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Exhausted!

I came home from a really busy day at work, and it was time to make dinner. Shaun wanted to cut the grass, so I put Maddox in the kitchen floor to hang out with me in his BUMBO. He loves to be in the Bumbo and it keeps him active and happy during busy moments. I was cooking away and saying to myself, "I am EXHAUSTED". I turned around and saw this...





Clearly, I was not the only Strickland exhausted a 7 pm last night. My sweet boy crashed out right in the middle of the kitchen.

I'll Keep Um'!

Nerf shootin, Transformer lovin, loud cryin, attention needin, hungry feedin... I wouldn't take anything in this world for these boys. I am IN LOVE!

My favorite things- Part 4- Capturing sweetness!

#4 Photography
I have always been fascinated by photos and for years I was rarely seen without my little digital camera. I have many friends who are photographers, and great ones at that, and have oftentimes been memorized by the art and life that they are able to capture behind the lens. Over a year ago, my husband got me my first "REAL" camera and from there it was history. Now I have went through a series of cameras and lenses and my hobby is getting quite expensive. In all honesty, photography has been my secret love.

Everyday, I am learning more as I capture my little Maddox on camera.

I love the colors in the above picture. He makes me smile.

The more I have played, the more I am getting approached to photograph other babies, children and families. My secret love is turning into a very public relationship. This excites me beyond all measure and my weekends seem to be booking up quickly. So in the craziness of it all... traveling as a Educator for Bare Escentuals and being a wife and mommy, I have still managed to find time to explore this passion of mine, and I love love love it all!

Below are a few of my favorite pics that I have taken recently.


Sweet Maddox's smile!


1 week old baby boy, Lawton. (My nephew)


Precious 1 month old, Lillian.

Day in and out, it is a learning process, one that excites and allows my creative heart to run free.

I can do ANYTHING!

I need to start my day like this little one does. What positivity!

My favorite things Part 3- BEING A MOMMY

Today, I celebrated my very first Mother's Day, so what a perfect day to tell you that BEING A MOMMY is definitely on my favorites list. I never dreamed in a million years that I would be blessed with such a beautiful little boy. Maddox brightens up even the shadiest days and never fails to make me smile.

Today, we spent time with my Mom and then spent the afternoon taking pictures at the SOUTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDENS. What a beautiful day to take the camera out and play with my sweet sweet boy!

Here are a few to share!







Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms!