A couple weeks ago, Heidi stopped by on a Sunday morning after a photoshoot and hung out with us. She took some pictures of our morning–the ordinary everyday things we do like change diapers, braid hair and trip over laundry baskets that have been sitting untouched for weeks. Later that afternoon, we edited the pictures together with music and a cocktail, and I cried looking at them, our little everyday highlighted so beautifully.
Pictures can be so deceiving, especially presented in the flowery scope of social media. There are so many stories of challenge and imperfection that cushion the beauty of these ordinary routines–a marriage we fight to maintain, bad habits we strive to put to rest, and moments of different perspective where brushing hair in the morning feels more like a task than a cherished ritual.
But when the sun shines just right, you can see it.
A little bit of ordinary weekend: (And now I wish I would have left the beds unmade.)
sandiemay says
What have you done differently to your look Kelle? you look great but cannot put my finger on it all 🙂
Maria says
Such beautiful pictures. Looks like a perfect Sunday. love, Love, LOVE
everything about this post.
Lisa Coleman Boutilier says
Sweet photos! Pictures that capture a family as is are always the most refreshing!
Flower Patch Farmgirl says
Can you send her my way?
These are perfection.
Melina says
Gorgeous Kelle. I find these kind of photos very sweet and comforting. After so much writing, reading, chemical equations and math problems, it’s nice to let my eyes just look and relax at something…if you know what I’m saying. Well done Heidi!
Debby says
Ah, such sweet pictures. Love to see your happy family.
Life with Kaishon says
What a beautiful day.
Sian says
Aw these are lovely. Family shots that you can treasure x
Janine says
I love that you are all in these photos….
Cowparsley says
Lovely! X
Kellie Rogers says
My favorite kind of photo shoot. Relaxed and real. And that beautiful Florida sunshine streaming in the windows. Love.
Mandi Wolfswinkel says
It’s been a hard week for this mama. These put a smile on my face and remind me that Home. Ordinary. That’s what centers me. Happy Friday. 🙂
Argyrie says
So nice to see Brett in the photos as well. When all is said and done and the children leave the nest there will be the two of you and that relationship is just as precious and important. Beautiful shots…kudos to Heidi!
Sabrina Steyling says
Oh Kelle these are all so wonderful and adorable and sweet! But I have to admit, I think my favorite photo is the one of your adorable pup sitting atop the pile of clothes in the laundry basket. Oh. My. Gosh! LOVE.
Pmd5678 says
What great photos Kelle.I love Laniey’s hair she got quite a bit cut off it looks so cute.
Heather Henricks says
Home is definitely where your heart is. Such great photos captured, Heidi. Here’s to Sundays!
Lindsay Banner says
The picture of Dash hugging you while you pull his pants on- that’s my very favorite thing my little Kellan does <3
Thrifty Baha'i says
Thought you’d appreciate this photo shoot: http://www.boredpanda.com/down-syndrome-wil-can-fly-photography-adam-lawrence/
Jazmine says
Beautiful, beautiful life.