When I was a teenager I had a cockatiel named Dizzy.?? She used to make me crazy because she would try to be quiet for me in the morning but if I looked at her she would realize I was up and start jabbering.?? I fell into the habit of telling her to “shut up” every morning and before I knew it I was waking to my pet telling me to “shut up” first thing in the morning.?? She knew quite a few words – that was my least favorite :).
I finally gave her to an older woman in our church, ironically named “Birdie”.?? Those two were perfect companions.
This morning I was reflecting on Dizzy while observing my daughter.?? You know Tori is awake in the morning when she starts blowing rasberries. That is usually the point of no return.?? She is up for real.?? The rasberries turn into chattering pretty shortly.?? She is a happy morning baby so she is a nice little alarm.?? BUT if I decide I am not ready to get up, I MUST avoid eye contact with her.?? She is only happy when she thinks I am asleep.?? If she realizes that I too am awake and am ignoring her, out comes the pouty lips and her wailing soon follows.???? There is no doubt who is in charge around here right now and it is most assuredly not me.?? :)??
I have wonderful mornings around here actually.?? The two kids that wake up – Tori and Tanner – are TOTAL morning kids.?? The child that is NOT the morning kid, sleeps in.?? That makes us all happy.?? 🙂
10 responses to “Amanda Collection V”
Oh how I wish I had taken pregnancy pictures. I didn’t do it with any of them–what was I thinking? The pictures are beautiful–great job! I’ll be eager to hear what the doctor has to say about Tanner!
how did i not realize you had that bird? did i know and forget or was that before we met? the things you learn about your sister from her motherly blogs. 🙂
ps – the look on amanda’s face in picture 3 is just beautiful!!!!!
Amanda’s pictures are awesome! I would love to know how you get most of it black and white and some of it color. very cool.
BTW, I know everyone is wondering but not asking, how long to we have to wait to see Ryker’s pictures?! Hey, you are the one that mentioned it! 🙂
Thank you for all the sweet affirmations on this shoot! Amanda and I both are eating it up hee hee!
And Stephanie – LOL – uh I don’t know. I have a few other projects that were in line before Ryker (like Jay and Mary’s Wedding pictures) so it may take me a bit before I get to them. 🙂
to answer your other question,… it has to do with layering in photoshop. layer a duplicate of the image on top and change to black and white – erase the parts you want to show through in color… on top of that there are all sorts of edits to add effect – ranging from filters added, opacity changes, saturation, etc. that’s the SHORT answer. (you’re welcome doni) 😉
LOL – thanks Heidi. Missed that. I actually never use the eraser anymore – I do everything with layer masking but layer and erasing is one way to do it. Masking gives much finer control so I have learned to make masking my Adobe BFF.
Just wanted to chime in to tell Amanda what a gorgeous pregnant woman she is! If I looked like that while pregnant I might have enjoyed it more! Maybe! You’re beautiful Amanda and ALL of the pictures are wonderful! Great job, Doni! Next time I’m pregnant will you take some of me? Aaaaahahahahahahaha!!
well, for those who are getting started in photoshop, erasing is the easiest way. 😉 masking is a wonderful tool indeed!
Thanks again everyone 🙂 Doni is really the pro! I can’t thank her enough! Hey Heidi, I am being induced tonight and I think I just noticed that tomorrow is your bday! How fun and Happy Birthday!
WHAT A PRECIOUS THING TO SHARE A BIRTHDAY WITH YOUR LITTLE ONE!!!! Maybe THAT is why I can’t sleep tonight (this morning – 449am)…
Father, wherever Amanda and her family are tonight, please show yourself as gracious as I know you to be. Give Amanda and Matt the strength they need for another little bundle. Help Amanda through the healing and recovery process. Help them all to get rest today. Please bless this little one with good health. Let there be a newfound joy in their family starting today. Thank you for the precious gift of children. What a creative gift you’ve given us through parenthood. May it make each of us more like you. Amen.