Money Wise Mondays - Baby pictures

   Who doesn't like showing off pictures of their precious little baby to everyone. We post them on social media, we send them in mail, we show them off to everyone who would look at them. And since they will be looked at by so many people, it a nice idea to have the pictures look clear, sharp, and presentable. That's why professional photographers are so abundant. Let's face it, they can make your blotchy-skinned, wrinkly newborn look like he is an angel-faced cupid sitting on a cloud. But their services come at a great price. A newborn session can range from 100 dollars to 500 dollars and more. But there is an altarnative to high priced photographers ... doing it yourself. Here is how to:

Step one - Decide on the types of pictures you like and props you will use. Vintage items (like wood crates, old planters and hand knit blankets make for a wonderful items for baby photography session.) If you have access to backdrops then use them, but they are not necessary.

She is 6 already?

   Today is Girly Monkey's 6th birthday. I can't believe that she is so big already! I miss the cuddly little infant, the gentle little preschooler, the assertive little kindergartner. In their place I have a young lady that is so much more. She has grown to be a lovely person on the inside and outside. She is kind, smart, a really good friend, a nice sister, a perfect daughter. Here is a picture trip though the last 6 years with Girly Monkey. Happy Birthday to a young lady that 6 years ago stole my heart! I love you very much!

Happy Birthday, Girly Monkey!!!!