For the love of Summer and Watermelon

IF you are in Texas, then you know that in order to survive summer one must have watermelon. So without further ado, I decided my free mini session would be a watermelon photo shoot! Super excited about all the props and most of all the yummy watermelon! 

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Yes those are my precious little ones!

Yes it is still drying...took an old suit case and painted it Watermelon. Then took my trustworthy can of chalkboard paint and blue painter's tape and made a stripe on my watermelon. Wasn't sure this was going to work but as you can see it did! 

Now to charge my batteries, cut up watermelon and rest up for tomorrow's very busy mini photo shoot! Previews soon!

Bear Hug Picture Time

Today as I took advantage of a day off, I realized it is so easy to get wrapped up in work and forget to sit back, laugh and live  to the fullest. So as the summer quickly approaches, I make a vow to stop, play on the slip and slide with my children more and never, ever be afraid to get a little dirty while making memories!

Photo Tip of the Weekend:
How did I get this picture? IF you do not know my 2 and 4 year old, then you would think they are just cute loving brother and sisters...right? You might be able to get pictures that way but I always say give your sibling a "bear hug" and a "tickle monster" when I want them to pose. NEVER, ever say those horrible words like "say cheese" or "smile please".

Also because it is super sunny here in Texas, I always put up my pop up umbrella off to the side of where we are going to "play"....yes it is all about thinking 2 steps ahead of toddlers!

Ideas for June

It's almost June - that means it's time for a new cleaning schedule! You can go here to grab June's Clean + Organized Schedule - follow me on Facebook and/or Twitter for daily reminders and extra tips!
I borrowed this from her http://cleanmama.blogspot.com/ ...go check her out...in my next life, I would like to be reincarnate as her! 

Okay forget cleaning...how about this one....a card a day-I like! She is awesome over at the Creative Place I am not sure I could follow suit, so I came up with my own....A Pinterest Project a day!

Now I am working on putting together my June Pinterest Party day. Two days a week, we will doing one project off my favorite site. Yes kids are invited and I promise more information soon! Yes go follow me too! http://pinterest.com/cstarstephenson/
If you plan on joining my fun-online or in my home-Check my calendar to see what the project will be and what time that week-click on June Pinterest Party Day...will be updated with more ideas soon!