mommy | monday. upcycled t-shirt dress.

If you are crafty and know how to use a sewing machine- this may be a project for you! I love how resourceful this is- as well as all of the cute possibilities that it holds. Click here for the Tutorial. Have fun! :) Let me know if you make this! I would love to see a photo of your version! :)

mommy | monday. fall cupcakes.

I just got home from a weekend trip to Texas and was surprised to find that the leaves have changed color so much in just a few days! Fall is officially here! This is such a cute cupcake recipe! And- it's simple enough for your kids to help with! CLICK HERE for the full recipe. HAPPY FALL!

mommy | monday. paper dolls.

When I was a little girl, I loooooved to play with paper dolls. :) They are such a simple, imagination-invoking toy. What's better than paper dolls? VINTAGE paper dolls. :) Take a look at THESE. :)

mommy | monday. themed birthday.

It's that time again for mommy | monday! :) This week I ran across this adorable "sock monkey" themed birthday party and wanted to share it with you! CLICK HERE. Lots of really adorable details!

mommy | monday. best cookbooks for kids.

The research has already been done for you. :) Check out this article for the best cookbooks for kids with reviews and where you can buy the books! For kids of all ages! CLICK HERE!

trewern | family

Yesterday, I had the privilege of photographing this precious little family. I have never seen such a continuously happy baby in my whole life! :) (which definitely helped with photos!!) I've known Holly for many years (our moms were suite-mates in college). It's fun to see her so happily married and now with sweet little Paisley. I had to throw in a couple of extras for the sneak peek... I couldn't decide... I love them all! :) ENJOY!

the lighting is so amazing on this one!

I LOVE her expression! :)

I love how affectionately Kyle and Holly are looking at each other. :)

lots of ruffles and a big bow! PERFECT! :)

mommy | monday. miniature kite.

Now, this isn't going to be the kite that flies high in the sky or lasts for years to come... :) But, it is a cute craft for the kids and cheap entertainment! Click HERE for directions to make a kite of your own!

loveland | family

I love that I have gotten to take photos of this sweet family every year since the boys were born! :) They are now turning 3. Hard to believe! :) This year we decided to take photos at the train tracks, because the boys are SO into trains right now. I love how they proudly showed me their very own trains, and we made many "choo choo" sounds together! :) Lots of energy and fun! J.C. + Kristina- you have every reason to be proud of them! :) Love you guys!