Birthday Girls

My two most favorite little girls celebrated their birthdays today. 
Miss M's first birthday was on the 16th and Miss A's fifth is on the 25th.

It was a small affair, but it was just the right size.  I hadn't seen the girls in a few months so it was certainly great to see them, and celebrating their birthdays was just an added bonus! 

Miss A started school this year and tells me so far she loves it.  And Miss M now has 6 teeth and is walking like nobody's business.  They're growing up far too quickly, and I'm not sure I'm a fan of all this growing up business.

Enjoy some shots from today, of my two favorite wee ones.

Happy Birthday, kiddos!

My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software: GIVE AWAY!

Let me start by saying I am not a scrapbooker, or really crafty of any sort.  Things tend to look great in my head, but it all comes unraveled when it comes to execution.

And the thought of scrapbooking seemed rather daunting:  paper, embellishments, choosing photos, printing the photos....it all seems like so  much work.  And it sounded expensive.  BUT, with My Memories Digital Scrapbooking it is all right there at your finger tips for you, in one easy download.  No fuss, no muss, and no glitter to have to vacuum up afterwards!

I was recently given the opportunity (thank you, My Memories!) to try out the My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software.  I have to tell you it was actually pretty easy!  And fun!  When I said I wasn't crafty or a scrapbooker I wasn't kidding.  So if I can do it, you totally can!

Don't believe me? Well, the proof is in the pudding!

And because I had so much fun playing and putting together digital scrapbook pages, I want to give one of you the chance to win a copy of this great software (valued at $40)!  Really, I promise, it is free!  And more importantly ITS FUN! 

So, you can enter more than once, and there are a few ways you can get your name in for the draw:

• Visit My Memories and browse their digital paper packs and/or layouts and come back to comment telling me which is your favorite - please leave a link in your comment to your favorite! (this one is a required entry)
• Follow My Memories on Twitter
• Follow My Memories on Facebook
• Follow the My Memories Blog
• Follow PEP on Facebook (some of you may already follow me, if you do let me know - you'll be entered into the draw!) 
• doing each of the above will garner one entry each

(if you follow them on Twitter, Facebook or their blog, be sure to report back to me letting me know which one(s) you're following - if you follow all 3 that gets you 3 chances to win!)
*Maximum 5 entries per person: please leave a separate comment for each entry
*please make sure I have your email address so I may contact you if you are the lucky winner.  Will also post her and on Facebook after the draw to announce the winner
*winner will be randomly chosen 
*contest open to international entries
*winner will be emailed a code for their free download

Contest closing time TBA - so lots of time to enter! 

 

And an added bonus for EVERYONE: when you purchase My Memories Suite Software and/or make a purchase from the My Memories store you can save $10 off the software purchase and $10 off the store purchase! All you have to do is use this promo code -STMMMS97521  So, if you can't wait for the contest to end, or if you aren't the lucky winner you still have $20 in savings to use!  Can't beat that!

Good luck!

This giveaway is sponsored by My Memories.  The opinions expressed regarding this company's product are my own and are freely expressed. 

Calley & Kira

I recently had the opportunity to photograph two fabulous little girls:  Calley and her sister Kira (big brother Jarrod was away for a few days).   These two girls were so much fun to work with, they really are quite delightful!  I think I enjoyed just hanging out with them after the photos the most!  Seriously, two great girls!

Enjoy!