Author Archives: Emily

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I love sweet little newborns! This little guy is the third biological baby to come out of our adoption class. Simon being the first. His mom and dad (Eric and Denise) sat behind us throughout the PRIDE training last summer. … Continue reading

tickling the ivory

Simon playing with his “newest” toy. It’s actually a used 1950s Jaymar toy piano that I bought off ebay. Myles had a great aunt who had one very similar to it and Myles really wanted Simon to have one. Specifically … Continue reading

Party of 6

I only comment on the family size because personally I think that 4 kids is just about the perfect number. (On a good day Myles might agree with me). I love how in big families the kids all have built … Continue reading

Cut loose!

Isn’t it so sweet when you can tell that siblings really love each other? These too remind me of my brother and myself when were younger. Only I think we fought a lot more! right Mark?  Happy Birthday little bro! … Continue reading

Dr. Melissa

This post has been a long time coming… My best friend form college (Melissa Skaugset) is in her 4th year of med school and is on rotation at Children’s hospital is Seattle. She has been living with us this month … Continue reading

Back from Baltimore!

I just returned from Jodie Otte’s Studio Lighting Naturally workshop. It was amazing! Jodie is one of my photography idols, I have followed her work for years so it was a real treat for me to actually get to meet her … Continue reading