.Pink.

So, as I spent my daughter's ENTIRE naptime creating a cute blog header, I realized something. My new blog header reminds me of my laundry room.  "what?!" you ask.  Well, it's like I told my fb friends the other day~

In our house, we do laundry by the following assortment: lights, darks, and... (wait for it)... pink.

Yes, I always thought I'd have a boy- and we'd catch tree frogs in the mud.  But instead (and most wonderfully), I have been drawn into the magical world of pink, sparkles, baby dolls, twirling, giggling and fingernail polish.  Welcome to my girly world.

Now, I can't give my daughter all the credit... she is, of course, MY daughter. :)

Walk Down Memory Lane {Albany, Oregon Photographer}

So, the other day, we went on a photo walk.  Well, it was more like Avagail walking and me chasing her with the camera.  (So, what's new?)  Anyway, this is one of my faves from that day.  Actually, I have a few and think I might do a story board.  Maybe I will post one later... 

Anyway, this was MY umbrella growing up.  Thanks, Mom, for saving everything. :)  I hadn't seen it for years until just recently.  And now, Avagail likes to tote it everywhere we go.  I am only "allowed" to open it for her. 

isn't she SO cute?  and you can't even see her face!

And speaking of a walk down memory lane, check this out from 7 months ago. 

Look how small she is!!!  ...and she's wearing her very first Matilda Jane (the top).

Testing...1, 2, 3...Testing {Tya Lynn Photography}

Hey- is this thing on?  

So, I'm expanding my tent pegs and starting to BLOG.  :)  

Now you all can see (read) exactly what I am up to.

So, here it goes... Currently, we are still getting settled back into our lives as Oregonians once again. :)  Collin & I both love the rain, especially since we didn't see it much at all in Redding.  Which reminds me, the first time it rained here in Oregon, Avagail was a little dumb-founded.... then we realized, she has really not seen rain (or clouds, for that matter).  LOL!  Can you imagine her growing brain trying to figure out the snow that came down a few weeks ago?! :) 


Anyway, on the photography front, I am proud to announce that my photography skills are vastly improving as I practice on my very active toddler.  For example: in this amazing photo, she is super tired, overdue for her nap, and we shot for 10 minutes (inside, low light, with a reflector).  Not bad, right? :)  She's such a perfect muse.