and headed to the zoo for "Boo in the Zoo".

Back to September

2011-01-12T16:54:00.001-07:00

Remember when it was warm and there was no snow... good times...

Beardy Beardy

2011-01-07T15:57:00.001-07:00

Christmas Time

2011-01-07T15:31:00.000-07:00

Just a quick little photo from Christmas.

The Last Beautiful Day of the Year

2010-12-18T21:09:00.037-07:00

I think this was the last hot and sunny day we had this year. It was the end of September and Dallas' parents were in town. It was a perfect day to go and have a picnic and feed the ducks and geese. So we did.

I think Bodhi ate more bread than the birds did.

Grandma and Grandpa Thiessen

On to Jasper

2010-12-18T19:19:00.000-07:00

We took a mini family vacation in September. We spent a few days in Jasper. I barely took out my "fancy" camera the entire trip. Here's one photo that proves we went somewhere.

This Was August

2010-12-14T13:32:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos from August.

My new goal is to edit pictures during nap time. Hopefully I'll put a little dent in my "to edit" list, and you'll get to see more photos.

Bodhi's First Birthday (Part 2)

2010-10-25T13:21:00.002-06:00

We headed out to Em-Te Town for the afternoon. First, we toured around the town.

"Enough with the pictures mom!"

Singing "Happy Birthday".

Time for cake!

Oh, how she loves sunglasses, or "cool dudes" as she calls them (which sounds more like "too doo").

Happy Birthday my little peanut!
tj

Bodhi's First Birthday (Part 1)

2010-10-13T11:39:00.002-06:00

Well, our little baby turned one... four months ago! Yes, I'm just a tad late on posting this.

I can't believe how fast that first year went. I know, every one says it, but really, it still amazes me how fast and how much these little babies grow and develop over such a short amount of time. By her birthday, Bodhi was saying about a dozen words, and was using about six or seven signs. She wasn't walking yet, but she was well on her way. She only needed a little bit more confidence before letting go of our hands.

We had a pretty low-key birthday celebration for her. Just us, a few friends, a tour of Em-Te Town and some cupcakes.

We started out day with giving Bodhi her first birthday present.

Oooh! Blocks!

The blocks proved to be a hit! They are still her go-to toy.

Hopefully it won't take me another four months to get the rest of her birthday photos on here.

Long Time No See!

2010-09-29T10:52:00.002-06:00

Wow, I haven't blogged in forever!! Between me going back to work, and our computer being broken, I really haven't had the time or ability to get on here and get photos edited.

But now that working has become a routine, and Dallas fixed the computer, I'm hoping to get some photos up on here soon...

So stay tuned!

--Here's a little photo to hold you over. This was taken a couple weeks ago during our little family vacation in Jasper.

Eleven Months! Oh My!

2010-05-27T07:50:00.003-06:00

It was so nice to get out of the house for Bodhi's 11 month photo shoot. We managed to soak in the last beautiful sunshiny day before the cold and snow came.
I'm pretty sure she had fun too. She was all smiles and having fun playing in the grass.

And that's it for 11 months! I'm really looking forward to our 1 year photos!!! :)
tj

Peek-a-boo!

2010-04-21T16:33:00.001-06:00

The Big One-Oh!

2010-04-18T21:45:00.002-06:00

Ten months!!! Can you believe it!!??

I must admit, I'm starting to run out of ideas for these monthly photo sessions. The only room that that hasn't been used yet for a photo session was the bathroom. Bubble bath anyone??

First, one must inspect the water. Yup. Looks warm and bubbly.

Now, to taste test the rubber ducky.

Ahhhhh. Relaxing.... (she's still sporting some residual fat lip from a prior floor vs. face incident.)

This one just cracks me up!

tj

Mr. Nolan

2010-04-11T15:57:00.002-06:00

I recently did a mini photo session with Nolan to commemorate his half birthday. He was an absolute pleasure to photograph. He is a very happy and very loved little boy.

He was constantly showing off his adorable little smile.

Thanks Jeff and Nicole for having me take photos of your family. It was a lot of fun! I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek. I can't wait for you to see the rest of them :)

tj

Nine Months Old!

2010-03-23T18:31:00.006-06:00

Where have the past nine months gone?? I have no idea!! And please, don't ask me what day I go back to work, I don't even want to think about it.

But on a happier note, here is our happy, cute, and energetic little Bodhi bean:

Yes, I realize she isn't wearing any pants. I like to think of this photo shoot as a "day in the life of.." sort of shoot. Bodhi never wears pants. That's just the way it is.

And she loooooves all the crazy and fun rides that Dad gives her. And hanging upside down is one of her favourites.

And what's a photographer to do when the subject won't sit still? Enter laundry basket:

tj

Lemon Face

2010-03-09T11:59:00.002-07:00

Hahaha! Before I was pregnant, and even before I met Dallas, I had always looked forward to the day that I could feed lemon to my baby. I know, weird... but sooooo funny!!!!
tj