camel shoes

So, I am trying to be a better blogger (I am, I really am!). On Mondays I get to hang out with the boys and we were getting ready to go visit my sister. I asked Caden to put his shoes on and he did. I know this story isn't fascinating yet, but it gets better. Turns out his shoes of choice that day were flip flops with socks!! oh. yes. he. did. I told him he couldn't wear them because he looked like a camel. Apparently that made it more fun for him!! haha! "Mom, I want to look like a camel!" I couldn't help but grab the camera to remember this silly Monday when Caden insisted on looking like a camel. Of course Conor wanted to get in on the act, so his little tootsies were captured too. Oh these little joys are so sweet! (and yes I let him wear those flip flops!)

personal: angie warren > a challenge

http://angiewarren.com/blog/?p=936

Given the quote shown in the image, Angie asked us what this quote felt like to us. Immediately I thought of an experience I had just Wednesday morning (the morning I snapped this photo)...

I wandered outside at sunrise yesterday. It was freezing and brilliant. I was so inspired by the chill and the lengthy ice crystals that clung to every single object in the world - in my world. There wasn’t a sound – only an incredible stillness as if something fantastic was waiting to be birthed. I could feel it. I loved the way my hair grew cold as I stood there, camera in hand, wrapped in my gigantic pink bathrobe (which makes me look 80, according to husband). I was compelled to capture this moment, this stillness, this serenity. My dad had always told me every day was a new beginning. My ever busy world was restful in this exact second. All was possible. All was new.

boudoir session winner!

and the winner of the free boudoir session is... Jenn Jensen!!

Since we had so many entries I thought I would do a few more draws for some runner ups, so:

2nd place with 50% off any boudoir session goes to Jamie McDowell

3rd & 4th places with 25% off any boudoir session goes to Faylen McMurray and Marie McCool

Congrats ladies!! thank you all for such a wonderful turnout!

boudior session drawing!

How about a drawing for a free Boudoir session? Drawing is open now until January 3rd, 2011 at 9pm!

What is included:
- 1 hour boudoir session in Lake County, CA, 3 outfit changes and 10-15 images of my choice included on CD with rights to reproduce. (session can be done at your house or a friend's house, etc)

- Makeup done by B.Lavish

To enter (in 3 simple steps):
1. "like" the boudoir photo located in the boudoir drawing album on the facebook fan page at: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=491012633005&set=a.491012608005.282128.275615693005 this indicates that you want to be entered in the drawing

2. post to your wall something about the drawing such as: check out the boudoir session drawing at www.krystleipsen.blogspot.com

3. if you don't already, "like" Krystle Ipsen Photography ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/krystle-ipsen-photography/275615693005 ) and "like" B.Lavish ( http://www.facebook.com/B.Lavish )

good luck!!

Please note: Session will be held in Lake County, Ca on a weekend, at a location of mutual choice (usually your home, a friend’s home, etc). No cash value. Cannot be redeemed for cash or any other product.

One winner will be chosed by random drawing and announced here on the blog on January 4th, 2011. You must check back to see if you are a winner and contact me to set up your appointment :)