This little thing called a Blog

Sorry for those of you that actually follow our blog (mom and Trina). After a hectic holiday season I feel like we are finally getting back into the swing of things. Starting in October, right around my last post, weekends became engulfed in photo sessions. I've been very fortunate to be so busy with the business and am enjoying every moment I spend behind my camera. I've had the pleasure of photographing some beautiful families, spunky children, glowing new mommies and sweet little newborns.

My sister in law, Trina, was here for Thanksgiving and was able to see the new house. Oh yeah, we moved at the beginning of October! We could not be happier with the new house with it being in a amazing area, by great schools and only five minutes to Larry's office. I have yet to meet anyone around here but hopefully through the multitude of activities we are involved in we will meet some new friends soon.

As for Christmas, my parents were able to make the trip down and spend a week with us. With any luck we hope they will be able to make a permanant move some day to our warmer climate. Easton was so into the whole Christmas thing this year! It was so much fun taking him to see Santa, wrapping presents and seeing his face light up with the plethora of Monster trucks that made their way into our home on Christmas day. Lucky for us they are small, inexpensive and easy to clean up.

New Year's Eve was uneventful just how we like it. A few fireworks in the driveway then off to bed early. January 10th brought an exciting day for us as Oregon played for the BCS national title game. Unfortunately they came up short but we cheered on the Ducks the best we could. Easton had the "GO Ducks" down pat!

I promise to be more diligent about posting on my blog so please leave a comment if you like to read all about our exciting life :)

Refinished furniture Giveaway

For those of you that love furniture that has been refinished check out this blog. Restoration Furniture. They are even doing a fantastic giveaway. I have had my eye on this beautifully refinished hall tree for our entry way. I hope I get chosen.

Trick or Treat

What a jam packed weekend of fun and excitement. Mommy back up shot her first wedding on Friday, Easton's 2nd birthday party on Saturday and topping it all off Halloween on Sunday. We are still recouperating from the festivities. That set aside Halloween was so much fun this year. Easton really understood what was going on and picked up the trick or treating like a true Talbott. He really is a pumpkin baby! We went to breakfast in the morning, went and looked at some mountain bikes for me, yes it is my turn for a new bike! Carved some pumpkins then geared up for a trip down the block. His fireman costume was a huge hit!

In true Easton fashion he had to put it in his mouth.

OJ was supervising the pumpkin carving.

I am very proud of myself for carving that monster truck. Easton's new obsession.

I like happy fun pumpkins and this is Larry's pumpkin.

Ready to go. Being a cheeseball for the camera.

After the first house he had to dig in to see what he got. After about the 4th house he realized that he didn't even have to say trick or treat, he got treats any way. Smart boy.

Aunt Carrie came over to visit and do some trick or treating with us. It is so nice to have family around.

Daddy was a total go-getter! I think he may have been more excited than Easton.

Please excuse my pajamas, I 'm usually the one behind the camera!

Happy Birthday Easton!

Happy 2nd Birthday E!

It was a smokin good time with Easton's friends for his second birthday. Thanks to TomKat Studios for the amazing detailed designs and Caleb's Closet for the custom made shirt to match. I had so much fun decorating for the party and paying attention to details from firehouse chili to bowls of Hot Tamales. It couldn't have been a better day.

The Talbott Clan. Finally a family shot. I spend so much time behind the camera I'm never in any of the photos.

Tee shirt from Caleb's Closet designed to match the invites.

Firehouse chili, Blazing buffalo wings and Hot Tamales included.


Love these flowers. Used ribbon around the centers and print out circles from my TomKat order.

Again printed these and cut them out. I also used them as coasters for the table.

Easton trying to feed Aunt Carrie his chili

Easton, Tori and Max waiting patiently for their cake. I've never seen these three sit so still.

A terrible picture but you get the idea. Thanks Aunt Trina for sending the pan. It really was so easy!

Countdown to Number 2

Where has the time gone? Where did my little baby go? It seems over night he went from a snugly little newborn to a full on little boy. Every time I look at pictures of him I am amazed at the little rascal he has become. So smart, so talkative, and so incredibly adorable. Countdown to his second birthday has begun. It's going to be a crazy busy week so I figured I better get this out now. Friday is the big day. Easton turns 2 and mommy turns the big 3-0. So what am I doing for my birthday? What else? Shooting my first wedding of course. Well, back up shooting with my good friend Elizabeth of Elizabeth Langford Photography. I'm so excited for the experience and hope it will give me an idea if it is something I want to pursue further in my photography career.
Here are the party details:
Location: The New Talbott Station
Theme: Firetrucks of course
Party Guests: Just a few close friends from throughout the years.
Anticipation: Extremely high! Easton has been telling random people about his "firetruck birthday" for months now.


Happy early birthday to my favorite little guy. You are simply amazing in every single way!

I Love Dirt

We are settling into the new house nicely. The boxes are slowly being unpacked between painting. What started in the kitchen has now turned into the entire house being painted........by me. Larry did help with some rolling the other night after I pretty much had to beg. I'm down to my last color. Woo hoo. So we had our first official visitors today (Cousin Carrie doesn't count because she is family and has been her before). My friend Shasta and her little boy Max made the trek up to see us. Easton was elated to see a familiar face and I have never seen him so amped up to play. We took the boys out back and this is what happened. The pictures speak for themselves. Let's just say the boys ended up in the tub after it was all said and done.

Detour to the Fire Station

Out for a quick 3 miler this morning on our usual path but today the fire truck was out at the station.! Go figure Easton woke up late, for him, at 7am so I quickly took him potty and threw him in the stroller with some Cherrios and milk in his pajamas, okay not the best of breakfasts but I needed to take advantage of the 70 degree morning. I stopped briefly to point out the truck when the fireman waved us over. We looked at the truck for a minute and he offered to take us for a ride around the block. Well, it was a ride around the loop of the station to fill the truck with gas. We hopped in pajamas, sweat and all. Easton was pointing out all the gear. "helmet", "boots", "computer", "coat", and "fire truck birthday". The fireman was impressed he knew all this and was not even two yet. He especially thought the birthday thing was funny. We got out and he turned on the hose for Easton to see. As we got out I snapped a quick picture of E on the truck, with my phone so I'll have to figure out how to get in online. They got a call, ran to the truck and were off sirens blaring.

Thank you Dobson Ranch firemen for making Easton's morning, day, week...........he keeps talking about it.