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November 21, 2008 – 5:15 pm

hi gee gee

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  1. Gee Gee   -  

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. That is so sweet - even if he does wave on command! I miss that little guy so much and he doesn’t even know his Gee Gee. That makes me sad…….so I guess I’ll cry and then go watch the video again and again and again cuz it really did make me laugh!! Thanks, Lynds. You made my night. You can bet it will get a whole lot of viewings from me!!

tagged

November 20, 2008 – 9:12 pm

Emily tagged me to re-post a photo from my first 4 moths of blogging and tell the story behind it.  My first blog got eaten by the internet so I had to resort to my second blog (yes, this is my fourth blog - yikes!).  It was kind of fun to go back and look at the old posts.  I picked these photos…just because it’s almost Christmas time and I thought it might give someone an idea for fun holiday crafts.  Reindeer feet, first done by my wonderful sister-in-law Dana as a gift for my mom.  She did one foot of each of her 3 children across the canvas….so cute and so much character.  Ty’s foot wouldn’t fit on the canvas, it was too big, so we just did both of Taryn’s feet.  They looked huge at the time but now they look so little!  This year, we’ll be doing Teagan’s for sure!

The red nose is a thumb print!

When you’re done, just hotglue some ribbon around the edge and voila!

Now it’s my turn to tag someone…..I tag McGee, Jaidean, Sandra & Sarah.

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  1. Alyssa   -  

    I Love this idea! Can’t wait to see how Little T’s turn out :)

  2. becky   -  

    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing lyndsay!

  3. Tina Ryan   -  

    I searched for this post when you switched blogs and I couldn’t find it! THANK YOU!

  4. Mel   -  

    This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing. I may use this idea for Christmas this year.

  5. Lisa   -  

    Oh, I am SO doing this with my three this year!! Hopefully, with a big enough canvas, I can get them all on one. If not, to each his own!! :) Thanks for sharing!!

  6. Mary Marantz   -  

    ok that is maybe the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!

  7. Sheena   -  

    I was JUST looking through your archives for this yesterday…and couldn’t find it? THANK YOU so much for posting this, I plan on doing it this year!!!

  8. Nicole   -  

    OMG that is so adorable, almost too adorable for words. Man I wish I was crafty!! I can’t wait to do this someday.

yuck n muck

November 19, 2008 – 4:31 pm

these two.  she loves him.  but he also drives her nuts.  she is going through a phase where she doesn’t want him to touch her things.  she fears his drool.  she spends her day taking this away from him.  sigh.  it’s a good thing he’s so chill.  sharing  means him sharing with her.  never the other way around.  but then on the other hand, she’s come a long, long way.  they make each other laugh all day long.  she laughs at him, tickles him, plays with him, kisses him, it’s her goal all day long to make him laugh at her, and he happily gives in.  he adores everything.single.thing about her.


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  1. Julia   -  

    Oh Lyndsay, you are just the best at capturing these adorable moments! You are such a talent! I am in awe, as usual . . .

  2. Mary V   -  

    I had to laugh out loud at “she fears his drool”. that is hilarious!!!! look at the huge grin on their faces. that’s awesome.

  3. Tami   -  

    This is such a precious shot!

  4. Alisa N.   -  

    Awww these are precious!

  5. Emily Weaver Brown   -  

    what a sweet memory. Your kids are going to look back and cherish all of these photos that just show how life was.

    and Now I am tagging you !
    I’m challenging you to post a photo from sometime during your first 4 months of blogging. Re-post it and then tell us the story behind it. (this should be good you have been blogging forever.)
    check my blog for the details.

  6. Nicole   -  

    Just beautiful Lyndsay, no wonder you won the award you did. Keep up the great work.

10 on Tuesday

November 18, 2008 – 10:58 am

1. First up, Ty’s play, he was Benjamin Franklin and he ROCKED! I was so impressed. The most proud momma sitting in the front row! He did so good. It’s hard to get up there in front of everyone, especially at his age, but he really did amazing.

2. A little funny at the play. There stands Ben on stage and here comes George Washington, in an appropriate costume of a big hat and white curly hair. Little T pipes up with a….and I quote….”WHY IS THAT DUDE DRESSED LIKE A PIRATE?!?!” hahahaha

3. This weekend we all had dates. We took shifts going to the movies. I took Ty on Saturday and Jase took Taryn on Sunday. Madagascar 2. So good, we loved it. It was nice to have Ty all to myself for awhile. He talked every.single.second on the way there and every.single.second on the way back. There is something about not having his siblings around that makes him talk. He gets my undivided attention.  He loves it.  I loved it. I learned all about the cute girl at school, said cute girls boyfriend, the kids on the bus, every last detail of the book he just read, something his teacher said, about the cool and lame table in the lunch room and so much more. Listening is good. Very good.

4. A movie funny….((this will make sense if you’ve seen the movie)). After moto moto sings his song, Taryn leans over to Jase and says “HEF-TAAAAY” LOL!!

5. I haven’t had much time to photograph my own kiddos here lately. I miss it. They are growing like weeds, especially this one….tall. And sassy.

6. Looks like the even numbers are funny Little T stories today….So, Jason got some money for his birthday and happened to leave it out, by mistake, on his nightstand. He went looking for it the other day and couldn’t find it. Let’s just say it was a good amount of money with and the guy who appears on the front was not a President, but he was played by Ty Stradtner in a school play recently. Anyway, back to Jase loosing his money….after searching high and low and asking everyone in the house if we’d seen it, he got smart and started searching piggy banks. Low and behold, a nice shiny bill in the top of Little T’s frog bank. Stinker. She’s famous for picking up peoples change around the house and running to her room with it to feed her bank. Well, this morning, Jase calls her in the bedroom and asks her again if she has seen daddy’s money. “Nope”. Hmmmm, so he shows her the money inside her bank and she still says she didn’t do it, but then as we are talking to her, she exclaims the “dollar” needed to go and visit his family. Meaning Jason’s dollar needed to go visit the other dollars in her bank, LOL. So after talking to her about lying and stealing and all that good stuff, we decided to swap out Jason’s “dollar” for a dollar (really and truly only a dollar) that was on my desk. Or so I thought. I couldn’t find it. Turns out that dollar was also visiting its family. Go figure.

7. Jase has to go back to Louisiana for a few days in December. We decided it would be fun for him to take Little T with him and go visit my mom. She is going to be thrilled. But we won’t tell her until right before. Heck, I might not even tell her until we leave for the airport out of fear she’ll drive me bonkers. Thrilled won’t even cover it….a trip with her daddy….to go see the Gee, she won’t be able to contain herself!

8. I’m seriously considering using our family photos taken this past summer on our Christmas cards this year. a) we’re all in them and b) I’m lazy and don’t want to fuss with my kids trying to get them to cooperate for that perfect family photo that eludes me. I might just throw in the towel this year and call it done.

9. We’re struggling with Teagan. He’s been loosing weight. Worried. Frustrated.

10.  The Christmas dresses below sold this morning, but the summer dresses are still available if you are interested.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

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  1. Amy D.   -  

    I like the way Little T’s mind works! ;)

  2. Tim   -  

    From the pic of Lil T above, I think you’ve figured out how to make the 5D output pure GOLD! Beautiful composition, exposure, and of course child. Well Done!

  3. Michele   -  

    I love this pic of T. I really do. Divine.

  4. Sarah Wheeler   -  

    I’m glad to hear that the play went so well, and that your dates were fun :) I love one on one time with my little ones too. Happy Tuesday!

  5. Julia   -  

    WOW - that’s just about all I can say - WOW! Stunning picture of your middle T. You better have that one framed - and BIG! We all know you already have a frame waiting :).

  6. Erin   -  

    Sounds like Taryn knows the rules in our house…money left out (bedrooms are not included, though) is fair game. If our 3 year old finds it, it’s his. If I find it, it goes to the baby of the family. Keeps our oldest and DH from leaving their “monies” around:)

  7. Nicole   -  

    hehe I’m the same way, if my husband leaves money around I snatch it up and it goes in our bank!!

for sale

November 17, 2008 – 10:23 pm

I thought I would post these here before I head over to ebay. I’m selling a few of the nicer things that Taryn has outgrown. I decided to do this in two different sets, not sold separately, paypal only.

SOLD 3 holiday dresses, great condition, no stains. Price for all 3: $35 + $5 Shipping.

Hanna Anderson red and white striped dress with leggings, size 90 (see size chart here - click on help with sizing);
Rare Editions red Christmas tree dress with separate turtle neck, size 3T
Bonnie Jean dark green dress with embroidered candy canes on the lapel, size 3T.

AVAILABLE Set 2 includes 9 summer dresses, clean with no stains. Price: $100 + $5 Shipping

Rare Editions white embroidered dress with ribbon belt size 3T
Gap peach flowered dress with crocheted top size 2T
Hannah Anderson blue and green striped dress with short leggings size 90 (see sizing link above)
Handmade (not by me) teal blue pillowcase dress with polka dot ribbon approx size 2-3T
Hannah Anderson pink with white overlay / embroidered flower dress size 9
Specialty Girl yellow with white polka dot dress / bee embroidered dress size 3T (runs small)
Gymboree pink rickrack dress size 2T
Hannah Anderson pink and yellow striped dress with short leggings size 90
Hannah Anderson pink striped polo style dress size 90

If you are interested drop me an email at lstradtner at mac dot com.

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something to think about

November 14, 2008 – 2:54 pm

advent

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVqqj1v-ZBU

even if you’re not religious….there is a valuable message here. it really gave me something to think about. hope it does you too.

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  1. Allie   -  

    Can you repost the link again?

  2. admin   -  

    does it not work? try it now!

  3. Allie   -  

    The youtube links works and …. thank you for this post. Great and touching message.

  4. Heather T   -  

    Thanks Lynds. I couldn’t get the top link to work, but the you tube one is amazing. I really want to remember that this year. I need to just be thankful for the health of our family, enjoy the moments and live out the true meaning of Christmas. That’s my goal for this Christmas.

    Love ya..Heather

  5. Mike and McGee   -  

    That is awesome. We are going to have to post that on our blog as well. Thanks for sharing that!

  6. Kimberly   -  

    Thank you for sharing a GREAT Message.

  7. Stacey   -  

    Thank you so much for posting this! I’m so sending this to my mom. I ask every year to donate the $$ we would spend on each other and give it to a good cause or family in need, but she insists on exchanging presents that we hardly use. I hope this will get the point across.

  8. Kristin   -  

    I have been thinking this FOR YEARS. I am so glad that you took the time to put this on your website to spread the message to others. You touch so many people with your website. What a great way to spread a wonderful message. Thank you. Blessings.

the quiet moments are rare

November 13, 2008 – 11:08 am

sweet baby, who woke too early from his nap.  who looked up me from his crib, still sleepy, but eyes open.  on any other day, your sister would have followed me in, with bouncy 3 year old energy.  you would have looked at her, your eyes would get big and bright and you’d smile at her and then laugh.  just like you always do.  and you’d be up.  and awake.  ready to play.  but today, that little 3 year old ball of energy was in school, and the house was quiet.  you looked up at me, i scooped you in to my arms with your favorite blankie, and we rocked.  you laid in my arms, quiet, just gazing at me.  and i gazed right back.  i rubbed your cheeks and smiled at you.  and we rocked some more.  you never moved a muscle, you were rarely, perfectly, still.  except for one small moment when you reached your pudgy little hand up to touch my cheek, just like i was touching yours.  and after awhile, you fell asleep, so quiet in my arms.  i rocked some more, just enjoying you.  i placed you back into your crib and you snuggled up to your blankie.  just before i turned to leave your nursery, your little eyes still closed, you reached one arm back and touched my hand.  all i could think was i love you too sweet baby.

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  1. Kelly   -  

    Awwww, made me teary!!

  2. Lori   -  

    so precious! being a mom is the best thing ever! your kids are beautiful…

  3. Heather T   -  

    That is so beautiful!!!

  4. Susan L   -  

    What a perfect description of a great mommy moment!

  5. Mindy   -  

    how precious…..I think I might cry!

  6. Brooke Lowther   -  

    You should print that - with the photo - and keep it. such a sweet moment

  7. stephanie   -  

    so sweet!

  8. lilia   -  

    ok, teary over here too…::sigh::…I need to make of the babies.

  9. Michelle Davies   -  

    He is just beautiful.

  10. Alyssa   -  

    My gosh he is just precious!

    As if I didn’t already want a baby enough… now I just want one more.

    {off to convince my husband it’s time to get this baby-making show on the road!}

  11. Amanda   -  

    Awww. So sweet. They grow up way too quickly, right?

  12. Erin   -  

    This is just so sweet..I agree, you should definitely save this.

  13. Jennifer Kelley   -  

    I savor every moment I can with my sweet baby boy- especially ones like this. Rocking them, holding them…it’s the best feeling. Thanks for sharing. It warmed my heart!

  14. Alana   -  

    Such a special moment in time that you have captured…so precious!!!

  15. Dave and Charlotte   -  

    There really isn’t anything cuter than a peacefully sleeping baby.

mc’s session in georgetown

November 12, 2008 – 2:01 pm

I just finished proofing MC’s family session last night and I just love how they came out.  Jack, well, he steals the show.  How could he not with his cute little grin, a dimple, cute hats annnnnd cuffed, pinstripe pants.  MC had a professional stylist (I think that is what her title is anyways - sorry if that’s wrong) help dress them for their session and it totally paid off!  Back to gushing over Jack, that little guy loves the camera and the camera loves him.   Here are a few more (click here to see their sneak peek)…..eh, what the heck, click here to see the entire session!


Thanks for the fun you guys….now it’s time to get MC back on the other side of the camera!  We’ll be doing lots of mentoring sessions in the new year, can’t wait!

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  1. Brooke Lowther   -  

    I can’t wait either - I would love to have the opportunity to mentor with you.

  2. Alli   -  

    Gorgeous! Love them all, especially #2.

a quick scheduling note…

November 11, 2008 – 9:39 pm

I am officially booked for 2008.  I have left a little space open for newborns and births only, but if you are interested, please contact me asap.

I am presently booking for 2009.  I have only two spots open in January and three in February.  I have not yet opened up March, only because I’m still contemplating how to approach the inevitable craziness that is Texas blubonnet season LOL!

If you’d like to book a session, please contact me at lstradtner@mac.com

Thanks!

ps - If you are looking for a photographer who can do Christmas photos for you, drop me a line and I’ll be happy to give you a referral.

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the baby wipes bandit {revisited}

November 11, 2008 – 3:56 pm

If you remember this photo of Taryn you deserve a cookie, cause you’ve been around awhile!  Funny girl, 9 months old herself.

I’ll admit, I set him up….funny how he knew just what to do.  The wipe on the head….that was alllllll him.  Swear.

Love my babies.

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  1. Nessa   -  

    Oh my gosh, my oldest totally used to do that! She loved to suck on them for some odd reason. Awesome picture!

  2. Stacey   -  

    I totally remember that picture of Taryn and was JUST talking about it to my husband the other day because Ben has become a big fan of wipes and loves to pull them out of the container. I was telling him how a “photo friend’s daughter” was obsessed with wipes at the same age! TOO FUNNY!!

  3. Ellie   -  

    I remember that picture of Taryn from your nest bio! Both pictures are adorable. My little boy (he’s a month younger than Teagan) started to get into the wipes last night - I should get a pic of him playing with them. Thanks for the inspiration! :-)

  4. Amanda/pbear   -  

    I remember that picture! I think it was one of the ones that made me fall in love with little T across all those miles. Of course Teagan is just as cute!

  5. Erin   -  

    Lol..I remember that photo of Taryn! What is it about wipes that babies just love? With our son I tried putting something else in the wipe container and he couldn’t have care less. But those wipes…they’re like gold!