After enjoying a nice long weekend, we head into the home stretch of school.  The last three weeks.  How in the world is that possible!?  I simultaneously like and dislike summer.  I like the warm weather, the lazy days, no homework, no packing lunches.  I dislike the feeling of being a cruise director (planning activities for every day), hearing how bored the kids are and the generally unstructured days.  But, mostly I love it.  And thankfully it’s only 3 months.  So, by the time the we’ve had enough lazy days, school is ready to focus everyone’s attention.

One of the activities I have planned this summer is another collaboration with Rascals to Rebels!  We have 3 days booked for the 2 stores and I think you’re going to love this backdrop!  It’s made from century old barnwood (found by my awesome brother in law) and handmade bunting.  The bunting is red, turquoise and blue…perfect summer colors!  It can be easily taken on and off, so if you’re into the distressed wood and want to keep it simple, that’s always an option.

The sign ups will fill fast, so head to the Rossmoor store or the Huntington Beach store to pick up your cute outfit and sign up for a photo session!  Here are the details…

The other day I found ‘how to become a famous guitar player’ typed in my google search box on my computer.  Maybe Brent is thinking about a change in profession and forget to tell me.  🙂  OR, one of my three is dreaming about life as a professional guitar player.  Isn’t it fun to think about how we can do anything we want!  We can create a life out of doing what we love…AND GET PAID FOR IT!  The other day someone asked me if I still love what I do.  In a word, YES.  I get excited about ideas I dream up and families I get to meet.

If the 16 year old me could meet the 34 year old me, she’d be really excited about this life!  Being creative day in and day out.  It might be a lot of hard work, but that teenager that liked to take pictures would grow up to be a professional.  I hope that one day I’m attending a concert of my ‘famous guitar playing’ child.  I did just watch the Justin Beiber movie…I could be his mom.  Literally.

As promised…a few sneak peeks from a photo session in Hawaii!  I’m in the middle of a busy week of photo sessions…or I guess at the end of it.  But, I’m hoping to find a little time this weekend to post some more.  They all turned out so good!

Guess what!?!  I’m featured today on Tiny Oranges!  It’s such a great website for moms of children living in Orange County.  I love the it highlights everything from local events to tips from other moms, amazing products and everything in between!  Jen is featuring my Mother’s Day special.  I have a few more spots left…so if you’re thinking about it EMAIL ME! (info@kristineldridge.com)  I also have beautiful gift cards, so if haven’t hinted yet for Mother’s Day, let your guy know this is what you want! 🙂

Click here to check out the details for the Mother’s Day Special.  And I thought I’d share another session of a mama with her kids.  I love when moms take the time to do this.  It’s something you’ll always cherish!

Love this newborn session with Baby Clayton.  He was so cooperative and just as sweet as can be…

His proud big sister was so good with him.  She even offered to teach him Dora’s theme song… 🙂

I’ve had so many newborn sessions lately…summer must be just around the corner!  I love it!!!

-Kristin