Before and After Pixel Perfect Bloghop

This is my first time posting on the pixel perfect bloghop.  This blog has really helped me learn about what other photographers, or moms with cameras, do to edit their pics.  Here is my SOOC shot: straight out of the camera

And here is my edited pic.  I used Everyday elements hollywood action, coffeshop rita's butterscotch vintage action...then I adjusted the color my self.  I also added a tiny bit of sunflare using coffeeshop rita's sunflare action.  Love all those free actions!
I love how this pic turned out!

First day of dance class!

The girls had a great time at dance class today.....Emma loved going with the "big girls."  I'm not sure if we will continue because of the cost and all of my million of dr's appointments starting.  I'm going to have at least 2-3 a week before the baby is born besides preschool twice a week, but they had a great time today!

First Day of Preschool!!!

The girls started their first day of preschool at Northwoods Methodist Preschool today!  They were super excited....we laid out their clothes last night, packed their bags, and the most important thing was to paint their toenails!  They are super girly girls!  :)  We had fun taking pics in our neighborhood this morning....I really like the morning light!













Gracie took this pic....My only pregnancy picture so far!  I'm not a huge fan of the big belly pics, but here is baby Abigail Faith.  I'm 31 weeks, and at her ultrasound today, she looked perfect, measuring at almost 4 pounds!

I heart faces weekly photo challenge: photojournalism

This weeks Iheartfaces photo challenge is photojournalism....telling a story through pictures.  I thought I would learn a little about storyboarding...and I downloaded a great action at coffeeshop ritas website!
The girls had a blast jumping in puddles the other day!  Check out Gracie's boots, they are on the wrong feet! :)

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Beach Babes!

We had a great evening at Onslow Beach today! I finally talked Steven into taking the girls to the beach, so I could try out my camera and take some beach pics.  I'm still getting used to my new lens and taking pics, so most turned out fuzzy, but we had fun anyway.  The rip current was bad because of the hurricanes in the Atlantic, so we didn't get too far  in the water, but the kiddos didn't care....they loved splashing and playing in the sand!  We had a blast!

Steven Pics...fun with texture

Steven and I at a change of command....I am pregnant here, just FYI.  :)

Cobra guys in Iraq last summer....trying to look cool, but notice the mustaches....not so much!