Wildness Sleeps

Survival Tactics-3 things that keep me going.

Tactic 1.
My relationship with God.


Tactic 2.
My every morning latte made by me.


Tactic 3.
My lap top, which provides a creative outlet and access to the outside world.



Ashley

A Christmas Tradition

Each year Stephen and I get each of our children an ornament to put on the tree that describes something about them or what they're into that year. Most years we get pretty creative and find really inexpensive ones or use toys and just hot glue a ribbon on it. This year I have not had time to spend shopping for ornaments, so I took the expensive way out and went to Hallmark in the Mall. I ended up spending a lot of money...just on the boys. I was ready to be done and "paid" for it...literally. I am happy, however, with the results because each ornament fit each child to a T.
I sincerely hope you're enjoying your Christmas traditions this season!

Meet Mandy.

Meet Mandy. She is the daughter of some friends of ours and was born one week before my twins. I enjoyed the sweetness of shooting a baby girl. She's a doll and has skin as perfect as one.

Drew and Ben at 1 month.

Here are my sweet babies at one month. The time has passed by so quickly! Their physical features are ever changing, especially little Ben. They're also developing their own personalities! Drew has turned out to be the calm, yet constantly hungry one. When he's not hungry he's content to sit in the bouncer and look around for long lengths of time. Little Ben is demanding and always wants to be held. He doesn't really like the swing or bouncer, just our arms. I don't get a lot done around the house, but I have to constantly remind myself that my first priority is to be a mom to these little ones and their brothers and sister and a wife to my husband. If I have done these things well, then I am happy (even if there are crumbs under the dirty dinner table, dishes in the sink and vomiting laundry baskets)!
Drew



Ben

Drew and Ben At 3 weeks: Under The Christmas Tree

Ben on the left. Drew on the right.

Drew

Ben

Big Bro. Jonathan had to get in on the shoot. What a sweet smile...don't let it fool you!!

Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours!

More Pictures of the Twins

I wasn't very happy with the pictures of Drew in the twins' first photo shoot so I took more yesterday during the big kids' nap time. It was so quiet and peaceful so I was able to take my time and get some great shots! Drew and Ben are now 2 weeks old. Both are healthy and are gaining weight. Drew is now 7.2 and Ben is 5.11. Time flies and we sure are having fun with our 2 sweet little bundles!
Ashley

Drew






Ben

Introducing the Bailey Twins!

The twins are finally here! Drew Richards and Benjamin Wallace Bailey were born Wednesday, November 11, 11 minutes apart. Drew entered the world at 10:59am and Ben arrived at 11:10am. Notice all the 11's! We got a kick out of that! I had an amazing delivery and the boys were healthy. We were able to go home 2 days later. The transition has been smooth and everyone is adjusting well.

With the help of my best friend (and 3 of her little elves) I recently took pictures of the twins. I can't believe they are almost 2 weeks old. These past two weeks have been a blur, but I have so much to be thankful for. They are healthy and well loved. The kids, even my youngest now, love them so much. I am one blessed woman!


Mr. Ben: Little body, loud voice!


Gentle Drew: Must have his little brother by his side to be happy.

Cuddly little teddy bears.



Sweet peas.

Encouragement

I love this! I'm thinking about printing it out and hanging it somewhere in my house. I need this as a daily reminder that God is always with me and all I'll ever need.

Another fun shoot from the Fall Promotion

Here's Mr. C again at 6 months. He's always so much fun because he poses so well. He kept me laughing as he flipped, turned and smiled to give me different angels to shoot. Thanks Mom and Dad! You have a precious little guy!

The Lollipop Kids

I had lots of fun taking pictures of my kids this weekend and editing them. It's been nice having time to get some of them since I'm not working right now. Anyway, the kids and I went to Cracker Barrel on Saturday and I treated the kids to 1 big lollipop each (Oh yes...I had pictures in mind!). After nap time we went out back and I shot away as they enjoyed their sweet treat. Jonathan wasn't really into it because he just wanted to sit in my lap.



This is one of my favorite story boards ever! You can click on it to enlarge.

Photo Art

I was going to buy pictures of letters of the boys' names for $5 each online, but felt like I should save the money and do it myself. At 36+ weeks pregnant with twins, I can't get out and go on a letter hunt right now, so I had the idea to get some blocks we had and let the kids be apart of it. I like the sepia better than the black and white for what I need. I'm very, very happy with how it turned out!

A Fun Family!

This was truly a wonderful family to do a shoot for. I had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful fall view on the way to and once at their home in the country. I questioned whether or not we were going to be able to do the shoot, but once I got there the weather was great. The cool breeze made it very easy for my 33 and 1/2 week pregnant body to get around. The 3 kids were older this time and I had no problem getting them to pose for me. Thanks M. family for having me! I had a wonderful time hanging out with you guys!

A New Season

I recently wrapped up my last couple of shoots and am done until sometime in 2010. I still have 2 shoots to post, so keep checking back for those. I'll also be taking some of my own children soon and of course the twins once they arrive. For those clients who are on the baby plan, keep in touch. We'll continue with those sessions.

I am looking forward to the changes not only in my own life with the birth of the twins in about 4 weeks, but also to those that will be coming to babyfeet photography. I have some great things planned to improve babyfeet in many ways.

Thanks to all my clients, one time and returning, who made 2009 a great year for babyfeet photography. I truly couldn't be successful without each of you. God bless and I'll see you in 2010!

Ashley

At the Pumpkin Patch

Here's the sweet trio again, back for a shoot at the pumpkin patch. We were hoping for fall weather, but didn't get it. Instead, this crazy GA weather threw us a curve ball and gave us too much sunshine and humid heat. I was a gross mess after this shoot...but the kids did well and it didn't take very long. Mom had a great idea for the pictures. We are going to combine the apple and pumpkin photos to create a fall book. It will look great with all the colors of fall! I can't wait to see the finished product.

This storyboard is sized 11x17 and will be printed on gatorboard to be hung in the family's home.