To brighten this May day, I am posting all of Nellie's monthly photos I've been taking throughout her first year. The idea was inspired by this blog. I also borrowed the idea of creating a custom fabric for Nellie's last month (which involved me writing her name on a piece of paper, scanning it and uploading it to this website to create the fabric). At her one year birthday party I displayed the photos and now they are hung in her bedroom. I am definitely bias, but try not to be cheered up by these bright colors and smiles :)
for fun
May 02, 2013
April 19, 2013
springwinter
Making the most of our springwinter.
These trees are in my backyard and I've been wanting to photograph them in the snow. Great... now I'd like to photograph it with some green leaves! 
March 29, 2013
nell-bell
It's hard to believe my baby girl is one! We threw a small birthday party for her, and besides the beautiful gift of flowers from Just Bloomed (she is a lucky niece!), one detail I loved was the display of monthly photos I've been taking of her on fabric backdrops. (I haven't shot the final month yet, I will share them all soon. Below you can see a glimps of the custom "Nellie" fabric I made for her last month) My favorite part of the party was watching her eat her cake (not the part where she couldn't sleep after all the sugar). Thank you Nell-Bell for your feisty spirit and your sweet hugs, your dad and I are head-over-heels for you.
March 19, 2013
minnesnowta
This is the time of year everyone loves to complain about Minnesota, but I say shhhh!
"This is for everyone around the planet
That wishes they were from somewhere other than where they standin'
Don't take it for granted, instead take a look around
Quit complaining and build something on that ground
Plant something on that ground, dance and sleep on that ground
Get on your hands and knees and watch the ants walk around
That ground Make a family, make magic, make a mess
Take the stress, feel your motivation and build your nest
It sucks that you think where I'm from is wack
But as long as that's enough to keep your ass from coming back
And with a smile and a hint of sarcasm, he said
"I beg your pardon but this is my secret garden""
Atmosphere - Seven's Travels "Always coming back home to you/(plays at 4:56) Say shh"
19 Always Coming Back Home To You
February 14, 2013
January 21, 2013
three... is a magic number
My little buddy turns three today! (we had his party a little early when all the grandparents were in town). All he asked for was a "snowman birthday cake" and in passing I mentioned this to my mom. She was "all over it" in her classic style and came up with a ridiculously adorable cake for the party. It was a small family "snowman party" but the birthday boy could not have been happier (and more exhausted when it was over). I love this little boy to the moon and back.
January 02, 2013
magic
I hope everyone got to enjoy the holidays with the people they love! Christmas has always been a favorite holiday of mine, but I think this year was the best yet. I am now realizing how awesome it gets when you see "the magic" through your own kid's eyes. Here's a peek from our "Christmas break"...
who's here..?
"...a race car with a race car remote"
Just Bloomed at it again.
stocking stuffers!!!
This is not actual gum, just the best wine charm ever invented.
The Sewell cuties. (spoiled much?? ...but they are all so sweet!)
Aunt's give the best gifts.
"Mommy, just what I wanted!"
The reason for the season.
who's here..?
"...a race car with a race car remote"
stocking stuffers!!!
This is not actual gum, just the best wine charm ever invented.
The Sewell cuties. (spoiled much?? ...but they are all so sweet!)
Aunt's give the best gifts.
"Mommy, just what I wanted!"
The reason for the season.
December 23, 2012
christmas pjs
My mom used to dress my sister and I in matching pajamas, so we thought she'd get a kick out of these photos of her grandkids. Lets just say they were not all loving this, until the suckers. Insiders tip about photographing kids... candy.
October 31, 2012
October 05, 2012
six months
My baby girl is six month old! I want to freeze her in time equally as much as want to fast forward to see who she will become. Whether she likes it or not, I will try my best to document.
a few more from the Sewell house...
