Kristin Brown Photography » Logan UT Wedding & Portrait Photography

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Dustin and Katie - February 12, 2008 - 1:46 AM

Yay! Welcome to the fun. Good job, I am very proud. Now get all of your friends to start and make a link of other people with blogs. FUN.

Dustin and Katie - February 13, 2008 - 10:02 PM

When I go to the dentist the laughing gas makes me cry afterwards. I didn’t know you had cavities. I hope your day gets better…

Sarah - February 14, 2008 - 3:08 AM

i didn’t know you went to the dentist. i am so very sorry. i really do hate my dentist. he has tried to kill me several times.

Danielle - February 20, 2008 - 5:22 AM

Kristin!! hey its Danielle from Katies work..Hopefully you remember me!! I Loathe the dentist too…I have to go tomorrow and I’m so not looking forward to it at all!! Boy is it going to be a bummer day off!!!

Dustin and Katie - March 28, 2008 - 1:06 AM

Well it’s nice to finally have an update…what’s it been? A month? First of all, of course you are going to be the best aunt ever. I like that you put it that way. And second of all, Liberal Arts is NOT a cop-out major, nor is it for football players who can’t make a decision. It’s for people like us who become way too interested in too many things and don’t want to be told what to do. The hard part comes after graduation, trying to decide what to actually do with the degree. Good luck with that…!

Jalene Bouwhuis - April 13, 2008 - 10:10 PM

Oh my gosh!!! Stupid! You should totally call in on it. What a dumb girl! Who does that? I would be so mad.

stace - April 23, 2008 - 3:09 PM

you HAVE to do something about it. call the police and report it because that’s huge! even though she didn’t really damage your car too much, its worth to fight it. just my opinion. by the way, you don’t know me. but i just saw your link from katie’s blog. :)

Dustin and Katie - May 2, 2008 - 12:48 AM

You need to put a warning on this post that you GIVE STUFF AWAY if you haven’t seen some of these shows yet…
Seinfeld is lame. But you can talk to Dustin about it if you decide you like it. I sort of hope you don’t. Then we can think it’s lame together.

kristin - May 2, 2008 - 8:33 PM

Too late, I already like Seinfeld. A lot actually! Sorry. And sorry I gave stuff away for you, I thought about putting a warning but… didn’t.

Dustin and Katie - May 6, 2008 - 12:39 AM

That’s a pretty sweet picture. I texted Dustin on Friday night to tell him you were on the third row and it took me 15 minutes, I swear, to convince him that you and I weren’t playing a joke on him. He was pretty jealous. Fun though; I’m jealous too!

Brian and Danielle - May 22, 2008 - 4:48 PM

Kristin, that is so much fun! but wait…is that really you!? haha or was that a joke! i think I need some convincing! ha

kristin - May 23, 2008 - 9:01 PM

It really is me, I promise!!

Spaub - May 29, 2008 - 8:52 PM

It will all be worth it when you’re rich and famous.

Spaub - June 8, 2008 - 5:00 AM

Congratulations, Auntie.. though, may I be a surrogate aunt?

Brian and Danielle - June 9, 2008 - 2:07 AM

YEA!!! IM SO EXCITED THAT HE IS HERE!!! and a little jealous that you have seen him and I havent.

Spaub - June 12, 2008 - 4:37 AM

Oh, Kristin! That is terrible! My dog has severe allergies to bees and has almost died three times. I cried my heart out, and she didn’t even die! So I know you must be so sad. My condolences…

Sarah - June 12, 2008 - 5:22 AM

I have a cat that looks pretty much exactly like that. We can share him! I’m sorry for you though! I’ve only had my dogs for a year or so but I know I would totally fall apart if anything happened to them.

Lindsay Kay - June 19, 2008 - 4:00 PM

Kristin, those pictures are AWESOME! I love the sunset ones especially, but you got some really cool angles in all of them! Nice work! :)

Dustin, Katie, & Jack - June 19, 2008 - 4:35 PM

Okay, just a little jealous. We want a turn!

Dustin, Katie, & Jack - June 26, 2008 - 6:32 PM

I haven’t even seen you since you got back…I’m glad you had a fun time. Jack misses you and wants you to come see him soon.

Spaub - June 27, 2008 - 5:43 PM

Looks like fun! Are cute shoes ever the wrong shoes?

Brian and Danielle - June 30, 2008 - 11:15 PM

Looks like you had fun! sorry about the drive, it is a llloonnnggg one that is for sure!! :) your pictures are gorgeous!

Lindsay Kay - July 1, 2008 - 5:14 PM

I’m glad that you were doing something fun instead of coming to Lindsey’s shower, which was also fun, but we missed you! :D Hope you’re enjoying your summer! Love ya!

Sarah - July 2, 2008 - 7:10 PM

You really can fall asleep anywhere. Your light always used to be on really late and none of us knew if you were awake or not! but then we figured out that you were usually asleep! and i wish i wore skirts more in my life!

Momma Mia - July 2, 2008 - 8:08 PM

I knew all that stuff and I think you are perfect!! Love you. Momma

Dustin, Katie, & Jack - July 4, 2008 - 6:07 AM

Holy crap, you crack me up. Thanks for an enjoyable blog reading tonight.

Spaub - July 6, 2008 - 5:34 PM

Woohoo! Like the background! So..are you gone on Tyler or would you be interested in a setup? Spencer has the notion that you would be perfectly suited for his cousin Hunter who is up here to school….

Brian and Danielle - July 11, 2008 - 3:22 AM

I loved loved loved your post! wow! that was hilarious and great! I was laughing my head off! I feel like I know so much more about you. We have a lot in common! haha

Spaub - July 17, 2008 - 2:55 AM

Everyone is matching in the first picture! Happy day of birth 20 years ago, Kristin. Being 20-it’s the best.

Lindsay Kay - July 17, 2008 - 1:36 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTIN! You are so stinkin cute! I love your face! Hope you had a great day!

Dustin, Katie, & Jack - July 18, 2008 - 2:24 AM

Oh my heck I love your pictures! Cute cute. I’m glad you’re my sister :)

Lindsay Kay - July 18, 2008 - 4:54 PM

Those are the most gorgeous pictures I’ve ever seen! You make me want a new camera real bad! Looks like you had a good time! Go blogging! :D

Dustin, Katie, & Jack - July 21, 2008 - 4:09 PM

I wish you had slapped that buffalo (sort of, I’m glad you didn’t, but it would have made a great story). I like the photos…artsy fartsy (haha).

Whitney - July 28, 2008 - 3:42 AM

One time Jalene and I were riding home from Weber on the bus and some kid had fallen asleep with his mouth open. Suddenly a similar line of drool (like this gentemans must have been) began to emerge from his mouth. Jalene and I were laughing and right then he woke up, looked at us, and wiped it up. So funny. Thanks for sharing. Made my day.

Lindsay Kay - July 28, 2008 - 9:50 PM

That is awesomely disgusting! Super sad! I have a similar story about a booger, but I’ll save you from that disgusting tale for now! You girls are funny!

Sarah - July 29, 2008 - 4:24 AM

I have pretty much learned in my life that the a meal is not complete unless I spill something on myself

Haley - July 29, 2008 - 6:51 PM

I totally agree! Pierce Brosnan is so funny to watch, but definitely not his strongest suite, but I loved it!

Jalene Bouwhuis - July 30, 2008 - 4:26 PM

Haha people drooling is the best! So funny. I remember that great day we saw that guy drooling on the bus. Man. That was hilarious. Good ol’ days when Whitney and I rode the bus.

JMoney - July 30, 2008 - 5:48 PM

Who is “Dashboard Confessional?” What a strange name. I love Ingrid. You should check out Goldfrapp. She’s one of my favorites. PS I added a link to your blog from mine. And I updated it today. Peace.

JMoney - July 30, 2008 - 9:33 PM

First off, it is so refreshing to see someone actually spell the word definitely right, and not say defiantly or definately, which make no sense at all, unless you are trying to be defiant I guess…

Secondly, i happen to really enjoy musicals. I’m sure I, along with many other boys, would appreciate it. There’s another movie musical that I really, really like, but I don’t think you would like this one…

JMoney - July 30, 2008 - 9:39 PM

There is an easier way to post pictures on blogspot and to arrange them. I’ll have to show you sometime.

Dustin, Katie, & Jack - July 30, 2008 - 10:20 PM

You do have good taste in music. I’ve become a lazy bum when it comes to finding new stuff and I enjoy mooching it off of you. Thanks for sharing.

Lindsay Kay - August 1, 2008 - 5:58 PM

Oh that was surprisingly really touching!

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - August 1, 2008 - 8:10 PM

Okay so I cried too just like you told me I would (I didn’t think I would; we must be related). Dang it, now I’m all teary and Jack’s wondering what’s wrong with me.

JMoney - August 2, 2008 - 12:02 AM

I didn’t cry, but it was pretty awesome. I might have cried had it been a tiger.

JMoney - August 12, 2008 - 7:12 PM

OK, maybe I’m a little slow, but I just realized that you put a . before and after your blog name and every post title. Just wanted to say it’s .pretty cool. Peace.

JMoney - August 20, 2008 - 5:46 PM

Glad to see you changed the name of this post from efy-ing to .efy-ing. Ha!

JMoney - August 20, 2008 - 5:47 PM

It looks like you had a blast! Cool pics, even if they were taken with a point-and-shoot… I’ve never done the whole efy-counselor thing. Maybe I should.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - August 20, 2008 - 8:09 PM

This is Dustin, looks like it was a lot of fun. Sorry not everything worked out like I thought it would but I am glad you had a good time. Jack sure did miss you. Thanks again for your help the other day.

Spaub - August 21, 2008 - 12:45 AM

Cool, Kristen! You are brave to hang with a bunch of teenagers. Good for you!

Whitney - August 21, 2008 - 1:30 AM

Lucky girl. I loved doing that. It was pretty hard work though huh. I wish I could have done the real one. You’re cute! Like you a lot!

Lindsay Kay - August 21, 2008 - 1:42 PM

Cute! It looks like you had a ton of fun! I want to go to EFY! I really like that roller coaster game picture, with the Y in the background…nice composition. Have fun with school starting! :D

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - August 21, 2008 - 2:24 PM

Hi, this is Katie now. Oh it sounds like so much fun, and I’m glad it was! You look great in all those pictures. Love the black dress.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - August 22, 2008 - 4:03 AM

Oh thank you for putting that up so I could watch it. It was one of my favorites from the show.

JMoney - August 23, 2008 - 5:58 AM

I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard at a blog post. I think water will sustain your life for a while, but your quality of life will probably diminish. And what are you talking about very, very late?? It wasn’t that late!!! And you’re welcome for the tunes. Glad we could share. Peace, I’m out!!

JMoney - August 23, 2008 - 6:05 AM

Wow! That was a really great dance. I didn’t get to see that one, or the finale, but I was also surprised to hear that Josh won. I was rooting for Twitch. Too bad!

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - August 24, 2008 - 7:03 PM

You are freaking hilarious. Sorry I screwed up your shopping schedule. I sort of feel like it’s all my fault. So sorry. I will make it up to you by letting you eat dinner with us this week. Oh wait, I just remembered all that stuff that you said you had going on…let me know when you are desperate enough and you can come eat with us…

Sarah - August 24, 2008 - 10:59 PM

I love that show too! I am going to the concert tour thing in September!! I’m so excited!!

JMoney - August 25, 2008 - 6:19 PM

Whoa .kristin., you went all deep and insightful on us! Loved the post PS. It is nice to have family so close. And very, very impressive on the poster!

Peace, I’m out. Gotta bounce to class.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - August 26, 2008 - 1:33 AM

Well thanks a lot for making me cry.. :). I’m glad you’re here too. I was just thinking while you were gone to efy and all that stuff how bad it sucked (sorry) that you weren’t here and then I was very glad when you came back. Logan is pretty good, isn’t it?

That post was just what I needed to read from you today. So thanks (really) for making me cry. Love you…

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - August 26, 2008 - 1:34 AM

P.S. Where in the heck was that picture of us taken?

Whitney - August 26, 2008 - 3:05 AM

BAHAHAHAHA HA HA HA HA. Totally forgot about those pictures. I heart your face!!

Jalene Bouwhuis - August 26, 2008 - 5:35 AM

Hahaha. Oh Kristin. That made me laugh a lot. You can come eat my food, because WE ARE NEIGHBORS NOW!!!!! Wahoo!!!! I’m soooo happy!

Spencer D - August 27, 2008 - 12:43 AM

I at least hope that things end happy for you. I’m not worried about you with the dance tryouts! I tried to let you know through Facebook, but apparently I waited too long! I thought you would have been one of the first to know. Hopefully I’ll see you tomorrow?

JMoney - August 27, 2008 - 1:17 AM

A couple of things:

1. I feel bad you slept in. Sorry that I kept pushing next on the remote…

2. I will totally help with Spanish…maybe… ;)

3. See if you can get your books on Amazon. You can get them expedited and it will still be way cheaper than the bookstore.

4. Good luck on your 5 hour Dance Company audition (?) !!!

5. Nope, can’t think of a 5th thing.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - August 27, 2008 - 2:13 AM

Oh…I’m so sorry. It seems like when you have a bad day you really have a bad day (I mean everything hits you all at once). Hopefully that means things can only get better, right? Dustin (I am speaking for him), I am sure, would love to help you with your Spanish.

I like that you post so often. I like your blog.

When are you going to come over again? Don’t you need dinner? :)

JMoney - August 27, 2008 - 9:04 PM

Good jorb! That’s all.

JMoney - August 28, 2008 - 3:50 PM

Hey see if you can get Corey to come up and beat Lou on hard for me (Guitar Hero 3). It’s as impossible as it is impassable.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - August 28, 2008 - 4:53 PM

Oh cute…That was a nice tribute. I think you must be a better sister than me! Happy Birthday Corey!

Lindsay Kay - August 30, 2008 - 9:06 PM

Love the pictures! Memory lane…even if I wasn’t there. :)

JMoney - August 31, 2008 - 6:00 AM

Very cool pictures. The one with the flower in focus and the temple in the background was superb!

Lindsay Kay - September 1, 2008 - 5:22 PM

Ooooh! I like that a lot! Good luck with schooling Kristin! :)

JMoney - September 2, 2008 - 12:24 AM

Yeah the new look is pretty awesome. It’s always good to change it up once in a while. I changed mine a couple weeks ago and then realized that it’s exactly the same as my friend’s. Ah well. I definitely dig the non-moving background. Oh, and I can help confuse you a little more in your spanish class if you want…

Jalene Bouwhuis - September 3, 2008 - 10:14 PM

That’s so weird because I thought the same thing about the flu. I have never had the stomach flu before so I would always tell people that, “I’ve never had the flu.” Then one day someone finally decided to tell me that there are multiple types of flus. Interesting. I’m sorry you’re sick. But yay for buying a new lens!!!

JMoney - September 4, 2008 - 4:43 PM

I’m jealous of you getting a new lens. That’s pretty awesome, and a great idea! If you need any help with the desk let me know, but I’d most likely be more of a deterrence than a facilitator. Besides, you have a pink toolbox. That’s more than I have, by way of tools! Oh and about the flu vs. cold thing: I usually just feel way crappy all over when I have the flu, probably because of the fever. But usually if I feel any worse than the normal cold symptoms, I classify it as the flu. Get feeling better!!!

Haley - September 4, 2008 - 6:16 PM

If you feel like your going to die a slow painful death then those are flu symptoms, but if you can still move and function although slower than normal I would call that cold. haha anyway I am super jealous that you have a pink tool box.

JMoney - September 7, 2008 - 3:45 PM

You guys were awesome! You’ll have to let me know the next time you guys dance. Peace.

JMoney - September 9, 2008 - 11:38 PM

I think off-centered studs on the top lip are pretty hot. Oh, and eye brow piercings.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - September 10, 2008 - 2:28 AM

Hahaha. No, there’s no way to avoid those situations. Unless you stop people-watching. But people-watching is just too much fun. I do it too, and I have had many awkward situations. So sorry, I have no advice.

Lindsay Kay - September 12, 2008 - 2:06 PM

Haha, awesome! I love 80′s style.

Jalene Bouwhuis - September 12, 2008 - 5:44 PM

Haha. I love it.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - September 12, 2008 - 5:50 PM

Maybe Good Me (You) should come see us (meaning Jack. He misses you). Rebellious Me (You) can come too if she wants.

JMoney - September 12, 2008 - 6:21 PM

LQTM. :) Loved this post!

Anonymous - September 13, 2008 - 8:00 PM

Who wrote this? This is a phenomenal post and phenomenal copy!

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - September 14, 2008 - 2:54 AM

You forgot to mention that magnet stick thing underneath the board is also from Ikea. Cute. I was going to stop by Ikea today on our way back from Manti and get your table for you (because I didn’t know you already had it) and bring it back…good thing I didn’t. Was it shipped to you? And if so, was it expensive? Your scheme looks great. I love matching stuff.

JMoney - September 14, 2008 - 5:33 AM

It is a pretty sweet desk. And it wasn’t infuriating to put together, either, so double sweet.

“That was offensive, and lame, so double offensive…”

PS What do you think of Jack’s Mannequin’s new stuff? There are 3 or 4 more songs that we didn’t get yet.

Peace.

Lindsay Kay - September 15, 2008 - 1:57 PM

SO CUTE! I wish I had a decorating scheme in my room…I somewhat do, but it’s mostly very random. Congrats on the new desk, I hope you two will be very happy together! :D

Jalene Bouwhuis - September 15, 2008 - 5:46 PM

I’m so happy for you that you finally got your desk! Yay for happiness!

JMoney - September 16, 2008 - 1:17 AM

Just wanted to leave you a comment from my new toy!
Peace I’m out.

JMoney - September 17, 2008 - 5:21 PM

I also like songs about September.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - September 18, 2008 - 1:34 AM

why is jack number 6?

Sarah - September 18, 2008 - 1:40 AM

I love to people watch. Which turns into staring. I really shouldn’t do it but I can’t help. I guess I just like to be awkward and stare at the people sitting across from me on the shuttle.

Elizabeth Marie - September 18, 2008 - 1:45 AM

Ok your blog is completely adorable! Love this list – I’m tempted to copy you. I had no idea you had a blog!

kristin - September 18, 2008 - 3:33 AM

katie, it isn’t in any particular order… neither is it all-inclusive… :)

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - September 18, 2008 - 5:08 AM

I figured, since I didn’t see MYSELF on it. Just kidding.

Jalene Bouwhuis - September 18, 2008 - 6:18 PM

Haha… Buster. Oh man. I just laugh every time I think of him. Hahaha.

Haley - September 18, 2008 - 6:19 PM

haha Buster from Arrested Development is my absolute favorite! I like this idea and I am totally going to copy you!

JMoney - September 19, 2008 - 7:30 AM

I really wish I could read your blog from my iPod but the pictures really are great! Peace.

Spaub - September 19, 2008 - 3:26 PM

I love your lists, Kristin! I always want to do lists,but I never do.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - September 19, 2008 - 6:32 PM

hey those are really good. very impressed.

Elizabeth Marie - September 20, 2008 - 1:51 AM

Kristin these are so gorgeous! I’m tempted to steal them all from you (I promise I wont). You’re so lucky – I wish I was any good at photography. I’m living vicariously through your picture-taking skills. ;-)

Elizabeth Marie - September 20, 2008 - 4:38 PM

My stupid thing is that I run into stuff that never moves. Like the door. And my bed. I know it’s there and that it never changes position – yet somehow I’m always walking into it. Trust me I’m just as bad as you are lol. Cute post.

Tye - September 20, 2008 - 11:11 PM

HAHA, hey Kristin. I saw your status on facebook and just thought, “hey I’ll check it out.”
My recommendation is to get a spare key and leave it in your wallet or something that you always take with you.

Don’t worry about it, I forget to take of my seat belt off before i try to get out of the car. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve done this. Its funny and so embarrassing every time, but it’s moments like those that make us human.

Jalene Bouwhuis - September 22, 2008 - 11:41 PM

Haha you’re welcome. You are funny.

Whitney - September 23, 2008 - 2:04 AM

BAHAHAHAHA! Textually Active. That is the LAMEST thing I have ever heard. Oh I just might wet myself laughing…

JMoney - September 23, 2008 - 4:05 AM

Thanks for changing the font color. oh and the first time I went to it my iPod actually froze your blog!!! Ha.

Lindsay Kay - September 23, 2008 - 10:25 PM

Hahaha, I wish I had entertaining days like you!

Lindsay Kay - September 23, 2008 - 10:30 PM

Those are absolutely beautiful! That’s my favorite time of day, I love it! What kind of lens did you use?

Elizabeth Marie - September 24, 2008 - 4:00 PM

Yea I know just how you feel. Coming back up here from Salt Lake the other day – I thought I might die from it lol. Thanks for the sweet comment hun!

Jalene Bouwhuis - September 24, 2008 - 7:41 PM

Everytime I go to work I smell maure. Our works are very close to each other… maybe it’s Providence.

JMoney - September 24, 2008 - 8:24 PM

I have always enjoyed the smell of the fresh country air of Cache Valley. That’s all. :/

kristin - September 24, 2008 - 10:01 PM

Ha ha you like the smell of POOP!

JMoney - September 25, 2008 - 12:04 AM

Darn skippy! Ha!

Sarah - September 25, 2008 - 1:18 AM

I saw someone playing the air guitar yesterday too! …i don’t really understand it.

kristin - September 25, 2008 - 4:22 AM

It was a fixed 50 mm f/1.8. I love it and I think I’m going to have to buy one of my own!

Elizabeth Marie - September 25, 2008 - 3:24 PM

*Gasp* Pretty! I know who I’m going to for portraits ;-)

Jalene Bouwhuis - September 25, 2008 - 3:35 PM

Awww!! You’re so nice! I really am not a good model! This was all Kristin! Thanks for letting me shoot you too! Haha ;)

Brian and Danielle - September 25, 2008 - 11:37 PM

The Extent!? Gosh girl, they are gorgeous!! way to go!

JMoney - September 26, 2008 - 4:12 AM

Dang good pictures. Dang good.

Elizabeth Marie - September 26, 2008 - 5:28 PM

Hi hun – left you a present over at my blog! Come see it!

jh - September 27, 2008 - 8:32 PM

I always knew your beauty was timeless!!

Jalene Bouwhuis - September 27, 2008 - 10:23 PM

Hahaha oh man. Those are hilarious.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - September 28, 2008 - 3:08 AM

OH MY HECK. I think you are the funniest person I have ever met. 1984 is my favorite.

Lindsey and Dave - September 30, 2008 - 4:03 AM

haha! Those pictures are so funny! I hope you don’t mind me looking at your blog–I found it through Jalene’s! Glad to see you are doing good!

Lindsay Kay - September 30, 2008 - 2:19 PM

BAHAHAHA!

Lindsay Kay - September 30, 2008 - 2:22 PM

Those are beautiful Kristin. Of course, having a beautiful subject helps, but the way you’ve composed them is awesome! YAY FOR PHOTOGRAPHY! I’ll come up and we can all shoot each other! :O

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 1, 2008 - 2:50 AM

Yay, those turned out good! I’m really picky about myself in pictures but you did a good job. I really like the first one of Aubrey and Spencer.

I want to see the rest!

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 1, 2008 - 2:51 AM

I also really like the No Smoking sign in the window ;)

kristin - October 1, 2008 - 2:55 AM

Man, someone is picky… :) Sorry!!

Jalene Bouwhuis - October 1, 2008 - 5:36 PM

I love the color your Canon provides…. bah! My Nikon frustrates me in that aspect and I don’t know how to fix that. Good job, Kristin!

JMoney - October 1, 2008 - 7:34 PM

good job indeed! And finally, a new post.

SBWaire - October 2, 2008 - 1:28 AM

Hysterical…Hope you don’t mind if I use this for my own blog…

P.S. I found you on Just Lizabell

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 2, 2008 - 4:43 AM

Ohhhh that’s mean. I wanna know your secret. Does it have to do with your thoughts being elsewhere…?

I think I can come watch you dance. Me and Jack will be there. :)

Pink sparkly play dough (I almost typed spink parkly…)? That sounds like you.

Rude of that old man. Yesterday I saw two old men trying to rip up a parking lot. They were both wearing tank tops, tight jeans, and hard hats. It was hysterical.

JMoney - October 2, 2008 - 5:42 AM

I saw a bunch of dudes wearing pink tank tops today walking up to campus. It was disturbing. One of them had a fro bigger than my face. I may or may not have mumbled something to them as I drove past on my scooter.

And I have a new bag of candy corns. You may not like it though, because it’s a variety pack. Do you like the pumpkin ones?

Whitney - October 2, 2008 - 3:40 PM

I also think it is mean that you would tell us you have a secret but not tell us the secret.

Greg Willis - October 2, 2008 - 4:35 PM

Is your mind on someone from the bank?

Brian and Danielle - October 3, 2008 - 1:54 AM

oh my gosh Kristin!! You are seriously the best! If I am having a bad day, the solution is to look at your blog because I laugh my guts out!! You are so funny. I love that you labeled the cup!! haha I hate hate hate crickets, spiders (I CANNOT kill them, I scream for Brian) or basically anything that crawls! wow!! haha you are great!

Sarah - October 3, 2008 - 4:30 AM

hahahah. love it. This happened to me once, only with a almost dead mouse. Me and my friend were up till at least 3 in the morning because of it.

Elizabeth Marie - October 3, 2008 - 2:00 PM

Ok this is maybe the funniest thing I’ve ever seen. Not only did you leave the cup over it – you labeled it! You are the best kristin.

JMoney - October 3, 2008 - 9:07 PM

I hope you left weight on the cup because crickets are able to jump and move very quickly. I’m sure a light cup such as the one in the pictures isn’t heavy enought to stop a cricket, especially one of this…grandeur.

jh - October 3, 2008 - 11:47 PM

If you keep secrets from your mummy(get it?) she won’t buy you candy corn when you come home…

jh - October 4, 2008 - 12:18 AM

So…if you get home and the cup is tipped over and the cricket(?) is gone are you going to have to move out???? (I would probably consider it :) )

Ashley Venus - October 4, 2008 - 9:59 PM

Hey I just stumbled upon your blog and I love it! LMFAOO this is too funny though.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 7, 2008 - 3:08 AM

I thought I had left a comment already but apparently not…I still think you’re hysterical. Come on though, new post! You never wait this long.

Lindsay Kay - October 7, 2008 - 2:06 PM

BAAAAHHHHH! SICK! It’s like a giant black grasshopper which is my least favorite insect ever! You brave girl Kristin, I would’ve just closed it in a room and let it die before I went back in! Those things are so nasty!

Lindsay Kay - October 7, 2008 - 2:07 PM

Cute! I love it! Make sure you do something fun with Jalene today, I’m sad you are all so far away! :( HAPPY BIRTHDAY JALENE!

Whitney - October 7, 2008 - 2:54 PM

This is very cute! I like you both so much and I wish I could hang out with you and celebrate!

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 7, 2008 - 5:07 PM

You look so little in all those pictures. Aww, you guys really are growing up. ;)

Jalene Bouwhuis - October 7, 2008 - 9:18 PM

Awwww!!! You’re making me cry! That was so cute, Kristin! Thank you. I have such good friends. I’m glad I have you here too. I wouldn’t have been able to survive the last month without you. I’m so grateful for you in my life.

P.S. Those pictures of us with our eskimo coats makes me laugh every time I look at them. Haha. Especially the ones where we are tackling each other.

I love you, Kristin!

Jalene Bouwhuis - October 8, 2008 - 6:50 AM

Haha. I meant to head butt her.

I really like the second picture of us. Your eyes look so cool! As always! That was a fun night. Remember when the moth attacked my face?! Ah!

Anonymous - October 8, 2008 - 12:38 PM

um — i guess BYU shouldn’t have left their first, second, third and fourth strings back in provo–dang bronco. on the other hand, nice job aggies!

kristin - October 8, 2008 - 1:55 PM

Oh and before I get any more anonymous sports people who feel the need to defend their team, let me make one thing clear… I know the Aggies suck! And I know BYU is good! And I know it was extremely unusual for BYU to play like that. Ha ha, that is why this is so funny to me. Oh and also…. I don’t care about football. Goodness.

Spaub - October 9, 2008 - 5:09 AM

Grr.. who are those sexy people?! Can’t wait to see the rest…!

Haley - October 9, 2008 - 6:44 PM

wow all of you people have long hair now! Wow that super cool. Sounds like a fun game!

Jalene Bouwhuis - October 10, 2008 - 2:42 AM

Haha… That was awesome! I can relate to a lot of those! You’ve accidently pulled your alarm?! That’s really funny. I’ve yet to do that. But I did, for the first time, drop my entire drawer the other day. Ugh. One of my biggest fears coming true…

Greg Willis - October 10, 2008 - 4:02 PM

Cash counting skills are rad! I still count and organize my cash (when I have it) in a specific way (biggest bills first) from when I was a teller.

Mike & Kira - October 11, 2008 - 12:00 AM

Hi Kristin,
That’s so funny that you lived next door to Jan! Did you know she leaves on her mission next month to Germany? I’m way excited for her. How do you know Wendy? We met about 3 years ago through mutual friends at Weber State. She’s great, I love that girl! How have you been? I visited with Katie for like 2 hours today and saw Jack, he is so cute!

JMoney - October 11, 2008 - 7:36 PM

Music is good.

JMoney - October 11, 2008 - 7:39 PM

I love snow.

Elizabeth Marie - October 13, 2008 - 12:02 AM

I know it’s awful. It’s not even Halloween yet. It was hailing in Brigham when I drove back up from Salt Lake. No fun.

Whitney - October 13, 2008 - 2:11 AM

Wow, I really enjoyed this. I also have quite a few peoples account numbers memorized without even trying. It’s a good job.

JMoney - October 13, 2008 - 7:33 AM

It was a great time, except for the inconsiderate people that kept talking during Joshua James. Grrrr.

kristin - October 13, 2008 - 3:23 PM

You should’ve been in the front with us!!

jh - October 13, 2008 - 6:09 PM

I am glad to know you miss me when we don’t talk. I wanted to call you but I am sooo sick and it hurts to talk. I love you (and we’ll talk about the boots and coat)

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 13, 2008 - 6:35 PM

You’re welcome.

Brian and Danielle - October 13, 2008 - 11:52 PM

well on my wish list:
-one $1200 camera to start photoshoots!
-a new cream peacoat, even though i just got a brown one which i love and…
-more decorations from HOBBY LOBBY!! Kristin, I love love that store!

Whitney - October 14, 2008 - 3:56 AM

Thanks! I needed some good ideas for new music. You have such good taste.

JMoney - October 14, 2008 - 6:53 PM

Don’t forget you need to buy an iPod touch!

JMoney - October 14, 2008 - 6:54 PM

Indeed, the power of Joshua James. So good. And yes, the 2nd band did suck. Bad.

jh - October 15, 2008 - 12:22 AM

When someone asks me to describe you the first word that comes to my mind is “deep”. The second is beautifulfunnysmarttalentedspecialspecialspecial. Your words made me cry today (although it might have been the lortab I just took). Be safe.

JMoney - October 15, 2008 - 5:47 AM

I sure am glad that you didn’t get hit. Those are some pretty crazy things to think about. I’ve had similar experiences, some very close calls, and it’s made really wonder what is so important about my life that the Lord kept me here. I still wonder that. Very good post, and again, I’m glad you’re OK.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 15, 2008 - 5:52 AM

Me too, I’m really glad you’re okay.

Elizabeth Marie - October 15, 2008 - 2:15 PM

Don’t get hurt girl – we’d all miss you! I like to think that those little things are small reminders to be grateful for all that we’re given in life (like legs – and the ability to dance).

Greg Willis - October 15, 2008 - 4:14 PM

Jared totally killed all the ducks that were killed on Monday. Oh, and Columbus didnt find America.

JMoney - October 15, 2008 - 6:12 PM

2:30? You’re crazy.

Elizabeth Marie - October 15, 2008 - 9:06 PM

You’re as bad as I am. I’m way too into my blog lol. Also – October 15th = Blog Action Day (see my blog). Yay for candy!

kristin - October 15, 2008 - 9:44 PM

Greg… yeah, I saw the terrible facebook pictures with the dead ducks and wanted to cry. And… I guess you are right about the Columbus thing… oops. :)

Chess - October 16, 2008 - 3:55 AM

Found your blog through Jason’s. You are funny. Love it!

JMoney - October 16, 2008 - 5:43 PM

One day…
…. I will go to Dashboard with a cool chick…no wait, not one day…TODAY!!!!!

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 16, 2008 - 8:23 PM

Hooray, I love your new picture up there.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 16, 2008 - 8:24 PM

Oops sorry that happened twice. Now you have many many comments.

kristin - October 16, 2008 - 8:27 PM

Ha ha ha for just a sec I thought I was really popular.

JMoney - October 16, 2008 - 8:51 PM

OOOh, I love the new picture!!!

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 17, 2008 - 7:43 PM

Jack loves you too, by the way.

:D - October 18, 2008 - 10:44 AM

you just have to absolutely love this girl. she has her head on straight now doesn’t she? oh, and she dares correct me. you go girl!

Lindsay Kay - October 18, 2008 - 7:51 PM

I love you Kristin! You’re so inspiring :) I love the new blog template/layout as well! Cute cute jumping picture, did Jalene take that?

Elizabeth Marie - October 20, 2008 - 2:22 PM

Aw sounds like you had fun girl! DC is a great band but I’d have to say I like John Mayer a tad more. I missed his last concert here though. *pouts*

Glad you had a good time hun!

Jalene Bouwhuis - October 20, 2008 - 6:02 PM

I like your new blog heading :) I’ll see you in a few hours!! Whoop whoop!

JMoney - October 20, 2008 - 6:24 PM

You are so welcome. I would say anytime, but their concerts are fairly infrequent…and it’s your turn next time since I won the wrist band competition. It was a great time!

JMoney - October 21, 2008 - 5:30 AM

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I LOVE FOOD.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 21, 2008 - 4:01 PM

Where do you find these crazy website?

Whitney - October 21, 2008 - 8:43 PM

I love this! It is so cute.

Jalene Bouwhuis - October 22, 2008 - 1:36 AM

Haha… You make me life. I spend most of my day reading your blogs. Thanks for entertaining me.

:) - October 23, 2008 - 2:42 AM

Poor baby! Here’s a hug from momma. Love you.

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 23, 2008 - 1:58 PM

Well maybe you should come visit if you’re not going to do your homework. Jack always makes you feel better, doesn’t he?

Jalene B - October 24, 2008 - 2:45 AM

Kristin… You are a beautiful writer. Everything is you say moves me. You are so smart and I just wanted to let you know that I honestly and sincerely admire you so much. You live a beautiful life. Thanks for being an example to me and most importantly one of the greatest friends I’ve ever had. Love you.

Kendall Laws - October 24, 2008 - 5:46 PM

Kristin, GREAT POST! I agree with most of them and the ones I don’t agree with are the ones that I needed to hear and need to try out for myself :) thanks

JMoney - October 24, 2008 - 11:09 PM

Well…I agree with everything you wrote. [Sincere and ernest] Very good post indeed!

JMoney - October 24, 2008 - 11:14 PM

…and that should be “earnest…”

JaleneB - October 25, 2008 - 6:50 AM

I will dance and karate chop with you tomorrow!
Let’s do it.
After I get off work.
Sounds like fun to me!
Thanks for chatting with me tonight.
I like talking to you.
:)

Dustin, Katie, and Jack - October 25, 2008 - 1:59 PM

Thank you for watching Jack sleep. It’s okay that you cried. Sometimes I do the same thing.

I like your post.

Beth - October 25, 2008 - 4:15 PM

Kristin, I came across your blog and I just have to say that I love this post! Seriously those are great words that I think everyone needs to hear, especially me :) You are so great!

old man - October 27, 2008 - 3:53 AM

You amaze me!

JaleneB - October 28, 2008 - 6:01 PM

I’m glad someone told me I had a gross black thing by my eye… haha. Thanks friends. I LOOOVEEEEEEEE that first picture of Jack! It’s priceless. You should blow it up real big and frame it. It’s soooo good!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - October 29, 2008 - 4:57 AM

Oh my heck, I love that first one of Jack too. I would like one please…and a lesson, one day. That would be great.

Come visit.

I didn’t know you went to Centerville. No fair.

I would also like you to hurry up and post some of Lacey and Katie’s family so I can see them.

And that is all.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - October 29, 2008 - 2:28 PM

I agree.

Pretty picture. I have a picture of you taking that picture.

jh - October 29, 2008 - 4:55 PM

What does it say about us when we have photos and photos of us taking photos . . .

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - October 30, 2008 - 6:14 PM

How did you get that on your blog? I did one but I can’t figure out how to post it…

Jalene Bouwhuis - October 30, 2008 - 8:28 PM

I’m glad I have Kristin! What time did you end up leaving by the way??

kristin - October 30, 2008 - 10:20 PM

5:00 :)

kelli case - October 31, 2008 - 3:35 AM

ahhh! i love the nienie epidemic! its making me soo happy! she’s so amazing huh? ah i’m glad everyone is reading her! i’ve been silently enjoying it and feel so lame that i haven’t spread the word more but something as amaazing as her naturally spreads like wildfire.

.cute blog!!

JMoney - October 31, 2008 - 6:18 AM

So…..I just found out…. It says “This car hears my confessions.” Sorry for misleading you.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - October 31, 2008 - 8:37 PM

Hahahahaha. Me too. I am also afraid of seeing all you scary zombie girls tonight…seriously. But looking forward to it. :)

JMoney - November 1, 2008 - 1:22 AM

Wow.

Chess - November 2, 2008 - 12:59 AM

You were one of the dolls at the Howl? I had no idea….I probably passed you and didn’t even recognize you! Did you have fun?

Lindsay Kay - November 3, 2008 - 6:38 PM

Beautiful! The lighting and composition on the last picture are awesome! Way to go Kristin! :)

JMoney - November 3, 2008 - 6:56 PM

Yes.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 3, 2008 - 9:55 PM

Oh, pretty. Teach me…

Anonymous - November 3, 2008 - 10:34 PM

Yay for that tree! Dang! Your pictures are probably way better than the ones I would’ve taken of that tree. Let’s stop there again soon! It’s such an awesome tree. So much character. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that last picture. SO beautiful, Kristin! Nice work!

Anonymous - November 5, 2008 - 3:18 PM

Yes. :)

m - November 5, 2008 - 7:24 PM

I’m excited to see the video, but I still feel like twmitw (the worst mom in the world) for not being there in person. But I probably would have been creeped out and slightly alarmed at your pleasure in scaring people. Plus I probably would have been scared by all the 20-somethings who would have look at me strangely and wondered why someone my age was there and then I would have started to feel really old except for a lot of people tell me I don’t look old enough to have kids as old as you all are and even a grandbaby and I tell them it’s because I invest in a good moisturizer and wear sunglasses a lot — but anyhow — I promise to watch the video 10 times standing up so it’s just like I was there. :) Love ya

kristin - November 5, 2008 - 7:53 PM

Ha ha ha ha ha… I love you too, Mom.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 5, 2008 - 8:20 PM

Yay, I was wondering what was wrong. I did have much to say…

I am working on the video. I can’t figure out how to load it on my computer but I will keep trying.

Chess - November 6, 2008 - 3:44 AM

Yay! And I love your 3 comments in a row….Made me SO happy! ;)

JMoney - November 6, 2008 - 5:10 AM

Eff. Looks like I’m nobody.

Chess - November 7, 2008 - 12:50 AM

Haha, the ESLC is impossible to pass without looking at yourself at least 3 times…. which could add up to nine times if you pass the building 3 times in one day…. ;)

Elizabeth Marie - November 7, 2008 - 3:55 AM

I love this post – very adorable. And very you!

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 7, 2008 - 4:06 AM

I USE THE HANDICAP STALL TOO!! For some reason I feel like it’s cleaner than the other ones (most of the time.)

m - November 7, 2008 - 5:59 AM

Back atcha
*cookie dough beats cookies anyday
*sweats are proof that God loves us and wants us to be comfortable
*when you’re old you will fondly remember the days you could stay awake until 2:30
*If I were as cute as you I would seek out reflective surfaces
*sometimes you crack me up
*shopping is also proof that God wants us to be happy
*I also take off my shoes whenever possible(even at work :) )
*I much prefer the handicapped stall because the door opens out so you don’t feel like you’re going to fall in the toilet when you open the door

m - November 7, 2008 - 6:02 AM

Don’t say hell ;)

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 7, 2008 - 6:02 PM

I’m sorry I gave you an allergic reaction. :(

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 7, 2008 - 10:32 PM

A lot of this must be genetic.

You make me laugh. Although, I pride myself in the fact that I think I already knew all that stuff about you. :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 8, 2008 - 6:05 AM

good luck.

JMoney - November 8, 2008 - 7:54 AM

Hell is ok to say… Oh, and what church do you belong to? I’d like to know more about it…

JMoney - November 8, 2008 - 7:58 AM

You crack me up all the time! Oh, and what is nie nie?

JMoney - November 8, 2008 - 7:59 AM

Sweet! I hate blind dates. Never a good experience. So was he cute?

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 10, 2008 - 2:25 PM

Great job, I think they turned out perfect!

Liz, Karl and Madison - November 10, 2008 - 3:41 PM

Those turned out sooooo cute! I love the family picture of Karl, Madison and I where we are kissing and Madison is puckering up her lips. You did a really good job, thank you so much for taking our pictures. If you ever want more experience let us know :) we would gladly be your test dummies.

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 10, 2008 - 3:57 PM

Good job Kristin! I like the vinjetting (sp?) on the first one with the little girl with the bow in her hair.

Lacey - November 10, 2008 - 4:15 PM

Yay! Kristen I LOVE them! You are very talented. I know it’s crazy working with so many people, but you did awesome! Thanks so much for doing this for us — we really appreciate it! :)

JMoney - November 10, 2008 - 11:24 PM

They look pretty good Kristin!

Katie - November 11, 2008 - 12:13 AM

Thank you so much, Kristen! I know it was kind of crazy, but you did an awesome job!

Adam and Jamie - November 11, 2008 - 5:55 AM

hi kristin! this is jamie (sorensen) remember me!? your blog is absolutely darling. well a while back katie posted some pics you took of her little family and also mentioned you were looking for some practice :) i was wondering if perhaps you would want to take a few snapshots of my husband and me sometime?? maybe if you’re ever in centerville the same time as us we could possibly work something out. no pressure, just thought it could be fun! let me know!

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 11, 2008 - 7:37 AM

LUJAH!!!! For Veteran’s Day!
Krafts with Kristin was the best! So much fun. I’m glad you are Kristin and I’m glad you are my friend.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 11, 2008 - 3:11 PM

Haha, cute post. Also, you can call it Crafts with Kristin as long as you don’t spell it with a K. But good idea. :)

P.S. I saw Jamie’s comment; she will be in Centerville over Thanksgiving, just so you know.

Lindsay Kay - November 11, 2008 - 5:25 PM

CUTE! :)

~krista~ - November 11, 2008 - 7:56 PM

Very cute kristin! Congratulations on productivness…if only I could be so motivated…

Spaub - November 11, 2008 - 11:06 PM

Sounds like a fun weekend! Bank holidays are the best.

JMoney - November 12, 2008 - 4:59 AM

sure do like ingrid.

Whitney - November 12, 2008 - 5:05 AM

You read my mind. I was going to ask you to send me your favorite new music every so often because I always love what you pick! Thanks!

Greg Willis - November 12, 2008 - 3:57 PM

Based on the one time you were at my house and we had the music discussion, I would like to recommend a couple of musicians:

Mike Doughty (specifically anything off of the Skittish album)

The Old 97s (Fight Songs is my favorite album).

The Loved Ones (Keep Your Heart album, specifically the song Jane)

And of course anything and everything by Rancid and The Bouncing Souls.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 13, 2008 - 5:24 AM

Um, you did that with a chocolate satin pie from Marie Calendar’s once too. Yuck.

kristin - November 13, 2008 - 5:30 AM

I know, I was remembering that. Except that was an entire piece. And it fell on the kitchen floor. Ha ha. It was still delicious.

JMoney - November 13, 2008 - 5:47 AM

Sick.

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 13, 2008 - 7:39 AM

Haha! I love that you did this. It makes me laugh.

Chess - November 13, 2008 - 2:33 PM

We should be friends. I am so happy you don’t let good food go to waste! Haha, seriously…just blow off the dust and get on with your life. Our stomachs are stronger than everybody thinks. :)

~krista~ - November 13, 2008 - 11:57 PM

Good for you! No sense in letting a perfectly good bite of cheesecake go to waste!

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 14, 2008 - 12:47 AM

I don’t get it…

Cat…
Fish…

Crayola?

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 14, 2008 - 1:28 AM

OH! Haha… I get it now.
I thought they were all connected somehow telling a story. I was like, “What does a crayon have to do with a cat and fish?” Hahahaha. That’s funny. You’re cool.

m - November 14, 2008 - 1:39 AM

Why do I think you weren’t very busy at work today :)

JMoney - November 14, 2008 - 2:00 AM

K I must be dumb. I really don’t get it.

JMoney - November 14, 2008 - 2:01 AM

Yeah, never mind… That’s pretty rad!

kristin - November 14, 2008 - 2:01 AM

there’s nothing to get. it’s just little pictures.

Lindsay Kay - November 14, 2008 - 4:28 AM

Haha, I love these things. I'll teach you a mouse:

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TAH DAH! :D

Lindsay Kay - November 14, 2008 - 4:30 AM

Haha, love you! 10 second rule! Lint, hair, and a little dirt never hurt anyone. It’s a small price to pay for the deliciousness of cheesecake. “Mmmm, so moist” :)

JMoney - November 16, 2008 - 9:28 AM

That is way rad! I love it!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 16, 2008 - 8:08 PM

GORGEOUS. I love it.

kelli case - November 17, 2008 - 10:08 AM

how freaking crazy i share every.single.confession.

you are AWESOME.
yup i room with sara! she’s super bad a i love her.

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 17, 2008 - 7:52 PM

I was JUST in the library too. Probably the same time you were. Aw man. I wish I knew you were in there because then I could’ve come sat by you and chatted for a bit. I like chatting with you. You are cool. I’m sorry about all the tests. I wish you luck. And I don’t think you’re crazy. :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 17, 2008 - 10:37 PM

Oh man, Kristin. You aren’t crazy….just funny. Good luck with that. :)

P.S. Could you come watch Jack on Wednesday? Call me when you can.

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 18, 2008 - 7:38 AM

Haha… Oh Kristin. I like you. Scott said Steve Nash used to have long gross hair and he thought he was a rapist. Haha. It kind of sounds like a rapist name. And yes Daron looked way hot. I pretty much love him. I wish he would heal so he could come back and play.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 18, 2008 - 10:50 PM

Dang, too bad you didn’t watch the game with me. I was all alone and thinking all (okay, most) of that stuff.

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 19, 2008 - 1:44 AM

Maybe it will happen Saturday… nudge nudge… wink wink :) Haha

Spaub - November 19, 2008 - 2:51 AM

You should get some fortune cookies, maybe they’ll give you a clue as to what it is….for example: my last fortune said “redecorating will be in your future.” I forgot about it, we bought a couch, then I found the fortune in a jacket pocket. Coincidence? I think not.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 19, 2008 - 3:03 AM

Hmmm… interesting….

Chess - November 20, 2008 - 2:35 PM

Apathy is my middle name. Good to know someone else suffers from this! :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 20, 2008 - 4:04 PM

Um, I’ll eat your organic animal crackers. I think they’re delicious.

And I wish I could come watch you dance…I’m never disappointed.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 20, 2008 - 4:05 PM

Oh yeah, and YAY for the cabin! We are also terribly excited.

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 20, 2008 - 4:34 PM

Where’s your cabin at?!! I want to go! That is SO exciting! I’ve missed you. I’m ready for you to come back to the world. :)

JMoney - November 20, 2008 - 5:05 PM

I have some wheat Ritz crackers, but that’s all the food that I have in the house….well that, cheese and Mountain Dew.

And if you spent Christmas in a cabin, sipping hot cocoa while cozying up by the fire in the seclusion of the woods, I would be terribly jealous.

m - November 20, 2008 - 5:13 PM

The fire part may take a while — we have to put in a fireplace/woodburning stove. (I may have forgotten to mention that).

~krista~ - November 20, 2008 - 7:28 PM

I think I am going to come to your performance Kristin. I was just thinking the other day that I wanted to watch you dance with your company. :)

m - November 21, 2008 - 12:42 AM

Are you sure that you’re not thinking of an “escort service?” :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 21, 2008 - 4:11 AM

Very impressed with your e-pizza.

And by the way, if you’re really interested in online dating it really does exist. Sorry though, I don’t think ordering men from your couch is a great idea.

JMoney - November 21, 2008 - 7:20 AM

I agree with m. (Hey are you the ‘M’ from James Bond? JK.) You could also order a pizza from the Hot Cops. I’m sure they’d oblige, and hey, they probably better looking than the teenage pizza boy from today. It’s a win-win-win situation.

~krista~ - November 21, 2008 - 4:40 PM

MMM…that sounds way good…and is making me really hungry…

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 21, 2008 - 10:34 PM

Haha… Kristin you are funny. I can’t believe you wrote “Kay.” haha

Sarah - November 21, 2008 - 11:14 PM

internet shopping is my very favorite kind of shopping!!! espeically shoes!! i like pizza.

JMoney - November 22, 2008 - 8:19 AM

We are all pretty big BYU haters here in Blapt14. So GO UTAH! I kind of do like that the semester is almost over, but to be right honest, it scares the pants off of me!

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 22, 2008 - 9:30 AM

Blapt?!!!!!!! Haha…. That’s so funny.
Hey Kristin! Move into Blapt “Taiwan” :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 22, 2008 - 2:46 PM

Haha…have fun at the game. :) Just cheer for whoever is ahead.

Sarah - November 22, 2008 - 6:47 PM

I don’t care who wins either. I just tell people I am cheering for whoever they are cheering for.

Sarah - November 25, 2008 - 12:26 AM

yes yes yes. with only a few choice exceptions facial hair in general is just not a good thing.

JMoney - November 25, 2008 - 1:25 AM

Pretty sure that riding a scooter in the winter merits a beard to keep me warm. And I can’t believe you had a crush on soul patch!!! Hahaha!

JMoney - November 25, 2008 - 1:26 AM

Oh and I WILL have a mustache for at least a month. Hope you’ll still be my friend!!!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 25, 2008 - 5:17 AM

Wow. You seem way too informed. :)

Kendall Laws - November 25, 2008 - 5:22 PM

Soul Patch huh Kristin? hmmm I’m not really sure I have anything else to comment on that ;)

m - November 25, 2008 - 5:52 PM

I seem to find this post disturbing on a number of levels — just not sure what they are. . .

Kendall Laws - November 25, 2008 - 8:57 PM

Don’t feel obligated to cheer for BYU on Jan’s part…. he is his own biggest fan and needs no provocation ;)

JMoney - November 26, 2008 - 8:39 AM

If you’re cold, Kristin, I’m sure soul patch will be more than willing to keep you warm and cozy…we’ll just have to do something about that serious girlfriend of his…


…or you can just come over here and snuggle with Micah! ;)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 26, 2008 - 2:52 PM

Me too! I have been singing Christmas songs to Jack and I feel a little like I am betraying Thanksgiving. I guess that’s what it gets for coming so late this year…

Spaub - November 26, 2008 - 4:24 PM

Haha it was those candy cane Hershey kisses that did it to us. We bought some, ate them, and couldn’t stop the Christmas spirit. Our house is decorated, gifts are bought…let the festivities begin!

JMoney - November 28, 2008 - 11:29 PM

Whoa! Super crazy, Kristin!! I’m glad I don’t have nightmares anymore. Though it would be cool to be a prisoner in some war (in a dream, of course…).

Jalene Bouwhuis - November 29, 2008 - 12:51 AM

Oh. My. Gosh. Hahaha. I laughed out loud when I read this post. That is so funny. I wonder if my complicated relationship life inspired this dream of yours. Haha. Wow. And I’m glad the second one turned out ok… Having Thanksgiving dinner with the troops sounds fun.

Whitney - November 29, 2008 - 2:58 AM

With the troops…ha ha…on the safe side of the border…ha ha ha…oh you crack me up.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 1, 2008 - 1:47 AM

I love love love them all. Good job!

Jalene Bouwhuis - December 1, 2008 - 6:21 AM

Cute! Good job! I really like the 2nd one. The tones are right on!

JMoney - December 1, 2008 - 6:38 PM

Very good pictures!

Adam and Jamie - December 1, 2008 - 9:34 PM

thanks kristin, you are the best!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 2, 2008 - 9:50 PM

Boring?? What are you talking about? It’s Christmas time AND you get to come see Jack tonight. Isn’t that exciting enough??

Oh yes, and if you want to do something even more exciting you can come be crafty with me. That’s what I’ve been doing lately.

m - December 2, 2008 - 11:20 PM

You have my permission (as if you need it ) to quit school (but not work) and focus on photography. If that is your passion, then pursue it.

JMoney - December 3, 2008 - 6:08 AM

I’m sorry that I bore you! ;) I agree with the lady from James Bond, AKA M. Quit!!!

Whitney - December 3, 2008 - 4:44 PM

Me!! I want to help.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 4, 2008 - 5:48 AM

This has nothing to do with your post but I just saw some really cool pictures my friend Elizabeth took. Go to her blog…she’s at the very bottom of my link list.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 4, 2008 - 9:31 PM

Christmas gifts, Christmas gifts! That’s my vote.

JMoney - December 5, 2008 - 6:59 AM

I like 4 and 5, but they’re pretty much the same thing, right?? Right.

Elizabeth Marie - December 5, 2008 - 3:20 PM

Here’s my reasoning – if you go with #4 and buy photography stuff you can start selling your photographs and make the money back, thus the initial spending of your money isn’t so much “buying” as it is “investing”. Investing in your future. See? Photography stuff!

*Note: This is the basic script I use when justifying something I want to buy for myself. Seems to work well. : )

krista - December 5, 2008 - 8:28 PM

I LOVE Love Storry by Taylor Swift. It is a great song!!!!
P.S. We need to hang out. I miss you!

Whitney - December 5, 2008 - 8:32 PM

Good luck!!!

JMoney - December 5, 2008 - 11:40 PM

Hurray!!!

JMoney - December 8, 2008 - 7:43 PM

100 posts?! Congratulations! That’s really impressive. I think I’m at like 30. PS I think that you’re a great listener!!!

Whitney - December 9, 2008 - 12:26 AM

I want to hear you!!!

Whitney - December 9, 2008 - 12:27 AM

This made my day. I was feeling quite upset about the snow. This made me really think about why it’s good. Thanks!

JMoney - December 9, 2008 - 8:41 AM

I have NO idea what you are talking about.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 9, 2008 - 2:48 PM

A few things…
I used to cheat at the counting game too.
Hot chocolate is disgusting.
You forgot peppermint chocolate kisses.

And congrats on one hundred posts. I am very impressed. :)

Jalene Bouwhuis - December 9, 2008 - 4:41 PM

Wow! Congrats. I like talking to you and listening to you. You are so smart and always have such great things to say.

Hey… move into my apartment this week. Ya?? :)

JMoney - December 9, 2008 - 9:23 PM

Hey I saw you and your $66!!! Happy Day!

m - December 9, 2008 - 9:38 PM

When Kristin is happy I am happy!

Jalene Bouwhuis - December 9, 2008 - 10:05 PM

Yay Kristin! You’re so lucky! I still have two more days.

Lindsay Kay - December 10, 2008 - 1:31 AM

Hooray! I want a day like that…next Monday perhaps…

Jalene Bouwhuis - December 10, 2008 - 10:00 PM

Oh no! That is so sad. I’m sorry! :(

Katie - December 11, 2008 - 4:31 PM

I’m so sorry! That stinks! It is so hard to find someone who can make your hair do what you want it to. I need to find a new hair person. It is time. Let me know if you find a fantastic hairdresser!

m - December 11, 2008 - 7:33 PM

I really have liked the way my aging barbie transvetite stylist does my hair — although I have heard complaints from others. It could be a risk but if you want to go to her when you are here next I’ll pay for it. (Same goes for Katie)

krista - December 11, 2008 - 7:41 PM

I have had that happen to me before. It is no fun at all! I’m way sorry.

Chess - December 12, 2008 - 1:12 AM

Hmmm…. sounds like your illegal activities were similar to mine a little while ago. Except I was pushed into the manhole a little faster than I wanted to go, so my shoulders were pulled in ways they were never meant to go.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 12, 2008 - 3:40 AM

There’s a bunch of stuff you’re “not saying” in this post but I know about both of them. But don’t worry…I’m “not saying” either.

And cute birthday post. Dustin’s glad he has such an awesome sister-in-law too, so right back atcha.

And your hair? When I saw it it was cute. But I’m sorry you hate it. I know the feeling well.

Jalene Bouwhuis - December 13, 2008 - 12:23 AM

Wahoo! You live with me now! I’m soooo happy!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 13, 2008 - 11:50 PM

And it can only get better right?? Baby Jack is excited to see you tonight. And so are we. :)

Whitney - December 15, 2008 - 6:44 PM

Yay! Good for you.

Whitney - December 15, 2008 - 10:41 PM

Wow! I need to talk to you. I’m SO curious.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 16, 2008 - 4:39 AM

What in the heck does “in the sisterhood” mean? Either way, I think I qualify to hear this story, seein’s how I’m immediate family. I feel so lucky. Oh, and I think it should be soon. So…one night this week maybe you can come babysit while I go visiting teaching and then you can tell me?

Kendall Laws - December 16, 2008 - 6:01 AM

woot woot for you Kristin!! I’m clearly not in the sisterhood so i’ll be staying tuned because i am intrigued!! Good on you though:)

S. Claus - December 16, 2008 - 6:44 PM

Dear Kristin,
You are very firmly on my “nice” list. I am glad that you are appreciative of your blessings — you are a blessing to those around you. I will carefully consider your wish list. Love, Santa

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 16, 2008 - 7:50 PM

If you are looking for someone to GIVE all those clothes that you are so sick of to, please consider me.

Oh, and I was JUST going to tell you that I think you need to start labeling your posts. And then I saw that you did. We must be of the same mind.

Jalene Bouwhuis - December 17, 2008 - 4:17 AM

You are too cute. I heart you a lot. Come back to Logan soon because I am lonely up here. :) Loves.

JMoney - December 17, 2008 - 10:03 PM

Didn’t like Joshua James that much eh?

JMoney - December 17, 2008 - 10:10 PM

Oh and PSS I enjoyed it very much. Thank you!!! Oh and sorry that I left so many comments. It’s not to be deceiving so that you think more people commented. I just kept remembering things. I’m out.

Jason Cloud Bell - December 18, 2008 - 11:08 PM

Hahahahahaha! I do a pretty good a cappella version of Frosty. You shouldn’t judge a song without hearing all possible versions! Ha! OK, I’m just kidding. I don’t sing that song. And I wouldn’t want you to have to go through the pain of hearing all possible versions of Frosty in order to make a fair assessment of its worth. I’m done.

Jason Cloud Bell - December 19, 2008 - 8:08 AM

I may have been a couple of those hits. I was redoing my blog and Safari kept shutting down when I was adding the links on the sidebar, so I had to keep going to it to grap the url. But not 200 times-worth, I can promise you that!

And hurrah for Christmas!!! :)

Jalene Bouwhuis - December 19, 2008 - 3:23 PM

Yay! I’m glad you like my present. And I’m sorry about the people upstairs. It is quite annoying.

Christmas Time! Christmas Time!
I love Kristin!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 19, 2008 - 3:57 PM

Hahaha. You make me laugh.

I’m sorry about your car. The other morning when we got in our car I could have sworn it was colder inside the car than outside…but we have a heater so it warmed up pretty fast. So I am very sorry.

I would feed you but we have no food either. I am not grocery shopping until after Christmas. I could feed you scrambled eggs. Let me know if you want some.

Thanks in advance for Jack’s presents…I’m really exicted.

And I’m glad you’re using your countdown. Doesn’t it make you feel like a little girl again? Only this year we don’t have to fight about who gets to change it because we each have our own. :)

Chess - December 19, 2008 - 5:57 PM

Your apartment looks lovely. I love all the lights! How fun! :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 19, 2008 - 8:10 PM

ME TOO. My list of things to do has been ruined.

Jason Cloud Bell - December 19, 2008 - 10:57 PM

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Forever.

kristin - December 19, 2008 - 11:02 PM

:(

Jason Cloud Bell - December 19, 2008 - 11:31 PM

And of course, by that I mean that I want it to snow here in Denver, not in Logan or the Wasatch Front! It won’t snow here except for a little, little bit.

Chess - December 20, 2008 - 1:22 AM

I had to drive a distance of 20 blocks back and forth twice today. Thanks to the blizzard it took me a grand total of two hours. It definitely needs to stop!!!

Kelsi - December 22, 2008 - 4:29 AM

Heh heh heh. I have to say that I am one of those new mystery-hits.

This is Kelsi. Kenny’s little sister. We met last night (ish). If you don’t remember.

I am now a regular reader of your blog.

It’s a good blog, p.s.

Beth - December 22, 2008 - 5:31 AM

I love reading your blog. It’s so fun! Yay for Christmas!!

Whitney - December 22, 2008 - 10:36 PM

I think I would like to see a picture of him. That is all I will say.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 22, 2008 - 11:26 PM

You are NOT alone in Logan because we are here. I know we’re not as good as Kenny but we’re still pretty good, aren’t we?

And I think Dustin would like to make it known that it was his awesome driving skills that got us through that terrible storm last year. As well as the angels.

Kendall Laws - December 23, 2008 - 3:14 AM

WOOT WOOT KRISTIN!!! I’m glad you enjoyed your weekend with the Browns!! I know the feeling you have with being back in Logan :) Have fun and drive SAFE!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Elizabeth Marie - December 23, 2008 - 3:34 PM

Yay for Kenny! Aren’t fun people the best? Also I haven’t heard of many decent job openings lately. Why did you have to leave the bank hun?

Hope you have a merry Christmas! And drive safe!

Jalene Bouwhuis - December 23, 2008 - 8:42 PM

I’m glad you are happy. Happy is good.

Jason Cloud Bell - December 24, 2008 - 4:15 AM

Me too! Man, maybe I need to get me some of this Kenny-lovin! Hahahaha!

Jason Cloud Bell - December 24, 2008 - 1:50 PM

Hey, I woke up around 5-5:30 this morning too. And I haven’t been able to fall back asleep. :(

Happy Christmas Eve to you too.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 24, 2008 - 3:52 PM

Hey, I DIDN’T wake up at 5:00 this morning and I am quite happy with Baby Jack about that. And good job on the wrapping. Our presents are pretty boring. But good.

Jalene Bouwhuis - December 24, 2008 - 6:17 PM

Cute presents!

Jason Cloud Bell - December 29, 2008 - 9:42 PM

Guitar lessons? Hmm, yeah, but I’m give me some time to learn how to play first, k?

Sounds like you have a pretty great Christmas, which makes me happy. Glad you had a good time…and ps….I think he likes you too… :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 31, 2008 - 6:33 PM

Hey what happened to your music player at the bottom of the page?

Jason Cloud Bell - January 6, 2009 - 2:41 AM

…I did. :)

Chess - January 6, 2009 - 3:48 PM

Yup. Knew a few of those. Mexico though? Wow. Soak in the non-freezing-ness! :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - January 8, 2009 - 3:08 PM

Awww cute. I’m glad he was happy for you…

krista - January 8, 2009 - 9:30 PM

These are so cute kristin! Jack has the most adorable smile. We need to hang out soon!

krista - January 8, 2009 - 9:32 PM

That deleted comment was me. I accidently said the same thing twice. Oops! Sorry…

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - January 8, 2009 - 10:30 PM

I really like the last one. And the one of Briana and Jack. Good job!

Jalene Bouwhuis - January 9, 2009 - 3:39 AM

C.U.T.E!!!!
The laughing ones are the best.

Jason Cloud Bell - January 9, 2009 - 6:43 PM

Word. Thanks again for the present!!! :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - January 10, 2009 - 2:55 AM

I would like for you to give me these one day. :)

Chess - January 13, 2009 - 2:32 AM

That IS cute! :) Except…Kenny looks like he is pinching your chin…and that kinda looks painful. Haha!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - January 13, 2009 - 5:27 AM

Oh I thought it was going to be another picture of you and Jack…

:)

Just kidding…That really is cute.

But really, what is he doing to your chin?

Jalene Bouwhuis - January 13, 2009 - 9:04 PM

Hahahaha! What IS he doing to your chin? It looks like he may be plucking a tiny little hair that may have sprouted on your chin. That would be funny. But I don’t think you would grow hair on your chin. But very very cute picture. :)

krista - January 15, 2009 - 8:44 PM

VERY cute!!!

Jason Cloud Bell - January 16, 2009 - 3:32 AM

Why didn’t you mention what restaurant that is employing you? But no worries…I know…I know! Ha!

PS I WON A KEY CHAIN!!! YAY! :) Thanks again.

Chess - January 16, 2009 - 7:23 AM

Yeah, I am wondering what restaurant you are going to work at! Are you going to serve or be a hostess? And I’m glad you’re happy. That’s always such a great feeling! :)

Chess - January 20, 2009 - 4:56 AM

So where do you work again?

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - January 20, 2009 - 4:12 PM

I think you need to fix your profile info. :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - January 22, 2009 - 2:49 AM

Aw, that made me smile. Even if it is my sister kissing a boy.

Jalene Bouwhuis - January 22, 2009 - 3:03 AM

Haha. Scott changed his FB status to this once. It was awesome.

Chess - January 22, 2009 - 3:33 AM

Awww…that’s really cute! Love the light behind you. Btw, nice impersonation of Buddy the Elf! ;)

Whitney - January 22, 2009 - 4:59 PM

This is so beautiful

krista - January 22, 2009 - 6:49 PM

This is soooo CUTE kristin!!!!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - January 23, 2009 - 5:09 PM

I want one…

Brian and Danielle - January 23, 2009 - 7:38 PM

wow! those look real real good!!

TheCoys - January 23, 2009 - 7:55 PM

ahh!! I love this. It gives me the tingles. I’m so happy and excited for you

Chess - January 24, 2009 - 12:14 AM

Haha, brethren night! How kind of you to make them cupcakes. And “man friends”? Hysterical. :)

Ashley A. Brown - January 26, 2009 - 4:41 PM

Kristin!!! Are you guys going to get hitched?! Ahhh you two are sooo cute!!

Jalene Bouwhuis - January 27, 2009 - 7:33 PM

Haha! This is why I hate playing games. I hate the contention. Jordan Davies is the worst to play with.

Kenny - January 29, 2009 - 12:28 AM

let the records say that you’re attempted coup de etat in monopoly was destroyed by my awesomeness.

Kenny - January 29, 2009 - 12:42 AM

Kenny may forgive you but I do not. just kidding.

Kelsi, Kenny's Little Sister - January 29, 2009 - 2:15 PM

Hahahahaha. Kristin, I can sympathize with you, because I hate that wretched Blokkus. It is such a frustrating game. And don’t feel too bad about getting contentious whilst playing games with Kenny–it is almost impossible not to, because he is rottenly competitive and it feels so delicious to shove that arrogance right back down his throat.

Not that I’m bitter or anything.

Whitney - January 29, 2009 - 9:50 PM

Poor girl!! I’m sorry that has been rough. That must have been some sort of crazy head bump to cause a black eye and bloody nose. Ouch! Hope things get better :)

Chess - January 30, 2009 - 6:04 AM

Ouch. If it helps…I’ve fallen out of the bus every year for three years. And every time the bus has been full. Also, I hit my head on the doorknob twice this week. But you win. I’ve never been hit with someone’s head. I don’t think. Or gotten his blood on me. That’s just gross. Haha.

Jason Cloud Bell - January 31, 2009 - 5:42 PM

Maybe you two need to calm down a little bit if you’re hitting your eye on his head and making his nose bleed! Wow! Haha.

Jalene Bouwhuis - January 31, 2009 - 6:38 PM

I accidentally elbowed Scott in the eye the other day. You guys can be twinner black eye people.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - February 2, 2009 - 8:46 PM

Oh sad…for me. I’ll just pretend I’m there. Or maybe Jack and Mom and I will do something cooler while you’re gone.

cache&lindsey walker - February 3, 2009 - 1:03 AM

luckyyyyyy i love reading your blog!! i am dying for a nice warm vacation in mexico!

also…somehow my aunt knows you? haha joanne (carlsen) huff? haha do you know how? crazy small world we live in.

clwalkers@gmail.com our blog is private so if you want to be added just email me there!

lindsey st jeor walker

Beth - February 4, 2009 - 4:39 AM

I know I’m digging back a little bit but…this picture is so CUTE. I love it!

Jalene Bouwhuis - February 5, 2009 - 1:12 AM

You are so lucky you get to go to Mexico with Kenny. I’m so amazingly jealous of you. And I will miss you, my dear roommate, when you are gone.

Chess - February 5, 2009 - 7:43 PM

You are very good. I turn a leaf….and then I turn it right back… Good luck!

Jalene Bouwhuis - February 5, 2009 - 9:23 PM

And coming to the game with me!!!!!!!! Right??

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - February 10, 2009 - 4:28 PM

Have fun in Salt Lake. Wish I could come…

Brian and Danielle - February 10, 2009 - 10:09 PM

whats the big secret!!! Your killin me!! Tell Us Tell Us Tell Us!!

Chess - February 11, 2009 - 1:06 AM

You are so cryptic! It slays me…I’m waiting eagerly to read what the heck you are talking about!

Chess - February 12, 2009 - 6:33 PM

However, I do have my suspicions. :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - February 13, 2009 - 2:51 PM

Your follow through was great! Good job being scrappy, I hope we can do it again… for some reason my creative juices were flowing with you here.

And thanks for making me laugh this morning!

m - February 13, 2009 - 5:02 PM

Dustin is just jealous because you have a creative blog and cute shoes. :)

m - February 13, 2009 - 7:23 PM

Do you need medication? or an appointment with a psychiatrist? Just let me know. . . :)

Jalene Bouwhuis - February 18, 2009 - 7:24 AM

Cute! I love that picture! I’m so excited to come back to Logan and see you my dear roommate and friend! I miss you!

Jason Cloud Bell - February 18, 2009 - 7:13 PM

I love that movie! Hahahaha!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - February 19, 2009 - 4:47 AM

Cute photo. Where was that taken. Also, sorry about the fall. Pretty sure it was my fault.

Jason Cloud Bell - February 19, 2009 - 6:23 AM

Wow, Kristin. That was really good. Thank you!

Beth - February 20, 2009 - 3:03 AM

That is amazing! It’s so poetic and real. Thanks for the reminder :) Seriously amazing!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - February 20, 2009 - 9:10 PM

Oh man, I so wish I was going… please tell Summer hello for me while you’re there. Also, I think it’s wintery, not wintry?

Beth - February 21, 2009 - 4:00 AM

haha This is so awesome! I was totally just thinking the same exact things. Tell summer to hurry here when you see it!

Jalene Bouwhuis - February 22, 2009 - 2:31 AM

I just want you to know that Scott and I are SUPER SUPER angry at you and Kenny for leaving us for Mexico. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take us with you!!!! Seriously… why did you have to remind me of this?

Jason Cloud Bell - February 23, 2009 - 9:42 PM

Ha! I think that Kristin’s needs are even better than my own! That was fantastic.

Jalene Bouwhuis - February 24, 2009 - 6:17 AM

Hahaha! Those very WAY funnier than mine. I had tons of favorites.

Kyle - February 25, 2009 - 12:22 AM

What a big arm that is too!

Chess - March 4, 2009 - 3:13 AM

Welcome back! I’m sorry that you are peeling…but…that means you saw the sun. How great is that? Also…you poor, pale white people. I must say I never have that problem. ;)

Kendall Laws - March 4, 2009 - 4:56 AM

Yes I saw that poor boy this morning in class and he looked quite sore…. You really should take better care of Kenny Kristin…. I expected better things from you ;)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 4, 2009 - 5:12 AM

Cool phone. I want to see it in real life. And I’m glad you had a fun trip. And since everyone else is doing it… here: ;)

m - March 4, 2009 - 5:34 PM

Good news and bad news —
BAD = it’s supposed to snow tonight :(
GOOD = your car heater works :)
and here’s mine ;)

Spencer - March 4, 2009 - 11:43 PM

Great Picture of the foot prints on the sand.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 6, 2009 - 4:03 AM

I love our dad too. COOL picture of him in the sunset.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 10, 2009 - 12:56 AM

Where is he going? And can you still come over tomorrow night? Jack’s new bedtime is 8:00…

Jason Squall Bell - March 10, 2009 - 6:47 AM

Awwwww!

Jalene Bouwhuis - March 12, 2009 - 4:21 AM

I feel EXACTLY the same way. I have many more thoughts on this that we should discuss sometimes. Because I like discussing things with you. :) Miss you. See you soon!

Jason Squall Bell - March 12, 2009 - 5:19 PM

Looks rad!

Lindsay - March 12, 2009 - 10:23 PM

That trip looks amazing! How lucky for you to have a dad that’s a pilot and can take you to these amazing place! It honestly looks like a piece of paradise. That second whale pictures is AMAZING! :)

Lindsay - March 12, 2009 - 10:27 PM

That picture of your “studly dad” is astonishingly beautiful! :) I wanna see it big!

Jason Squall Bell - March 13, 2009 - 5:26 PM

Ooh, I’ll most def check back later today… Ha!

Jason Squall Bell - March 14, 2009 - 7:30 PM

Breathtaking.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 15, 2009 - 1:59 AM

I love love love it. Pretty.

And great story, by the way. Yes, you are rad.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 16, 2009 - 2:53 PM

Pretty diamond! :) I want to see it in real life. I am so happy for you guys!

Jalene Bouwhuis - March 16, 2009 - 3:05 PM

I can’t stop giggling like a little girl!! Hahaha! I love the second picture. It describes you both so well. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beth - March 16, 2009 - 3:10 PM

Congratulations!!! That is so exciting! And that ring is BEAUTIFUL. Congrats!

Chess - March 16, 2009 - 3:26 PM

Oh Kristin! I’m so happy for you! Congratulations! :)

Sarah - March 16, 2009 - 3:39 PM

Congratulations!! That is so awesome! Love the ring!

Kendall Laws - March 16, 2009 - 3:44 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Thats awesome Kristin you two are so good for eachother! Well done.

Whitney - March 16, 2009 - 3:48 PM

Congratulations!!! I’m SO happy for you!

TheCoys - March 16, 2009 - 4:40 PM

wahooo! Yeah for Kristin and Kenny! Kristin, your ring is so pretty. Did you pick it out together?

Whitney - March 16, 2009 - 7:20 PM

It’s me again. I can’t stop looking at it. It’s so beautiful and I am so happy for you.

cache&lindsey walker - March 16, 2009 - 8:52 PM

congrats!!! that is so exciting!

lindsey walker

Lindsay - March 16, 2009 - 9:34 PM

Well I knew this was going to happen eventually but then I look at your blog and all the sudden there’s a ring your finger! YAY! Love you Kristin! Congratulations! :D

Spaub - March 17, 2009 - 12:10 AM

Alright! The day finally came. Congratulations! And pretty ring, it’s very vintagey.

Brian and Danielle - March 17, 2009 - 12:47 AM

OH MY GOSH!!! Kristin I am so excited for you! When Katie told me today I was so so excited. If you need someone to take your engagements for cheap just let me know I would love to play around with you two!! haha I LOVE LOVE your ring, it is beautiful!! Congrats again.

Whitney - March 17, 2009 - 3:44 AM

me AGAIN…when can I see this thing in real life??

katrina - March 18, 2009 - 4:32 AM

ahh congrats! you look so happy! very cute.

Lyndi - March 18, 2009 - 9:28 PM

Kristin!!! I’m soooo happy for you! Congratulations!! :)

Calli - March 20, 2009 - 3:50 AM

Hey! I’m still up for this offer! Don’t forget me. :) Let’s set a day!

Kelsha - March 20, 2009 - 4:19 AM

Kristin you can always take pictures of me so long as they do my brilliant features justice ;)

Kelsha - March 20, 2009 - 4:22 AM

Perhaps a double shoot? Haha, actually I was really thinking of asking you to do a photo shoot for me, so I can put them up on my website portfolio. But it doesn’t have to be free. By the way this is Krista…not Kelsha…though she would appreciate a photo shoot as well…only for free…

Spaub - March 20, 2009 - 4:27 PM

Baby Spaub will want pictures!

kelli christine case - March 23, 2009 - 6:44 AM

i just spent forever reading your blog! its amazing and so is this photo :)

Brian and Danielle - March 23, 2009 - 7:10 PM

you can take pictures of Brian and I. we need some updated ones! Can I take some of you…for free!!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 23, 2009 - 8:45 PM

You forgot the fact that you may or may not have also tried on like four or five hundred veils… And good job for not letting Kenny see it. Are you working on addresses?

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 26, 2009 - 5:21 AM

Hahaha, you’re funny. Three weeks… you wish!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 26, 2009 - 2:57 PM

QUIT!

Chess - March 26, 2009 - 5:41 PM

Not fun. :(

M - March 26, 2009 - 6:07 PM

QUIT!

Brian and Danielle - March 26, 2009 - 8:57 PM

haha three weeks, I just about died!! Congrats I thought august was way to far away!!

lindsay kay photography - March 26, 2009 - 10:52 PM

CUTE! That’s the day after my parent’s anniversary! :)

TheCoys - March 28, 2009 - 8:35 PM

haha, I got the fortune on Jalene’s birthday in 2005 i think it was. Remember that bean?

Jalene Bouwhuis - March 28, 2009 - 9:20 PM

Hahahahahaha! Yes, oh my goodness. When I saw this it made me so happy inside. That is one of the funniest videos of Lindsey. My 18th birthday was the best!

Chess - March 28, 2009 - 10:56 PM

Hahaha! Funny. I always get useless advice. :)

Squall - March 30, 2009 - 3:25 AM

Oh Kristin, you make me laugh. But for once in my life, I agree with you.

Beth - March 30, 2009 - 3:33 AM

hahaha! This is great. I agree 100%!

lindsay kay photography - March 30, 2009 - 10:51 PM

HEY! It’s Lindsey’s fortune! Hahaha! “Thrilling times are in your immediate fut-cha!”

Squall - March 31, 2009 - 5:43 PM

I’m not at all offended. Actually Kendall and I have been deleting friends left and right. Don’t worry, you made the cut…

Chess - April 1, 2009 - 6:16 AM

Everything you said is true. I’m so guilty. It’s just….I hate homework so much more…

Lindsay - April 3, 2009 - 1:23 PM

Facebook is lame and I’m so addicted to it that you’ve inspired me to limit my intake of it. Life has so much more to offer. Thanks for the “intervention” :)

Chess - April 3, 2009 - 6:05 PM

There are so many cute glasses out there! Pick your favorite color and get frames that match! :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - April 3, 2009 - 6:15 PM

I think your glasses are cute. At least you look good in them.

TheCoys - April 3, 2009 - 6:45 PM

I’m sorry for the bad news Kristin :( But at least the good news is that you’re super cute in glasses.

krista - April 6, 2009 - 5:47 PM

I was just thinking when I saw you last week that you look so cute in glasses.

Squall - April 7, 2009 - 8:05 PM

You know I’ll be there. :)

Kelsha - April 8, 2009 - 4:04 AM

you did so awesome! It made me want to be a better person!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - April 12, 2009 - 1:56 AM

I love them all. Especially the one of you doing your solo. Good job.

krista - April 14, 2009 - 4:53 AM

I love these pictures. I am SO excited for summer!

Squall - April 14, 2009 - 6:01 PM

Are you also excited for the snow this week???

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - April 15, 2009 - 11:43 PM

It didn’t used to be nice and organized! Can you guess why it is now? I will give you one shot…

I didn’t know you had to wear a tie.

Kelsha - April 16, 2009 - 5:13 AM

Congratulations!

Spaub - April 16, 2009 - 3:06 PM

and yay for the peter pictures! we love them!

Adam and Jamie - April 16, 2009 - 4:00 PM

Kristin, congrats on being engaged, by the way! I love the spring pictures you took, they are beautiful, you are so talented!

Whitney - April 16, 2009 - 8:50 PM

Yay!! Congratulations!

Squall - April 16, 2009 - 11:29 PM

Awesome. I interviewed for a job today. :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - April 18, 2009 - 1:06 AM

Haha, good luck. I hope he still wants to marry you after this! :)

Chess - April 18, 2009 - 1:41 AM

Running = YUCK. Good luck!

Kelsha - April 18, 2009 - 5:55 AM

Kristin you are a rock star! I bet you have a secret talent of running. I just hope you went easy on Kenny we all know what happens when he loses ;)

Lindsay - April 21, 2009 - 7:55 PM

Beautiful!

Jalene Bouwhuis - April 24, 2009 - 6:11 AM

Those are so great Kristin! I love her blue shirt!

Chess - April 24, 2009 - 6:25 AM

I love these! Great job!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - April 24, 2009 - 8:36 PM

Good job! I want to see more…

Spencer - April 26, 2009 - 8:58 PM

These are good pictures.

Lindsay - April 27, 2009 - 4:49 PM

Love these!

krista - April 27, 2009 - 4:56 PM

I love these pictures. They are so cute!

Squall - April 28, 2009 - 5:31 AM

Don’t explode. We’d have to clean up the mess.

Chess - April 28, 2009 - 6:08 AM

And what a mess that would be… ;) You’ll be fine! If anyone can pull it off with finesse, it will be you!

M - April 28, 2009 - 2:31 PM

What can I do to help you?

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - April 28, 2009 - 4:24 PM

Yeah, me too?

Jalene Bouwhuis - May 3, 2009 - 6:01 AM

I am sad you are not here. :(

Chess - May 5, 2009 - 4:19 PM

I know exactly what you mean about stressful dreams after stressful shows. I have Prison Break dreams all the time. And I’m always running. I’m excited to see Wolverine though. I think it’ll be fun. For a second I was like, Hey, she has a friend named Traci too…and then I realized it was the same one. ;)

i'm Jalene. - May 5, 2009 - 5:46 PM

So I totally don’t feel bad for you at all that you and Kenny were apart for 48 hours…

and I miss you being in Logan.

Spaub - May 5, 2009 - 8:49 PM

Ah, spring cleaning. I started it today, piles strewn about, then I decided I was bored with it so we have to step around the piles. But when you’re done I’m sure you’ll feel GLORIOUS!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - May 5, 2009 - 9:28 PM

Haha. You sound like Junie B. Jones. If you have any clothes in your DI pile don’t get rid of them until I look through it…

Jasmine - May 6, 2009 - 3:38 AM

I love organization!! Yay for you! And extra YAY for you having a boy run up to you a shower you with kisses! Woohoo! ;)

Chess - May 6, 2009 - 3:52 PM

Mine was very boring: I didn’t swell up, I didn’t bruise, but I couldn’t eat for a month. I recommend Jamba. :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - May 6, 2009 - 7:00 PM

What the heck…??? I didn’t know you were getting your teeth out today. Good luck with that.

Whitney - May 7, 2009 - 4:06 PM

Yay! I hope my advice works okay for you. I’m honored to mentioned on your blog.

i'm Jalene. - May 7, 2009 - 6:41 PM

My worst days were the 3rd and 4th. I didn’t really swell until then. But I’m hoping you don’t at all! I felt like you did on the first day, but it got worse for me. I hope to see you tomorrow!

Lindsay Kay Photography - May 7, 2009 - 10:21 PM

Cool! I just looked at Jasmine Star’s website. She has a fun business flare, I like it! :) You’ll be awesome Kristin Brown!

Spaub - May 9, 2009 - 1:25 PM

That’s my baby! I love the pictures! Thanks so much!

Sarah - May 9, 2009 - 4:31 PM

I am afraid that I will die too when they put me to sleep! Good to know that you made it through ok.

Whitney - May 13, 2009 - 4:49 PM

YAY! I’m so glad you’re feeling better and not looking so “cuddly”.

i'm Jalene. - May 14, 2009 - 1:52 PM

Cute!! You both were really cute children… and adults of course. You’ll have cute little Kristin’s and Kenny’s. I like you guys. And I miss you. Logan is somewhat lonely. :)

Spaub - May 14, 2009 - 3:29 PM

Wow. That is a big job. When we did it for our wedding Spencer’s mom pulled out like 10-15 huge albums just of him. I went through an old shoe box to get mine. I’m sure glad for the digitalness of today’s photos!

Lindsay Kay Photography - May 14, 2009 - 4:00 PM

All your hard work has paid off Kristin, those are such cute pictures! You two are going to have super cute kids ;) I’m so happy for you two!

Chess - May 14, 2009 - 4:48 PM

Aw…those are adorable!

Whitney - May 14, 2009 - 7:01 PM

oh you guys are so cute! Yay for only 1 more month!!

TheCoys - May 14, 2009 - 10:35 PM

I love it! Yup, it’s certain, you’re going to have cute chillens. and Yeah for one more month!!!

krista - May 15, 2009 - 5:55 AM

YOU are GORGEOUS, Kristin! I love all these pictures. They are so cute!

i'm Jalene. - May 15, 2009 - 7:32 PM

Too bad I won’t be in Logan on Sunday. :( It’s Taylor Davies’ farewell.

krista - May 15, 2009 - 9:40 PM

How fun!!! How did your bridal photos go?

Kelsha - May 16, 2009 - 6:09 AM

Yay for church in Logan! That means I get to see you! :D

Whitney - May 20, 2009 - 3:49 PM

YAY! Congratulations! You’re so cool!

TheCoys - May 20, 2009 - 5:20 PM

That is awesome! I love your pictures. And I love the header with your name, that’s so cute!

Danielle - May 20, 2009 - 9:22 PM

Love the website and the header! Great job Kristin! Where did you build your website from? Oh and by the way/..Brown just rolls of the tongue real nice!! :) I am so excited for ya

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - May 20, 2009 - 10:09 PM

Mine too!

Squall - May 24, 2009 - 7:13 PM

Kristin,
I want to see the rest of these pictures, please.
Squall

Jalene - May 24, 2009 - 9:14 PM

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!! I love it. I want to see more.

And I’m sorry you’re stressed. Can I do anything for you?

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - May 25, 2009 - 1:06 AM

Post the rest!!!

Chess - May 25, 2009 - 4:45 AM

Seriously. I want to see the rest of these too!

Jalene - May 27, 2009 - 10:39 PM

That was beautiful. I kind of wanted to cry a little bit. I’m so extremely happy for you. I can’t imagine someone better for you than Kenny. You guys are a great example of a great relationship. I’ve loved watching you progress over the last little while.
And the picture is beautiful as well!

Love you, Kristin! I can’t believe it’s only 17 days!!! Wow!

Whitney - May 28, 2009 - 12:41 AM

Dang it. I wanted to be the first to leave a comment but this wasn’t working earlier. Oh well. This is very beautiful. It’s such a beautiful, wonderful, incredible thing to get married and to be able to be the start of a new family. I’m so happy for you!

TheCoys - May 28, 2009 - 5:40 AM

ahh, wow, that was indeed beautiful. Nothing can make you feel more at peace than the one you love. You described everything so perfectly. Family really is the best thing. I felt that, overwhelmingly, on our wedding day. I’m so excited for you. I got your wedding announcement today and I love it! So you, so cute! See you this weekend, Kristin. Love you

cache and lindsey - May 28, 2009 - 1:38 PM

you said that perfectly! loved it! you look beautiful in that picture!

Lindsay Kay Photography - June 2, 2009 - 4:39 AM

Beautiful pictures! Love the signature at the bottom! :)

Leon - June 2, 2009 - 3:58 PM

That’s so awesome, Kristin. I think I may need to follow in your footsteps. And by that I mean becoming a real photographer, and not marrying Kenny.

Lacey - June 2, 2009 - 5:26 PM

I am so glad that you did their family pictures! They turned out FABULOUSLY! I know you get nervous about the big groups, but you sure do a great job at them. :)

Chess - June 2, 2009 - 5:55 PM

Oh good luck! I just saw Erica’s pics the other day, and they’re beautiful! You are certainly justified in getting that five grand, wherever it comes from. And Jason? I just don’t understand….you don’t want to marry Kenny? ;)

krista - June 2, 2009 - 8:23 PM

You definitely deserve the $5,000! You are so talented! By the way I love my pictures. Thank you!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - June 3, 2009 - 10:44 PM

YAY Kenny! Good job!

Jalene - June 3, 2009 - 11:25 PM

Haha cute. I think you and your soon to be husband are cute faces. Come back to Logan, already!

Chess - June 4, 2009 - 3:11 AM

26.2 miles. In 3:12? Sick. You both look adorable though. But still…sick…

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - June 4, 2009 - 7:57 PM

Dear Aunt Kristin,
I love you too! Thanks for putting pictures of me on your blog. I can't believe I've known you for a whole year. Thanks for always babysitting me and playing with me. I like when you come to visit. I'm glad I have such a good aunt who likes to take care of me. I'm excited to see you soon!
Love, Jack

Lindsay Kay Photography - June 5, 2009 - 6:05 AM

YAY! Hahaha, you two are so cute! I'm so impressed with his running skills. I like running and all, but a marathon is so nuts! Impressive! :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - June 5, 2009 - 5:09 PM

Good luck!

Lindsay Kay Photography - June 9, 2009 - 2:30 PM

Kristin, these are beautiful. How do you do that awesome antique effect on number 4? Beautiful! See you Saturday! AAAHHHH! :D

kristin - June 9, 2009 - 3:07 PM

Thank you! On that one, I think I just did a black and white layer, a sepia layer, and then added some grain and a vignette… I think. :)
Yes we will definitely be seeing each other this weekend… YAY!!!!

Whitney - June 9, 2009 - 10:46 PM

Beautiful picture. You, my friend, are very talented.

Lindsay Kay Photography - June 12, 2009 - 6:33 PM

YAY! Kristin + Kenny = Forever, as of tomorrow! :D I'm so excited for you. And today there is no rain, so hopefully it'll stay away for your happy day! See you tomorrow!

Jalene - June 12, 2009 - 6:56 PM

I looked at the weather and it said 40% chance of precip. I'm crossing my fingers for you!!! But even it does rain you and Kenny will become an eternal family which is about the happiest thing ever! I'm so excited to see you and your beautifulness tomorrow! :)

TheCoys - June 12, 2009 - 7:41 PM

Yay, yay, yay!! Enjoy your last day of being a Hoddenbach. I'm so excited to see you tomorrow. Cherish every second of it, cuz it goes by way to quickly. Love you so much!

camille - June 13, 2009 - 6:50 AM

i'll pray that the weather stays nice! congrats!

Leon - June 13, 2009 - 2:29 PM

Krsitin, when you get done getting married and all that, here's a link for the episode you missed. You can also watch the results show here. Good luck today!!!

Chess - June 13, 2009 - 5:47 PM

Hey Kristin,

The BEST of the best wishes to you and Kenny! I'll try my darndest to make it to the reception (currently very, VERY carless), but if I can't, know that I love you both. You are going to be so, so happy (not that you aren't now) and I'm so excited for you! Happy Wedding Day!

Chess

krista - June 17, 2009 - 5:29 PM

Kristin,

Your wedding was absolutely beautiful, and you looked absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I am so glad that Jake and I could make it down for the reception. I just wanted to let you know. I hope you are having an awesome time and I am so glad that we are friends/ old room mates. Love ya!

krista - June 17, 2009 - 8:28 PM

Kristin! I love this picture. It is so cute. And I love Erica and Chandler's pictures :) I adore the waterfall in the background…Where were they taken?

Whitney - June 23, 2009 - 12:39 AM

Oh I missed you so much. I've been checking for a post to see when you would be back. Let's get together soon! Hope you're doing well. MUWAHHHH (that's a kiss noise not evil cackle)

TheCoys - June 23, 2009 - 3:04 AM

ahh! I love you guys. I'm glad you had fun and that you're loving being married. There's no happiness like marriage!

Jalene - June 23, 2009 - 4:11 AM

Cute!!! I want to hear ALLLLL about it! Please do enlighten me! And pictures too!

Lindsay Kay Photography - June 23, 2009 - 2:00 PM

YAY, The Double K are home! How was your Honeymoon? We need to play again! :D Here are some more pics from your wedding:

http://lindsay-loves-life.blogspot.com/2009/06/mr-mrs-brown_13.html

Love you!

TheCoys - June 24, 2009 - 10:48 PM

Kristin, your wedding day was beautiful in absolutely every way. I can't express how happy I was that day to celebrate with you and Kenny.
Oh, and I did get to eat a piece of the cake, and I must say, it was delicious! I can say that it was still much enjoyed, even if it wasn't in the way you wanted it to be.

Whitney - June 24, 2009 - 11:00 PM

Oh I loved this day. So fun and wonderful! Let's play soon PLEASE!!!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - June 25, 2009 - 12:16 AM

I like the one of you and Kenny kissing… but who's that lady in the back? I wanted her to move so bad.

I'm sad I haven't seen you since your return. Until tomorrow…

And you did know that they served the cake in pieces at the reception, right?

Jalene - June 25, 2009 - 12:54 AM

Cute! I kind of forgot you were married. Well not forgot… but just like remembered that you and Kenny live in the same place now. haha. Weird. I miss you guys. Please come to Logan and play with me! :)

cache and lindsey - June 25, 2009 - 1:31 PM

BEAUTIFUL wedding kristin! You looked AMAZING and your dress is perfect! You guys are an adorable couple! sorry about the cake :[ remember one thing always has to go a little bit wrong on your wedding day haha. good luck on your new journey together!

Jalene - June 26, 2009 - 1:45 AM

Good job, Kristin!
Claire looks beautiful. I miss them.

cache and lindsey - June 26, 2009 - 4:27 PM

hey whats your email so i can add you to my blog??

Beth - June 26, 2009 - 5:42 PM

Your wedding looks wonderful Kristin!!
Congratulations! And your dress looks absolutely incredible (what I can see of it). Seriously, so beautiful. Congrats again!

Lindsay Kay - June 26, 2009 - 7:16 PM

Practice makes perfect. Good luck with your goal! Your photos look awesome and keep getting more creatively composed with each post. :) You're awesome Kristin Brown :)

Whitney - June 26, 2009 - 10:49 PM

Love the changes!

TheCoys - June 26, 2009 - 10:49 PM

oooo! I love your heading picture and font. Very very cute

Lindsay Kay - June 26, 2009 - 11:35 PM

Lookin' good! :)

Lindsay Kay - June 26, 2009 - 11:37 PM

It was an absolutely beautiful day! You should post your bridals on here! The ones that I saw were crazy beautiful…that is to say, you are crazy beautiful! :) Thank you for sharing your beautiful day with me. You and Kenny are such a beautiful couple. Honestly, your children are going to have the most beautiful eyes!

Lindsay Kay - June 26, 2009 - 11:38 PM

P.S. I need to think of more synonyms for "beautiful" apparently :)

Jalene - June 27, 2009 - 5:58 AM

Diggin the new look, yo.

Whitney - June 29, 2009 - 10:11 PM

That looks so fun!! I can't believe your room in Las Vegas.

Lindsay Kay - June 30, 2009 - 12:04 AM

Wow, that looks like a great honeymoon so far! How fun! :)

Jalene - June 30, 2009 - 2:41 AM

Holy Moly!!! Your hotel room was amazing in Vegas. How fun!

TheCoys - June 30, 2009 - 2:43 AM

Sweet! Your smoking room was awesome! We ended up in a smoking room on our honeymoon but it was at Motel 6…not nearly as cool. It looks like you guys had a fun time. I bet it was fun to be just the two of you!

Minako - June 30, 2009 - 8:20 AM

Hi… just happen to cross your site… I see that you also love Disney… me too…

Im planning to go to Tokyo or Hong Kong Disney this Christmas. Hoho and I found some stuffs from Hong Kong Disneyland here as well:
disneycloth.cwahi.net

I will definitely take tones of photos there!!!

Kelsha - June 30, 2009 - 3:08 PM

Man who designed your car..er.. decorations? Looks great ;) … I cant believe your luck on the hotel room though thats awesome! I'm just gonna book one for fun one time and see what happens.

Chess - July 2, 2009 - 7:41 PM

Oh, you two look like you had so much fun! And that line from Peter Pan = LOL. I haven't seen that movie since I was maybe four years old, but that sounds very much like Kenny. What a great adventure you guys are having! :)

Jalene - July 6, 2009 - 3:09 PM

I'm sorry. :( You can come play with me!! :) I would like that.

Whitney - July 6, 2009 - 4:57 PM

I'm so sorry! I hope you will be okay. Call me if you want to do something. I'm always up for it.

Chess - July 6, 2009 - 5:06 PM

The fireworks job? I'm sorry. :(

Leon - July 7, 2009 - 1:01 AM

Wow. These are so great. The one you said you absolutely love is absolutely my fav.

Leon - July 7, 2009 - 1:02 AM

These blow my mind. So, so great.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - July 8, 2009 - 3:40 AM

oh my heck I love them all, but especially the first one.

camille - July 9, 2009 - 3:48 PM

hooray! happy 4th :)

TheCoys - July 10, 2009 - 9:51 PM

beautiful. you are beautiful. and you two are beautiful. I'm excited to see you next weekend. If you come up to Logan again you should let me know, it'd be fun to see you.

Jalene - July 10, 2009 - 9:59 PM

I love this. :) I love you and Mr. Kenny as a unit. You guys are great together!

Thanks for being an example to me of what love can be.

Lindsay Kay - July 12, 2009 - 10:07 PM

That is beautiful Kristin. Thank you for the part where you talked about the stupid little voice that said your hopes were too high and that your expectations for what love should be were unrealistic. I've often thought that same thing, it's good to know that God in His perfect love will allow us our deepest desires, even if they're different than we expected, they are far better. Beautiful! Keep going strong! :)

BTW, I hear that you're considering NOT coming to Whitney's barbeque and I WILL NOT allow that. You have to come, hubby or no hubby! We need you there cause we heart your face…a LOT!

krista - July 14, 2009 - 5:38 AM

You are so cute! I love you guys.

krista - July 15, 2009 - 6:00 PM

YAY! you are in logan!!! you should come to game night. or we should hang out some other night.

TheCoys - July 16, 2009 - 2:29 AM

Hey your first apartment can't be perfect right! I'm sure it has lots of personality. I have wireless that you can use when you come over tomorrow if you want! See you then.

Jalene - July 18, 2009 - 9:11 PM

Cute! I love these. What lens were you using?

Lindsay Kay - July 18, 2009 - 9:15 PM

How sweet of your cute mom. She is a pro, I'm so impressed! You should've had her make your wedding cake ;) jk. See you tonight! :D

TheCoys - July 18, 2009 - 9:26 PM

That's so awesome! Your mom should totally be a cake decorator. This looks just like your wedding cake!

TheCoys - July 18, 2009 - 9:29 PM

Cute! I love the last one

Jeanne - July 19, 2009 - 3:23 AM

You are very welcome — I love you, too.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - July 19, 2009 - 3:37 PM

I love them all! But I think you should take off the one of me looking like a dork…

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - July 19, 2009 - 3:38 PM

She's so talented. I think it looks better than your wedding cake.

TheCoys - July 22, 2009 - 12:15 AM

yea! Yea! YEA! That's so exciting. And as for the Bachelorette, you shouldn't feel bad because I have watched EVERY episode this season. It's my guilty pleasure too. I'm so happy your Kenny is coming home. I hope your morning and early afternoon go quickly tomorrow.

Lee Beth - July 24, 2009 - 9:52 AM

Hello. Just came across your blog.I think its really different and unique. I like it a lot. Feel free to come check out mine if you like.

Jalene - July 27, 2009 - 8:35 PM

You are a beautiful writer, friend. I like you a lot. Can't wait for you to transplant your little selfs to Logan soon! Yay!

Lindsay Kay - July 28, 2009 - 3:57 PM

I love that quote, what a great thought. Thanks for sharing! Everything will be ok Kristin! You are awesome. Love you!

Jalene - August 4, 2009 - 1:37 AM

Kyle told me….
Um… YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will you hang out with me when you come to Logan even though I am unmarried and not cool? I have missed you being here.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - August 5, 2009 - 3:03 AM

What? You're here? Come visit us please.

TheCoys - August 6, 2009 - 12:44 AM

Woo hoo! So are you in Logan for good now?

Jalene - August 25, 2009 - 12:44 AM

Can I come to watch SYTYCD at your house in the fall? I still don't have tv. :(

TheCoys - August 25, 2009 - 3:20 AM

yeah! I'm glad things are settling down. You should post pictures of your cute place when you get all unpacked and stuff

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - August 25, 2009 - 3:23 AM

Welcome back!

Chess - August 25, 2009 - 9:35 PM

That show is very important, for sure!

Whitney - August 26, 2009 - 1:29 PM

Yay! Glad to have you back.

Whitney - August 26, 2009 - 1:33 PM

Cute!! Can't wait to see the rest

Lindsay Kay - August 26, 2009 - 6:38 PM

YAY! That was a lovely update! Did I mention that I love you cute little people so much? Cause I do! :) Looks like you're enjoying married life as you should. Smiles!

Whitney - August 26, 2009 - 10:18 PM

Oh I want to come see your apartment so bad. It looks totally adorable from what I can see. It looks like you're having a blast.

TheCoys - August 27, 2009 - 2:30 AM

Your apartment looks so cute. I love the yellow in it! Looks like you guys have had some fun so far. Yeah!

Jalene - August 27, 2009 - 5:31 PM

So pretty, Kristin! Good job!

Lindsay Kay - August 27, 2009 - 10:36 PM

Lookin' good! Way to go Kristin!

Jalene - August 28, 2009 - 5:34 PM

I'm so happy you're happy. It makes me want to cry a little bit.

Lindsay Kay - August 28, 2009 - 8:58 PM

Cute! :) I like you guys!

Lindsay Kay - August 31, 2009 - 7:35 PM

That third picture is awesome, love the character!

Lindsay Kay - September 3, 2009 - 11:55 PM

Just as I will depart from your blog more smiley than I was 3 minutes earlier! :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - September 4, 2009 - 3:46 AM

These are so cute! And good job with the edits. Where did you take them?

Lindsay Kay - September 4, 2009 - 5:01 AM

Smoot Park? Love love love these Kristin, mostly because I love love love Whitney and Kollin. Your photography and editing is icing on the cake. Nice work. I love the color in the first one and the one of Whitney sitting by Kollin's legs a lot! Beautiful contrast, depth of field and lighting! :)

Jalene - September 4, 2009 - 3:49 PM

How cute! I just love those two. I love the one where Whitney is sitting down and you can only see Kollin's legs. It's beautiful. Good job!

Jeanne - September 10, 2009 - 4:58 PM

Ummm. . . It would be more believable with photos :)

Whitney - September 10, 2009 - 10:18 PM

Ha ha. I love this. I especially like rule number one.

TheCoys - September 10, 2009 - 10:37 PM

You are very brave for playing. Did you list number 9 because Kenny was not actually on your team. I could see some hard feeling arising between Tyler and I if that were the case (given of course that I'm one day brave enough to play).

Lindsay Kay - September 11, 2009 - 2:05 PM

Haha, Kristin that is hilarious! Thanks for the tips. If I ever have the desire to play paintball I'll remember this list :)

Chess - September 11, 2009 - 6:46 PM

Numbers 12 and 13 are my favorite. :)

Jeff and Jess - September 17, 2009 - 5:15 PM

I to love that boy

TheCoys - September 18, 2009 - 3:37 AM

great pictures! What kind of camera do you have?

Lindsay Kay - September 18, 2009 - 3:03 PM

Your photography looks great Kristin, I'm glad you're enjoying it :)

TheCoys - October 8, 2009 - 8:03 PM

Maybe that's my excuse for pushing snooze so many times. Tyler doesn't understand. I should have him read this and explain to him that "It's because I love you!"

Jalene - October 10, 2009 - 7:15 PM

Haha. This is cute. I love it.

Jeanne - October 12, 2009 - 1:36 AM

Thanks sweetie. You did a great job!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - October 13, 2009 - 4:05 AM

Oh my heck, I love them. I'm so glad she was awake for you. Good job. And the ones of Corey are really good too!

Whitney - October 13, 2009 - 8:47 PM

I love this! It's so true.

Sarah - October 14, 2009 - 2:35 PM

oh my goodness! i love love love them so much! they are awesome!!!!

Jalene - October 15, 2009 - 3:44 AM

Great job! They are so pretty! You should teach me skills. :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - October 16, 2009 - 3:04 AM

My stake is having a music workshop on Saturday morning at 10:00 and one of the classes is an organ basics class. Want to come with me?

Kelsha - October 16, 2009 - 3:41 AM

I'm sorry I didn't know you play the piano! But in all fairness it made sense the second you told me. You are pretty much good at anything beautiful or artistic (picture taking, dancing, etc. etc. etc.) I should have just known.

Also, we need to reschedule photoshop night.

Whitney - October 17, 2009 - 3:47 AM

Awesome callings! You guys are pretty amazing.

Jeff and Jess - October 17, 2009 - 5:29 PM

I LOVE THEM!!!!!!

Chess - October 20, 2009 - 5:48 PM

I must say I sucked in a little breath at that one too! Kristin you did a great job, and Sarah!! You are so, so pretty! :)

Lacey - October 20, 2009 - 6:06 PM

Seriously, that may be one of the cutest new baby shoots I've ever seen! What a doll! And you really managed to catch so much personality in those pictures. Love it!

Jeanne - October 20, 2009 - 10:27 PM

Precious pictures — good work sweetie.

Jeff and Jess - October 21, 2009 - 3:49 PM

Very cute!

Whitney - October 21, 2009 - 7:57 PM

You do the best serious face. You're very pretty!!!

TheCoys - October 21, 2009 - 9:58 PM

These are so gorgeous! I love you guys. That was the happiest day (aside from my wedding day, sorry). Yeah!

Whitney - October 23, 2009 - 10:39 PM

I'm sorry you're sick. That's no fun.

Chess - October 24, 2009 - 12:29 AM

I ran into Kenny today, and he mentioned your being under the weather a bit. I feel your pain. I've missed the last 3 days of school. I hope you are feeling better!

Mila Julia n Ryan - October 26, 2009 - 4:38 PM

YEah, what kind of camera do you have? Saw your pictures I loved them!!!! What your email so I can email you? I tried on CONTACT ME but it doesn't open on my computer. Thanks!!!!My email is juliafisio@gmail.com

Jalene - October 28, 2009 - 8:53 PM

I'm so glad you're healed from the swine! The swine is affecting all of my friends!!! And Oh my goodness is right!!! I can't believe Kenny got hit by a car. I'm so glad he is okay. That reminds me of the time Adam R. hit a runner on his way to school one morning to VHS. Haha.

Whitney - October 28, 2009 - 9:33 PM

Oh my goodness! I can't believe he got hit by a car. I'm so glad he's okay. That's alarming. You would be justifed in hitting the old ladies if they hurt him I think. I'm glad you're feeling better.

Jeanne - October 28, 2009 - 10:10 PM

I'm glad you are feeling better. I've been worried about my baby.
Love you!

Chess - October 29, 2009 - 12:05 AM

Are you serious? He got hit by a car?!! That is so scary, and yet another reason why I'm convinced running will kill you.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - October 29, 2009 - 2:56 AM

First of all, tell Kenny he should stop running at midnight and/or he should start wearing reflective clothing so situations like these can be avoided.

Also. I meant to call you like sixteen times in the last few days to see if you were okay. I'm glad you're feeling better. Sorry I've been a crappy sister this week.

Lindsay Kay - October 29, 2009 - 3:29 AM

Yeah, I hear ya on the swine flu thing. Did they put you on Tamiflu? After two weeks I'm finally starting to feel better thanks to that stuff. Hooray! As much fun as it's been laying in bed 24/7 for two weeks, I hate being lazy. I'm glad you're feeling better and glad that Kenny was never hurt in the first place. Seriously, sometimes we just need to take away old peoples' licenses…no good!

TheCoys - October 29, 2009 - 4:06 AM

I'm glad you're better Kristin! Swine flu is stinky. We just found out that Tyler's sister, brother-in-law, and nephew all have it. I'm glad you're done with it though. And yes, tell Kenny to watch out for those old ladies! I bet they're out to get him!

krista - October 29, 2009 - 3:44 PM

I am glad you are better as well! And I can't believe Kenny got hit by a car! I'm so glad he is alright.
P.S. I miss you!

Beth - October 30, 2009 - 4:44 AM

Oh my gosh! He got hit by a car?! I'm glad he wasn't hurt! It's not really a fun experience. And you are totally justified in hitting them back:) And I'm glad you're better from the flu!

Lindsay Kay - November 2, 2009 - 11:44 PM

I love dressing up as creepy things! :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 3, 2009 - 11:55 PM

Good job! I love them all.

Chess - November 4, 2009 - 1:41 PM

You've Got Mail is my all-time favorite. It never gets old!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 4, 2009 - 3:55 PM

Ahhh I love it. :) Thank you.

Lindsay Kay - November 4, 2009 - 8:39 PM

What a beautiful little family! :) I love that 6th photo of Jack…and all of them of course. Nice work Kristin!

Lindsay Kay - November 4, 2009 - 8:40 PM

So cute. Love that last one! Negative space is my favorite!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 4, 2009 - 9:13 PM

I love them! Thanks again. I will have to come over and see the rest sometime soon.

Whitney - November 5, 2009 - 4:56 AM

Wow. You guys look awesome!

Whitney - November 5, 2009 - 5:03 AM

i adore the close ups of those cute kids!! beautiful work!

krista - November 5, 2009 - 4:12 PM

Whoa! Weddings are stressful I am sorry! But you are married to a great guy so it was all worth it. Good to know about your photographer though,…and your wedding planner. ;) Do you think she would be up for mine? jk

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That was fun to imagine taking pictures of love. You did a good job!

Whitney - November 5, 2009 - 9:35 PM

Yeah your photographer bugged. But your pictures are AMAZING and I guess that's all that matters now. I thought about getting in a fight with her when she was commenting about how late you were. Boo. Everything about your wedding was wonderful though. Very memorable!!

Lacey - November 5, 2009 - 9:40 PM

Even with uncooperative weather, a not-so-nice-though-super-talented photographer, and a super sad cake issue, I honestly think that your wedding looks like one of the most beautiful weddings ever. Seriously. And I enjoyed reading all about your thoughts on the whole process. :)

Lindsay Kay - November 6, 2009 - 5:08 PM

Love these! Beautiful! I wanna see your bridals too! I love the International Peace Gardens!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 7, 2009 - 5:05 PM

I did NOT know that she was being a brat about your lateness. I would have beat her up too.

TheCoys - November 7, 2009 - 7:31 PM

These are amazing! And you are beautiful! I would totally post pictures of me if I had ones that were that gorgeous.

katrina - November 8, 2009 - 4:05 AM

you are beautiful! i love the one with umbrella.

Jalene - November 8, 2009 - 7:31 AM

I have such beautiful friends!!!! Oh my. I loooovvveee these!

Lindsay Kay - November 8, 2009 - 7:32 AM

HOLY CRAP, you are GORGEOUS! :) These are amazing! I cannot pick a favorite. Way to work the camera, you model!

Colt and Ashley - November 8, 2009 - 11:52 PM

Kristin! I loved reading that! I wish I could have been here to come to your reception and see you! I love your pictures you look beautiful! And I loved the part about your invites! They did ours too.. and I feel the exact same way! They are awesome! Anyways I love reading your blog! :)

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Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 9, 2009 - 3:22 PM

I would totally enter but you already did a session for me and my significant other and child… so this is just so you don't feel like a nerd at the end of the day. :) Just kidding.

SPAUB - November 9, 2009 - 3:27 PM

Um…we would love a photo shoot! Please consider us (wink wink)…we will be excellent models, or at least Peter will be :)

Kelsha - November 9, 2009 - 4:52 PM

That is so exciting! I need someone to do my portfolio pictures and I was thinking that someone should be you… should you have time. :) (I of course can pay you for your time… should that be a concern.)

Colt and Ashley - November 9, 2009 - 4:52 PM

Kristin! I am excited that you got a new camera.. Now, I can look at even more of your awesome pictures! I think that you do a FABULOUS job and I love looking at all your pictures!! :) oh and I would love to enter for your drawing too! :)

Jalene - November 9, 2009 - 4:57 PM

Oh my!!!!! I'm soooo jealous! This is amazing Kristin! You're going to have so much fun.

And you know… probably someone else deserves the session, but I would LOVE you to take my picture. ;)

Whitney - November 9, 2009 - 6:08 PM

I like you. You already did some fabulous pictures of us so I'm sure that there are others who need to experience your talent more but I'm sure my mom would like our pictures done.

katrina - November 9, 2009 - 6:26 PM

oooh fun! pick me!

and also… LUCKY. i NEED that camera.

Paige - November 9, 2009 - 7:44 PM

I think you do wonderful work!! I would LOVE to have you take a new family picture for us!!

Jessica - November 9, 2009 - 8:52 PM

Oh lucky me! I'm happy that you have your new camera for my wedding! :)

Lacey - November 9, 2009 - 9:40 PM

What a fun new toy for you! How exciting! We're big fans of your work, and Ivy could totally use some great quality 18 month shots, so please enter us in your drawing! :)

Beth - November 11, 2009 - 5:27 AM

That camera is amazing!

And I'd love for you to pick me:)

Lindsay Kay - November 11, 2009 - 7:22 PM

YAY! Congrats on the beautiful new camera and your awesome business taking off. It's fun watching you cultivate your passion. I've referred some people to you for engagements as well, hope that's ok. I just don't have as much drive and patience as you do to do photography as a "permanent" business. More power to you, you're awesome!

Josh and Alli - November 12, 2009 - 3:00 AM

Congrats! That is so exciting! Your camera looks amazing. I don't know if you even remember me but on a whim I clicked on your blog from a link on another blog and fell in love with your photography and constantly look at your photo blog. You truly have a gift-it isn't just the camera :) Good luck in all you do!

~Alli

Colt and Ashley - November 12, 2009 - 6:15 PM

Yay! I am excited! I will email you later on today about what day you can do it and more details! yay! I am so excited!!

katrina - November 13, 2009 - 1:22 AM

eeek im excited!!!! i never win anything!

Chess - November 13, 2009 - 4:53 AM

Where Jack is getting tossed in the air… I like the second one more because you can see the smile on Daddy's face too. ;-)

Lindsay Kay - November 16, 2009 - 7:32 PM

I love that third photo! Beautiful detail! I want a baby…awwww

SPAUB - November 18, 2009 - 12:40 AM

Haha what a clever you! I love the post. Oh, and by the way, we DO want pictures… I AM going to email you soon…

Jalene - November 18, 2009 - 1:39 AM

oh man. this was sooooo funny. I laughed a lot!!!!!!!!!! Hahaha.

your dad - November 18, 2009 - 3:31 AM

I love them,

Lindsay Kay - November 18, 2009 - 10:13 PM

Hahahahaha! Love this! You guys are hilarious!

Chess - November 19, 2009 - 3:21 AM

Hahahahaha! Oh Blokus. How much I
don't miss you!

Jeanne - November 19, 2009 - 6:48 PM

One more for Kenny "No officer, I haven't had any traffic tickets lately" :)

kristin - November 19, 2009 - 7:00 PM

HA HA! do you know why that is even funnier? because he got another one yesterday for his windshield not being completely defrosted. :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 19, 2009 - 9:01 PM

HAHAHA. I missed this one apparently. I laughed out loud. Thank you for that. Will you make a list for me?

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - November 19, 2009 - 9:02 PM

A whole chicken???

P.S. Read my comment on your last post.

alex.kruk photo - November 20, 2009 - 3:54 AM

Pictures are beautiful and baby so cute ! I love babies pictures !

krista - November 24, 2009 - 7:22 AM

cute post kristin! i loved seeing you yesterday. hopefully, we will see each other again soon :)

Kelsha - November 24, 2009 - 4:05 PM

Don't listen to Krista! She's been abducted by Were-pires! If you meet with her again she will infect you.

Lindsay Kay - November 24, 2009 - 7:14 PM

Hey! What's wrong with Thanksgiving posts? Dang it :( jk haha

Jalene - November 25, 2009 - 6:29 AM

i had this same problem. i found when i saved them in photoshop as sRGB and then uploaded them to flickr they remained more true to the color. when i didn't export them from flickr (just through blogger) and EVEN THOUGH they were saved a sRGB they looked different. so i've decided it's blogger… so now i upload through flickr. :)

kristin - November 25, 2009 - 2:02 PM

dang it that's what i did with the ones in this post, and they look the same to me. do they look different to you?

Paige - November 25, 2009 - 9:03 PM

Thanks for the photo shoot and the sneak peek! We can't wait to see the rest!

Exploring Technology - November 30, 2009 - 6:09 PM

They are very close to the same however number one looks better. Number two seems to have a very slight gray tone to it that makes it a little less clear.
BTW aren't those blue eyes fantastic!
Great Pic

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 1, 2009 - 5:30 AM

Hey, that's what time I go to bed too. :)

Michelle - December 1, 2009 - 7:18 AM

I think we are food-mates. I am a vegetarian but I don't like most vegetables. Its a predicament. And I hate most dairy stuff. So I have vegan margarine, soymilk and vegan cheese. It is delish when you get the right brands!

Oh, and I always make things that I *think* will taste good and are healthy, but then I never like them. : (

When I feel too unhealthy, I will have a Vega shake to make up for my horrible diet (Brendan Frasier I think if you want to look it up)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 3, 2009 - 10:44 PM

Ummm… they look the same to me. But good picture. :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 3, 2009 - 10:45 PM

Ohhh cute. He's my favorite little boy too.

Jeanne - December 4, 2009 - 6:08 PM

Maybe you should ask Santa for a new straightner :)

Jalene - December 4, 2009 - 6:17 PM

i bought a straightener from salley's called GVP. pretty much the exact same thing as a chi and i LOVE it. it works really well and was about $60. you could try that!

so sad we won't see you tomorrow. i really miss you guys. :(

Lacey - December 4, 2009 - 6:54 PM

Love these pictures! This family is friends of ours, and it feels like your really captured their personality. :) And I heard that it was FREEZING that day, and you still got great pictures. So fun!

Whitney - December 4, 2009 - 10:40 PM

I have the same straightener as Jalene. It's great. My chi broke really recently after I hadn't had it very long and I like my GVP a lot better.

Kelsha - December 5, 2009 - 1:13 AM

We have a spare Christmas tree at my apt if you want it..only drawback is its kind of fake.

AJ - December 5, 2009 - 3:31 AM

Kristin you are da BOMB!! I just got done photoshoping and thinking how great I am and then I check out your website and remember why I come to you for photo help and advice!

Jalene - December 8, 2009 - 6:53 AM

wahoo! i made the blog header! i'm, like, famous! haha

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - December 8, 2009 - 3:13 PM

So… what am I supposed to call your new blog? "Kristin" or "Kristin Brown Photography?" I can't decide.

Lindsay Kay - December 8, 2009 - 8:04 PM

Love it!

Whitney - December 8, 2009 - 8:25 PM

I love your header!! I love you too.

Danielle - December 9, 2009 - 2:37 AM

Hey kristen!! I just thought that I would let you know that its blogger!!! They change everything!!!!!! So very annoying.

Belinda - December 10, 2009 - 2:58 AM

Yeah for finding my blog so I could find yours too! I love your logo! (I am in the process of having mine re-designed too) I loved exploring and checking out your pictures. Beautiful work and I love several of your locations.

Jalene - December 13, 2009 - 10:18 PM

so cute. love your story.

yo mama - December 14, 2009 - 6:18 PM

Ahem. . . we used to have real trees all the time when you were little. But I was afraid they would go up in flames so I let dad talk me into the fake kind. Just defending myself . . .

Lindsay Kay - December 14, 2009 - 8:03 PM

Oh, it's beautiful. This reminds me of Charlie Brown's Christmas :)

Jalene - December 15, 2009 - 5:11 AM

Oh!!! It's soooo cute. I love it. And such wonderful pictures!

Bibhash Dash - December 15, 2009 - 9:41 AM

ok the one with blurs and the tail was mind blowing…completely captures wat i feel is the rush that a little kid might get standing at the end of a runway..
rest were quite awesome as well..esp the one from behind the taxiing plane..

i dabble in photography as well…tho i dont photoshop quite as much as u probably do…
would love some comments on a few of my photos
http://shinyontheoutside.blogspot.com/2009/11/rant-55-diwali-delights.html

http://shinyontheoutside.blogspot.com/2009/10/rant-52-on-7th-daysheeba-created.html

http://shinyontheoutside.blogspot.com/2009/03/so-i-guess-it-may-come-as-no-surprise.html
cheers!

Bibhash Dash - December 15, 2009 - 3:19 PM

the first pic and the one with the snowflake are the best…kudos on a very pretty set

Whitney - December 15, 2009 - 3:50 PM

I love it. It's so cute!!

katrina - December 16, 2009 - 1:27 AM

ah i LOVE it!

im so excited to see the rest!

ps your tree is adorable.

Lindsay Kay - December 17, 2009 - 6:03 AM

Beautiful!

Jalene - December 18, 2009 - 6:30 AM

i've always loved that quote!

Chess - December 19, 2009 - 6:07 PM

Oh those are so, so sweet! You take lovely pictures! They remind me of the feeling I get when there's sunshiny air and a guilty pleasure love song playing. :)

Jalene - December 20, 2009 - 7:44 AM

Oh!!! they are sooooo wonderful!! I really really love them. What a cuuuuutte couple! Should I add some more exclamation points?? !!!!!!
I'm so jealous of your new camera.

So yes, I'm think you should do a shoot of me and linky. Yes, yes. :)

Jalene - December 20, 2009 - 7:45 AM

Thinking….

(it's late)

TheCoys - December 22, 2009 - 4:07 AM

WOW Kristin! I'm blown away by these. Your eye for creative shots is amazing and I love how you can see their personalities so strong in each picture. You're pro!

kenny - December 22, 2009 - 3:58 PM

this better not be about accepting MY weaknesses, because i have NO weaknesses.

Chess - December 22, 2009 - 6:44 PM

Oh dear. Mini-versions of Kenny's card game ardour? I mean, I like card games, but I don't consider them to make or break my life or sanity. :) And I want to see The Princess and the Frog!! I've waited for that movie for years–traditional animation makes me happy. :)

TheCoys - December 22, 2009 - 11:30 PM

I agree with Kenny. You should have one :)

Beth - December 24, 2009 - 9:53 PM

Kristin these are amazing!! I love them! Especially the one with the book, so cute. They really are incredible!

Bibhash Dash - December 29, 2009 - 10:26 AM

love that red effect!

Jalene - December 30, 2009 - 5:22 PM

haha. i loved that you called kenny a human calculator. that's funny.

Lindsay Kay - December 30, 2009 - 5:57 PM

I love these, Kristin! Beautiful! :)

Jeanne - January 5, 2010 - 12:11 AM

I think New Year's resolutions should really start on the first Monday of the New Year . . . don't you??

Whitney - January 6, 2010 - 1:11 AM

These are so beautiful. I can't believe how cute he is.

Lindsay Kay - January 6, 2010 - 1:13 AM

That is one handsome witto baby! I want one…oh wait, that's step #2 ;) Great job, Kristin, these are beautiful!

Chess - January 6, 2010 - 5:56 AM

Well, if the day should come that I have a newborn, you'll be the first I'll call to take pics. You do a beautiful job!

Bibhash Dash - January 7, 2010 - 3:29 PM

With all due respect (and someone who wants to make a self-photography series one day) i think you shud actually consider more of ur own pics…
just a thot i guess…
as always..love ur work
cheers!

Whitney - January 8, 2010 - 12:36 AM

I like this picture a lot!

Jalene - January 8, 2010 - 5:24 PM

Kristin! You are amazing!

Chess - January 8, 2010 - 5:32 PM

Seriously. These are beautiful!

Lindsay Kay - January 8, 2010 - 10:03 PM

Beautiful. I don't know if you read Davina Fear's blog, but I thought you'd enjoy reading this post: http://davina.squarespace.com/journal/2010/1/7/women-and-business-jasmine-star.html

Lindsay Kay - January 8, 2010 - 10:20 PM
Whitney - January 9, 2010 - 2:06 AM

I LOVE that last one. So pretty

Jonna - January 10, 2010 - 4:02 AM

Hi Kristin,
Thanks for visiting:
http://getoffyourbuttandbake.blospot.com

We also love that dessert!
My daughter Danielle, lived in Logan for a few years, but has now moved to Virginia, but my sister jamie lives in Logan! I have two daughters who are photographers! You pic's are beautiful.
Funny thing, my hubbies name is Kenny!

Thanks again,
Jonna

Lindsay Kay - January 14, 2010 - 4:02 PM

That is beautiful! Your lens KILLS me! BAH! :)

Lacey - January 14, 2010 - 10:55 PM

So pretty! She has such gorgeous blue eyes.

Anonymous - January 15, 2010 - 12:47 AM

She's so pretty! Her parents must be really good looking :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - January 15, 2010 - 8:22 PM

OH MY HECK I love them all. And thanks a lot… now I'm crying. :)

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - January 15, 2010 - 9:21 PM

You must be really good to be able to focus in on the perfect outline of my contacts…

Really, though, I like it. But mostly I liked hanging out with you. Good job. :)

Alison - January 15, 2010 - 9:47 PM

So beautiful… I love the photo of Chris in them. PERFECT!

Jeanne - January 16, 2010 - 12:47 AM

Beautiful job, sweetheart. I'm crying, too.

Whitney - January 16, 2010 - 4:13 AM

These are so pretty. You did such a great job capturing the love between them all. Beautiful.

Jalene - January 16, 2010 - 4:36 AM

wow. this made me choke up. what a beautiful family.
i'll never forget when you told us about what happened as we ate our sandwiches at blimpe. love you.

and great photos!

Kelsha - January 18, 2010 - 11:54 PM

haha that rocks! I didn't even recognize kenny at first with his black hair.

Also I am always blown away by your picture taking skills Kristin!

Jalene - January 19, 2010 - 3:15 AM

I was like, "What?!! Kenny dyed his hair??"
Haha, so funny.

And SOOOO jealous you got free lower bowl jazz tickets. Lucky Ducks.

Chess - January 19, 2010 - 4:05 AM

Hilarious, hilarious! Almost didn't recognize Kenny with the dark hair!

Whitney - January 19, 2010 - 8:37 PM

haha. That's so cute!!! Lucky on the Jazz tickets. Glad you had such a good weekend.

marta - January 20, 2010 - 6:40 PM

hello kristin.. thank you for the shout out. am delighted to meet you and browse your photos. the bishopric band has me smiling.

Jalene - January 21, 2010 - 5:18 AM

i've been wanting to take pictures of the trees up here. it's so beautiful! but i agree… i'm so done with winter already. i think i turn into a grinch at this time of year. nothing but cold inversion air for months!!! ugh! i'm hoping spring comes real soon.

Chess - January 21, 2010 - 5:15 PM

I'm a beast in the winter. A depressed, melancholy beast. Maybe I need one of those lamps that sends out happy rays?

Bibhash Dash - January 22, 2010 - 7:04 AM

The last pic was quite breathtaking..with regards to the 2nd one, was that actually clicked in the landscape format? i just feel it would look better vertical..
as always..love ur work!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - January 27, 2010 - 5:19 AM

At least you've seen him for two hours! I think I've seen Dustin for about fifteen minutes (maybe) today. :( Anyway. Talk to you soon…

Jalene - January 27, 2010 - 9:08 PM

these are great!!! good job. i really wish i could have taken that class with you. i'm way bummed. :(

Jeanne - January 29, 2010 - 9:08 PM

I have a cat you can have. He's not little, but he'd follow you around and meow and sleep on your head. I'll even pay you to take him and I'll buy his food and I'll buy Kenny an ant farm. Good deal, huh?

Chess - January 29, 2010 - 10:05 PM

Why doesn't it even surprise me that he wants an ANT farm? Of all the icky, absurd, crawly things to want… I hope you get your wish! I love me a good, cuddly kitty!

Jalene - January 30, 2010 - 1:26 AM

oh man. this was the best blog post i read all day. hilarious. i love you guys!!

kristin: cat whisperer. haha

kenny: you are the only person i've ever heard of wanting an ant farm.

Shawntae - January 31, 2010 - 1:21 AM

haha that post was funny. Why do men always want such weird things or weird animals? James asked me if we could get a trianchula… um NEGITIVE!!
what if that got out? I definitly wouldn't want that walking around my house! Who wants a pet spider anyways? eeeek.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - February 1, 2010 - 9:16 PM

HAHAHA. I like Mom's comment.

Lindsay Kay - February 2, 2010 - 4:03 AM

Haha! That is hilarious! :)

TheCoys - February 2, 2010 - 11:21 PM

iMac: that would be pretty sweet

taxes: you can file Married Filing Jointly if no one claims you or Kenny as a dependent

money: you should use mint.com for budgeting. I just set my account up a few weeks ago and i really like it. it's just so fun!

book thieves: that's now on my list of books to read

time-traveling story: i LOVED that movie for two reasons. 1) I loved the story and it made me cry 2) I loved the house they lived in and want to live in one just like it someday. Also, that book is now on my list to read

good husband: I'm so glad you found Kenny. He's sure perfect for you.

Jeanne - February 3, 2010 - 6:05 PM

I think these are the best yet!
Good work.

Jeanne - February 5, 2010 - 1:17 AM

I love your new profile picture!

Jeanne - February 5, 2010 - 4:55 AM

I think you need a visit from your mommy. . .

Jalene - February 5, 2010 - 5:18 AM

i think i have this too. i just hate winter and it makes me grumpy 24/7. booooooooo winter!!!!

Lindsay Kay - February 5, 2010 - 6:54 PM

I like'a your boots! :) Yer cute!

Lacey - February 5, 2010 - 7:39 PM

Gorgeous! I love them all!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - February 5, 2010 - 8:03 PM

I like #3 the best. They're all beautiful though. :)

Jalene - February 5, 2010 - 8:17 PM

awww, thanks kristin. you said such nice things about me. i got all hot and blushy. haha. you're the sweetest. i'm so excited for our swap next week! wahoo! love you, kristin.

Chess - February 5, 2010 - 10:26 PM

Very beautiful pictures!

Lindsay Kay - February 9, 2010 - 6:26 PM

Aw, that's like my dream! Ice skating with my lover as the snow falls. Live it up :) How cute!

Whitney - February 9, 2010 - 10:24 PM

How cute!

Chess - February 10, 2010 - 6:37 AM

I went skating there the first week of this semester! It sure is charming. :)

Sarah Allred - February 11, 2010 - 3:59 AM

Hooray I found your Blog! I was so excited to see your stuff! Oh what fun!

Fun to take Brooke's class with you – love your pictures! Super great newborn stuff! That's a gift!

Hope all is well

Sarah Allred

Jeanne - February 11, 2010 - 7:05 PM

If you always wear dark socks, you can go for a long time in mopping denial :) just sayin'

xoxoKrysten - February 13, 2010 - 1:12 AM

Mm Goldfish. I can easily do the same thing. They're so good! And addicting.

Chess - February 15, 2010 - 7:40 PM

I wish I could help, but technology and I are not friends. :)

Lindsay Kay - February 17, 2010 - 4:45 AM

Haha, that's very interesting. I've never practiced Lent before, but it's not a bad idea. Good luck to you both. You're funny :)

Robby Spratt - February 17, 2010 - 5:52 AM

For the record, I think your original opinion of change is the correct one.

Jalene - February 17, 2010 - 7:12 AM

oh no!! what a pain! i wish i knew the answer. but i have to figure this out myself.

but yay for iMacs!!

Kara Lynn - February 17, 2010 - 12:48 PM

I love your photography!
I agree with both of you! Change is pointless if you're going to go back to the way it was before. But maybe a 40 day trial is a good way to start it off and see if it is something you'd be willing to change permanently.

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - February 23, 2010 - 4:51 PM

Every time I scrolled down I would think "that's my favorite…" Seriously. I love them all. Good job.

Lindsay Kay - February 23, 2010 - 7:32 PM

(girlish squeeeal) He is adorable! Beautiful compositions, Kristin. I love the lighting!

Jeanne - February 24, 2010 - 1:24 AM

Wow! Beautiful work!

Jalene - February 24, 2010 - 3:02 AM

look at those big eyes!! those are my favorite. with his eyes open!

Dave and Lindsey - February 24, 2010 - 3:57 AM

wow– can i just say that you are amazing.

and maybe those pictures made me a little baby hungry… maybe…

Katie Clyde - February 24, 2010 - 4:40 PM

Kristin! These pictures are fabulous. I was stalking your blog and you have a great eye for newborns! You should post some tips on things you do at newborns shoots! I'd love to know your tricks. :)

Jalene - February 25, 2010 - 6:27 AM

yay for iMacs!!!! don't you just love that mouse? it's the coolest thing ever!

Robby Spratt - February 25, 2010 - 7:45 AM

I'm interested to know how editing photos on a Mac is different from editing photos on a PC. Isn't Photoshop pretty much the same on both platforms? I've never had much difficulty transitioning between the two. Everything I can do on a PC I've been able to do on a Mac, and vice-versa. Macs definitely have the upper hand on the PC when it comes to style though.

Lindsay Kay - February 25, 2010 - 3:08 PM

a) I think those flowers are Oriental Lilies (if I'm not mistaken), cause those are my favorite.
b) I heart "Cake Pops", too. I made them with Funfetti cake at Christmas. They're delectable!
c) This post makes me hungry for sugar.
d) That quote is beautiful. I wanna read that book!
e) Your iMac! (hallelujah chorus) I use one of those at work everyday (actually I'm on one right now) and they're are lovely!

Thanks for sharing the lovelies. Love you!

kristin - February 25, 2010 - 4:46 PM

robby, i actually don't know what differences there are between using photoshop on a pc or mac. i've never used ps on a pc. :) i meant that it is such a change from editing on my previous macbook. the bigger screen, the faster system, etc. is all wonderful.
but i will say that macs are just funner and prettier and faster and better than any pc i have ever come in contact with… :)

Lacey - February 26, 2010 - 5:37 AM

Oh, my goodness! These look so yummy that my stomach is growling at me to make some of my own! Seriously, so cute (and if they're tasty too then there's just a double whammy for you!)

Lindsay Kay - February 26, 2010 - 3:15 PM

Hm, it's interesting to see the way you made them. Mine were a little bit of a different technique. Like, without sticks and not frozen. More like little chocolate covered cake bites. Super cute, Kristin! :)

Robby Spratt - February 27, 2010 - 1:10 AM

That's a long list of candidates! You have my vote. :)

Katie - February 27, 2010 - 6:57 PM

I voted for you twice (home and school computers)- I love your photography!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 2, 2010 - 4:51 AM

Sorry I didn't realize your morning had been bad when I saw you at work. And sorry I never asked about your BUSINESS TRIP. I meant to…

I'm glad you're doing better though. Come visit us soon.

summer - March 3, 2010 - 9:37 PM

oh my, oh my. this spot is darling. pink frosted cookies, pretty pictures, even cake pops! (i agree, baking is completely different than cooking, and absolutely my favorite between the two.) i'm so happy to have found you. (or, rather, thank you for finding me! and for leaving me a li'l note today!)

your photography is exquisite, kristin. really and truly, just lovely! and may i say, i am dying over your hair in the 'hello' photo. ohh. i wish i knew how to master the loose curl look.

ps. am so happy to help out with the granola bar question- which had also been plaguing me before my mother in law came to the rescue! i do hope you'll let me know if you try them.. they really are outrageous!

Bibhash Dash - March 4, 2010 - 9:13 AM

They look magical!!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 5, 2010 - 3:53 AM

I am VERY impressed! Good job.

Lacey - March 5, 2010 - 5:35 AM

What fun pictures! I'm so impressed. Looks like a super happy day for everyone. :)

Jalene - March 10, 2010 - 3:58 AM

great job!! considering the lighting circumstances, i think they look really good!

Chess - March 11, 2010 - 5:21 AM

I love Bakerella! I suddenly got addicted to reading foodie blogs over Christmas break. Looks like your shower was a hit!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 11, 2010 - 5:57 AM

Ha, I WISH the surprise had put me into labor! :) It was the perfect party. I didn't know you made up the rattles on your own… now I'm even more impressed. Thanks again for everything. :)

Lindsay Kay - March 11, 2010 - 2:57 PM

Cutest shower I've ever seen! :)

Oli & Mon - March 13, 2010 - 6:05 PM

Hey Kristen! I just wanted to tell you that I love your blog, and I really like these pictures of the baby shower! They are so warm and I just get a "feel good" feeling when I look at them! Great job!
-Monica

Kara Lynn - March 16, 2010 - 5:57 PM

You're so cute :-) I have been reading through your other blog and I like it. A lot :-) And, I also noticed that I am getting married on your one year anniversary! Nice wedding date :-)

Jeanne - March 16, 2010 - 11:58 PM

Kenny has excellent taste – in wives and jewelry :)

Jeanne - March 17, 2010 - 11:13 PM

Soooo, my feet turned green again today. The kids were really worried about what my family was going to say. One little girl told me I should go home and drink lots of water and eat fruits and vegetable and see how I felt in the morning ;)

Lindsay Kay - March 18, 2010 - 10:50 PM

I have a fetish with hand-sewing plush toys, too! I should post some of my favorites. Good times! Way to be domestic! :)

Jeanne - March 18, 2010 - 11:20 PM

As a child I was told that anything you sew on Sunday you will have to unpick with your nose when you get to heaven — I never could figure out how THAT was going to happen, but it could explain my unreasonable fear of sewing. Just sayin' . . .

Jalene - March 19, 2010 - 1:41 AM

oh it's soooo cute! great job. you are SO domestic! teach me!

Chess - March 23, 2010 - 12:37 AM

Hope you at least found the wedding ring! :S

Whitney - March 23, 2010 - 9:22 PM

So cute!

Lindsay Kay - March 24, 2010 - 5:05 AM

Love 'em! So cute. I think it's funny how much you post about baking on your photography blog ;) At least you take pictures of your baking right? Haha, love you

Bibhash Dash - March 26, 2010 - 10:59 PM

Will do!
All the best!

Brooke Snow - March 29, 2010 - 6:45 PM

Oh! Bikes are my absolute favorite thing in the whole entire world! I'm so happy that you have one and that it is making you happy! Hooray for biking! And for cute bikes! And for awesome parents who give very cool gifts!

Katie, Dustin, and Jack - March 29, 2010 - 8:39 PM

You make "popping out a baby any day now" sound so easy…

Cute bike. :)

Sandy - March 29, 2010 - 10:40 PM

Hey Kristin-
LOVE the bike! I think a basket would be the perfect touch. I'll let you know if I come across a great one. I love your cute toes too! Pedicures are the best and I'm due for one.
Thanks for your comments and I can't wait to check out your new website!
P.S. I just changed my "photo" blog's address. It's imagesbysandy.blogspot.com

Josh and Alli - March 30, 2010 - 3:04 AM

Love the bike! This website gives an awesome tutorial that will help you make a basket! I love that the bike they show almost matches yours :)
http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/2010/03/vintage-bike-basket-tutorial.html
hope you have a wonderful day!

Alli

Jeanne - March 30, 2010 - 3:55 AM

Umm — two things. . .
1)it does not appear to me that you are adequately watching where you are going
2)Your head appears alarmingly unprotected
Just saying. . .

Kara Lynn - March 30, 2010 - 7:57 PM

You two are so cute together ;-)
I have been following your blog for a while. I'm one of your blog stalkers :-)

Chess - March 31, 2010 - 4:48 PM

I ? Norah!

Kara Lynn - March 31, 2010 - 6:20 PM

Those are my favorite Girl Scout cookies too :-) My fiance surprised me with a box of each the other day. It was a good day!!

Eileen - April 1, 2010 - 3:09 AM

What a cute post. And Cadburys are my favorite too! Very cute blog, BTW.

Chess - April 2, 2010 - 4:49 PM

Awwww… My roommate is so gorgeous! You did a great job, Kristin. My favorite is still the third from the bottom. Every time I see it, it's still beautiful!

You reminded me of something funny: I think when we were planning the first FHE last year, Kenny was like, "Who should we assign the spiritual thought?" I said, "I think Kristin would be great!" And Kenny said, "Kristin who?" to which I replied, "Oh you'll like her! She's great!" Little did I know. Hahaha! :D

Whitney - April 4, 2010 - 2:07 AM

She's so cute!!

Lacey - April 4, 2010 - 4:35 AM

She is completely perfect! Love the picture of her and Katie. What a beautiful family. :)

beth - April 5, 2010 - 3:11 AM

She is adorable!! They have such a cute family!

Kara Lynn - April 5, 2010 - 11:39 AM

Those are super cute!! I love the second one down, very sweet!

Lindsay Kay - April 6, 2010 - 2:34 PM

YAY! Congrats. Adorable!

Lindsay Kay - April 7, 2010 - 1:44 AM

BAH! Kristin these are beautiful! Jalene you are beautiful! Love. Love.

Jalene - April 7, 2010 - 2:05 AM

awww! thanks, kristin. i can't even imagine what it would be like to put on tights and a leotard now. ugh!! i'm so glad we met and continued friend-shipping. thanks for taking my picture. and i love you!

Brooke Snow - April 7, 2010 - 4:54 AM

Kristin! These are so pretty! Jalene! You're gorgeous! And I love how nice and simple clean you have edited them :) truly lovely. And timeless.

Kara Lynn - April 7, 2010 - 11:17 AM

Very impressive Kristin! Really, I love them!!

Whitney - April 7, 2010 - 4:01 PM

So pretty! I love these!

Sandy - April 9, 2010 - 4:53 PM

Hey Kristin. I've been feeling the same way a lot lately. I need to prioritize a little better. I need to go to bed and really go to bed, not make lists in my head. GOod luck with your refocus session! I'm with you on cereal for dinner…I need to make some changes and actually start cooking!

Three and Counting - April 9, 2010 - 4:57 PM

Love these photos…

TheCoys - April 9, 2010 - 5:18 PM

Don't you love that! I hope you also did the new American Opportunity Credit for Kenny. You can get up to $2500 back for expense spent on school. Pretty saweet!

kristin - April 9, 2010 - 5:22 PM

WHAT?? is that different than the regular fafsa thing?? how do i not know these things?

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - April 12, 2010 - 7:23 PM

Ohh man, he's so cute. :)

Lindsay Kay - April 12, 2010 - 9:47 PM

Beautiful. I love that first one! Look at those eyes.

Katie Perkes - April 13, 2010 - 5:35 PM

I love this! What a handsome little boy. The qualities of your photos is amazing. Beautiful, beautiful!

Jalene - April 13, 2010 - 5:49 PM

i love that photo from your film class. it's soooo beautiful. i also love the one where jack is kissing chloe. so cute!

beth - April 13, 2010 - 9:38 PM

I came to say the exact same thing as Jalene.. haha. But really that one of Jack kissing her is so stinking cute! You take amazing photos Kristin.

Adam and Jamie - April 14, 2010 - 4:31 AM

Thanks Kristin! We will be ammending our taxes!

Jalene - April 15, 2010 - 4:10 PM

thanks for the insight!! i'll have to go get myself a library card and check these books out.

Kara Lynn - April 15, 2010 - 5:19 PM

If you love a book and are having a hard time returning it just write the title down! Then when you have the money you can go get it for yourself. The library is also great because you can read a book before buying it–then you don't end up with any that you don't really care for!

TheCoys - April 15, 2010 - 6:54 PM

hey that's funny that you posted this, cuz I JUST got a library card last week! I feel same way, that's it's amazing that you can get all these books to read for free. I tried to express my excitement to my co-workers but they just looked at my like I was a freak.

Eileen - April 15, 2010 - 7:18 PM

Lovely pics. Every one.

Lacey - April 15, 2010 - 9:25 PM

I'm so glad you discovered the joys of the public library system! I do think that libraries are some of my favorite places in the world, and Cache Valley seems blessed with some particularly nice ones. :)

Katie Perkes - April 16, 2010 - 4:44 PM

that's really ironic, because i TOTALLY have thought about doing a photo shoot on campus.
i think about it every day when i am talking to class.
i love this! so beautiful.
i love the crispness (if that's a word) of the photos!

Chess - April 16, 2010 - 5:27 PM

Love these! Love my roomie! Awww…!

Kara Lynn - April 19, 2010 - 12:44 PM

I wish I would have found your blog six months ago! You are so cute :-) I am getting married in Hawaii in a month and a half! We get our engagements done Friday and we have had it booked for about six months now. These are super cute!!

Jeanne - April 19, 2010 - 5:42 PM

Glad to hear it. I miss you.

Brooke Snow - April 19, 2010 - 6:14 PM

congrats on the new calling! RS TEaching, in my opinion would be the absolute most perfect calling ever :) Somehow I just haven't gotten to have it ever :( I'm sure you'll be a great teacher! Wahoo for a fun weekend!

Brooke Snow - April 19, 2010 - 6:15 PM

These are fabulous Kristin! I love them! And I love USU :) Haven't been back there in forever and these pics make me want to take the opportunity! Keep up the fabulous wrok!

Jessica - April 19, 2010 - 10:34 PM

I was wondering whose hammock that was!

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - April 21, 2010 - 7:10 PM

I want MORE! :) I love them– and I am patiently waiting, I promise!

SPAUB - April 23, 2010 - 4:26 PM

Love the first one… can't wait for you to do the next baby! And to see the pictures from last week!

Jeanne - April 24, 2010 - 4:57 PM

Perfectly beautiful!

Lacey - April 24, 2010 - 6:09 PM

Very well done! She is perfect!

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - April 25, 2010 - 2:53 AM

That one's my favorite favorite favorite too! :) Thanks again.. you are so talented.

Lindsay Kay - April 25, 2010 - 4:29 AM

She is beautiful, Katie & Dustin! Good job, Kristin!

Bizzie - April 27, 2010 - 9:22 PM

Kristin, your pictures are so awesome and your niece is adorable!!
P.S. It's not stalking if I leave a comment…right?

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - April 28, 2010 - 8:06 PM

Oh cool! :) I love that first one.

Chess - April 28, 2010 - 9:29 PM

Love the daffodil!

Jalene - April 28, 2010 - 10:17 PM

so pretty!!! now it's covered in snow :(

Susan - April 30, 2010 - 1:53 PM

oh, you look beyond adorable, i love the color + fabric you chose.

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - April 30, 2010 - 2:14 PM

HEY I was going to tell you when I saw you wearing that skirt that it was cute. Good job. :) And curtains… I made ours out of sheets and it was super easy. I can show you how if you want. Sheets are way cheaper than buying yards of fabric.

Chess - April 30, 2010 - 4:01 PM

It looks so cute! Way to go! I just finished sewing a dress!

Lindsay Kay - April 30, 2010 - 4:20 PM

Yeah, I was just about to say "whoa, your hair is long!" :)

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - May 1, 2010 - 2:08 AM

Oh! They're so great! I love them. And I love how you photographed them. :)

Brooke Snow Photography - May 1, 2010 - 11:54 PM

so fun! love the blanket shots!

SPAUB - May 3, 2010 - 3:37 AM

WE LOVE THEM! Thank you so much… now I just have to decide which ones to display/give away, which is a very DAUNTING task since they all turned out so cute! Thanks, our personal photographer!!!

Kara Lynn - May 4, 2010 - 12:49 PM

Very pretty! I love the first one!!

beth - May 4, 2010 - 2:24 PM

Oh wow! You are so talented. And I love the first one too!

ali.j - May 4, 2010 - 4:59 PM

And my, what a cute basket it is!

Lindsay Kay - May 4, 2010 - 5:55 PM

I love the angle on that tulip photo. Beautiful! :)

Kelsen - May 5, 2010 - 2:54 AM

Gorgeous! Gorgeous! My favorite is the tree one.

Jeanne - May 5, 2010 - 4:27 AM

I think the basket would like some cute ribbon woven through it. . . just sayin' :-)

Brooke Snow - May 5, 2010 - 6:32 PM

honestly, I have wanted to have the same project for a long time :) I think its brilliant, and you actually probably won't miss all that much from the blogs :) I'd probably get a whole lot more accomplished in my life if I did that!

the lovely paper blog - May 5, 2010 - 11:40 PM

i love the pic of the tulips! they are my favorite!

–this is lindsey neumeyer, btw ;)

the lovely paper blog - May 5, 2010 - 11:42 PM

great post kristin!! i think all of this is so true and i am going to go clean out my closet now ;)

Jalene - May 6, 2010 - 6:12 PM

how exciting! congrats!

Sandy - May 6, 2010 - 9:48 PM

everything will work great! i'm so excited for you!!!!

Whitney - May 9, 2010 - 1:31 AM

Kristin! I think it looks amazing. So professional. You're quite the business woman! Can't wait to see you soon.

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - May 9, 2010 - 2:47 AM

I LOVE it!

Belinda - May 11, 2010 - 3:47 PM

Your website turned out beautiful! I wish I was as fast as you are. I am still trying to decide what I want to do. Your blog, website and bridals are turned out great! :-)

Sandy - May 12, 2010 - 9:38 PM

Hey Kristin-
I'm still here! I feel the same way about comments sometimes. Just a quick "hi" is nice so you know people area at least checking up on you. I'm sorry you are having some difficulities. If I knew the answers to any of these questions I would surely help you out. I LOVE the new website too. SO FANTASTIC!
Mayebe we'll see you tomorrow at Dr. A's :)

Whitney - May 12, 2010 - 10:27 PM

I'm still reading :) Sorry about your difficulties. Let me know if you figure out the itunes thing because I am having a similar issue.

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - May 13, 2010 - 3:57 AM

We're here! And I'll put a noye on my blog so my friends can still spy on you too.

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - May 13, 2010 - 4:00 AM

Sorry… that word was actually supposed to be noTe.

And I was going to tell you thanks again for today… you probably didn't think it was as fun as I thought it was, but I am glad you were there and not JUST for your help… for the company too. :)

Kara Lynn - May 13, 2010 - 2:06 PM

I'm still reading! I am not good with technology… so I can't really help!! But your iTunes problem kind of sounds like one of the issues with the Amazon Kindle… If you download a book, then upgrade your device to a newer one, some of the books don't come with it evne though you already paid for them. Some books get a new format for the upgraded version and it won't let you just have your books back, you have to pay again. LAME!! I hope it's not the same issue, but it kind of sounds similiar.

Lindsay Kay - May 14, 2010 - 8:14 PM

Aw. YAY! I'm so glad that you found someone who treats you so well aka exactly the way you deserve to be treated. It makes me happy to see so many of my sweet friends so happily matched :) Love you guys lots! Can't wait to see your face at the shower and upcoming wedding! WAHOO! Love love!

Lindsay Kay - May 14, 2010 - 8:14 PM

I love that first one! Breathtaking!

Sereina - May 17, 2010 - 3:34 PM

These are gorgeous! I love her dress!

Lacey - May 17, 2010 - 4:36 PM

What a sweet post! It certainly sounds like you've got yourself a great man there. :)

Sandy - May 19, 2010 - 7:18 PM

STUNNING! You did such a beautiful job!

Lindsay Kay - May 20, 2010 - 3:05 PM

YAY! How exciting! Congrats to Corey!

Katie Perkes - May 21, 2010 - 7:47 PM

What new lens did you get?! So exciting!

Jeanne - May 21, 2010 - 11:53 PM

I'm all yours :)

Jeanne - May 27, 2010 - 11:23 PM

Very cool and artsy — love it.

Jeanne - May 28, 2010 - 5:10 PM

Too bad AAA doesn't cover bike lock-outs. . .

Sara - June 1, 2010 - 2:24 PM

Ohhh my gosh! I am so excited to see them all!! Yay!

Leah Remillet - June 2, 2010 - 4:48 PM

I love this post! I'm smiling at the computer as if you can see it! I would SOOOO lock myself out of my bike if given the chance? I'm glad I'm not the only one who puts myself in predicaments leaving myself to look like an idiot!

And huge congrats ;) on choosing to be certified! I'm overly excited to sign my name the same way, of course – I'll use my own first letters!

Jeanne - June 3, 2010 - 3:24 AM

Know what? You're pretty cute.

the lovely paper blog - June 3, 2010 - 8:18 PM

love those shoes too!! where did you get them??? and i need to read that book–it looks good!

kristin - June 3, 2010 - 8:42 PM

the shoes are from payless, believe it or not! :)

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - June 4, 2010 - 7:52 PM

Hey, you forgot about your niece's blessing! :) Just to add to the ctaziness of your weekend…

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - June 4, 2010 - 7:54 PM

ctaziness… craziness… busy-ness… same diff.

kristin - June 4, 2010 - 8:05 PM

i know sorry…. i can only think up until saturday for now!

Krysten @ After 'I Do' - June 5, 2010 - 2:43 AM

Yay, sounds like so amazing things to celebrate!

Vanessa - June 7, 2010 - 5:45 PM

Hey I know you prob don't know me but does sara and Trey have a blog? I went to highschool with her and would love to keep in touch with her. plz just comment on my blog and let me know. THanks!

Lindsay Kay - June 8, 2010 - 2:02 PM

I love this post! I think I shall read that book, it sounds awesome. Love that quote. Thanks for sharing your favorite things. These are my favorite posts of yours and the pictures are to die for.

Lindsay Kay - June 9, 2010 - 1:57 AM

Love these photos, especially the one of Jalene and Lincoln and the reflection in the door. I think I would love to be a photojournalist AND I love your flip-flops. Good purchase :) Love you girlies mucho!

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - June 9, 2010 - 3:18 AM

Ohhh fun. You look so pretty.

Barb Phillips - June 10, 2010 - 8:17 PM

you really have some great shots here. I bet the happy couple will be so impressed.

Jeanne - June 10, 2010 - 11:50 PM

Very well done!

the lovely paper blog - June 11, 2010 - 1:04 AM

wow-kristin you are good! you really have "it" and these look great!

-linds

Lindsay Kay - June 11, 2010 - 1:14 AM

I love the International Peace Gardens so much. Beautiful lighting! Love 'em

Sara - June 11, 2010 - 3:50 AM

You are the nicest! I love it! Thanks so much for featuring us :) we love the pictures and are struggling with choosing the ones to send out!

Eileen - June 11, 2010 - 5:42 AM

Delicious! I love the color and lighting. Well. Love everything!

Maria and Chris - June 11, 2010 - 7:13 PM

These are gorgeous, I love the surrounding and their colors go so well good job!

Chess - June 12, 2010 - 12:36 AM

Oh wow, I hadn't even seen these! They're gorgeous, Kristin!

Jalene - June 12, 2010 - 5:27 PM

cuuuttee! i just barely saw this…. (just got home yesterday). thanks for being there. love you mucho!

Jalene - June 12, 2010 - 5:28 PM

hahaha! that picture is hilarious! that was when we first started dating and didn't even know we would end up as EC's (eternal companions) ;)

Chess - June 14, 2010 - 5:25 PM

Congratulations to you both! :-)

Jeanne - June 14, 2010 - 5:56 PM

Happy Anniversary! and thanks for stopping by. I thought I was getting over the Great Cake Disaster of 2009 — apparently not :( Oh well, one day we will laugh (whatever. . . ) Love you!

Sandy - June 15, 2010 - 3:24 AM

Happy ONE YEAR! Looks like a fun little celebration!

Jalene - June 16, 2010 - 1:33 AM

cute cute. your room at the little america looks almost EXACTLY like OUR room that we stayed in. haha. happy anniversary! i can't believe it's already been a year.

and i have to say… your cake lady is LAME! sorry, but it's true.

Lindsay Kay - June 16, 2010 - 2:05 PM

Ouch, sorry 'bout your finger. You two are adorable though, I must say!

Whitney - June 16, 2010 - 7:36 PM

Men are so creative when it comes to fixing things. Glad he was there to say the day!

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - June 19, 2010 - 8:51 PM

Hey, I've been to Peoa… :)

Jeanne - June 20, 2010 - 2:26 AM

UMM. . . tingling is not necessarily normal! When in doubt call your momma!!

Whitney - June 20, 2010 - 7:55 PM

Ha ha. So funny.

Lindsay Kay - June 21, 2010 - 4:15 PM

Cute! YAY! I'm glad Alicia took my recommendation and contacted you! :) Lovely shots!

Chess - June 22, 2010 - 4:46 PM

It always makes everything worth it to beat Kenny. I too have found that I'm slightly better at sports than I used to be. To be fair, junior high and high school children are so rude to those coordinationally-challenged. I would know.

Whitney - June 22, 2010 - 5:41 PM

I long ago swore off anything that I wasn't good at, but I've found too that opening myself up to new things is super fun! It's nice to surprise yourself.

Kara Lynn - June 23, 2010 - 5:33 PM

I hope you post this on FB!! I lovey our pics and would love to see it!! Photobucket is blocked at work so it doesn't show the pic :-( It sucks cuz it seems everyone is uploading pics this way lately. Can't wait to get internet at home working!!

Jalene - June 24, 2010 - 5:09 PM

haha. weird. i just barely read this post. and i just posted about lincoln cutting his finger and our make shift bandaid.

Sandy - June 24, 2010 - 7:37 PM

lovely, lovely, lovely! :)

Dalery - June 27, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Thanks for your comment! I love your photography!

The blog I was referring to is
http://www.kellehampton.com

Eileen - June 29, 2010 - 2:47 PM

What a cute post. You make me want to go camping!

Lindsay Kay - June 29, 2010 - 3:33 PM

Love the photos! My point and shoot is pretty much a piece of junk that I bought when I was 16, BUT, like yours, its macro rocks the socks off my dslr. Weird!

Sandy - June 29, 2010 - 5:51 PM

super fuN! Lovin the blue faces! i agree about macro and P&S cameras!

Kris - June 29, 2010 - 6:06 PM

So what kind of camera is your point and shoot?

kristin - June 29, 2010 - 6:40 PM

it's a canon powershot SD790 IS, digital elph. whatever that means. :)

Eileen - June 30, 2010 - 6:28 AM

So sorry. Nothing like a good fall to keep us humble. I'm speaking from experience.

Chess - June 30, 2010 - 4:11 PM

Bruises let you know that you're superhuman, is what I always say.

;-)

Jeanne - July 1, 2010 - 4:03 AM

On the bright side — at least you weren't being followed by paparazzi :) (yet)

(ps — I just noticed that the word verification I have to type in to post this is "injuri". Coincidence???

Jalene - July 1, 2010 - 3:45 PM

oh no!!!!!!!!!! that is so sad. and it looks really painful. i'm sorry you fell down. :(

Eileen - July 1, 2010 - 5:53 PM

Cute pic. I was hoping to see how that wounded toe is healing up.

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - July 2, 2010 - 1:32 PM

First of all the ones of Corey are amazing… look how handsome. Second of all, I love that one at the end. Can I have a copy? And can you photoshop my kids into it? :) (Just kidding… sort of!)

Jeanne - July 2, 2010 - 3:33 PM

Fabulous! Thanks,sweetie.

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - July 6, 2010 - 2:34 PM

I LOVE LOVE LOVE them all. I am so impressed.

Chess - July 6, 2010 - 3:59 PM

These are beautiful! I especially love the light in the two where she's by the fountain.

Lindsay Kay - July 7, 2010 - 1:26 PM

You are a good jumper
and
That dog looks dead…cute, but dead.
and
The squishingness of your and Kenny's noses in that second b&w pic of you two makes me smile
and
I like you :)

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - July 8, 2010 - 2:08 PM

…yeah, I think he likes you.

Jeanne - July 8, 2010 - 2:56 PM

Love that kid! (and you too). I especially like the last two.

Chess - July 8, 2010 - 5:02 PM

The last one is especially cute!

Jalene - July 10, 2010 - 4:43 AM

so pretty, kristin!!!! great job!

Lindsay Kay - July 10, 2010 - 4:20 PM

These are lovely! Those dances boggle my mind every time! HOLY talented people. I love us girlies, too!

Whitney - July 12, 2010 - 10:43 PM

I feel sad that my head is squished out of those. I especially enjoy the one where you can only see my mouth. That was super crowded and hot.
I like you!

Jalene - July 13, 2010 - 4:53 AM

that looks so fun!!! i wish we could've come with you. i hope you had a wonderful birthday. sorry i didn't text you, but i facebooked you!! love you, kristin!

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - July 13, 2010 - 5:07 AM

1. You make me laugh.
2. LOOK at Jack's face in the picture where he's holding Chloe.
3. You got some good stuff!
4. Wanna watch The Time Traveler's Wife together sometime?
5. I LOVE that vase.
6. Happy Birthday.

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - July 13, 2010 - 5:08 AM

7. Kenny's haircut looks good.
8. Yeah, that baby's pretty cute.
9. I like the pictures of our family.

Lindsay Kay - July 14, 2010 - 5:32 AM

YAY! YAYAY!

Lindsay Kay - July 14, 2010 - 7:19 PM

WOW! I have been meaning to do this for SO LONG. It looks pro! :D YAY! Congrats on the accomplishment!

Jeanne - July 14, 2010 - 8:52 PM

I'm so glad you did that–What a treasure!

Chess - July 14, 2010 - 9:46 PM

Oh, that's so cool. Didn't even know that could be done. I'll have to look into that!

Anna - July 14, 2010 - 11:47 PM

Ahh this is so cool! A huge reason that I love blogging is because of the picture & words combination as well, so I love that you made it into a tangible book! Awesome.

Dalery - July 15, 2010 - 5:54 AM

This is such a good idea! Love it!

Eileen - July 16, 2010 - 6:42 PM

Great job. I love Senior shoots. Especially GIRLS!

Katie, Dustin, Jack & Chloe - July 16, 2010 - 6:46 PM

Wow- she is gorgeous and you did an awesome job.

Jalene - July 18, 2010 - 4:27 PM

dang. i will have to check out lightroom 3. and yes, that day was my most favorite part of june. glad you were there! love you!

Kelsen - July 19, 2010 - 5:15 PM

I am so excited for you guys! AND it's the house that L. Tom Perry grew up in, you know it's going to be a magic house!

Thanks for the shoutout, Kristin, you are so great.

Jalene - July 19, 2010 - 5:24 PM

congrats, kenny! that's so great! and i'm sooooooooooo jealous you don't have to live with orange carpet anymore. linc and i are soooo lucky to have orange AND PINK carpet!

Katie, Dustin, Jack and Chloe - July 19, 2010 - 7:14 PM

Oh YAY! I'm so happy for you! Man… how long has it been since I've seen you?

Lindsay Kay - July 21, 2010 - 1:34 PM

Haha, Kristin. I like your secret. AND those graphics are pretty sweet as well. Writing is my medicine.

Lindsay Kay - July 21, 2010 - 1:35 PM

Love the macro lens. BAH! That photo with the bug shadow…SO COOL

Kade & Jess - July 22, 2010 - 4:33 AM

Ah! This sounds like something I would love, and need!

Oh, by the way, I read your blog sometimes. I happened upon it a while ago, friend of a friend of a friend kind of thing while blog-hopping–and I just think your blog is so cute, and you're such a talented photographer.
Anyway, hope this just makes you feel popular, and not creeped out!

Kelsen - July 22, 2010 - 5:53 AM

WHOOOAAA 24 days?? Next stop, albatross!

P.S. Thank you for introducing me to his website, Kristin, you are so great.

Whitney - July 24, 2010 - 3:14 AM

I'm so impressed and this is very timely for me because for some reason writing has been on my mind. I feel like it cleanses my soul. It's just hard to get in the habit. Thanks for the tip. I miss you!

LWink photography - July 26, 2010 - 5:21 AM

Kristin you did an awesome job with these! Love your style:) Keep it up.

Jalene - July 27, 2010 - 2:06 AM

great job! i love the last one too!

Jalene - July 27, 2010 - 10:18 PM

your poor wittle toe…

and what the heck is swimmer's itch?

Kade & Jess - July 27, 2010 - 11:18 PM

None of my friends would ever want to go swimming with me there because of that dang swimmers itch… hope you didn't get it!

Jeanne - July 28, 2010 - 4:34 PM

Dump all your unbreakable kitchen stuff in a big box. You can sort them at your new place. Put your appliances in your trunk — too much trouble to pack up in boxes. Only spend time on stuff that could break. Don't forget to breathe and ask for help :)

Anna - July 29, 2010 - 12:13 AM

Logan provides the best sunsets I have ever seen. Pollution is pretty!

Katie, Dustin, Jack and Chloe - July 29, 2010 - 5:38 AM

So… is it okay if I copy all these pictures and use them on a post for my blog?? I didn't take any pictures except of the moose…

And. I like the ones where I'm torturing Jack. :)

Jeanne - July 30, 2010 - 1:19 AM

Nicely done!!

Hannah - July 30, 2010 - 9:44 PM

you have some serious talent. i love the pictures.

i've been perusing your blog. i love you style. am subscribing. :)

Chess - July 30, 2010 - 11:17 PM

Hahaha, I love that I can see Blokus in the last picture! :-)

Jeanne - July 31, 2010 - 3:34 AM

I hate moving — on the other hand, look at all the cool things you young 'uns have collected in your short married life :)

Whitney - August 2, 2010 - 3:33 AM

oh no! I hate moving! I can't wait to see your new place though.

Katie, Dustin, Jack and Chloe - August 6, 2010 - 12:17 AM

Dear Corey,
Thanks for letting us know you were in Logan. It was nice to see you. :)
Love, Us

Jeanne - August 6, 2010 - 12:44 AM

Love them! You really caught Isabelle's personality :)

Eileen - August 6, 2010 - 4:13 AM

Love these. Lots. Really lots.

Jalene - August 6, 2010 - 4:37 PM

so cute. i love these.

where is this?

Just Rhonda - August 6, 2010 - 10:00 PM

Beautiful!!!! Love love love the one of her running and smiling. This makes me want a shoot with my kids each one on one!

Kelsen - August 8, 2010 - 9:13 PM

This is stunning!

Kelsen - August 17, 2010 - 11:49 PM

Kristin! This is great post. And all of these photos are beautiful! I'm so glad you're back, and I'm super excited to see you this weekend!

Lindsay Kay - August 18, 2010 - 12:08 AM

Beautiful photos. Did you meet all of those photographers?! Whoa!

Kara Lynn - August 18, 2010 - 3:21 PM

What is WPPI??

kristin - August 18, 2010 - 3:29 PM

wedding and portrait photographers international. another photography conference! :)

Jalene - August 18, 2010 - 6:06 PM

bah! i wish i could've come with you. sounded amazing!!!

and i will DEFINITELY come with you to WPPI in February!!!! because i will no longer be in SCHOOOOOLLLLLLL!!!!!

Eileen - August 19, 2010 - 3:51 AM

I love your outside/nightime photos. What kind of settings do you use? Ish?

kristin - August 19, 2010 - 6:15 AM

oooh thanks, eileen. most were at f/2.8, 3200 ISO, and between 1/80 to 1/250. times like that i sure love my 5d mark ii.

Jalene - August 19, 2010 - 3:13 PM

haha! that is the best series ever! i didn't even know… after all we talked about last night.

that's great! welcome to the world of iPhone, kenny!

Lindsay Kay - August 19, 2010 - 3:31 PM

Those pictures are AWESOME! Haha, I'm guessing you didn't take them, right? Cause he was probably looking at you when he said, "You did not!!" :) Love it

Chess - August 19, 2010 - 4:14 PM

Picture number five made me snicker! Funniest series I've ever seen. Love the cake pops! Thanks for the warning!

*takes mental note on crappy food markers*

RaeAnne - August 19, 2010 - 6:21 PM

I would LOVE to go to WPPI. My birthday is in February, so I'm hoping to get my fiance to buy me an amazing birthday present.. :)

kristin - August 19, 2010 - 6:47 PM

lindsay- i did take them!! i was proud of myself. i used the widest angle i could and rested the camera on my lap and snapped away without looking. :)

Dalery - August 19, 2010 - 6:56 PM

What did you stick the cake pops in?

kristin - August 19, 2010 - 6:59 PM

i stick them in those styrofoam rounds people use for decorating fake wedding cakes, you know? i got them at kitchen kneads in logan. :)

Anna - August 21, 2010 - 4:21 PM

Ah wow! I really thought your apartment before was wonderful, but this is SO GOOD. The ceilings are WONDERFUL.

Lindsay Kay - August 21, 2010 - 4:34 PM

Yes, please! I love it, Kristin! It's so beautiful and spacious and white! I love white and natural light. BAH! Drooling ;)

He & Me - August 21, 2010 - 5:20 PM

I love it!!

RaeAnne - August 21, 2010 - 5:28 PM

Oh MY GOODNESS! I love it! SO completely adorable! Perfect and charming. I'm jealous

Katie, Dustin, Jack and Chloe - August 22, 2010 - 6:54 PM

1. I liked your avocado fridge.

2. I love your new windows too.

3. You need a new lock on your dungeon door.

4. I really like your new house.

Whitney - August 22, 2010 - 11:21 PM

So cute. I love it!

Eileen - August 23, 2010 - 3:02 AM

What a charming little house. Thanks for the tour.

Kara Lynn - August 23, 2010 - 2:12 PM

VERY cute!! It looks very homey. I love it!!

Brooke Snow Photography - August 24, 2010 - 1:58 AM

Wowzers! So cute! You know I love old houses ;) You'll love having those windows and white walls… perfect for indoor shooting! congrats! Have fun!

Brooke Snow Photography - August 24, 2010 - 2:00 AM

aren't you clever!? What a delightful surprise! Kenny is much more lucky than my husband :) (who really wants an iphone but won't be getting one! ha ha!)

Brooke Snow Photography - August 24, 2010 - 2:03 AM

You went to Skip's Summer School?! What fun! I would love to hear some of the highlights of what you learned! Want to do a brief post on it? Super cool. I have still never ever been to Vegas. Maybe someday I'll make it to WPPI? Who knows… I'm excited that you got to attend though!

Lindsay Kay - August 25, 2010 - 2:20 PM

LOVE the lighting and fall colors. BAH, I love fall!

Anna - August 25, 2010 - 10:13 PM

This is delicious.

Whitney - August 30, 2010 - 6:59 PM

I feel this way about time too and it totally freaks me out. Did you know I have been married for almost THREE YEARS?? I don't know where all that time went. I wish that time was easier to hold on to.

Jalene - August 31, 2010 - 3:34 AM

sorry about the kenny-less-ness.

and i totally want to make muddy buddies now!

and i like the portrait. i need something like this to keep my creativity flowing too.

Eileen - August 31, 2010 - 3:04 PM

Nice work Kristin!

Lovely family.

Whitney - September 1, 2010 - 7:54 PM

Good for you. I totally agree. The only thing that matters is that you love what you are doing and that you feel passionate about it. School can lead to that but there are millions of other ways to discover that passion. I'm glad you've found something that you love so much.

Lindsay Kay - September 2, 2010 - 7:16 PM

BAH! You're so good :)

Jeanne - September 3, 2010 - 11:06 PM

Does that mean I might see you this weekend????

Katie, Dustin, Jack and Chloe - September 8, 2010 - 4:35 AM

I think we must have been blogging at exactly the same time. :)

I love the slideshow. So cute.

SPAUB - September 8, 2010 - 6:50 PM

I feel so famous! Thanks so much for doing that, that really cheered me up today. You take the best pictures.

He & Me - September 8, 2010 - 8:10 PM

Great pictures! Who sings this song??

Jeanne - September 9, 2010 - 1:59 AM

You have an interesting brain.

Jeanne - September 9, 2010 - 2:01 AM

Very peaceful. . .

Katie, Dustin, Jack and Chloe - September 9, 2010 - 2:37 AM

Pretty…

kristin - September 9, 2010 - 3:44 AM

the song is 'bag of hammers' by thao. :)

Kara Lynn - September 9, 2010 - 4:30 PM

"I think I have the force!" Ha ha love it!!

alesa - September 10, 2010 - 1:11 AM

I love the quotes. Awesome.

Lindsay Kay - September 10, 2010 - 2:09 PM

YAY! So cute.

Katie, Dustin, Jack and Chloe - September 10, 2010 - 2:17 PM

Good job! I really love them all.

He & Me - September 10, 2010 - 9:22 PM

Yay! Everything turned out so awesome, we love all the pictures!

katrina - September 14, 2010 - 6:20 PM

ah i absolutely love these and sara is beautiful.

Kara Lynn - September 15, 2010 - 6:01 PM

What radio stations do you listen to? Check out "Leaving on a Jet Plane" by Chantal Kreviazuk. I've never heard it sung by a woman before, and this lady is bomb!! It's on the Armageddon album.

beth - September 15, 2010 - 9:21 PM

Thank you! This is exactly the kind of music that I've been looking for lately! I just haven't taken the time to look for it:) So thanks for the post! I'm definitely going to check a lot of this stuff out!

Kara Lynn - September 17, 2010 - 1:24 PM

I made a scrap book of the magazine articles I wanted to save from one of my magazines. It turned out super cute!! I cute out the articles, then added cute pictures here and there. I've had it for about seven years now. Even if you're not a big scrapbooker, it's easy because everything is all provided right there. You just gotta cut it out and glue it. I just glued it to colored paper, and stuck it in those clear pockets and threw it in a binder.

Katie, Dustin, Jack and Chloe - September 17, 2010 - 2:40 PM

I like this post. I have lots to say about it but I think I'll just say it in person when I see you next. :)

Lindsay Kay - September 17, 2010 - 2:43 PM

Your camera lens makes me drool.

Jeanne - September 18, 2010 - 3:14 PM

Cool! You're in charge of Thanksgiving desserts!

Jalene - September 21, 2010 - 1:51 AM

wow! kenny is cool!

and that last picture of you two is soooo cute!

Katie - September 21, 2010 - 12:57 PM

Gorgeous! I really love them all.

Anonymous - September 24, 2010 - 2:22 PM

Hello Kristin. That's really good for you… being a nice photographer. Yeah, it's safe to have all your photos and other stuff online. I personally use http://www.safecopybackup.com. It's been so great. am so happy about this. I love the 3GB free space for safecopy.

Sandy - September 27, 2010 - 6:59 PM

I love following your blog. Your photos are great and you always post "real" stuff. You are a doll.

SPAUB - September 28, 2010 - 12:18 AM

Dang, two weeks too late! ;)

Katie - September 28, 2010 - 4:08 AM

That's my baby! I totally thought about letting you do this when she was born… but I thought you'd be weirded out. Sorry. :)

Sophie Weber - September 28, 2010 - 9:31 PM

My sister is having a baby next Wednesday the 6th, I think she would love it, But she is in Orem. So might not work

Jessica - September 29, 2010 - 4:55 AM

I am Chelsea Sandberg's sister and I would love to be a participant! Your photos are beautiful!

Katie - September 30, 2010 - 2:26 PM

I love the song… and I love the slideshow… and I think you did a really great job with these ones.

Sandy - September 30, 2010 - 6:06 PM

SO fuN!
I know it's a bit tacky to ask, but where on earth did you take these fun pictures!

kristin - September 30, 2010 - 6:22 PM

not tacky at all sandy! they are taken all around hyrum… which i learned is the BEST for nature shoots. just go on a drive through hyrum, past hyrum dam, etc. and you'll find a ton of cool spots.

Kelsen - October 1, 2010 - 3:15 AM

My suggestion for quick-and-dirty dinners: Quesadillas! Maybe with some grilled chicken stuffed inside them. But I sure do love Quesadillas and I eat them all the time!

Also you should check out http://www.foodgawker.com. Most of the food is far above my skill level but it is fun to look at anyway.

Katie - October 1, 2010 - 4:58 AM

Want to have a recipe exchange?

Kara Lynn - October 1, 2010 - 12:08 PM

We do a lot of easy dinners. Our George Foreman grill saves us. We cook chicken in a pan with taco seasoning, throw it in tortillas with cheese and then throw it on the foreman to make it crispy. We also cook a lot of chicken on there too which is really easy. We do easy sides with it like green beans, broccoli, mashed potatoes, rolls, asparagus… etc. Asparagus is the best and it's so easy. Just drizzle olive oil and vinegar over it, some seasoning, and throw it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 40 min. You can buy these frozen dinners in a bag, like fettuccini (sp?) alfredo. All you do is dump the contents in the pan and let it cook for like 20 min. So easy, and stouffer's is the BEST!! Throw fish fillets on a hamburger bun and do fish sandwiches. Have you ever had show boats? You boil hot dogs, split them long ways like the bun, put them on a cookie sheet (no bun) and pile mashed potatoes on top, sprinkle cheese, and throw in the oven until the cheese melts. It sounds weird, but it's gooooood!!

Lindsay Kay - October 5, 2010 - 5:26 AM

Yes, family and conference! There is no better combo in the whole world! :) Good luck, Kristin. And, I should say: Good luck, Corey! :)

Katie - October 5, 2010 - 8:10 PM

Awesome. My child picking his nose. And yeah, that was a really fun weekend.

Anna - October 7, 2010 - 6:10 PM

Ahh the hardest part for me when my sister left was 3 months later when I realized that I hadn't seen her for 3 months and that wasn't going to change for another 15 months. And then those times that I forget about her…that sucks. Mourn all you want my friend, missions are crap sometimes!

Katie - October 7, 2010 - 8:11 PM

I like that picture. It made me cry… again, dang it. :)

Katie - October 8, 2010 - 3:12 PM

I want more!!

Kelsen - October 8, 2010 - 3:22 PM

Oh man! These photos are gorgeous! I can't wait to see the lot!

Chess - October 8, 2010 - 3:54 PM

These are fantastic! Great job!

Lindsay Kay - October 8, 2010 - 5:44 PM

What a beautiful beautiful time to capture!

Sophie Weber - October 8, 2010 - 5:47 PM

I want more too!! These looks amazing!!!

Haley and Mitch - October 8, 2010 - 6:32 PM

Kristin, these are BEAUTIFUL!!! You have such a talent! It makes me cry to look at them.

Jalene - October 8, 2010 - 10:28 PM

these are beautiful!!!

i need to ask you about this.

Lindsay Kay - October 11, 2010 - 3:50 PM

Good luck. That is hard to do. I wish I had mornings, but I work at 7 in SL…so…

Lindsay Kay - October 12, 2010 - 3:45 PM

Did you get bangs?

kristin - October 12, 2010 - 4:32 PM

nope just my same old side bangs. :)

Jeanne - October 13, 2010 - 5:50 PM

I hope it doesn't interfere with MY plan to take over the world!

Anna - October 14, 2010 - 5:21 PM

Ah I absolutely love homemade jam and I've been avoiding making it because it seems to hard. Maybe I'll have to try it now.

Dave and Linds - October 15, 2010 - 1:51 PM

so do i! so funny:)

Lindsay Kay - October 15, 2010 - 10:16 PM

Haha, you're like me. I just like writing things down to experiment with my handwriting :)

Katie - October 18, 2010 - 1:32 PM

OH my heck, I have been waiting for this. I loved it. It made me cry. I think you are amazing. I can't even begin to say enough good things about it. :) I wish I'd had you do it for me six months ago!

Jalene - October 18, 2010 - 1:59 PM

whoa. this totally made me cry.

beautiful!

Kelsen - October 18, 2010 - 2:41 PM

Kristin! This is amazing! You are so talented, it is great.

I love the new logo also, it is beautiful.

Haley and Mitch - October 18, 2010 - 8:17 PM

You captured the day perfectly. You truly have a gift. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

Jeanne - October 18, 2010 - 10:47 PM

Unbelievably beautiful! What a treasure. Proud of you.

Cindy - October 18, 2010 - 11:04 PM

Wow! That was so beautiful! I've never seen anything like that before! I may or may not have cried a little at the end… :)

Jalene - October 19, 2010 - 1:40 AM

i like your lists. haha. i miss seeing them from when we were roommates

Chess - October 19, 2010 - 2:46 AM

That was amazing. They will treasure those pictures forever!

Andrew and MeKenzie - October 19, 2010 - 3:14 AM

You are so talented! I love this.

LWink photography - October 19, 2010 - 4:18 AM

Kristin, this is beautiful!! Love everything about it. Hope this is the first of many. You did a great job, and might have made me cry which isn't easy. Also love the new logo:)

Anna - October 19, 2010 - 4:18 PM

This is incredible Kristin! The one of her crying and holding the baby almost brought me to tears. Well done!

Adam and Jamie - October 19, 2010 - 4:45 PM

These are incredible Kristin! You have such a talent, keep up the good work!

Jalene - October 19, 2010 - 5:14 PM

again… these are so great!

your composition is way neat in some of them!

Just Rhonda - October 20, 2010 - 12:46 AM

oh my i love them all. LOVE the one with her teary eye. Wowzers!

Kara Lynn - October 20, 2010 - 8:16 PM

I like grilled artichoke. You can find directions on google. It's easy. You just dip them in a little butter and scrape the meat off of them with your teeth! They make a great snakck! Use the lettuce and tomatoes to make grilled chicken salads!
I am on a special diet for my diabetes so I have to eat a protein with every meal. My favorites are almonds, peanut butter, string cheese or cheese sticks, boiled eggs, chicken. Dairy is also good protein, just buy low fat. Cottage cheese, milk…. And if you want, Costo sells this powder to make protein shakes. I know everybody says they are awful but they sell CHOCOLATE!! Mix it with low fat milk and you got yourself some delicious, healthy chocolate milk!!

Jeanne - October 20, 2010 - 9:49 PM

You make me laugh!

Whitney - October 21, 2010 - 2:35 AM

We make chicken fajitas with green and red peppers and onions. It's so easy. You just cube up chicken and put salt and pepper and onion salt on in and marinade it in lime juice for about half an hour. Then you stir fry your chicken and then add in your vegetables and wrap it up in a whole wheat tortilla. Its really good. We also like to make rice bowls. You can either buy frozen vegetables (we like the ones you steam in a bag) or fresh vegetables. You just cook up your choice of meat and veggies and put them on top of brown rice and top it with teriyaki sauce. It's an easy way to get a complete meal. Dairy products are a good source of protein just watch the saturated fat! I have no idea how to make or eat and artichoke. Let me know if you learn! Loves!

Katie - October 22, 2010 - 5:18 AM

Since I don't do the Twitter thing I will tell you here: YES you should watch Glee. And yes, you will become addicted to it.

Jeanne - October 23, 2010 - 3:10 AM

Yeah, he's cute — but I wish he lived at your house, too. . .

Andrea - October 25, 2010 - 9:31 PM

Kristen, I'm not really sure to explain how I know you. Your sister Katie is married to my husband's cousin. I loved the pictures you just took of Chloe so I came across this batch of pictures. I was honestly moved to tears. You truly captured the miracle of life. The Mom and Dad have to be so pleased!

Andrea - October 25, 2010 - 9:33 PM

One more thing- we do want to have kids one of these days and if I'm so lucky to have them I would LOVE to have you do this for us. Truly amazing.

Kelsen - October 26, 2010 - 4:40 AM

KRISTIN! The new blog design looks lovely!

Lindsay Kay - October 27, 2010 - 12:42 AM

I like-a your logo. Very clean and lovely. It's all very unified and organized. I bet that feels good. Good job!

stace - October 27, 2010 - 3:43 AM

i was really unsure of this idea when you told me. but these are so tastefully done. congrats! they are beautiful! (i'm converted! maybe in a billion years when i finally have kids you can do some for me. :D)

Jeanne - October 27, 2010 - 11:27 PM

Great pictures — cool setting!

Jalene - November 3, 2010 - 2:13 AM

oh my gosh! this is great!!

ames4eva - November 3, 2010 - 2:55 AM

awww looks like it was lots of fun! :)

Sandy - November 3, 2010 - 8:14 PM

super creative costumes and super fun photos!

Anna - November 3, 2010 - 11:40 PM

Yup, the hose pictures are definitely the best.

Anna - November 3, 2010 - 11:41 PM

Your house is so cute!

Katie - November 4, 2010 - 5:16 PM

I'm impressed. And those brownies were not terrible. They were good!

jasmin short - November 4, 2010 - 9:46 PM

ahh ur moving fom this blog when?

Kade & Jess - November 5, 2010 - 1:27 AM

Does Alison's blog have the recipe on it? I need me a good gingersnap recipe.

Lindsay Kay - November 5, 2010 - 3:03 AM

That cheesecake looks AMAZING!

Kelsen - November 5, 2010 - 9:42 PM

The wilderness must be explored!

Lindsay Kay - November 8, 2010 - 4:14 PM

Beautiful lighting. What an adorable niece you have! :)

Katie - November 8, 2010 - 5:26 PM

Yeah, she is pretty irresistible, isn't she? :) Thanks again. I LOVE these and as always, you are so talented.

Katie - November 10, 2010 - 3:28 AM

HAHAHA, simplify…. good luck. :) You sound like me.

TheCoys - November 10, 2010 - 3:28 AM

First off, just yesterday Tyler went off telling me how he just discovered Modern Family and how hilarious it is. Perhaps we’ll adopt that as our new show since we’ve caught up on How I Met Your Mother (I HIGHLY recommend that one!!!). Also, I know I’m not usually the kind of person to recommend a hairstylist, but I absolutely love my haircut and it’s mostly because I feel like the stylist did a really good job and totally knew what she was doing. You should check her out.

jalene - November 10, 2010 - 11:58 AM

looks great! i love it!

except your little link on the side “click here just to see the photos” doesn’t work. :( i didn’t know if you knew.

jalene - November 10, 2010 - 12:05 PM

looks great! i love it!

except your little link on the side “click here just to see the photos” doesn’t work. :( i didn’t know if you knew.

Katie - November 10, 2010 - 12:57 PM

Whoa… you are way more computer savvy than I am or will probably ever be. :) Good job; I like it a lot. But I don’t like typing my name and email address in to leave you a comment, just fyi. :)

Whitney - November 11, 2010 - 9:10 PM

Congrats! Looks great!

Chelsea - November 12, 2010 - 6:10 PM

I really like it! I’m so wanting to buy a ProPhoto blog, but I can really think of a hundred other things I want to spend that money on right now =(

This looks so super duper good though! Very nice, clean, professional looking! Good job!

sandy - November 15, 2010 - 4:39 PM

Love the new blog!
P.S. Been seeing a lot of you and your hubby on some of the Photo Cafe peeps websites! I’m jealous you guys got to be models! So many fun pictures!

brooke snow - November 15, 2010 - 7:16 PM

So with you on this one.

SO SO SO SO with you :)

I’m the same way. Only light edits in lightroom and call it good. I took a photoshop class recently from a friend who has a very different editing style and philosophy. He was removing freckles and moles on people’s arms! I was astounded. Not only was it so much more work and time, but the people don’t look like that in reality! And You’re exactly right… make people look like their best selves, not a fake self. AMEN!

jalene taylor - November 15, 2010 - 9:13 PM

i agree with you 100%! it really bothers me when photos come out looking like totally different people! my post processing is the same… except i shoot RAW. (you don’t shoot RAW?) i’ll edit out blemishes, but i’m not a big fan of making my clients look like porcelain dolls.

Quinci Cole - November 16, 2010 - 8:44 AM

I agree with you so much! I have freckles and love them, I think I’d look so funny if they were gone. It just wouldn’t be me at all. That little girl is beautiful. I don’t see why they added all that make up and that flawless look to here. I wish more people especially in the media would stop making people, especially young girls feel they need to look a certain way. Thanks for sharing this!

Alycia (Crowley Party) - November 16, 2010 - 12:24 PM

I used that Dove commercial for a project I did once.Crazy! Did you notice they even smoothed her hair out in the first ad?! oh my word.

Robby Spratt - November 16, 2010 - 2:01 PM

I saw this same add in a photography magazine just yesterday! I agree with you on all points, but at the same time, perhaps for the purposes of the add they are merely showing an extreme example of the kind of retouching that is possible with their software. It doesn’t mean that all people who use their software will skew the images to that extent, but you could, if you wanted.

Kristin - November 16, 2010 - 5:01 PM

yeah that’s probably true robby. but still, they should have used an adult with lots of zits or wrinkles instead of a cute little girl with freckles. :)

Kelsen Kitchen - November 17, 2010 - 8:16 PM

That advertisement is one of the most depressing things I’ve seen in a while. It looks like they added makeup, changed her eye color, and narrowed her smile. Not cool! When I have kids, I will NOT be using a photographer that makes them look like alien children, or porcelain dolls. Like you said, I want to remember them the way they actually were, and photographs are all about remembering.

jalene taylor - November 18, 2010 - 12:46 PM

ooo! i love the print! it’s so pretty!

and i also love the convo we are having. it makes me miss you a whole lot.

Yvonne - November 18, 2010 - 11:15 PM

Gorgeous canvas! Love the random photos too…so fun! I try to do the photo a day thing but I’ve been a huge slacker lately!

Dana - November 19, 2010 - 9:01 AM

Cute photos!
I had to do the same thing with my family pics this year!
I felt funny about asking some of my photog friends to take my family pics or trade.
Your pics turned out way cute!
I like your blog, by the way. So clean and nice!

Yvonne - November 19, 2010 - 10:52 AM

So dang cute! I think the top ones are totally keepers too! Too funny!

Chelsea - November 19, 2010 - 12:25 PM

I like ‘em all! I told my hubby I want to buy a remote for my camera and play with taking our own pictures to see how good I can do! haha

And you are right, I’m positive you’ll get some goodies from Brooke’s class! ;)

jalene taylor - November 20, 2010 - 4:25 PM

your self portraits are great!!!

Jeanne - November 23, 2010 - 11:49 AM

Pretty!

Kelsen Kitchen - November 24, 2010 - 11:00 PM

Hey! Hey! I am one of those in-laws who love you! I am grateful for an awesome sister-in-law who does great things and is beautiful.

Jeanne - November 28, 2010 - 9:57 PM

I’m thankful for a daughter who is simply lovely — inside and out. (Two of them, actually :) )

Chelsea - November 29, 2010 - 5:14 PM

It looks like it was tons of fun! I’m relieved to know I’m not the only one who is bad at taking pictures of family functions like I dream of! =)

PS. Chloe is a DOLL!

Katie - November 29, 2010 - 10:31 PM

I’ll tell you what. You just keep taking pictures of my kids and I’ll start taking more of you and Kenny, how ’bout. :) I love these all and might need to get copies soon. Also, can I come borrow your camera cord? :)

Kelsen Kitchen - November 29, 2010 - 11:13 PM

Hey! I took a video of Ken and Bret dancing to “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”. I can’t make this stuff up.

Katie - December 1, 2010 - 9:03 AM

Yay! I love them. Those turned out pretty dang good for a seven minute photo shoot. :) Thanks again.

Cindy Steel - December 1, 2010 - 12:30 PM

Love the pics! And those are some dang cute kids! :)

Katie - December 1, 2010 - 2:21 PM

Your house. :) That’s a good place for mini sessions. Outside or even inside your house with the cool windows and stuff.

Chelsea - December 1, 2010 - 3:52 PM

Loving this picture! Makes me want to take one like it of my tree! =) Very awesome!

Are there any cute coffee shops in Logan? That would be a good warm up place with hot coffee or hot chocolate for a little break =)

brooke snow - December 1, 2010 - 10:20 PM

I love doing this with lights :) Merry Christmas! I think you’re great!

Chelsea - December 2, 2010 - 10:35 PM

A couple of the things aren’t showing up for me =( Namely, number 1 and number 5. Although, Pinterest? Never heard of it, but I’m sold! I’m so trying it out!

Eileen - December 8, 2010 - 11:10 AM

LOVE!

That is all.

Katie - December 8, 2010 - 12:49 PM

I love them all!!! (I think I say that all the time on here.) I really like the one(s) of you guys on the truck. And that silhouette one is awesome. :) Cool.

Cindy Steel - December 8, 2010 - 7:20 PM

Looking good you two! haha! Cute pics!

Yvonne - December 9, 2010 - 11:35 AM

You guys are so cute! I love the comment on feeling like an engaged couple again…that’s a cool thing! :)

marta - December 9, 2010 - 6:44 PM

Kristin I am so glad you joined in! And I love the image. It is fascinating to see everyone’s view and this is definitely a unique one. I love the landscape, the clarity so far away and the distortion of the dark, light and dof of the foreground. Love!

Robyn - December 9, 2010 - 7:07 PM

Oh man I just adore this image… sometimes it’s so good to do something that makes us feel uncomfortable and even ruin shoes.

Whitney - December 9, 2010 - 7:42 PM

Cute! I love your sweater!

Whitney - December 9, 2010 - 7:43 PM

So cute!

Whitney - December 9, 2010 - 7:44 PM

Dang I posted twice. It said there was an error the first time. Oh well. I really like then enough to comment twice! Can’t wait to see you.

Malina - December 10, 2010 - 7:26 AM

haha about ruining your shoes – beautiful image though. Love the contrast of textures and colors; very nice!

Kara - December 10, 2010 - 12:12 PM

If you get on Michael’s website you can print off 50 percent off coupons from now until I think Monday. They have super cute decorations. And also, the dollar store has cute stuff. Just in case you need anymore. Very cute tree :-)

Katie - December 10, 2010 - 1:17 PM

Why haven’t I been over to see them in real life??

Yvonne - December 10, 2010 - 2:06 PM

Great pictures and your house looks SO festive and CUTE~!

If you can wait until after Christmas you will get killer deals on decorations. I got a 300.00 tree for my family room at Hobby Lobby 2 years ago for $40.00. Its usually a couple of days after Christmas…things keep getting cheaper if you wait…a few days. I paid 6 or 7 bucks for 50.00 garland…and if its not cute enough…sometimes its picked over but you can take two really cheap garlands and put them together and they look pretty dang great!

kristin - December 10, 2010 - 2:13 PM

oooh thanks for the tips guys!

Katie - December 11, 2010 - 10:24 AM

GOOD LUCK KENNY!!

brooke snow - December 12, 2010 - 11:45 PM

absolutely amazing. I’m sure it was an incredible feeling to photograph such an amazing event. well done.

Lindsay - December 13, 2010 - 7:35 AM

YAY! They turned out great so far, Kristin. Love the lighting! Thanks for experimenting with me :) Love you! What a fun weekend!

Lindsay - December 13, 2010 - 8:39 AM

I like your decorating style (and your photography, but you already know that)! I wanna see your house :)

Lindsay - December 15, 2010 - 12:17 PM

Ooooh! I kinda want to buy one just cause they’re cute. I love that font. Do you know what it is?

Kristin - December 15, 2010 - 1:12 PM

thanks! the font is the same one as in my logo which is called ‘martin got urw.’ there is also a really similar one called euroflorence light.

jalene taylor - December 15, 2010 - 8:05 PM

so cute! i don’t think we will even put up a tree. :( we don’t have time.

Katie - December 17, 2010 - 8:33 AM

Whoa, cool! :)

Candice - December 17, 2010 - 12:39 PM

I plan on trying this technique for the first time soon too… Neat!

marta - December 17, 2010 - 2:25 PM

what a nice little treat to see you “playing” with your gear :). The images are quite lovely!

Chelsea - December 17, 2010 - 9:10 PM

So…I tried this. And I’m even more impressed at yours! =) It’s not easy! Nice job Kristin!

Whitney - December 20, 2010 - 1:02 PM

These are all so beautiful!

Chelsea - December 20, 2010 - 2:22 PM

Nice work Kristin! So exciting for you! =)

jalene taylor - December 22, 2010 - 11:49 AM

what do you do with a pocket wizard???

kristin - December 22, 2010 - 1:37 PM

it’s how you use your flash off-camera… they are basically remotes to connect the flash and camera wirelessly.

Chelsea - December 22, 2010 - 2:08 PM

It’s a little frightening how closely this resembles the list I sent to Santa. ;) I feel the same way about my 50mm 1.8!

Hopefully Santa brings you at least ONE thing off this list! And if he does, I’ll know that posting on the blog works, and instead of sending my letter next year, I’ll blog it. =)

Ha! Hope you and Kenny have a Merry Christmas!

Katie Perkes - December 22, 2010 - 7:09 PM

I have the 50mm 1.4 and I loooove it. Although, I’ve never had the 1.8 to compare it to. I just know that I love my 1.4 and my aperture is set to 1.4 pretty much 90% of the time!

Jessica - December 22, 2010 - 10:04 PM

Kristin — I love these! I’ve actually stalked you for a bit… :) And you’re pretty great yourself! But how am I to pick a favorite? Goodness… ;)

Jalene Taylor - December 28, 2010 - 10:02 AM

Wow!!! Looks like fun!!! You guys had a HUGE Christmas. You must be rich or something. Congrats on the iPhone. You will LOVE it!

Kristin - December 28, 2010 - 11:22 AM

ha ha no way are we rich. that was including all the gifts for our millions of family members. :)

Chelsea - December 29, 2010 - 10:06 AM

Oh iPhone. How did I ever live without mine?! Apps…

Words with Friends – and if you get it you must play with me! =)
CityStory is one of the most addicting games I have played on it.
WordPress app, ShakeItPhoto is super fun!, PS Express is actually pretty neato!

Cut the Rope is so fun and addicting, as well as Angry Birds, and Plants vs. Zombies.

B&H Photo has an app that is pretty sweet. And of course, my favorite shopping app; Amazon!!!

That’s a good list to get you started! =) Have fun!

Chelsea - December 29, 2010 - 10:07 AM

Oh and… Guitar Hero. Yes. My hubby and I are the same. I rock, him…not so much! =) I love that game too!

Kristin - December 29, 2010 - 10:07 AM

yay! thanks chelsea!!

Lindsay - December 30, 2010 - 12:17 AM

Love love love this holiday. What fun presents! Wahoo! :D I think you guys are just plain adorable, mmmk? :) P.S. I got a cute frilly apron, too! We should bake together! :O I’m serious!

jen howell - December 30, 2010 - 4:57 PM

Wonderful post!The baking photos are fab!

gina - December 30, 2010 - 7:17 PM

i’m coming to your house for cookies! the shots are so beautiful, they should be in a baking book!

Katie - December 30, 2010 - 11:35 PM

I LOVE these pictures. And anytime you need someone to bake some more cookies for, I’m available. :)

Malina - December 31, 2010 - 4:33 PM

Wonderful images! Love the cookies!

jalene taylor - January 3, 2011 - 8:14 PM

i jumped on the bandwagon and downloaded angry birds and i’m totally addicted. it’s a way fun game.

Katie - January 4, 2011 - 10:34 AM

Gorgeous!

Lindsay - January 4, 2011 - 12:02 PM

Kristin Brown. You, my friend, are fabulous. I can’t say it enough. Thanks for the photoshoot and sweet compliments :) Love you!

Chess - January 4, 2011 - 12:58 PM

So gorgeous. Great photographer, great model!! I’d kill for skin like that. :-)

Whitney - January 4, 2011 - 2:43 PM

These are great!

Yvonne - January 5, 2011 - 6:09 AM

Beautiful photos!

Kara - January 5, 2011 - 9:24 AM

Wow good job Kristin!! These are fabulous! And your model really is sooo gorgeous!!

yvonne - January 6, 2011 - 5:37 PM

Love this idea. :)

ghislaine - January 8, 2011 - 12:40 PM

really like your photos…you are a very great photographer and you change my way of seeing photos…
and your friends lindsay is so pretty!!!!!!!!!!!
keep going on!

ghislaine - January 8, 2011 - 12:40 PM

really like your photos…you are a very great photographer and you change my way of seeing photos…
and your friends lindsay is so pretty!!!!!!!!!!!
keep going on!

Katie - January 10, 2011 - 11:18 PM

Umm… how about not California and instead you could galavant down to Provo or something?

emily - January 11, 2011 - 2:37 PM

i’m going through the same problem right now, but luckily my bills haven’t been too outrageous. i turn the thermostat down to 55-60 when i’m not home and at night, then crank it up to 70 when i am home. i don’t know if it helps or not.

i’ve covered my windows and insulated the doors too. my apartment isn’t as big as your house, but it is cold and old! :)

if you get any good tips, please share! :)

Jessica - January 11, 2011 - 6:13 PM

Oh gosh… We lived in a house just like that in Providence–thermostat at 58, wearing hoodies to bed buried beneath 6 layers of blankets, skyrocketing bills; those old houses are terrible.
Good news though–during the summer it stayed cooler inside than out, so, 6 more months of winter duration?

emily - January 12, 2011 - 7:28 AM

i spoke to soon. i got my gas bill last night and it had doubled from the previous month. i immediately turned the heat down and put on a sweatshirt and sat under a blanket all night.

kristin - January 12, 2011 - 9:03 AM

oh no emily! i’m sorry! i feel your pain. stupid winter.

jalene taylor - January 12, 2011 - 2:47 PM

we are willing!!! but i guess i fall into that category of “already been photographed before…”

darn it!

Kara - January 12, 2011 - 2:55 PM

I reallllllly wish my lover liked pictures. I’d totally be in. But I had to beg and beg just to get wedding pictures out of that guy. I’ll ask around though.

em - January 12, 2011 - 5:26 PM

i wish i at least lived in the same state as you. :(

Jordan - January 13, 2011 - 11:16 PM

Hello. I am daniel blaser’s wife. I think we got married the same day you and your husband did. :) I don’t know if we qualify, but we will probably be available and we live in SLC. P.S. your photos rock!

Mandy - January 14, 2011 - 9:41 AM

We can do it if you want! We aren’t engaged but we can act like we are :)

Let me know.

Mandy - January 14, 2011 - 9:41 AM

We can do it! We are married, not engaged but we would love to pretend.

Let me know if you still need someone!

Kelsen Kitchen - January 14, 2011 - 11:02 AM

I bet a trip to Florida would do the trick ….

Kara - January 14, 2011 - 11:12 AM
Chelsea - January 14, 2011 - 12:02 PM

AMEN!!! I agree to all of that! I need a serious dose of Vitamin D!

Cindy Steel - January 14, 2011 - 12:34 PM

I could NOT agree more!!! Winter is seriously over-rated!!!

Yvonne - January 14, 2011 - 3:58 PM

Oh man…I am so with you on this one! I was having the same thoughts this morning! I hope you can figure out how to stay warm in your house. Hand warmers maybe?

Katie Perkes - January 17, 2011 - 10:52 AM

I also love a clean sink and freshly made bed.
I also feel like you do– I swear it’s January and all the baggage it brings.
I also really want you to keep blogging, because well, I read your blog faithfully and love it!
PS- I think you’re an amazing photographer. So simple, but soo beautiful and breathtaking. EXACTLY what I want to be. No overly photo-shopped photos. Just simple, beautiful images. :)
Good luck with January! Just know, you’re definitely not the only one fighting the blues…

Chelsea - January 17, 2011 - 12:07 PM

Ditto to all of what Katie said! I really think the blah feeling has something to do with January! We’ll all get through it! =) And things will be better! I have a sneaking suspicion that this may start around the time spring flowers start creeping up!

Keep blogging and keep shooting as you work through it!!! =) I, too, follow faithfully and would hate to see the blog posts cease around here!

Chelsea Lewis - January 18, 2011 - 6:21 PM

I just giggled at Kenny’s photo. Do you mean “buff” as in color? Or “buff” as in muscles? ;) Cause I think you have a little play on words going with that one!

So, I said I was going to do this one, but I’m a slacker, and I’m way far behind!

But I’m enjoying looking at yours! =)

Eileen Workman - January 19, 2011 - 8:38 AM

WOW! That is all. Just WOW.

Chelsea - January 19, 2011 - 10:47 AM

I tried this, and I’m pretty sure I don’t know how to do it successfully! So I resorted to buying some macro filters, and I can’t make those work either! =( And then I sold the lens that they fit on, so I need to send them back and buy a different size LOL!

Sheesh! I’m not sure macro is meant for me!

yvonne - January 19, 2011 - 1:18 PM

Very cool shots!

Katie - January 19, 2011 - 1:25 PM

I love these. The last one is my favorite.

emily - January 20, 2011 - 8:56 AM

congrats to kenny on such an awesome score. i remember how terrified i was of the ACT. i can’t imagine taking the LSAT!

Katie - January 20, 2011 - 9:04 AM

How about PROVO…???

Kara - January 20, 2011 - 9:12 AM

Congrats to Kenny! That is so awesome and I am sure it’s from years of hard work!! What a good wifey to support him so much too. I’m sure you don’t get as much of his time as you’d like when he is studying up a storm. Good luck on making future plans. You guys will do great!!

Anonymous - January 20, 2011 - 12:03 PM

Wow! Congrats to the both of you! That score Kenny recieved on the LSAT is incredible! Way to go! I agree with things in life you simply can’t plan everything, and sometimes it creates some fear. But you guys will be happy no matter where you go! :)
Congrats again, that is wonderful!

Monica - January 20, 2011 - 12:05 PM

Haha- sorry the anonymous commentor was me, Monica. I clicked publish comment without any of my information :)

jalene taylor - January 20, 2011 - 12:39 PM

wow!!! that’s great! good job, kenny! you guys could move to texas, because that’s where we might be going. :) then we could be friends… in texas… since i won’t have any.

Eileen Workman - January 20, 2011 - 9:04 PM

Holy Krud! [sp?] Job well done!

emily - January 21, 2011 - 2:32 PM

ha – i see my little picture 4 times in this post. :)

Chelsea - January 21, 2011 - 3:17 PM

i’ve had a twitter for a while, and never really gotten into it! haha starting to a little bit more as of late, but we’ll see! i followed you. and if you think your followers is measly, check out mine haha!

yvonne - January 21, 2011 - 6:18 PM

I’ve used it for a couple of years. Its a great way to save little tidbits of life for scrapbooking. :)

Whitney - January 24, 2011 - 2:47 PM

Oh no! Flooding is the worst! I’m sorry. I hope the rest of your week goes better!

Chelsea Lewis - January 25, 2011 - 5:02 PM

So awesome! If I ever decide to have children…you can count on me doing this! =)

KaraLynn - January 26, 2011 - 10:51 AM

As soon as I am pregnant I will be booking with you :-)

Chelsea - January 31, 2011 - 10:51 AM

love. love. love. love. love. love. love. love. love. love. love. love. love. love. love.

Beautiful. Amazing. Love. =) Yep!

KaraLynn - January 31, 2011 - 12:49 PM

Engagement pictues are the best! I love seeing people in love!!
Great job capturing the feeling!

Katie - January 31, 2011 - 1:53 PM

Ohh I LOVE these!

Chelsea - February 1, 2011 - 10:49 AM

yay wppi! =) so excited.

Katie Perkes - February 1, 2011 - 12:04 PM

I LOVE these so very much. Beautiful. Simply, beautiful. Do you do your B&W in Lightroom? Just curious. :)

Laura - February 3, 2011 - 8:28 AM

Very pretty yellows.

Chelsea - February 3, 2011 - 10:53 AM

You are gonna rock the bridal fair! If I wasn’t two hours away I would TOTALLY come see you and be a cheerleader! ha! =) Can’t wait to hear how it goes!

Cindy Steel - February 3, 2011 - 12:09 PM

Dang! Is that this saturday?! I will be out of town. If we get back before 5 I will definitely come see you. Good luck, you will do awesome!!

gina - February 3, 2011 - 12:26 PM

i need to get a macro! love how close you got to these!

Ashley - February 3, 2011 - 1:54 PM

Love the feather image. Beautiful.

sandy - February 3, 2011 - 2:37 PM

I promise I will never be a “not-so-nice mom” to you! Also, way to go with Zumba! I’m so uncoordinated I dare not even attempt it! Happy February!

marta - February 3, 2011 - 3:14 PM

It looks so cozy and inviting!

marta - February 3, 2011 - 3:19 PM

lovely shade of yellow! I love the variety in tone

Whitney - February 3, 2011 - 5:34 PM

Oh I wish I could come to see you at the bridal fair! Good luck! I can’t wait to hear how it goes! You’re doing amazing things! Lots of exclamation points!

Lindsay - February 7, 2011 - 10:42 AM

That last shot is RIGHT outside of my internship! :D This is my favorite street in Salt Lake City…besides Temple Square and the Gateway :) Love these. So beautiful!

jalene taylor - February 7, 2011 - 10:45 AM

so cute! i’m so jealous you met mandy! i LOVE mandy and i want to meet her someday. they are a fab couple.

Chelsea - February 7, 2011 - 10:50 AM

I love her tights!!! And I LOVE the shot looking up that awesome round corner building, and the shot with the umbrella, and the b/w shot that looks like she’s whispering a secret in his ear…well, really I love them all! =) Very nice work! I can’t wait to see your promo video!

Lindsay - February 8, 2011 - 10:33 AM

KRISTIN! You’re famous and so talented! :D This is a beautiful setup. I’m so proud of you for taking your passion above and beyond! It’s a pleasure being your friend and watching you succeed! Keep up the good work. Everything looks awesome!

Chelsea - February 8, 2011 - 10:36 AM

Kristin! This is so fantastic!

I used Barbara for my cake too and I liked her but when I asked for pink bubbles and got red it was disappointing and didn’t match at all :( And I think it’s so awesome your videographer got a cake for you!! He deserves a gold star!!!

Cindy Steel - February 8, 2011 - 11:16 AM

I completely agree!! Congrats! Everything looks beautiful! I can’t wait to hear more about it!

Whitney - February 8, 2011 - 1:14 PM

It looks so great! Congratulations!

Laura - February 8, 2011 - 1:50 PM

Kristin it looks so great!!! I’m glad you had fun and met a lot of people:) I’m really bummed I couldn’t be there:( But Congrats on being so professional and awesome:)

Katie - February 8, 2011 - 2:24 PM

I think these pictures are gorgeous, and I really really like the location. :)

Belinda Olsen - February 8, 2011 - 5:30 PM

Looks great! I love the clean look of your set up!

Chelsea Lewis - February 8, 2011 - 10:41 PM

Ooohhhh yay! It looks uh-mazing friend!!!

jalene taylor - February 9, 2011 - 2:02 PM

wow! everything looks great! that’s awesome. you are so cool.

Alycia (Crowley Party) - February 9, 2011 - 4:48 PM

OOO I love it all! Makes me wish I could get married over and over again. Same guy of course ;) haha

Anonymous - February 9, 2011 - 10:17 PM

hey girl! i just booked ryan hinman films for my wedding! i just kinda stumbled into him too. is there a link to your video? from your review i am even more impressed with our choice to hire him! i’d like to see how he did for your wedding! its nice to compare someone’s work with someone you know! do ya know what i mean? anyways..you had a really beautiful wedding despite the dropped cake..! (:

Kelli - February 9, 2011 - 10:17 PM

hey girl! i just booked ryan hinman films for my wedding! i just kinda stumbled into him too. is there a link to your video? from your review i am even more impressed with our choice to hire him! i’d like to see how he did for your wedding! its nice to compare someone’s work with someone you know! do ya know what i mean? anyways..you had a really beautiful wedding despite the dropped cake..! (:

Chelsea Lewis - February 10, 2011 - 8:05 PM

kristin. i love your blog because through reading it, i feel like i know you more than i actually do on an in person level. it is because of your blog that i felt instantly comfortable with going on a 5 day trip with you (and the other fantastic girls!) to wppi. it is because of that comfort that i referred ashly to you to shoot her wedding and am excited to shoot it with you.

it’s perfect. =)

Lindsey - February 10, 2011 - 9:15 PM

I feel the same way, that I never know exactly what to share. I tend to have different ideas of what I should share after I read someone else’s blog which means I tend to conform. But this post is completely honest, I should just share what I have to say and anyone is welcome to read it. I always enjoy your blog. Thanks :)

em - February 11, 2011 - 8:04 AM

i feel the same way too. i want my blog to be like my journal, so i can look back and always know what i did and what i was thinking about at that time in my life. but sometimes i get caught up in making my blog like another blog and i’m not posting like i originally wanted or i too think about what those 12 followers of mine will want to read about or think of my post and i must impress them. just keep your blog real and how you want it to bed. those really interested in your blog will stay around.

Sara - February 11, 2011 - 11:46 AM

I love your blog! Don’t change a thing. P.S. I showed my mom your first birth story video (after assuring her that I was NOT pregnant) and maybe we both shed a tear or two.

Eileen Workman - February 14, 2011 - 8:44 AM

That was beautiful!

Chelsea - February 14, 2011 - 9:56 AM

Kristin. This is incredible. Honestly, I think this is definitely one of your forte’s! Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful.

Andrea - February 14, 2011 - 11:17 AM

I can’t wait until you do this for us in August. :) So excited. What a moment to capture!

Haley - February 14, 2011 - 1:18 PM

Beautiful, Kristin! As always, you do amazing work!

Katie - February 14, 2011 - 2:47 PM

What the heck. You are AMAZING. As usual, you did a beautiful job. It made me cry. :)

Jeanne - February 14, 2011 - 5:18 PM

perfectly beautiful!

Belinda Olsen - February 14, 2011 - 9:43 PM

I love it! I love that it is very tasteful. I’ve seen other birth stories with way too many body parts hanging out all over for my likings. I like that it is also al done in b&w.

KaraLynn - February 16, 2011 - 8:17 AM

Wow Kristin, these are just absolutely AMAZING. They are beautiful and perfect. I am in love. I can’t wait until the day I get to hire you to do this for me ;-)

Terra Huff - February 16, 2011 - 8:41 AM

Ah Kristin! I love it! Plus that’s Chelsea Sandberg’s sister..isn’t she great? You did and always do a fabulous job. You capture great moments, that is an amazing talent!

em - February 16, 2011 - 9:04 AM

i wish i lived in utah. i would totally volunteer for all of your modeling needs! ha.

Chess - February 16, 2011 - 9:15 AM

These are incredible! You have a wonderful gift, I hope I get to hire you one day! :)

Chelsea - February 16, 2011 - 11:26 AM

Kristin. Incredible. I think I’ve told you this before – but I’ll tell you again. For someone who doesn’t have children in her plans, you make me want to have one (or two!) just so I can have these beautiful memories. And I promise you, if I ever change my mind, I’ll hire you to photograph it! =)

Lindsay - February 16, 2011 - 1:20 PM

There is nothing more miraculous and beautiful than birth! Love these!

Jessica - February 16, 2011 - 1:22 PM

I know you know this already but I love these pictures!!! Thank you so much for being willing to be there through the whole ordeal! I love these pictures and will definitely do it again…if you can!!! I love his newborn pictures too! Can’t wait to see them posted too!

Helga - February 16, 2011 - 3:04 PM

I would love to help you out if you are wanting a pregnant woman. haha :) I always thought it would be fun to get some pregnancy shots. :)

Helga - February 16, 2011 - 3:06 PM

These are beautiful! They just got me all excited for our shoot! :) Yeay for little babies and precious birth story moments! Very nice work! :)

Kelsen Kitchen - February 16, 2011 - 7:47 PM

This is so so beautiful. Kristin! Why are you so talented and great! Have fun at your conference this weekend.

Chelsea - February 18, 2011 - 2:39 PM

Yay!!!!!!! It’s going to be so much fun!

MANFEST 2011 – ha! i literally laughed out loud at that. maybe you should leave a camera for kenny and blog about it haha

Jessica - February 18, 2011 - 3:47 PM

I was not informed that there was going to be another man-night, especially not a manfest! Ugh.

KaraLynn - February 22, 2011 - 9:55 AM

My husband is very private. He doesn’t want anybody in the room when we bring our baby into the world. And he hates pictures. I just asked him if we can hire you for our birth story ;-) I still have plenty of time to convince him muah ha ha ha!!

Lindsay - February 23, 2011 - 3:18 PM

Well that is a sweet deal! Good idea :)

Aubrey H. - February 25, 2011 - 8:06 AM

Ow ow! Love that girl! Nice photography work as well!

Chelsea Lewis - February 25, 2011 - 3:18 PM

Kristin! These are gorgeous! My favs are the ones on the white background! But you did an awesome job with the lighting!

Eileen Workman - February 25, 2011 - 10:09 PM

Oh my! Where are those red stairs?! FAB! Love the pics. A lot.

Katie - February 25, 2011 - 10:58 PM

Aw, I love you too. :) Besides the fact that I need a haircut, I like how these turned out and am always impressed with you. :) You know what I think is cool about studio lighting? How big my pupils are in the photos… :)

Katie - February 28, 2011 - 2:35 PM

Oh that’s cool. I am coveting that laundry room… and that hallway with the black picture frames…

Lindsay - March 1, 2011 - 7:26 AM

You saw Jose the man Villa!!! Wow, that alone makes me jealous. Congratulations on really taking on and honing your business. Your savvy for business and your passion for your craft always inspire me. Keep up the good work, Kristin! :) I’m proud of you!

KaraLynn - March 3, 2011 - 12:20 PM

You are most definitely not the only person who thinks of girl scout cookies and Easter candy in March. I have a slight addiction to candy. Ok, major addiction, but it’s just so delish!!
Cheer up! Spring will be here soon. I have been feeling the same way lately. I like your idea for your to do list. It’s good you can realize that you are being too hard on yourself.

Katie - March 3, 2011 - 12:53 PM

What? How did I not know you were doing all that yesterday? I even saw you the day before. Hmm. You need to come over and chat.

jalene taylor - March 3, 2011 - 9:17 PM

i’m so glad you stopped by and let my cat hiss at you! haha. she really liked you by the time you left. :) i loved your photos from the shoot! i just looked at them. the lighting is really pretty. also, i had a very blah day too. i hope your’s and mine looks better tomorrow.

yvonne - March 7, 2011 - 2:55 PM

Super cute pics! LOVE the ones of Cindy!

Chelsea - March 9, 2011 - 12:19 PM

Kristin! !!! I love love love this!!! SOOOO awesome! =)

Whitney - March 9, 2011 - 2:41 PM

I really love the video. It’s great.

Ashley B - March 9, 2011 - 5:29 PM

Kristin!!! That is such a cute promo video!! I loved the intro and the ending , and the middle too!I loved it all!! I think it is awesome!!! Hope you are doing well :)

Belinda Olsen - March 9, 2011 - 9:31 PM

It turned out great!!! PS I love your boots!

Eileen Workman - March 9, 2011 - 9:52 PM

WOW! Lucky you. Love it!

damara - March 10, 2011 - 12:39 PM

Oh they will CHERISH these images. We haven’t had ones done in so long and they mean a lot as you get older! Love your blog and also following you on thebschool!

Alex - March 12, 2011 - 10:04 AM

Beautiful post, you are on the right path. I don’t think that someone’s vision or style is something that you arrive to after a few years, I think it’s something that even once you’ve discovered it and even after you are able to identify it, it’s still something that is always changing, ever growing. That’s the beauty of it. :) Great post! Very thought-provoking!

Sara - March 12, 2011 - 5:27 PM

I have visions of spinning on a merry-go-round painted like a world for hours and hours…

Cindy Steel - March 14, 2011 - 10:11 AM

LOVE the new design! Very classy!! Oh and all the new pics of you are BEAUTIFUL!

Chess - March 14, 2011 - 11:44 AM

Mmmm… I love the light! Great job!

jalene taylor - March 14, 2011 - 12:18 PM

you are so cool. i wish i could plan fab parties like this one.

Deidre - March 14, 2011 - 3:58 PM

I looove that scenery, oh for some hills in Illinois :)

Katie - March 14, 2011 - 6:53 PM

I really love your new design. And what the heck…? How did I not know Dad had a website…?

Katie - March 14, 2011 - 6:53 PM

PS. CUTE shower decorations! Good job. :)

Yvonne - March 19, 2011 - 3:10 PM

These are so pretty! Such a pretty girl too! Great job!

Katie - March 21, 2011 - 12:00 PM

Ohh fun. I’m glad you guys had a good time. I love all the pictures. :) Come visit us!

emily - March 21, 2011 - 2:33 PM

looks like you had a nice weekend. :)

Jeanne - March 22, 2011 - 6:10 PM

You are welcome. We love you back!

Mandy - March 23, 2011 - 10:26 AM

Kristin this looks great! Do you mind if I post it on my blog?

Jeanne - March 24, 2011 - 11:49 AM

LOVE your new glasses!! Tres chic. . .

jalene taylor - March 24, 2011 - 5:11 PM

cute new glasses!! i love them!

Jeanne - March 25, 2011 - 5:02 PM

I might have slept through that. . .

Andrea - March 28, 2011 - 11:30 AM

I’m SO jealous and excited to see the pictures you take. We went to Paris a few years ago and here are some tips:
1-Call the number on the back of any and all credit cards you may be using out of country and tell them when you’ll be in France. If you don’t they’ll shut down your card for fraud. You can also find out what their currency exchange rate is- some will charge you an extra 1-2% on every purchase.
2- Getting Euros from a local bank at this point probably won’t work because they have to order Euros in. You can exchange the money at the airport when you get there or at a bank. Also, its not the end of the world to use ATMs over there if you run out.
3- Call your cell phone provider and make sure there is an international plan on your phone. We didn’t do this and didn’t have service the whole time.
4- I know you may be tempted to pack large, but we stayed in Eurpoe for 10 days and all I had was a back-pack and a carry-on. I was so glad I did this because we had to haul our stuff everywhere. Also, we didn’t worry about our luggage getting lost because we had it all with us.
5- I’m not sure what hotel you’re staying in (some hotels have USA plugs), but plugs (for a flat iron and blowdryer) are different. I would buy a plug converter (NOT a plug/Watt converter) and make sure your stuff can work at 220 volts. (USA runs on less like 120). You’re going to blow anything that isn’t up to that capacity. You can buy an inexpensive travel blowdryer that will convert and check at Sally’s about a flat iron. All of our stuff that recharged cameras, phones, iPods worked for any voltage so we just needed the plug converter. It says right on the plug what voltage it uses.
When we got to Paris I plugged in my blowdryer to my plug/Watt converter and had a huge spark and the plug converter was toast. We scrambled to find one in Paris and I had to buy a flat iron there too.
Don’t miss- The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triumph, Paris Operahouse, Paris Bakeries, The Orsay museum, Versailles, Notre Dame and Chartes, and PLEASE take a sunset walk on the Seine.
Sorry I think I’m all adviced out. Have a great time!!!!

Jeanne - March 28, 2011 - 11:53 AM

If you don’t come back I’m taking away your birthday!

Lindsey - March 28, 2011 - 12:38 PM

Hey, Andrea seemed to cover everything pretty well. I would add a few things:
Bring a ton of warm clothes. We went in May so we were thinking it’d be pretty warm, but boy were we wrong. We had rain the whole time and we didn’t have enough clothes to keep us warm.

We used our debit card to pull out cash in about 100euro increments each day. If we did use a card to make purchases we used our credit card, but I would definitely advise bringing both a debit and credit card. 100 euros seemed to be a good amount for each day and it wasn’t too much – in case we did get pick pocketed. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen though!

I would also take Andrea’s advice of packing light and only carrying one backpack. We each had a single hiking backpack for our 17 days in Europe and I would not have done it any other way. It reduced the chance of pickpocketing too cuz you know where all your stuff is.

You should also see the catacombs! That was one of my favorite things. But go early cuz the line gets really long. And pay extra for the guided tours (headsets) where ever you go. You won’t regret it. And pay the extra to go on top of Notre Dame too. That was pretty cool.

Have fun Kristin! I hope you like it :)

Chelsea - March 28, 2011 - 2:41 PM

I’m sure glad two other wonderful women have left you advice, because since I’ve never been to Paris, I don’t have any! =) So needless to say, I’m quite jealous. I’ll be sure to live vicariously through your photos when you return. If you can tweet while you are there, please tweet a lot, that will add to my experience, and I would really appreciate it. ;) haha okay, so I’m kidding. I would rather you enjoy your time in a beautiful place with the love of your life! =) But it would be fun to see a tweet that says something like “I’m at the Eiffel Tower!” =) hahaha

On a more serious note, as much as I would love for you to live there with Kenny happily ever after, our WPPI trips would be missing a very important piece of the puzzle, so I do hope you will return! =)

Have fun!

jalene taylor - March 28, 2011 - 10:59 PM

if you are going to use your afcu cards, go to a branch and tell them you will be traveling. they will note it and then our visa department won’t block your cards because they think it’s fraud.

Lindsay - March 28, 2011 - 11:24 PM

I wouldn’t blame you if you never came back, cause PARIS IS AMAZING! Then I’d have someone to stay with when I decide to go back! HEY! ;) Savor every single second! I’m not kidding. You’ll miss it a lot when you get home. Nothing in America is Paris. Not even a bottle of Chanel.

Plus, don’t miss out on the following sites if you can help it:
-The Champs-Elysees
-The Arc de Triomphe
-THE PALACE OF VERSAILLES!!!!
-Notre Dame Cathedral of course (listen to the bells and go inside!)
-The Louvre! (you won’t be able to see everything, so at least make it to: Mona Lisa, Venus De Milo, Nike, the glass pyramid outside, etc.
-The Eiffel Tower (duh) – a day & a night! And go up if you can! Great view!
-Somewhere along the Mediterranean Coast if you can! BEAUTIFUL!
-The Paris Opera House – Kristin, it was closed for referbishing when I was there, so if you get to go inside and see all the amazing gold leafing, etc! Take a pic for me, k? :D
-Wear cute/fun clothes. It’s so much fun to dress up in Europe! :)
-Pick-pocketers target large crowds of people standing close together. If somebody “bumps” you, check for your belongings and keep a hand on your purse/camera. But definitely bring your Canon EVERYWHERE! It’s worth the tiny risk to get shots of all the things you’ll see!
-My goodness! Soak it in! It is culture and history and art and loveliness at its finest!
-OH! And the statue of “The Thinker” – we just drove by the garden where it was and I was bummed
-Take as many tours as possible. ESPECIALLY if you go to Versailles! French History is incredibly interesting, especially when you’re standing RIGHT THERE!

BAH! I’m jealous. Let me know if you have any questions…like, “We have an extra ticket, will you come?!” ;) Stuff like that! HAVE A BLAST (no doubt)! I’m praying for beautiful French weather!

Chelsea - March 29, 2011 - 10:38 AM

le second est mon préféré.

i’m just giving you a taste of french, compliments of google translate – so i’m not vouching for how accurate it is. =)

Cindy Steel - March 29, 2011 - 11:04 AM

Hi. Okay first up, I loved your landscape pics! Especially the second one. BeaUtiFUL!
Now Paris! It looks like you’ve been given some great advice already! I just wanted to add a couple things. If you go to the Palace of Versailles, make sure you go to the GARDENS and walk the gardens to Marie Antoinnette’s cottages in the back. The Palace was a bit overdone for me, but I ended up LOVING the gardens. It is quite a walk, but it is so pretty and there are some way awesome buildings in the back.
If you are able to go to Normandy by the coast, DO IT. I haven’t been but everybody who has been there says it was worth it 100 times over. But if you don’t go, James and I are planning to go back someday and you guys can just come with us! haha!
And probably the most romantic thing we did was take a walk around the eiffel tower/river at night while eating a crepe. Beautiful and awesome!

Oh and that reminds me. EAT CREPES. THe street carts are everywhere and they are amazing.

We went to Europe over a year ago in October and I wrote about it on my personal blog so if you are interested here is the address to the stuff I wrote on Paris…
http://thesteeldiaries.blogspot.com/2009/11/paris.html

I am SO completely jealous! You guys are going to have the best time!!!

Katie Perkes - April 2, 2011 - 4:23 PM

The Eiffel tower is incredible. I could not get over how huge it is! You will love being there. We got on the tower as the sun was setting and it was so amazing. Best time to go!

Katie - April 4, 2011 - 8:24 PM

I MISS YOU!!

Lyndall - April 8, 2011 - 8:51 AM

5WzRAA nice.

Katie - April 8, 2011 - 9:11 AM

GORGEOUS… Just like I expected. :)

Eileen Workman - April 8, 2011 - 9:19 AM

OMG!

Sara - April 8, 2011 - 5:45 PM

Ooooh I love them

Whitney - April 8, 2011 - 9:17 PM

These are breath taking.

Yvonne - April 10, 2011 - 9:37 PM

Stunning! Beautiful shots!

Lindsay - April 11, 2011 - 11:18 AM

Oh my…these nearly made me cry. I want to see MORE! :D

sandy - April 11, 2011 - 3:35 PM

these are gorgeous!! you should offer them as prints! i’m sure plently would snatch them up! i am totally jealous of your fabulous adventure!

Cindy Steel - April 12, 2011 - 11:19 AM

Awesome!!! I am so jealous! haha! Yes, I would LOVE to have you make me some delicious french food! haha! Can’t wait for more paris posts!

Katie - April 12, 2011 - 12:05 PM

Oh my heck. I love it. More Paris posts! :)

Monica - April 12, 2011 - 5:09 PM

Kristin! Your trip to Paris looks fabulous! What a fun get-away! When I was looking through your French cooking experience in this post; it reminded me of Julia & Julia! (“I’m Julia Child, Bon Apetit”! Love, love it!) That is an awesome experience to cook French food, and I am glad that Kenny and you had such a wonderful time in Paris! Also thank you for the comment on my brown hair! :)

jalene taylor - April 13, 2011 - 11:49 AM

looks so fun! and good job kenny with the photo taking. you are a pro :)

Belinda Olsen - April 16, 2011 - 7:28 AM

I love seeing all of your Paris pictures (and Kenny’s too)…beautiful! I actually went and got a library card. The French cooking book you showed me is checked out but I put it on reserve for May :-)

Katie - April 17, 2011 - 5:47 PM

Oh fun. I want some of your baguette. :)

Jeanne - April 18, 2011 - 11:43 AM

You really have a way with newborns. Well done!

Tara Siddoway - April 18, 2011 - 5:07 PM

Ok, this is great. Not only are we now facebook friends, but we can be blog friends! I think this has taken our new friendship to a whole new level.

Katie - April 19, 2011 - 2:13 PM

These pictures are gorgeous. I love every single one. I really like the ones you did it black and white too. I remember feeling the exact same when I went to the Louvre… exhausted, and my feet and back were killing me the whole time. I wish I could have enjoyed it more when I went, or at least taken good pictures. :)

Brandi - April 19, 2011 - 4:40 PM

Just beautiful!! I also loved the exterior of the Louvre, the inside left me feeling tired. I sat outside and soaked my feet in the water afterwords… is that allowed?? LOL Love the photos inside the apartments, it is dark in there, I’m impressed with your steady hand!

Belinda Olsen - April 20, 2011 - 9:42 PM

Beautiful pictures and a lot of fun. I especially love the last three B&W architectural ones!

Katie Perkes - April 20, 2011 - 11:01 PM

Oh dear. I know how you are feeling oh-too-well.
In fact, I am feeling it lately too!
But I’ll tell you why I think it happens.

To REMEMBER the things that truly do matter most.
I know how easily it is get bogged down by the world.
Feeling envious over other photographer’s amazing work.
Reading way more blogs than verses in my scriptures.
Spending more time on my computer than with my husband.
I could go ON and on.

Thankfully for ruts, so they get us back on track and back in balance!

Even if it takes one or a few emotional breakdowns to get us there. :)

agubkehb - April 21, 2011 - 6:53 AM

o0ZIOP ktooviaxrdpy

Tara Siddoway - April 21, 2011 - 8:45 AM

I also think you need to add to your to-do list: Invite the Siddoways over. :) But I get what you’re saying! Sometimes it’s just simple things like scripture study and some exercise that really gets us up. I guess it shouldn’t be a surprise to us when we take care of our spiritual bodies and physical bodies that we feel better. It’s like Heavenly Father planned it that way or something. :) If you need an exercising buddy, I am free. Doing something with people helps keep me more motivated!

Katie - April 21, 2011 - 1:19 PM

I love the Eiffel Tower too. :) I LOVE that last photo. And the one of Kenny’s tower in front of the real tower. Cool. :)

Jeanne - April 21, 2011 - 1:52 PM

For some reason, that makes me feel a little bit like crying. . .

jalene taylor - April 21, 2011 - 7:36 PM

oooo!!! that last picture is so pretty! and you guys are so cute. looks like fun!

em - April 22, 2011 - 8:31 AM

lovely pictures.

Katie - April 26, 2011 - 10:26 PM

I LOVE YOUR DRESS!!! Also… um you need to come over and talk to me like tomorrow. :)

jalene taylor - April 26, 2011 - 11:08 PM

i’m not going to lie. i HATE the vagueness… please tell me. :)

Katie - April 27, 2011 - 2:21 PM

You are the best. I am in love with these pictures. :)

Tara Siddoway - April 27, 2011 - 4:57 PM

Ok, I’ll let it slide that you like Peeta because he reminds you of Kenny, but I am totally a Gale lover. I haven’t read the third book yet, I’m waiting to read them all with Paul after we finish Harry Potter. :)

Lindsay - April 27, 2011 - 5:21 PM

LOVE. Simply love.

Chelsea Lewis - April 27, 2011 - 8:23 PM

Um… that last one? Yeah. It’s my fav. And I’m pretty sure that little face can make someone who never plans on having kids want them. =) PS. I think subconsciously you are out to make me want kids. haha – birth stories? now this? sheesh! ;)

jalene taylor - April 27, 2011 - 10:59 PM

she is SOOOOOOO CUTE!

Kelsen Kitchen - April 28, 2011 - 2:36 PM

Chloe is the most adorable little girl. WHAT GREAT PICTURES.

Rhonda Steed - April 29, 2011 - 10:23 AM

Love the cool lighting in the ones!!!! Great session!

Katie - April 29, 2011 - 1:26 PM

These are awesome. I was going to say I like the first one best, but I really can’t decide because they are all gorgeous. :) Cute couple!

sandy - April 30, 2011 - 8:27 AM

love these, especially the one on the stairwell!

Katie - May 2, 2011 - 7:33 AM

I think everyone’s a little jealous of the royal wedding. :) Good job on so much accomplishment. Can I see you soon?

Kandace Shoell - May 2, 2011 - 9:57 PM

LOVE THESE! I am so excited to get our prints! Thank you so much for this session :)

Chelsea Lewis - May 3, 2011 - 9:24 AM

Kristin. This is beautiful. As usual. =)

I say it everytime – but you make me want a baby just so I can have this! LOL

jalene taylor - May 3, 2011 - 10:13 AM

you have such an amazing talent for this kind of shoot. so beautiful!!! i love them! and holy hair on that baby! i love it!

Katie - May 3, 2011 - 10:37 AM

Beautiful. I love the ones of the doctor holding up the baby and you can just barely see her smile. :)

sandy - May 4, 2011 - 8:51 AM

yup, i’m i tears. beautiful kristin.

Sara - May 4, 2011 - 8:15 PM

I cry when I see your birth stories. Every. Single. Time.

jalene taylor - May 4, 2011 - 10:54 PM

whoa. i totally had a class with helga. i’m pretty sure. yeah.

Katie - May 5, 2011 - 6:20 AM

That little boy is adorable. And all your pictures are gorgeous.

brooke snow - May 5, 2011 - 10:51 AM

beautiful. makes me cry :) I love Helga :) Though I’m slightly jealous that she can look that amazing through labor! I didn’t allow a single picture until a week after the experience. (I didn’t even take pictures of our newborn that entire time as well.) The way you document the event though makes me reconsider for next time :) well done friend :)

Ashly - May 5, 2011 - 10:52 AM

I totally love this idea. It is just beautiful.

Helga - May 5, 2011 - 1:30 PM

I am absolutely IN LOVE WITH THESE!! You truly captured the moment! They bring back to whole miracle of birth, both with Taysen and Makyla! Thank you so much Kristin! You are fabulous! Seriously words can not even begin to express how much this means to Bryan and I. You did an amazing job! It was really fun to have you there with us as well! :)

Love you too Brooke! You seriously are TOO kind! :) It’s all in Kristins photography skills. ;)

Helga - May 5, 2011 - 1:31 PM

Thank you for the cry! :) We love them!

Chelsea Lewis - May 6, 2011 - 10:01 AM

Um – your pre-visualized shot ROCKS MY SOCKS! That is so gorgeous, Kristin! Love it!

Katie - May 6, 2011 - 11:07 AM

I love these. The colors are gorgeous and they are such a great couple!

Laura - May 6, 2011 - 1:31 PM

Kristin, these are amazing!! I love how artistic they are, and it looks like you nailed the couples personality! I love these:)

jalene taylor - May 6, 2011 - 2:30 PM

so cute!

the last photo is really neat. i like the angle and editing.

Sara - May 6, 2011 - 5:02 PM

Baahh awesome pictures. Shalese is so beautiful.

Kaylie - May 6, 2011 - 7:26 PM

I just came across your blog. I probably spend way too much time looking at photography blogs. I love yours!!! Your work is so great! You’ve got talent;)

jalene taylor - May 8, 2011 - 10:41 PM

haha! i love kenny’s reaction. what a cool graduation gift. now he and lincoln can play games together on their iPads. as we speak, lincoln is playing frolf on his and shakes the bed every time he throws the Frisbee. fun stuff! haha

also, i’m so jealous you get a husband with no school. lincoln’s break only lasts for two weeks. and then he’s schooling again. blah! i can’t wait until he’s done.

also, hoytsville looks fun. can we go there sometime?

Cindy Steel - May 8, 2011 - 10:47 PM

KRISTIN. These are my absolute favorite pictures you have ever taken. Love everything about them! So beautiful and the color and lighting is amazing! You are the freaking best! :)

Lindsay Kay - May 9, 2011 - 10:17 AM

Haha! I love those pictures of him opening the ipad. Your and his expression are PRICELESS! :) Congratulations, Kenny!

Lindsay Kay - May 9, 2011 - 10:18 AM

These are beauty-ful :) Good job, as always!

Lindsay Kay - May 9, 2011 - 10:19 AM

My goodness! You captured the city so beautifully in ALL of your photos. Good job. These make me salivate! :)

Tara Siddoway - May 9, 2011 - 3:03 PM

The pictures of Kenny’s reaction to the ipad are awesome. Paul and I had a good laugh at those. And I think it’s necessary for you two to start enjoying being out of school with US and come over for dinner and let us introduce you two to the game of BANG!

Belinda Olsen - May 9, 2011 - 8:40 PM

AH-MAY-ZZZING! I really love these images. They are beautiful!

Yvonne - May 10, 2011 - 6:57 AM

Beautiful! Love, love the touch of snow.

Rhonda Steed - May 10, 2011 - 8:33 AM

Great shots!!! Love her bright dress!

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Kaylie - May 13, 2011 - 10:24 AM

How pretty! I don’t mind heavy photo weeks;) All of your Paris pictures are so beautiful.

Katie - May 13, 2011 - 1:50 PM

I have a CD called Springtime in Paris. I have been meaning to ask if you want a copy, but now you have to have one. :) You’ll love it.

Joseph Dias - May 13, 2011 - 10:58 PM

Although I’ve lived in Japan for more than half my life you’ve captured cherry blossoms in a way that I’ve never quite seen them. Well done! I took a look at your portraits, too, and found them moving. You definitely have a way of getting down to some important essence in people.
Clear skies,
joseph
PS: Just stumbled upon your blog by using the “next blog” button in blogger.

Kelsen Kitchen - May 15, 2011 - 7:11 AM

Super cute couple! Super great photos, like always!

Cindy Steel - May 16, 2011 - 12:14 AM

Love all the chub of the first baby! So cute!

Chelsea Lewis - May 16, 2011 - 11:53 AM

=) Cheer up buttercup! You do have a big weekend ahead! I’m super excited I get to spend some time with you during part of it!

Whitney - May 16, 2011 - 10:23 PM

Pretty much every single Sunday Kollin and I would watch like 6 or more hours of NCIS. Now we’ve seen them all and I feel empty inside. I love that show so much!

Kelsen Kitchen - May 17, 2011 - 9:11 AM

I love love love her first outfit. And that last picture is great! Engagements are the cutest!

Jeanne - May 17, 2011 - 10:19 AM

You’re really good at this!

Lindsay - May 19, 2011 - 10:15 AM

Haha, Zach & Jody. That sounds like Zach & Cody…to one like me who actually knows who Zach & Cody are. I love there blog, however! What a fun couple!

Chelsea Lewis - May 19, 2011 - 10:40 AM

Thanks for sharing IttyBiz. That’s one I haven’t heard of and marketing is a huge struggle area for me also! =) I’m excited to check it out!

Jeanne - May 20, 2011 - 8:38 AM

Brides packin’ heat. Cool.

Katie - May 20, 2011 - 8:59 AM

These are amazing! I love the variety. The lighting is beautiful and the colors are perfect. :)

Laura - May 20, 2011 - 10:56 AM

Kristin these are beautiful!! I’m proud to say that I have a friend who is a pro at photography!…that said, can I have your autograph?..haha but seriously.

Chelsea Lewis - May 20, 2011 - 4:23 PM

Hi Kristin. My name is Chelsea. =) I just wanted to let you know that your backlighting is UH-MAZING in these! You ROCKED it!!!

If you are giving out autographs, I’d like one too please! =)

Kaylie - May 22, 2011 - 12:00 AM

Oh my goodness!!! These are ALL SO cute!!!!! So great! The lighting is awesome in all of them and everything else! Would you like to give me some lessons?? ;)

jalene taylor - May 23, 2011 - 6:22 PM

cute. we is cute. cute cute cute. me=giant forehead! and we did the same pose in the funny picture. awwww

Dayna Thomas - May 23, 2011 - 6:27 PM

Those photo booth pictures are so awesome! They are totally you guys (I want to say they are totally us, but I wasn’t there :) )

Lindsay - May 24, 2011 - 9:03 AM

WHOA! Beautiful. Love the location and WHAT a beautiful couple! Great shots!

Lindsay - May 24, 2011 - 9:04 AM

LOVE. US. Yes, let’s have an apartment warming party in July or something at my house! We could have a BBQ!

Katie - May 24, 2011 - 9:12 AM

I think these are my favorite engagements you’ve ever done. Every single one is amazing!

Chelsea Lewis - May 24, 2011 - 9:53 AM

Your favorite is my favorite too, but I also love love love the one right below it. =) So gorgeous! I love open fields too! The possibilities are amazing!

I’m with Katie; they are all amazing!

Helga - May 24, 2011 - 11:14 AM

So I got busy with life and haven’t been on line for a little bit. Boy have you been a busy little chickity! I’m so glad! You are amazing! Congrats! All of these are absolutely beautiful! Perfect in everyway! Nice work! Fabulously done! (is that even a word? haha it is now… made up just for you!)

marta - May 24, 2011 - 7:50 PM

kristin, your blog is beautiful and so are all your clients! i love the details of this bridal shoot.. especially the camo and guns snapshot. how cute is that?! keep up the good work!

Chelsea Lewis - May 25, 2011 - 11:46 AM

Ooooohhh! How can you NOT love Cindy?! Seriously.

The first color one is my fave! SOOO gorgeous!

Jessica B Photography - May 25, 2011 - 3:33 PM

Gorgeous Kristin! So fun to find other birth photographers out there!

Cindy Steel - May 25, 2011 - 6:42 PM

Aww! Thanks Kristin! That was such a fun day and I just misssss you girls!

Chelsea Lewis - May 26, 2011 - 9:24 AM

a few things:
1. your early b-day present sounds marvelous! enjoy that! i still have a $250 spa gift card waiting for me since christmas to use. ha.
2. good luck on your wedding. i’m super excited to see it!
3. hey your house sounds like mine! seriously though. as embarrassing as it may be, i’m totally taking a picture of my closet – which also is a big walk in closet with a clothing and shoes covered floor.
-happy thursday friend!-

Belinda Olsen - May 27, 2011 - 12:11 AM

Beautiful! I absolutely love the last image on the bottom right!

Belinda Olsen - May 27, 2011 - 12:16 AM

Pampering is a great thing that I think everyone needs every now and then. Good luck recuperating after your intense week…

Chelsea - May 27, 2011 - 9:24 AM

Yep! She’s definitely beautiful! And all those other things you said! =) I miss you girls!!! Can’t wait for WPPI next year!

Tara Siddoway - May 27, 2011 - 4:14 PM

I want a spa day for $48 too! I was just thinking how that would be a nice present to myself. . maybe Christmas, because this year for my birthday I convinced Paul to just take me shopping instead of him trying to figure out what to buy me. And I’m going to tell you this- you really are an amazing photographer. If you ever need some people to experiment stuff with, Paul and I are more than willing! But I really do like looking at all your photos you post on here!

Belinda Olsen - May 28, 2011 - 4:17 PM

Oh how I love you gals! Thanks for the kinds words Kristin. I was just thinking about while I am working on my upcoming blog release watching NCIS :-) Thanks again for making these beautiful images!

Katie - May 31, 2011 - 7:17 AM

These are beautiful! I think she looks like you. :)

alyssa - May 31, 2011 - 3:53 PM

thank you so much! the pictures turned out great, and the session was so much fun. i really can’t thank you enough!

Kaylie - May 31, 2011 - 5:39 PM

These are all really good! I love her eyes. I can’t wait to see the weddings you’ve been editing!:)

Chelsea - May 31, 2011 - 7:54 PM

Ahhh… the infamous life-update-bullet-point post! =) It’s a goodie!

PS. Don’t feel bad for no babies or baby plans – I’ve been married 4 years and still don’t have either!

PPS. I love the screenshot feature on my iMac. It’s super nifty! I can’t wait to use it for something like this! I have one in the works actually that will use some… haha – great minds think alike again!

[...] photography provided by: kristin brown photography – logan, ut (i was the second shooter) – all of the images in this post are my own, but you have to check [...]

Rhonda Steed - June 1, 2011 - 4:51 PM

Beautiful stuff Kristin!! You did great!

Chelsea - June 1, 2011 - 5:33 PM

Awww thank you! I love that ring shot too! =) And your Salt Lake Valley picture at the end is rockin’ gorgeous, my friend!

Thanks again!

Ashly - June 2, 2011 - 8:55 AM

Kristin, just like I told Chelsea… you guys did a fantastic job. I am so happy with our pictures and I can’t believe how great they turned out. Thank you so much for sharing our special day and for staying super late to wait for the limo that never showed haha… Thank you for everything!

Belinda Olsen - June 2, 2011 - 10:19 PM

Beautiful! Great job!

Chelsea - June 6, 2011 - 10:14 AM

i have no words.

shocking, i know.

wait, that’s kind of a lie. i have some. i wish my husband would oblige me in taking these kind of pictures for our 5 year anniversary.

oh, and a few photographer brain words – the 70-200 is gorgeous, BUT it’s even more gorgeous on your 5DmkII. =( and alas, i am lusting after a new camera body even more.

that was a lot of words for having no words, huh!

Belinda Olsen - June 6, 2011 - 11:44 AM

Absolutely beautiful! I really want a 70-200 too :-) We can keep dreaming together.

[...] For more beautiful pictures of Brian and Hayley, please visit Kristin’s blog. [...]

Katie Perkes - June 10, 2011 - 9:31 AM

Kristin,

These are my favorite bridals I have ever seen you do!
The light, the locations, the coloring, the everything!
They’re really beautiful.
Good work!

Katie

Kaylie - June 10, 2011 - 2:06 PM

I absolutely LOVE these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) They are all so perfect!! If you ever need an assistant/2nd shooter for engagments/wedding/bridals I would love to!!:) Just send me an email.:)

Chess - June 12, 2011 - 9:00 PM

So sweet! I love you guys, congratulations!!

Bret - June 13, 2011 - 5:41 PM

This is so cute!

Tara Siddoway - June 13, 2011 - 6:33 PM

Cute! I love the song. Who sings it? And happy anniversary!

jalene taylor - June 13, 2011 - 9:55 PM

cute!!! happy anniversary!

Cindy Steel - June 14, 2011 - 12:24 PM

Beautiful!! Also, I love the anniversary video. Awesome! :)

Katie - June 16, 2011 - 7:46 AM

Dang, I thought I was your favorite person ever. Oh well… second place will have to do, I guess.

Katie - June 16, 2011 - 7:46 AM

P.S. I want an iPhone.

Chelsea - June 16, 2011 - 9:06 AM

I’m so glad you had a fun anniversary weekend! We still have not planned what to do for ours, but if it’s a nice day, I just might drag Chris up the canyon for a picnic. That sounds like a splendid idea! =)

PS. Katie – I think you need an iPhone too. ;)

Belinda Olsen - June 16, 2011 - 7:43 PM

Isn’t Caputo’s the best! There is also this other great market, Granato’s that I also love. I can’t wait until I get my iPhone too….just waiting the clock out for time to upgrade!

Helga - June 16, 2011 - 9:19 PM

I’ve been super crazy busy and just got a second to check in and see how you’re doing… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! You two are adorable!! Looks like you two had a fabulous weekend!

Katie - June 17, 2011 - 7:30 AM

YAY!! You rock. :)

Chelsea - June 17, 2011 - 7:39 AM

Dang it! Katie is a quick one! She always beats me to your posts! ;)

I love these!!! All of them. Good job, Kristin!

Chelsea - June 20, 2011 - 6:07 PM

Um… I think those two kiddos get cuter by the day. Love the shoulder ride! :) I wish you were my auntie! Haha

Chelsea - June 20, 2011 - 6:09 PM

And also, Kenny looks tired… Like he ran a relay race or something. Pffft.

Katie - June 20, 2011 - 10:36 PM

I stole all the pictures and put them on my blog. :) Hope you don’t mind. Also, that picture of Kenny and Bret and Spencer is really cute (did you seriously take that with your iPhone??) and GOOD JOB to him!

Katie - June 21, 2011 - 10:40 AM

When Jack saw these rainbows he told me they were “beauuuuuuuutiful!”

Lindsay - June 21, 2011 - 10:42 AM

YAY! I just saw a full rainbow for the first time last month! I love rainbows! :D

Chelsea - June 21, 2011 - 11:46 AM

I haven’t seen a rainbow in SO long! I’m well overdue to see one! These are so bright too! PRETTY!

Kelsen Kitchen - June 22, 2011 - 6:30 AM

Kristin! Your hair is so long and pretty! Just wanted you to know.

Chelsea - June 22, 2011 - 8:07 AM

Beautiful! =) Love that ring shot!!! =)

Chris Fawkes - June 23, 2011 - 9:55 AM

Lovely images Kristin, just stunning.

Chess - June 24, 2011 - 11:00 AM

Ooohh! I love it!

I’m just so fascinated with how dancers use their bodies, and some of these captured moments (eg. the last one) are just fantastic!

Can’t wait to see more!

Cindy Steel - June 26, 2011 - 4:34 PM

Wow! Love the pictures! So beautiful! Love the project idea!

Chess - June 27, 2011 - 10:52 AM

I didn’t know they had a BABY! My gosh, he is the handsomest little thing I have ever seen!

Congratulations, Kenny!

Hahaha.

Chelsea - June 27, 2011 - 7:59 PM

Awww. Little baby lips! How cute is he! Congrats to them…and Kenny! =)

Kenny is going to be such a great little papa when that time comes for you guys!

jalene taylor - June 27, 2011 - 10:00 PM

wow! they had a kid??! crazy! congrats!

Katie - June 28, 2011 - 12:00 AM

I LOVE these! Gorgeous.

Anonymous - June 28, 2011 - 12:10 AM

So. . . Kenny the Godfather. I am entertained :)

Chess - June 28, 2011 - 10:26 AM

Isn’t crazy how scared you can get from a dream? It’s almost like those feelings are more real than feelings you have when you’re awake! Well, life might go on without you, but rest assured that people would sure miss you. :)

Kelsen Kitchen - June 28, 2011 - 11:08 AM

THAT BABY…. is the cutest thing I’ve seen for a long time.

Jeanne - June 28, 2011 - 12:27 PM

The analysis of this dream is quite clear. Your subconsious self does not want to move away from your momma. ;)

colin feldhaus - June 29, 2011 - 5:44 PM

beautiful imagery… that Logan temple is HUGE and gorgeous. You handled the light there very well, I’m sure it was not easy.

Tara Siddoway - July 1, 2011 - 11:36 AM

The fourth is one of my favorite holidays too! Mainly because my family on my dad’s side always has a reunion around then, so we’ll be gone to that all next week, I’m so excited! I didn’t know there were Logan fireworks tonight. Do you know what time and where? That sounds like a lot of fun. Oh, and happy birthday next week!

Kaylie - July 1, 2011 - 12:49 PM

That picture is so cool! Have a good fourth!! I also have to have licorice watching fireworks!;) ha ha.

Katie - July 1, 2011 - 11:31 PM

I have a big flag you can borrow. :)

Belinda Olsen - July 6, 2011 - 7:24 AM

Beautiful job as always Kristin. Thank you again for letting me spend the day with you. It was perfect!

Chelsea - July 6, 2011 - 11:16 AM

I love love love their colors. That reception was BEAUTIFUL! And you two ROCKED the photography! =) I’m so proud to call you both my friends! Yay!

Jéssica - July 7, 2011 - 12:03 PM

Very beautiful images Shari, I love so much them all. Congratulations on a beautiful wedding!

Jéssica de Campo Grande RJ

cintia santos - July 8, 2011 - 9:31 AM

Lindooooooo vc tá linda todas as fotos estão simplesmente lindas parabéns!!

Chelsea Lewis - July 8, 2011 - 3:39 PM

…and what a pretty deck those men made. good job, men!

favorite picture award: picture on the left of the side by side with chloe with her hands up. i’m pretty sure i want to kiss her scrunchy nose. =)

Katie Warner - July 9, 2011 - 6:53 PM

Pretty! Pretty! Pretty!

Kaylie - July 10, 2011 - 3:28 PM

Very nice!!!! :) Looks very professional! And your pictures are beautiful.

07.11.11 » Kristin Brown Photography - July 11, 2011 - 9:29 AM

[...] catch up on so you think you can dance. and at 2:00 i have an appointment for a massage (from my $48 spa package early birthday present i gave myself). then tonight, kenny will take me to dinner and give me a present and we’ll [...]

Brooke Schultz - July 11, 2011 - 9:50 AM

Happy birthday!
It is SO true that birthdays are so downplayed for adults, and I too think it’s so sad. I’m glad your people are making it a good day for you!!

Tara Siddoway - July 11, 2011 - 10:23 AM

Happy birthday! I think taking the day off of work is a great way to start your birthday. Is Kenny taking you to sushi tonight? Ha ha! Enjoy the day.

Kaylie - July 11, 2011 - 2:25 PM

Happy Birthday to an AWESOME photography!!:) Cute cookie!! And enjoy your massage!!

Chelsea Lewis - July 11, 2011 - 3:26 PM

Happy Happy Birthday Kristin!!! =) I’m thankful I fell into category 2 for people knowing your birthday not because you told them. Because a little bird called FB told me! =) That counts right?! I’m glad to have a good friend like you, and I hope your birthday is magnificent. And for the record – it sounds like a perfect birthday to me!

Sara - July 11, 2011 - 8:33 PM

I feel famous! You are such a beautiful photographer.

[...] I did my photo shoot with the dancers from Viewmont, we did the first set inside (see that post here) and then went outside to do a few pretty portraits and a couple more action shots. These are my [...]

Katie Warner - July 12, 2011 - 1:04 PM

Okay… I miss dancing. :(

Katie Warner - July 12, 2011 - 1:05 PM

P.S. These are really pretty.

Cindy Steel - July 13, 2011 - 9:05 AM

haha, thanks for the post! This will definitely come in handy while I try to figure this all out… :)

Jessica Thomson - July 13, 2011 - 7:23 PM

I love the action pictures! Amazing job

Lindsey - July 14, 2011 - 3:47 PM

Hey, that’s us! I love these pictures. It’s so fun to have these little everyday things captured. Thanks Kristin! We love you

Katie Warner - July 14, 2011 - 4:10 PM

I didn’t know you did this– so cute! And their house is darling.

Kelsen - July 14, 2011 - 8:08 PM

I love these pictures. Their home is super cute! I love the decor and the color scheme.

Katie Warner - July 18, 2011 - 12:13 PM

I LOVE THESE PICTURES TOO!

Chelsea Lewis - July 18, 2011 - 3:27 PM

I don’t even have words. Seriously. Not only is the light just beautiful in all of them, because well, duh! Brooke rocks that! But the TRUE emotion. I love all of them. They are beautiful and I think you should plaster your walls with them. Seriously. I love the one of you two sitting on your bed. Especially love that it has a photo of you on the wall above you. And I love your “dorky” one! =)

I can’t wait to see Brooke’s! And ps, here’s your official invitation to do some of this stuff with Chris and I if you would like to! =)

Brooke Snow - July 18, 2011 - 5:50 PM

Wahoo! You two are just divine! I love all these images and love how authentic they are. My favorite moment of the whole shoot–personally–was when Kenny shouted out, “This is the best photo shoot ever!”. Not sure if you remember or not, but it was the moment I knew the stars had aligned :)

Sara - July 18, 2011 - 7:46 PM

These are amazing! What an awesome concept. It totally works.

Chess - July 18, 2011 - 8:31 PM

I love these. You two make a beautiful couple, and just have a cute, special place in my heart! I love you both. :)

Jeanne - July 18, 2011 - 9:10 PM

I’m glad you have found your One.

[...] thinks like I do. The beauty of it is that I think everyone who reads it feels that way. I’ve talked about this book before and quoted one of my favorite passages, but here is another [...]

Monica - July 19, 2011 - 9:15 AM

Kristin! These pictures portray you both beautifully! Any picture with Kenny in it always makes me laugh:) You guys are just awesome!

Helga Laing - July 20, 2011 - 3:44 PM

I LOVE THESE! Beautiful work Brooke, as usual!! :) You and Kenny are soooo adorable! What beautiful pictures to be treasured forever!!

Dayna - July 20, 2011 - 9:05 PM

You know what the best part of these photos is? The two awesome people in them! I love you guys!

Yvonne - July 21, 2011 - 10:59 AM

These are so cute! Love the personality that comes through in them!!

Yvonne - July 21, 2011 - 11:00 AM

Thanks for sharing these!! :)

Whitney Lytle - July 21, 2011 - 1:50 PM

Oh Kristin, I just adore you! I have been so blessed to be surrounded by such great friends, especially you. I’m glad I got you as a VT. That was in inspired match…I’ve learned so much from you and our talks meant the world to me! Thank you for doing these for us. I know I’ve said it before, but you are SO talented. Love you!

Whitney Lytle - July 21, 2011 - 1:55 PM

Kristin, I love that you read, and especially that you write about it. It gives other people the opportunity to find books to read. I’m much more inclined to read a book because YOU said it was good, and by reading your favorite passages, than because some snobby NYC review says it’s good. :) Thanks for posting these!

Chelsea Lewis - July 26, 2011 - 12:30 PM

I’m glad to know you laughed at the bathroom mishap, because I have laughed numerous times at it now. =) Pretty sure, I laughed at all the tweets and now hearing the WHOLE story really made me laugh. Yes, I’ve read it a few times. The best part that really makes me laugh is the part when Kenny discovers you. LOL!

Thanks for the laugh!!!

PS. I hope your day gets better!!!

Jeanne - July 26, 2011 - 12:32 PM

Soo, I read all that and you know what stuck out? SEVENTEEN YEARS OF DANCE LESSONS!! Holy cow (or something more graceful that a cow) ;)

Katie Warner - July 26, 2011 - 1:07 PM

So I can’t believe I saw you all afternoon and we didn’t talk about this. This made me laugh out loud. :)

Chess - July 26, 2011 - 8:08 PM

HAHAHAHAHA. There is nothing I don’t love about this post. I have zero interest in seeing Captain America, so I’m glad someone shares this view. And I’m tired of people being snobs about Harry Potter. They’re incredibly intelligent and clever, so there!! :-)

Cindy Steel - July 26, 2011 - 8:31 PM

Um…I pretty much loved everything about this post. Laughed my guts out! I could see the whole thing playing out perfectly in my head! Miss you guys! haha!!

Belinda Olsen - July 26, 2011 - 8:58 PM

I laughed just as much this time as I did reading about it on twitter. Love it!

jalene taylor - July 26, 2011 - 9:35 PM

hahahahahaha! this was so funny! kenny should convince lincoln to read harry potter now.

Kelsen - July 27, 2011 - 1:28 AM

So when I get home we should go see HP 7.2 together, because I know Ken doesn’t want to see it BUT I really think you would like it. :) Also you should give Captain America a chance, because Chris Evans is a hunky beefcake.

[...] so excited to show these images. Last week I posted the photos Brooke Snow took of Kenny and me for our Beloved session swap. (See here for [...]

Belinda Olsen - July 27, 2011 - 11:18 AM

Great job! Your B&W fave is my fave too! I love it. Beautiful.

Cindy Steel - July 27, 2011 - 11:27 AM

Ooohh! So pretty! I love Brooke! She looks so beautiful!

Brooke Snow - July 27, 2011 - 1:07 PM

Hooray! Oh dearest Kristin :) They are just lovely! All of them make me smile so big my eyes sparkle and dance! Thank you so much! So fun to see them on the blog! I think you are fabulous!

Tara Siddoway - July 27, 2011 - 4:45 PM

HE’S FINALLY READING HARRY POTTER!!!! That is so great! The best part about this post! Well, besides you getting stuck in the bathroom. :)

Chelsea Lewis - July 30, 2011 - 10:06 AM

Brooke is such a wonderful person! Seriously. How can you not smile at her smile and laugh when seeing her laugh! =) I love like all of these! I can’t choose a favorite!

Belinda Olsen - August 1, 2011 - 11:29 AM

I love your first macro photo! Have fun in Florida. I’m slightly jealous: Disney Paris and Disneyworld all in one year.

Tara Siddoway - August 1, 2011 - 12:15 PM

The only advice I have is to embrace the fact that as soon as you go outside you’ll sweat like nothing else. :) Oh, and don’t go on the Mission: Space ride twice in a row, even if there isn’t a line. (that ride is a Epcot and way awesome!) I did that and felt a little sick the rest of the day, and I don’t even get motion sickness. That’s all the advice I have. Epcot was my FAVORITE. The international part is so amazing. You’ll love it!

jalene taylor - August 1, 2011 - 8:04 PM

awww! we are so cute. i love those pictures!

Kelsen - August 1, 2011 - 8:08 PM

Don’t even bother packing a curling OR a straight iron. Also I would recommend brightly-colored t-shirts. Also drink lots of water. The heat is oppressive but still doable. You’re going to love it. We’re going to have so much fun. Also heads up, there will be very little sleep involved. JUST A WARNING.

ALSO I am so so excited to see you guys, aaah I can’t wait!

Chelsea Lewis - August 2, 2011 - 10:19 AM

I’ll chime in with my hindsight. =) And this might fit more with something you are going to talk about later in this series than with this post, but here is my little story!

I did hire a professional, but I was pretty price conscious, so I hired a cheaper one and I was less than happy. If I had it to do over again, I would truly have cut expenses elsewhere and did a lot more research on my photographer, because I don’t like the album on my table, but at the same time I want to love it because it is the only thing left from my wedding! I don’t like my bridal pictures because I allowed the photographer to talk me into doing them indoors in April, because she thought it was too cold outside still. I’m not a studio person, so they don’t fit me. I didn’t get clarification beforehand on whether or not I would receive a disk, and just assumed I would, but when I didn’t get one, it turned into a big fight that could have been avoided if I did my research.

Do your research and hire the absolute most photographer you can afford. It’s worth it.

belinda olsen - August 2, 2011 - 10:38 AM

What an excellent, very well articulated post! Value is a perception. Honestly wedding photographs only appreciate with time. (especially when you love them)

Kaylie - August 2, 2011 - 11:34 AM

Well said:) My parents only have 5 photographs from their wedding, and they’re not good. Their real “photographer” was terrible. When they saw the pictures my moms parents said that they were awful and refused to pay for them. The photographer came and took all of them back. So my parents ended up with just the pictures my grandpa snapped. Whenever we talk about their wedding it’s always mentioned that they have no pictures.

Jalene taylor - August 2, 2011 - 1:33 PM

AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!! thank you for writing this. Took the words right out of my head.

Chess - August 2, 2011 - 4:17 PM

Mustn’t skimp on the photography. Got it! Thanks for writing this. :)

Whitney - August 2, 2011 - 6:24 PM

Maybe this is a silly question but what do you think qualifies someone as a “professional photographer”? Like you said lots of people who have a nice camera think they are a photographer and the Internet and other programs make creating a website or editing more simple. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

kristin brown - August 2, 2011 - 8:56 PM

that is such a good question whitney. I have had to think really hard about it. I think a professional is hard to define in creative fields. there will always be exceptions to any rule, but in my opinion, a professional photographer is someone with experience, talent, and business skills. experience to know they can handle any technical or lighting situation that arises, talent in creating beautiful work, and business skills to charge appropriately enough to run a sustainable company and keep things organized and running smoothly. at least those thing are what is most important to me as a photographer. :) does anyone else have a better definition??

Whitney - August 2, 2011 - 10:12 PM

Thanks Kristin! That’s a good definition. It is difficult to define. I also would add that a passion and desire to always be learning more and improving would be important. That’s something I appreciate about you is your drive to improve both in business and photography.

Tenille - August 3, 2011 - 10:19 AM

Oh Kristin that is so true!! When Colton and I were engaged, a lady who was just starting her business offered to do our pictures for free to help build her portfolio. I saw a few pictures she had taken and they looked good, so I thought, well, why not? We wanted to help her out and thought it would be great to spend that money on other things. We ended up with a few hundred okay pictures and only two that we love. I have tried to remind myself that we really helped her out; she has gotten so much better since then. But deep down I think I will always regret it, and that’s not something any bride wants!

Jeanne - August 3, 2011 - 12:14 PM

Stunning!

Andrea - August 3, 2011 - 12:24 PM

Okay I loved these! Especially the one of them laying down in the field. What a beautiful bride!!

Emily Meyerhoffer - August 3, 2011 - 12:47 PM

YOU ARE AMAZING! And they are beautiful. I hope you are still doing birth stories when I have a baby. You photographing that would be a dream!

Katie Warner - August 3, 2011 - 1:32 PM

SO beautiful! I LOVE these!!

Jade - August 3, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Thank you for doing my picutres…. you are amazing.. :)

Jeanne - August 5, 2011 - 10:37 AM

I have an inexplicable urge to take a cool shower. . .

Cindy Steel - August 8, 2011 - 9:15 AM

Wow! All of those were absolutely gorgeous!!

Belinda Olsen - August 9, 2011 - 12:11 AM

That little yawn photo is precious. Your makeshift studio turned out great!

Jessica Thomson - August 9, 2011 - 1:14 AM

I love them all!

Katie Warner - August 9, 2011 - 11:36 AM

You are amazing!!! I really love the shots with the three of them all together.

Lindsay Kay - August 13, 2011 - 10:59 AM

Wow! These are amazingly gorgeous! :)

Katie Warner - August 15, 2011 - 4:28 PM

First of all. High school man friends. Hahahaha, I think you’re funny. Second of all– you are so brave. Even talking to you about it didn’t make me even want to try to be brave so I’m impressed. And also, I thought Kenny’s party was great and you can too cook, even if it’s not your element. :)

Tara Siddoway - August 15, 2011 - 4:36 PM

I feel the same way so much about just wishing I had time to do everything that I feel like I should be doing! I’m also commenting about your post for camping and Kenny’s birthday-no wonder he and Paul are such good friends, Paul is a little kid at heart too! For his birthday earlier this year I bought him a Winnie the Pooh card, a Harry Potter lego set, and Star Wars wrapping paper. I think the checkout lady thought I was buying for a 6 year old, not my husband who was turning 25. :) And we are so sad we missed the camp out! It looks like it was so fun!

Belinda Olsen - August 15, 2011 - 10:35 PM

What a fun weekend! I love Kenny’s shirt and hat. It made me smile. You are braver than I would’ve been.

Chelsea Lewis - August 17, 2011 - 11:33 AM

Thanks a lot Kristin. Now I have to add Florida to my list of vacations, because I really want to visit EPCOT. =)

I’m glad you had fun! I know you felt like a complainer, but I laughed every time you tweeted about the humidity. haha!

jalene. » Kristin Brown Photography - August 18, 2011 - 7:57 AM

[...] first photo session was when we were both single and living in Logan (and my first portrait session [...]

belinda olsen - August 18, 2011 - 10:18 AM

Great job. I love, love the very first image.

Emily Meyerhoffer - August 18, 2011 - 1:37 PM

So pretty! Your pictures, and Jalene.

jalene taylor - August 18, 2011 - 8:27 PM

love them so much! thanks, kristin! it was fun to look at the other ones and see how much i’ve changed and how much your photography has changed since that first session. let’s do this for sure every year!

Lindsay Kay - August 18, 2011 - 9:30 PM

Whoa! GORGEOUS! Like…I’m not surprised, by your abilities or her gorgeousness, but seriously! :) Nice work, Kristin!

Lindsay Kay - August 18, 2011 - 9:32 PM

BAH! My heck. I love Florida more than cheesecake! What fun! :) I also feel like the Epcot World Tour feels like you really are in those places…kinda. I think the food and entertainment helps :)

Eileen - August 18, 2011 - 11:02 PM

I love the posing here. All of it.

Chess - August 19, 2011 - 9:53 AM

Whoa! Gorgeous! I get such hair envy sometimes, and then I have to remember that I really do look better with short hair.

Kaylie - August 19, 2011 - 11:54 AM

Pretty! That’s so cool you’ve stayed in contact! I’m going to school at byui in the fall to take photography classes. I hope I can find a friend like that;) I follow her photoblog and yours. You both take great pictures!:)

Chelsea Lewis - August 20, 2011 - 12:44 PM

she is so gorgeous, and you are so amazing. it’s so fun to see your own improvement, i can definitely see it and i love it! it’s how i feel when i look back at previous sessions. i wish i had someone close to me to photo swap with to see my improvements! =) seriously, keep doing it. it’s so awesome!

Tara Siddoway - August 22, 2011 - 9:45 PM

I feel like you and I are going through something very similar right now. Now that Paul and I both don’t work crazy hours anymore, I’ve felt the need to make a schedule, because I can actually have one! It’s amazing how structure like that really helps! Especially setting aside time for scripture study. I always feel so good after I do it, why am I not doing better at it every day? P.S.-still on for Thursday night? Let us know!

Lindsey - August 23, 2011 - 11:54 AM

Way to go Kenny! He’s my inspiration for doing my marathon. I didn’t think i could but hearing his running experiences gave me a glimmer of hope. Granted, his time is WAY more awesome than mine will be. Good job, Kenny!!

Chelsea Lewis - August 23, 2011 - 1:48 PM

Yay Kenny!!! He’s a rockstar runner in my book! My husband runs a lot, but Kenny runs A LOT. See? A LOT is more than a lot. =) PS. Newpark is my favorite resort in Park City. I LOVE IT THERE! That’s where we did our pictures from last fall! Oh and we stayed there for our anniversary a couple years ago and enjoyed our balcony hot tub, along with Kneaders for breakfast directly below our room! =) Yay Park City!

jalene taylor - August 23, 2011 - 10:26 PM

that’s insanity!! never stopped running??

i kind of wonder if runners often get this amazing enlightening because they have so much time to think. i think all i would think about during a marathon is how i was going to die.

jalene taylor - August 23, 2011 - 10:45 PM

yes, please blog about organize and TELL ME HOW DO TO IT!!! thanks. :)

Gail - August 24, 2011 - 8:11 AM

OK, so THANK YOU for mentioning EverNote! I saw a co-worker using it the other day and wondered what it was — I HAVE to check it out!

Also, your goal about scripture? I feel you hon. This is the year I dedicated to reading the Bible all the way thru. After a 3-week hiatus (I’m STILL behind and the daily readings are piling up in my inbox!) I am back on track. In Nehemiah in the Old Testament and out of the Gospels and into Acts in the New. It feels SO good to be reading/learning things that I feel like I should have known about my faith ages ago. And you’re right — it’s TOTALLY spiritual fuel!

Lindsay Kay - August 26, 2011 - 3:17 PM

I LOVE that first quote. Beautiful! That is exactly the way writing is for me. Love it! Thanks for sharing. Good luck with your busy business, Kristin :)

Lindsay Kay - August 26, 2011 - 3:21 PM

Dude! Tell Kenny thanks for the advice on selling my kit on KSL. I did that…it was probably one of the hardest things ever, handing over that handwork to someone with more time. Dang it! I’m bound and determined. I’m working up my running again and it feels SO GOOD! Jalene’s right, btw, running is a very enlightening experience. WAY TO GO, KENNY! :D

Brooke Schultz Photography - August 26, 2011 - 3:43 PM

Oh my, I love John Steinbeck and I’ve never heard of that book! I’ll have to pick it up!
Thanks for the inspiration I always find here. :)

Chelsea Lewis - August 29, 2011 - 12:22 PM

oh hi there. nice to meet you MRS. ORGANIZED! seriously. i’m so impressed! i thought i liked my office, until i saw yours and now i feel like mine is a disaster! i think you may have inspired me to tear apart my closet in my office. don’t tell my husband. he won’t thank you. =)

Katie Warner - August 29, 2011 - 1:36 PM

You did it without me?? :( Can I help you organize something else? :)

jalene taylor - August 29, 2011 - 10:03 PM

love it! do you want to come help me???! ;)

Rhonda Steed - August 31, 2011 - 7:51 AM

What GREAT pictures!!!!! Love the note idea! Love the ones you did of Brooke too!

Katie Warner - August 31, 2011 - 1:50 PM

Ohhh so cute! I can’t wait to see the rest!!

[...] week i have been doing so well with my declaration to organize my life. for three whole days in a row, i have woken up early, exercised, eaten breakfast, read my [...]

Chelsea Lewis - September 1, 2011 - 8:05 AM

ooohhh! i love these macros. it makes me want to go play with my macro filters (aka – macro for poor girls) =) maybe i will tonight! and ps. i’m glad you are getting back in an organized happy place! it’s good for the soul!

Andrea - September 2, 2011 - 9:46 AM

I know I’m the Mom so I’m totally biased but she’s so cute. I absolutely LOVE how the pictures came out. You really captured her cute little personality.

Belinda Olsen - September 6, 2011 - 6:58 PM

Great job Kristin! She’s adorable and I love the variety!

Andrea - September 6, 2011 - 8:16 PM

YAY!! I can’t wait to post these on my blog. We love them! We’re having a hard time picking our favorites…

Brooke Schultz Photography - September 6, 2011 - 8:33 PM

The third to the last shot is my very favorite–love the texture! What an adorable baby, too–that always helps. :)

Katie Warner - September 7, 2011 - 2:33 PM

So… Jack is still talking about wearing the adventure hat and the cats and dogs in Hoystville. Oh yeah, and he asks for you guys at least twice a day. Also, I’m stealing some of these for an overdue post on my blog… :) You take cute pictures.

Katie Warner - September 7, 2011 - 2:33 PM

I LOVE these– she is beautiful and you did a great job. :)

Belinda Olsen - September 8, 2011 - 12:04 AM

what a fun weekend! I love the photo of jack in kenny’s hat and also the one of katie & chloe. adorable!

Anonymous - September 8, 2011 - 1:44 PM

both of you take cute pictures. fun to catch up with your activities and watch the little ones grow.

Grammy - September 8, 2011 - 1:46 PM

last comment was me. Sorry I missed the name thing.

chelsea & chris. » Kristin Brown Photography - September 9, 2011 - 9:28 AM

[...] a year ago, Kenny and I modeled for one of Brooke Snow’s photography classes. It actually came about from a mistake — Brooke thought I had commented on a post to [...]

Cindy Steel - September 9, 2011 - 10:45 AM

Love love LOVE them! Chelsea is so freaking cute! And those last two especially are way hot! :) Great job!

Belinda Olsen - September 9, 2011 - 10:58 AM

Love them! Chels I love the outfits you ended up choosing and your hair! The locations worked out perfect despite being initially scary! BEAUTIFUL!

Chelsea Lewis - September 9, 2011 - 1:44 PM

=D grinning ear to ear again.

Wish my braces were off, but there’s always next year! Thanks again a hundred million thousand times Kristin. And thanks Cindy and Belinda since you both beat me to comment!

I love love love my photo friends!!!

us » Chelsea Lewis Photography - September 9, 2011 - 5:38 PM

[...] we’ve made an official debut on the interwebs via kristin’s website… check it out! [...]

Cindy Steel - September 12, 2011 - 10:54 AM

Can’t wait for your evernote post. I have it, but am still a bit confused. haha! Oh and I got a big floor easel from Tai Pan trading last year. I think for only like 20 bucks or so. I don’t know if they still have them or not… Good luck with the bridal fair! This is a really long comment. ha!

Chelsea Lewis - September 12, 2011 - 4:40 PM

I’m gonna follow in Cindy’s footsteps and make a long comment too. I feel like I have so much to say! Ha! None of it that important of course, but still! So, good luck at your bridal fair. Where is it at? Also – I’m not thrilled that you are so hyped up about Parks & Rec because it’s a show I’ve wanted to start watching for a long time, and now you make me want to watch it even more, and I don’t have TIME too! =( Boo! And last but not least, you are a teaser with your weekly blog forecast! ;) That’s all! Did I beat Cindy for longest comment ever?

[...] friends in this age group (although none of them are actually moms… they still qualify!): Jalene, Belinda, Cindy, and Laura. And check out the Mommy Models website too for more information. [...]

[...] in this age group (although none of them are actually moms… they still qualify!): Jalene, Belinda, Cindy, and Laura. And check out the Mommy Models website too for more information. [...]

[...] I’ve done with friends in this age group (although none of them are actually moms…!): Alyssa, Jalene, Belinda, Cindy, and Laura. And check out the Mommy Models website too for more [...]

[...] in this age group (although none of them are actually moms…!): Alyssa, Jalene, Belinda, Cindy, and Laura. And check out the Mommy Models website too for more information. [...]

Emily Meyerhoffer - September 14, 2011 - 10:57 AM

This would be so fun to win!

[...] age group (although none of them are actually moms…!): Alyssa, Jalene, Belinda, Cindy, and Laura. And check out the Mommy Models website too for more information. [...]

Katie Perkes - September 14, 2011 - 11:19 AM

Okay. I love this! I would LOVE to do a portrait session with Kristin. If I don’t win, I’m definitely still considering booking one of these sessions with you. Love it and love your work!

Catie Shanley Duncan - September 14, 2011 - 12:25 PM

Ok…you convinced me. I’ll enter:). Love your work and miss you!

Brandi - September 14, 2011 - 1:38 PM

Wonderful! Love this, Kristin, go you! This would be a fun opportunity!

Belinda Olsen - September 14, 2011 - 6:29 PM

Yay Kristin! I’m excited for you!

Brandi - September 14, 2011 - 11:21 PM

I linked both on my personal page. I’m really excited about this, Kristin!

Mandy Bagley - September 16, 2011 - 6:00 AM

I would love to win this!! It has been years sense I had pictures taken of just me!!!

Mandy Bagley - September 16, 2011 - 6:04 AM

I posted on facebook on both of your pages! Good luck ladies :D

Chelsea Lewis - September 16, 2011 - 8:30 AM

holy carolly. you’ve inspired me to really get into evernote more now. i did a spree at first, but i’m pretty certain i need to do one again. like um tonight. =) thanks for this post! i thought i was pretty organized and getting it, but why didn’t i know about stacks. that’s genius!

Chelsea Lewis - September 16, 2011 - 8:31 AM

oh and guess what article i just clipped to my evernote to remind me later =) haha

Lacey - September 16, 2011 - 8:41 AM

What a great contest! This sounds like it would be so fun… I love your work. :)

Aubrey Holmgren - September 16, 2011 - 9:27 AM

Ooh, I am intrigued. Sounds like fun! We miss Kristen photography around here :)

Rachel Martin - September 16, 2011 - 1:02 PM

This sounds like so much fun! Here’s hoping I can find a way to win this one… :D

Cindy Steel - September 19, 2011 - 3:46 PM

Those are probably some of the most stunning and beautiful pictures ever! You will be famous one day my friend! SO beautiful and gorgeous location!!

jami wright - September 20, 2011 - 10:55 AM

What a great contest! Your photos are beautiful. And you’re right, when you’re a mommy, there are never pictures of yourself :)

Chelsea Lewis - September 20, 2011 - 11:34 AM

i love it. love love love. i might even be a tiny bit jealous that you get to do bridal fairs. it’s one thing i might never experience. salt lake bridal fairs are super expensive and super saturated. can’t wait to hear about your business plan!!!

KaraLynn - September 20, 2011 - 12:07 PM

You are so Kristin :-) Your booth looks great too! I like that you are always trying to find ways to improve your amazing work.

Remember how everytime you post a birth story I tell you how amazing you are and that as soon as I am pregnant we are booking you? Well it’s time :-) I’ll be writing soon to get it all worked out!!

Nichelle Goonan - September 20, 2011 - 2:44 PM

I would love, love, LOVE it if I won this! ;)

Nichelle Goonan - September 20, 2011 - 3:19 PM

Okay links have been posted on my status! Good luck to all! I can’t wait to see the results! :)

Melissa Jackson - September 20, 2011 - 7:37 PM

This sounds like so much fun!

Melissa Jackson - September 20, 2011 - 7:45 PM

I posted the links on facebook, too! Sorry to enter last minute. I totally spaced it…

Tenille Smith - September 20, 2011 - 8:36 PM

Wow this is brilliant. Mommas are very good at staying behind the camera!

Tenille Smith - September 20, 2011 - 8:46 PM

And I LOVE that it is all about the high heels! How fun is that!?
Facebooked you :)

Amanda Lucherini - September 20, 2011 - 9:13 PM

I would love to be part of something like this. Sounds like a fun idea!

[...] you SO much to all of you wonderful people that entered my contest! I don’t do contests very often because I worry no one will enter and I’ll look stupid. [...]

Emily Meyerhoffer - September 21, 2011 - 2:08 PM

Darn it! I knew making the first comment was a bad idea. Congratulations, Mandy!!

Lindsay Kay - September 21, 2011 - 9:30 PM

Whoa! Love these. Do you know who did her bouquet? Gorgeous!

dance, series iii. » Kristin Brown Photography - September 22, 2011 - 11:31 AM

[...] post is a continuation of my dance project (see the first two posts here and here). This time I really wanted to focus on ballerinas and a series en pointe. I love ballet. [...]

Chess - September 22, 2011 - 8:11 PM

I. LOVE. this.

It’s breathtaking. Oh, I wish they had had a ballerina like Melissa on this season of SYTYCD.

Katie Warner - September 22, 2011 - 10:35 PM

Ohhh I love them all. Gorgeous. I want some prints for my dance studio. :)

KaraLynn - September 23, 2011 - 9:21 AM

Kristin, my computer is down at home and e-mail is blocked at work. I can’t find your number on here, so will you please give me a call when you can to talk to me about birth stories? I don’t want to leave my number publicly, so I am just going to put that instead of my email address :-)

Kristin - September 23, 2011 - 9:27 AM

karalynn! i don’t see your number anywhere! but mine is 801.842.4713. :) i won’t be able to answer until 12:00 or after 5:00, but you can leave a message and i’ll call you back!

Belinda Olsen - September 23, 2011 - 9:06 PM

Congrats Kristin! That’s exciting!

Katie Warner - September 26, 2011 - 10:29 PM

Yay!!!

Meagan Hoffman - September 27, 2011 - 8:28 AM

You take such beautiful pictures Kristin :) I’m so excited for you with all your new plans!! I hope your business keeps growin!

Cindy Steel - September 28, 2011 - 3:21 PM

Ooohh! Pretty! I love the window pictures and her shoes. :)

Mandy Bagley - September 29, 2011 - 7:16 PM

Yay!!! The shot this morning with Kristin was so much fun! She is so talented! I can’t wait to see the final shots. I know I will be going back to her for some family photos! Thank you so Much Kristin I’m so happy I won such a great giveaway! Keep them up they are terrific!

Lindsey - September 30, 2011 - 3:16 PM

you should check out http://www.e-mealz.com/ for an easier cooking life. They give you a shopping list/menu/recipes each week and you just print it out and go shopping and cook. The recipes are really easy and the food is way good. We’ve done it for about 5 months and honestly I didn’t think I’d stick with that long but we love the food and it takes the pain out of cooking. I can even give you a few sample weeks if you wanna try it first. You’ll love it!

Tara Siddoway - September 30, 2011 - 4:53 PM

I’m so glad fall tv is back too! Castle is amazing so far, I think. I wish it was on every night. Besides that, I hate moody weeks! And they always seem to happen right before conference for me too. . hmm. . .I just hope this means Conference will help! What am I saying, I know it will. :) We need to hang out soon. We’re still holding Kenny’s Indiana Jones’ movies hostage.

heather nan - October 5, 2011 - 4:20 PM

Beautiful work Kristin! And yes, such a pleasure to meet you yesterday!

Cindy Steel - October 7, 2011 - 3:43 PM

Ohhh, so pretty! I love the black and whites!!

Tara Siddoway - October 9, 2011 - 5:33 PM

Love the pictures, and her! She could be a model!

Meagan Hoffman - October 10, 2011 - 10:17 AM

oohhh Kristin you did such a beautiful job!! I had so much fun too :) i’ll gladly be your model anytime!! haha

Katie Warner - October 12, 2011 - 9:24 AM

I LOVE THESE!!!

Sarah - October 12, 2011 - 5:03 PM

Hey Kristin! I served in the same mission as Camille! Haha that’s awesome you did their pictures they are super cute!

jalene taylor - October 12, 2011 - 9:34 PM

so pretty!! you did such a great job! i love this shoot!

jalene taylor - October 12, 2011 - 9:43 PM

so pretty!!! great job!

emily - October 14, 2011 - 11:57 AM

she is GORGEOUS! Lucky girl to have YOU to take her pictures!

emily - October 14, 2011 - 11:58 AM

WOW amazing cheekbones and lips!!! she could be a real model…

Cindy Steel - October 14, 2011 - 12:19 PM

Kristin! I love these! She is so pretty! I think my favorite is your favorite too, but I love them all!! I love the idea of the mommy models!

Meagan Hoffman - October 17, 2011 - 3:26 PM

AH! i love Tara!! I was waiting for a goofy face picture… they’re so fun :)

Tara Siddoway - October 17, 2011 - 3:56 PM

LOVE. Can’t wait to see the rest! You’ve done such an amazing job!

Cindy Steel - October 17, 2011 - 5:33 PM

Oh, I love those two! They are so dang cute! I miss those beautiful mountains!! :)

jalene taylor - October 17, 2011 - 10:40 PM

such pretty light! and such a cute couple!

Belinda Olsen - October 18, 2011 - 12:20 AM

Love the Siddoways! Love you! Love these pictures! It’s a great combination!

Nigel - October 19, 2011 - 1:12 AM

I like your post. Felt like it was very personal and this brings my organization skils closer with Evernote.
Thanks

Katie Warner - October 19, 2011 - 9:22 PM

I love these — the location is awesome and the lighting is gorgeous. Cute couple. :)

Katie Warner - October 19, 2011 - 9:23 PM

These are BEAUTIFUL…

Mekenzie Marsh - October 21, 2011 - 4:43 PM

You are so so talented. These pictures are stunning.

Chelsea Lewis - October 22, 2011 - 8:20 AM

oh hi. you might not remember me. but my name is chelsea.

and i’m a little bit jealous that you are mentoring with that photographer. it’s on my list. =) i can’t wait to hear about it next weekend. oh yeah, i said next weekend. =D

maybe after next weekend you’ll remember who i am. or… after december 1st.

[...] just make everyone melt. Of course I’ve been photographing her since before she was born (maternity, newborns, 6-month, one year) and every session she just gets cuter and cuter, which I didn’t [...]

Katie Warner - October 24, 2011 - 11:08 PM

You. Are. Amazing. THANK YOU!!

Jessica Thomson - October 25, 2011 - 9:10 AM

So cute!

Katie Warner - October 26, 2011 - 8:16 PM

…stay in Utah… stay in Utah… stay in Utah… stay in Utah…

Tell Kenny I love him but I hate law school. :(

Meagan Hoffman - October 27, 2011 - 3:44 PM

ohhmyy goodness! that first fall picture?! I LOVE IT! love love love it. you’re amazing kristin!

Tara Siddoway - October 31, 2011 - 11:55 AM

Ok-first off, I LOVE shabby apple’s clothes. I wish I had mone to buy pretty much all of their dresses. Someday. . . Secondly, I’m glad you’ve found the Cary Brothers music! I saw them live a couple years ago in Salt Lake, and they are just as good live as on their albums. But I already knew you and I share the same tastes in music, so I’m not really surprised. :) I’ll have to look into PanAm, because I love shows that are based on a different decade. Great post!

jalene taylor - November 2, 2011 - 2:33 PM

so pretty! great job, kristin!

[...] doing really good at going paperless with evernote [...]

Belinda Olsen - November 8, 2011 - 7:51 AM

Beautiful job! You did a great job capturing all the work that went in to make all the details perfect :D My favorite is the portrait of them walking up the hill!

jalene taylor - November 8, 2011 - 8:49 AM

it turned out so pretty!! i love the blue cake all over her face shot. so funny!

Tonya Peterson - November 8, 2011 - 10:19 AM

Beautiful Kristin! The Logan Temple is so pretty! What a sweet wedding.

Tonya Peterson - November 8, 2011 - 10:20 AM

You should send your camera to United Camera in Chicago. They are great and MUCH cheaper. Dang Canons. I manually focus everything now. Their auto focus is unimpressive!

Meagan Hoffman - November 8, 2011 - 4:12 PM

*sniff* don’t talk about leaving Logan, Kristin! I’ll miss you too much!

Cindy Steel - November 8, 2011 - 7:30 PM

SO pretty! Love it!

Sara - November 9, 2011 - 7:21 PM

Beautiful pictures! What a cute couple.

Andrea - November 14, 2011 - 11:36 AM

I love these pictures!! I told Katie that the one of Dustin and Chloe is my favorite. You always do an amazing job.

Cindy Steel - November 14, 2011 - 12:41 PM

So cute! Love them all!

Katie Warner - November 14, 2011 - 6:53 PM

I love them. I picked a favorite, but I REALLY love them all. :)

Belinda Olsen - November 14, 2011 - 8:34 PM

I love them all. I did giggle at the last picture. Kids definitely have an internal clock that everyone goes by! Jack & Chloe are adorable!

jalene taylor - November 14, 2011 - 10:00 PM

what a cute family! the last one is hilarious!

Kaylie - November 14, 2011 - 11:01 PM

They are such a cute family!!!! :) I love these pictures.

Tara Siddoway - November 17, 2011 - 2:40 PM

Ugh. I remember living in an older house and the cold did just seem to seep through the walls. But the heat dish sounds nice! And I laughed when you said Kenny was running on his hurt ankle. Men. They think they can just walk everything off. :)

Cindy Steel - November 18, 2011 - 9:35 AM

Ohhh, so pretty, as usual! What a cute couple!! It looks like they had lots of fun!

Belinda Olsen - November 21, 2011 - 2:17 PM

Such a cute couple. I love their outfits and the beautiful golden tones!

Grammy - November 21, 2011 - 6:23 PM

Just caught up with your blog. You are becoming super good at the picture taking . Jack and Chloe and Katie and Dustin’s are so very cute. I have had to enlarge my family picture board. Saw the snow in Logan. Come our way– it is sunny and just a bit cool. Have a great holiday. Miss seeing you. Love, GmE

Chelsea Lewis - November 22, 2011 - 12:58 PM

Okay – I really paused when even trying to come up with words for this…

First I thought AWWW!, then I thought Gosh she’s gorgeous! Wait, not gorgeous, amazing? I don’t know. I can’t find a good enough word. Stunning!

And hair jealousy? Yeah, I have it too when I look at her hair!

I’m so proud to call both you and her my friends!

Belinda Olsen - November 22, 2011 - 10:24 PM

You’re the sweetest! Thanks for taking our pictures, saying such sweet things and hanging out with me during my surgery recovery. Love you loads!

Katie Warner - November 23, 2011 - 8:45 AM

Ohhh these are pretty. :)

Belinda Olsen - November 23, 2011 - 11:28 AM

very nice! I’m glad I could be a part in throwing leaves up in the air over and over and over for your beautiful shots!

Tara Siddoway - November 23, 2011 - 12:18 PM

I love the Olsens! They are so much fun, and these pictures totally portray that!

Cindy Steel - November 23, 2011 - 8:03 PM

I’m going to have to agree with Chelsea on this one! BEAUTIFUL portraits and beautiful couple! I love, love, love them! I am thinking one of these days, James and I will have to join the crowd and have you take our family pictures too! haha!

Andrea - November 28, 2011 - 12:19 PM

Wow. I would frame any one of these and put it on my wall.

Brooke Schultz Photography - November 30, 2011 - 10:21 AM

Oooh! Fun!
I really like the VSCO–although, I don’t think it really looks like film all that much in these photos. Did you run it at full opacity? Either way, they look wonderful.

Chelsea Lewis - November 30, 2011 - 10:23 AM

Awww! =) I loved our weekend! I think we should make this a tradition every fall, so that way we get to hang out twice a year every year! And its split up from WPPI! =)

jalene taylor - November 30, 2011 - 1:24 PM

i love the vsco edits! i’m still messing around trying to make them “me”

Cindy Steel - November 30, 2011 - 5:26 PM

Yay! I love the edits actually! Thanks for the pics and also thanks for letting us crash at your house! So, so, so fun! Miss you! Oh and I Loooove that last one of Chelsea. So mysterious! ha!

[...] we took a ton of portraits at their bridal session, we only took a few the day of the actual [...]

Tara Siddoway - December 5, 2011 - 3:32 PM

You should go down to the Rec Center at Logan High and get a schedule of all their fitness classes. It’s only $2 a class and they have zumba and pilates and yoga and all kinds of fun stuff! Which reminds me. . I should probably work on going to classes there again. :)

Cindy Steel - December 8, 2011 - 3:26 PM

This is seriously the most perfect family session ever. LOVE them!

Katie Warner - December 8, 2011 - 5:41 PM

Oh man, I really really love these. :)

Chelsea Lewis - December 9, 2011 - 10:47 AM

I love them! So much! All of them! =) I wish I didn’t freeze so much when photographing people in the winter, because I love winter sessions with the sun shining and pretty!

jalene taylor - December 9, 2011 - 1:55 PM

so cute! the snow is so pretty. i wish there was snow today for my family shoot. i like the vsco edits!

Katie Warner - December 12, 2011 - 1:31 PM

I love Neal Caffrey! :) And I really need to listen to that CD…

Jessica Thomson - December 16, 2011 - 3:59 PM

I love them so much! You are amazing!!!! Thank you

Chelsea Lewis - December 23, 2011 - 9:44 AM

I LOVE your countdown tree!!! That is the cutest thing ever! =) And I wish I had a banister and a mantle at Christmas time. My stockings are hung from a cocktail table! I think I’m going to do a decorations post soon too…

Merry Christmas Kristin!

Katie - December 26, 2011 - 8:41 PM

You have such a cute house!!! :) Hope you had a great Christmas and that everything is going great for you!

Katie - December 26, 2011 - 8:42 PM

Such a cute house! Merry Christmas!

Katie Warner - January 5, 2012 - 9:53 PM

COME BACK FROM YOUR BREAK!!!

Chelsea Lewis - January 9, 2012 - 9:59 PM

oh hi kristin! glad to see you back! =) i missed you!

i LOVE your self portrait, especially the feeling inspired one. it makes me smile.

i’m doing a 52 week project too, except mine is specific themes every week! i just finished my 2nd week project today. feeling proactive doing it on a monday. i love it so far and i’m determined, so maybe we can help each other do it, because i don’t want to give up on mine either!

Anna - January 9, 2012 - 11:41 PM

Great post! I love the self portrait idea and I especially love the first shot. One of the best things about blogging and the bloggers behind them are that they’re real people with real feelings and real issues! The resolutions to follow always mean that much more to me. Thanks for the post!

Anna - January 9, 2012 - 11:49 PM

Great photos! Maybe I’m just super emotional today, but I got a little teary-eyed looking at these pictures and the temple. The Logan temple is so beautiful! Great work!

Tara Siddoway - January 10, 2012 - 10:08 AM

I LOVE this. I love your plan on doing self portraits and to document every week this year, the ups and the downs. And you probably already know this, but I also get frustrated with myself quite often with the ideal of who I want to be, and I always feel short of that. I know it’s a woman thing, but it doesn’t make it any easier! But this keeping progress of yourself every year is a great idea, and I’m sure you’ll be amazed to look back and see all the progress you’ve made!

Cindy Steel - January 10, 2012 - 10:43 AM

Love them! I also loved your last post. I can very much relate! :) So glad you are back!

[...] (I don’t mind the blurry self-portrait. It reminds me so much of THIS!) [...]

jalene - January 13, 2012 - 10:06 AM

so cute!! but i do not like my comment on that original post. bleh…. delete!

Lindsay - January 13, 2012 - 10:44 AM

I love these, Kristin. You really caught the commercialistic excitement of Christmas. Beautiful photos.

Chelsea - January 13, 2012 - 5:13 PM

I love it! We have an anniversary like this too! This June 25th will be 8 years!!! =) And we celebrate ours too!

Sara - January 17, 2012 - 5:52 PM

You guys are so dang cute.

Tara Siddoway - January 19, 2012 - 8:37 AM

I really like this. Maybe that’s what we’re not doing either with this job search for Paul. We’ve always tried to have the open mind set that we’ll end up wherever we are supposed to. It’s hard because we have no control over any companies that he’s applied to. . but maybe a new approach can just help us have a different and better outlook too. :)

yvonne - January 19, 2012 - 4:53 PM

I LOVE your favorites! They are all beautiful though! Beautiful couple and photos!

yvonne - January 19, 2012 - 5:04 PM

I think God wants us to ask for what we want and then have faith. He wants us to be happy and have the things we want. Like the song says though…Some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. When I look back at things I’ve prayed about, and didn’t get, I can see now that what I wanted wasn’t the best thing for me. Best of luck to you two!! The east coast has a lot of fabulous things to offer! :) I was born there. California is amazing though!

Chelsea Lewis - January 20, 2012 - 11:03 AM

I LOVE the picture! =) And I really want to try juicing. The problem is, there is a HUGE lack of grocery stores that actually sell anything besides lettuce and celery. It’s even hard to find fresh spinach around here besides the stuff in a bag. Kale, well, that’s unheard of. And I can’t find time or justify going to SLC for fruits/veggies. =( So… until then, I suppose I’ll find ways to eat the “good for you” stuff.

But I’m super proud of you and super happy to know I’m not the only person that ONLY eats cheese and carbs and junk food. =)

Whitney - January 20, 2012 - 11:04 AM

Ha ha! That song always reminds me of you!!!

TravisJ - January 20, 2012 - 11:15 AM

I just finished drinking my own juice when I read this.
Apples,oranges,lemon,carrots,cucumber,romaine lettuce, and celery.
Delicious!

Cindy Steel - January 20, 2012 - 1:31 PM

Love the pic! Love green smoothies! Can’t wait to see you in less than a month! yay!!!

Belinda Olsen - January 20, 2012 - 5:42 PM

Love the photo! Keep up the juicing, you’ll only love it more and more the more you do it. The produce can be expensive. Let me know if you ever want to split produce from Sam’s :)

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Cindy Steel - January 24, 2012 - 8:11 PM

Yay!!!! Beautiful pics! And I had so much fun with you! Let’s do it again! :)

Kaylie - January 24, 2012 - 11:06 PM

GORGEOUS!!!!:)

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Tara Siddoway - January 26, 2012 - 9:49 AM

Great pictures! I LOVE her menu board. I want to do something like that. And I am still laughing how you didn’t like the hike. Next time Kenny wants to do that he can take Paul and you and I can go get pedicures because I’m the same way. :)

Kaylie - January 26, 2012 - 11:46 AM

I love trader joe’s!!!! We need one in Utah SO bad!!!!!;)

Chelsea Lewis - January 27, 2012 - 1:41 PM

I love this project you are doing! Did I already tell you that? =) I’m 99.9% certain we are coming tomorrow and I’m so excited to see you! And your new improved booth! (Which I’m sure was awesome the first time around anyways!)

Katie - January 27, 2012 - 8:32 PM

YAY! I’m so proud of you! Even though you may be stressed you’re working step by step on your business and it sounds like it’s busy! :) Can’t wait to see photos from your bridal show! Remember to take pictures!!!

Aubrey Holmgren - January 30, 2012 - 11:15 AM

I just have to say that I love your hair in that picture. I was laying in bed last night thinking of how I wanted to cut my hair, and then I see the very hairstyle on you! You are so cute. Oh, and of course all the engagements above look fabulous and I totally think you DO have a specific photography style. So there. :)

Chelsea Lewis - January 30, 2012 - 12:44 PM

Love! =) And I’m pretty excited to see we made the list! PS. Did you upgrade to P4??? I see a different font that I’m loving on your site!

Cindy Steel - January 31, 2012 - 11:33 AM

Beautiful! I love them all, but I especially love the first picture! That has always been one of my favorites of yours… :)

Belinda Olsen - January 31, 2012 - 9:03 PM

I love that you did your ‘best of’ posts. Your work is wonderful and you’ve really found your voice and style. Beautiful!

Brandi - February 1, 2012 - 9:14 AM

I love, love, LOVE this show! They have done a fabulous job and I’m so glad people are talking about it now!!

Haley - February 1, 2012 - 10:17 AM

I love this show!!! I didn’t know anybody else had even heard of it, so I’m glad you like it too.

Andrea - February 2, 2012 - 1:18 PM

I couldn’t agree more! I was in tears the last episode. Its a tangled web they’ve weaved and I’m right in the middle of it!

Bret Evans - February 4, 2012 - 10:54 AM

I love the shoutout! And am really glad you love the show as much as you do. It should be on everyone’s favorite things list.

Tara Siddoway - February 4, 2012 - 3:03 PM

Oh Kristin, it’s weird how much I worry about those same things all the time! I even had a reeeally long conversation with Paul this week about stuff just like that and we both came to the conclusion that I worry too much too! Women are worriers, but at the same time, I love how you are focusing on just being satisfied. And I feel like sometimes that’s all I can do, and then when I look at all I already have, it helps lessen the worry, even if it’s just for that day. :) Let’s hang out soon!

Chelsea Lewis - February 5, 2012 - 9:06 AM

I said this on Facebook, and I’ll say it again! You are gorgeous. And I love your perspective! I just might Evernote this post for a good read later when I’m feeling like what I have is not enough. xoxo

Katie Warner - February 5, 2012 - 1:33 PM

I love that picture. You’re so pretty!! And… we should get together and talk about worrying. :)