How We Told the World #3's a...

Incase some of you aren't friends with me on facebook or don't follow me on instagram, you might have missed our latest announcement to the world...

We are extremely thrilled by this! (for the record we would have been extremely thrilled with a girl as well)  We have done something a little differently with each child, in regards to discovering the gender. 

With our first we did not find out until he graced us with his presence.  Loved it.  Probably my favorite way to go about this process.

With our second we found out and told the world right after.  My grandad was in the hospital and was on a rapid decline, we were so glad we were able to share that with him.  He passed away before she arrived.  I think I snapped a pic and put something on facebook to announce it, but nothing creative at all.

With our third, we were very tempted to not find out again (seeing as it was my turn to choose) but the prospect of having 3 under 3 and not having the correct clothes in the drawers led this mother to deeply desire to have a little order in out life.  I also hadn't felt like anything had been very special for this baby so I wanted to take a little time and think of some way to tell our families.  We are now spread across the south TN, OK, AR, and TX.  So having a party was out of the question.  So I put on my apron and made some cookies.  

As I was walking through Joann's I found these giant letters and started giggling as I thought of my children holding them.  So into the cart they went.

As a photographer, I feel like in session with children I am constantly reassuring parents that the meltdowns are completely normal.  I can show you proof that I only got one good one.  My dear husband came in from work and snapped these.  All we needed was one, but here are just a few of the outtake that will make the baby book as well.  My personal favorite is the second one.

Fall Treats

     Last week I enjoyed testing out my Williams-Sonoma pocket pies.  They are so fun to make and produce a very cute treat.  I bought, both, the apple and pumpkin mold, due to the fall season.  I used the crust recipe from the box because I thought it might hold together a little better and it didn't taste too bad.  I would recommend using the fillings that is sold at Williams-Sonoma.  I made my own, but the normal, runny consistency (especially pumpkin pie) is not so great for these pies.  I ended up having to add another can of pumpkin and a little cornstarch to thicken the mixture up a bit.  All in all, I love getting to put these together.  They were perfect with vanilla ice cream!  It was a pleasure to make them for my in-laws who came into town for the weekend.  

     My sister and I have enjoyed the art of baking and decorating cookies for many, many years, especially during the holidays. :)   To celebrate the season, and so I could have something to nibble on for my guests, we made some fall cookies.  They do bring us so much joy!  She is very good a paying attention to detail (notice the leaves).