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Lyndsay Stradtner2010-05-09T21:44:42-05:00May 8th, 2010|My Family, Our House|

While I like to keep it real around here, I rarely air out our dirty laundry when it comes to my marriage. Today however, it feels appropriate. Yes, I realize it is Mother’s Day. It’s relevant. Promise.

A tree. A simple little tree. See, last Mother’s Day my husband came to me and asked me what I wanted. While I don’t necessarily believe that I’m *entitled* to a gift for being a mother, I knew he would go out and buy something regardless, it may as well be something I’d enjoy and well, if I’m being honest, he doesn’t have the greatest record of gift giving (like the year I got a new bike just weeks after breaking my tailbone). Anyway, […]

because i don’t want to forget

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-03-30T21:00:13-05:00March 30th, 2010|My Family|

This morning, as I was dozing in and out, trying to convince myself to put at least one foot out of the bed, Jason was up with the kids cooking breakfast. As I dozed out again I felt a little tap on my forehead, just between my eyes. And before I even opened them, I thought it would be Taryn standing there, because that is her old trick. But it was Teagan. I opened them, smiled in surprise that it was him, and groggily closed them again. He said “Momma, Momma, I ready”. “You’re ready bud?”, I asked, assuming he meant ready to play, ready to start his day, ready to go. But my little man said “Ready to ‘nuggle….” […]

sigh…

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-02-27T21:12:50-06:00February 27th, 2010|My Family|

You ever have one of those days where things just don’t go right. Nothing bad happened, but nothing goes as planned? Today was that day.

My session first thing this morning didn’t go as planned, so bummed about that. Then I got a call from my husband on my way home that the repair place called about my Explorer and the repairs would be more than the stupid thing is worth. Sigh….we planned on replacing it with a minivan this year but we weren’t ready yet. Much less on short notice. With our work schedules and kids activities, 2 of the 3 need carpool and pre-k drop offs / pickups….we are sooo not a one car family. So we found ourselves […]

fresh reflections

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-01-29T21:21:07-06:00January 29th, 2010|My Family|

Have you guys seen what Fresh Art Photography is doing to raise up women? It started out here. And then turned in to this. And I love it. As women we are so hard on ourselves and it’s always amazing at how other people, especially the ones we love the most, see us differently than we see ourselves. And as much as I encourage my client and friends and family to get in front of the camera so they can be seen and loved, it is hard for me to follow my own advice. For a long time I dished out that advice but thought the rule didn’t apply to me. Nah, I knew it did, I […]

Merry Christmas

Lyndsay Stradtner2009-12-21T13:54:46-06:00December 21st, 2009|My Family|

Everyone should have our cards by now so I figured it would be safe to come share. Simple and very, very “Stradtner” 🙂 Merry Christmas everyone!!

Featuring photos by yours truly, Sara Lopez & Jodie Allen.

10 on Tuesday | Austin Photographer

Lyndsay Stradtner2009-12-08T01:09:25-06:00December 8th, 2009|My Family|

1. There are little people in my house. Lots and lots of little people. Little people resembling Taryn & Lily…..

I’m not sure which one has the bedhead, it could really go either way. The third eye in the middle is actually the nose in case you were wondering. Magic Erasers are my friend.

2. Ty was pretty excited a few weeks ago to go to his first UT football game. And by excited, I meen e.x.c.i.t.e.d! I bought him a little disposable camera to put in his pocket. I can only imagine what is on it….when I asked he said he took photos of his food, the 54 oz drink his dad […]