[Mindy Pitcher] The Photo a Day Project

moving...

2011-09-27T12:04:00.000-07:00

so i am trying to merge my three personalities, and give them all one, easy location.
if you enjoy coming here, like to see pix and stuff, try clicking over here instead..
mmm-kay?

sweet liana..

2011-07-15T20:03:00.001-07:00

this is a friend’s baby. she was quite the sweetie!

just look at this sweet mouth:

she is such a sweetheart! thanks for bringing her to me lorie!!

danielle+curt

2011-06-23T18:25:00.001-07:00

i met danielle when i worked at sears.

we had way too much fun.

she and her husband were sealed in the draper utah lds temple.

we were blessed with some awesome weather.

(i even got to take my mom along. we went to ikea after. it was a great day for many reasons.)

curt was such a hoot..

i caught a few like this:

then there was the request: “i would like one.. of me.. on mah belly.. in the grass.”

such a special day! thanks for letting me be part of it.

sometimes, all you need is a sucker.

2011-06-23T17:57:00.001-07:00

last week, i got to hold another baby, inhale his sweet baby scent.

(i also took pictures of him between whiffs..)

then there were his siblings…

but nothing compared to his older brother who just cracks me up!

he wasn’t exactly loving this whole process of me shoving a camera in his face, trying to make him smile, etc., but a sucker, or his brand new baby brother in his arms, managed to coax smiles out of him.

gorgeous mom…

now let me indulge you in some pretty sweet feet…

yes, i have a thing for cute feet.

and cute brothers..

i will have to post more on this chalkboard later. best. prop. ever.

sweet p.

2011-06-11T14:22:00.001-07:00

our little sweet p keeps getting sweeter and sweeter as the years go (fly) by.

just a few (okay, maybe more than just a few..) of my favorites from our little impromptu photo shoot last week. i am currently making her room, “her room” and needed some pictures of just her, to make it, well, hers..

and then there’s the, “in your face mom! i am still going to suck on my fingers…”

i am in love with her.

that baby….

2011-06-10T14:16:00.001-07:00

this is cameron.

the baby that might just have ruined me for every other baby i will photograph. he was so chill!! he didn’t want to sleep. didn’t want to fuss. just wanted to lay back and look, right at my lens. what a sweetie.

i must also confess, i “thought” about the composure of each and every new shot just a little longer than i really needed to, just so i could hold him and smell him…

he was too sweet.

Remember these kids?

2011-05-11T23:04:00.000-07:00

Maylee and Jaxon…

I took their pictures as wee little cuties (see here, here, and here..) and got to take their, get this, 6 month pictures yesterday.

6 months!?!

Turns out other people’s kids seem to grow up too.

(Sad fact, I know.)

But they sure were fun.. squealing (Maylee), followed by crying (Jaxon, poor guy!), and kissing (Maylee again!), with lots of smiles and two very cooperative babies was a lot of fun.

Jax was a trooper, well, because, let’s face it, he put up with Maylee and all of her spunk..

Maylee was especially a trooper. She thought she was so done.. she was ready for a nap and then I got this brilliant idea to slap a ruffly bum cover over that diaper, set her in my newest (new to me at least) chair, and snap some sweet pics of her (and her rolls).

She so put up with me in a fantastic way!

Now you may insert your own comment on the level of my baby hunger now…

Motherhood

2011-05-09T17:33:00.001-07:00

I {heart} faces has the perfect theme this week.

(It’s like the plan it or something…)

I was taken back into many memories of breath-taking moments shared between mothers and their children. Some of them I was lucky enough to capture, others I can only wish that I was able to.

One of my all time favorites is my sister-in-law and niece…

Head over to I {heart} faces and see what other sweet moments are posted..

Jaycie

2011-04-13T16:33:00.001-07:00

I used to babysit this girl, and now, I am taking her senior pictures?!

Thank you for making me feel old..

(There were other moments of that this past week, me feeling old and all..)

But what can I say, I love her!

The weather did not want to cooperate with our desires whatsoever, so we made do, at an indoor-ish location, which had great light, I might add..

Random.

2011-04-05T16:41:00.001-07:00

Fritos.

We love them.

(Especially with our taco soup.)

But yesterday, while enjoying above-mentioned soup, Ashley and I happened upon this cute find.

So glad we didn’t crunch it right away.

Ogden Temple

2011-04-02T15:27:00.001-07:00

The temple nearest us is closing for renovations. There will be an entire re-do of the exterior and interior. There will also be a similar job done to the tabernacle located next door.

I grew up going to this tabernacle for Stake Conferences and other meetings.

I also did baptisms in this temple as a youth, and went through this temple for my first time as an adult. I have been here countless times, have seen sealings here, been with family. My mom and dad were sealed here.

There have been many special experiences here.. so while it won’t be the same, it will be. We look forward to all the exciting changes to come!

My brother and his wife were also sealed here, and they realized that they did not have any pictures of them at this special place. So we figured we’d better get some before it is not the temple they knew.

(I got some of my girls too, don’t worry..)

Jaxon

2011-04-02T15:03:00.001-07:00

Remember this little guy?

Well.. he’s getting all big and stuff.

(What is going on with this? My kiddos think it’s okay too?!)

But, he’s a cutie!

We got lots of laughs..

I loved that tongue!

This one just cracks me up.. I think he was annoyed with me a little.

The sweetest was when he started to get tired and fuss a little.. his beautiful mom started singing to him.

(She is a singer, has a gorgeous voice.)

Singing nursery rhymes and primary songs.. so sweet.

My favorite…

Grandpa’s 90th.

2011-04-02T12:02:00.001-07:00

My grandpa is one handsome fellow.

I also happen to love him very much.

I am so thankful that he is here, that we were able to celebrate his 90th birthday with him.

(That might be a little selfish, I am sure he would love to be with Grandma..)

Four generations..

The toy closet.. been having good times here for a long time!

Sunset from Grandpa’s back yard. One of the best places to view a sunset.

Slice of life.

2011-03-28T11:40:00.001-07:00

Life for me lately, has been all about the kids.

It seems like they eat all the time.

After school snacks are a must at our house.

Golden Double Stuff Oreos are usually that fare served.

While I would like to take more time doing all the things that I enjoy, I try to immerse myself in the life that I have chosen: to raise a family.

Pictures are slow in coming around these parts. I tend to take more time in taking them, wanting them to have meaning.

But I so enjoy these little snapshots of our life.

(I really like Double Stuff Golden Oreos too.)

(But don’t tell my younger brother, he thinks that is blasphemy.)

Go see what life is to others…

Another Family Adventure.

2011-03-17T12:27:00.001-07:00

A week ago, the last day the Utah State Legislature would be in session, we went to the state capitol, kids in tow, to have an adventure.

(And to see grandpa. It was a long day for him.)

Lynnie got to sit on the floor with Grandpa for a bit. Ashley kept turning him down when he would bring Lynn back out. So Lynn kept going back in.

Ashley wanted to have a turn when she saw that Lynn got a cupcake and some soda.

But we kept ourselves entertained..

Peyton was trying to be so ladylike..

Merrill would patiently wait for Lynn while I ran around taking many pictures, showing the two little girls what cool things are there.

I learned that it is VERY difficult to keep two young girls entertained (and quiet) in the gallery.

It is even more difficult to get nice, sharp pictures while trying to keep my camera steady, with the zoom all the way out, in low light, while trying to entertain two young girls (and keep them quiet)… in the gallery.

Loved the natural frames that exist there.

Loved all the details as well.

Perfect way to end our adventure…

Ryker & Drake

2011-03-15T20:03:00.001-07:00

I had a friend that I ran track with in junior high, and part of high school ask me if I would take pictures of her boys. It was good to see her and so fun to take pictures of little boys!!

Aren’t they cute?

A little warm on your winter day.

2011-03-04T19:13:00.001-08:00

I was looking through old pictures, trying to sort through and better organize.. you know, my idea of fun on a Friday.. and I came across this pic.

(I edited it a bit, just for the sake of fun. Kicks and giggles, all that sort of stuff.)

It’s from our one and only camping trip this last August.

It warms me in so many ways..

I {heart} days like this..

2011-02-27T22:10:00.001-08:00

So right now, we have lots and lots and lots of snow.

I love it. I cannot lie.

But I doo look forward to days like this:

I am sure the girls do too.

It’s “Head, shoulders, knees, and toes” week at I Heart Faces. Head over to and see who else has entered the toe end of the human body.

Miss Chace

2011-02-19T15:57:00.001-08:00

So it’s what I do now I guess..

Babysit kids, and coerce them into posing for pictures.

(Only because my own offspring are totally turned-off by the notion.)

This is my darling niece who will be sandwiched by boys for the rest of her life.

(Lynn likes to refer to it as “boy-trapped”.)

Either way, my little brother and his wife are expecting another boy!

Congratulations guys!

(See Chace’s other shoot here.)

My baby turned 3.

2011-02-19T15:52:00.001-08:00

(Three!!!!)

Sorry if you’ve seen these somewhere else… but they have a rightful home here too.

Maybe I am just trying to get it to sink in further.. better?

Perhaps now one can understand the baby hunger?

Maylee Jean

2011-02-19T15:46:00.001-08:00

My cute cousin’s wife asked if I could watch her baby the other day.

Who am I to say no?

And so what if most of our time was spent playing, and taking pictures?

And what if I am even more baby hungry than I was to begin with?

You would have done all the same things with this delicious baby girl if you were her babysitter too.

(So don’t judge.)

Mayes Kiddos.

2011-02-19T15:41:00.001-08:00

My sister-in-law (but I just like to call her my sister, cause that is how we are..) asked me if I would snap some pictures of my niece and nephews. They all have birthdays this time of the year, so it is a perfect time for updates!

They are all so cute and fun.. love all of their personalities, it is a good time when we all come together like this.

The good times live on as I edit away and fall in love with them all over again.

There is a picture, just like this (I swear!!!) of me (I would be in the middle) and my two older brothers.. sweet, isn’t it?

The Poll Family

2011-02-19T15:33:00.001-08:00

My aunt has five boys.

FIVE BOYS. (!!)

They are an incredible family.

Her youngest is getting ready to leave on a mission for our church, the one just older than him just came home.

With all of her boys here, and two new grandbabies added to the family last fall, she needed new pictures.

(Needed!!)

What a good looking family..

And pretty fun too!

The new missionary…

Grandma & Grandpa.

Christmas time at temple square.

2011-02-19T15:21:00.001-08:00

I am aware that it is now February, but better late than never.. right?

Innocent Wonder.

2011-01-25T10:58:00.001-08:00

This week’s challenge at I {heart} faces is “Innocent Wonder”.

When I read this theme, my mind immediately went back to this past summer, a lazy Sunday afternoon spent with my little family in the back yard, underneath our sun umbrella, good books in hand, and me, with my camera.

I am still in love with the candids I managed to capture that day.

Just one of my favorites:

I don’t exactly know what it is about this picture that I love..

Her eyes..

Those eyelashes..

Her pouty lips..

Or just the fact that I enjoyed that day.

Go to I {heart} faces to see more breath-taking innocent wonders.

Winter Wonderland.

2011-01-18T16:25:00.001-08:00

I’ve been lazy, I can admit that. I haven’t taken very many pictures lately! I am hoping to get back into the swing of things, and hopefully this can entice me.

Snow…

The theme at I {heart} faces this week is “Winter Wonderland”, go see what other fun, wintry entries there are!

My Friend Annie..

2011-01-05T13:49:00.001-08:00

I have A LOT of catching up to do..

One of the reasons why I shut this thing down before the holidays.

Backed up.

(I’ve yet to unload pix from Lynn’s baptism and that was three weeks ago!!)

Before life got crazy, I got to spend the day with my good friend Annie, who is 30 now, by the way.. she is such a great lady! Such an example to me. She has such strength and grace. She is a fantastic mother. She is so spunky and fun to be around. My girls love it when she comes because 1) She brings her kids with her, and they adore her kids.. and 2) She ALWAYS has some sort of fun prize for them.

We also enjoyed Sawyer taking his first “real” steps. Who would have thought that a lens cap would be such incentive?

Happy Birthday Annie!!!

(A late one at that, but it doesn’t mean that I love you any less!!)

December 8th..

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December 7th..

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December 6th..

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December 5th..

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The First Presidency Christmas devotional…

Let the Christmas season officially begin!

December 4th..

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I was crazy enough (or was I?..) to go to a midnight release for this DVD. It was worth it.

December 3rd..

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December 2nd..

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December 1st..

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Tradition kick-off…

November 30..

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November 29th..

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The start of some old traditions…

I {heart} faces: B&W Scenic.

2010-11-29T09:31:00.000-08:00

We should all know how much I love B&W photographs..
We should also all know how much I love Lake Powell, the beauty there.
So it’s only fitting, that this pic be my submission for I {heart} faces this week.
Take a look what other submissions are there.

November 28th..

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November 27th..

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November 26th..

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November 25th..

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She gets the love of good turkey skin from me!

November 24th..

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One for you too, mom and dad.

November 23rd..

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November 22nd..

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This week’s challenge at I {heart} faces is “paper”.

I had many ideas, this was just the one I was able to try out..

As usual, there are more awesome submissions there.

Go, see!

November 21st..

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Spent part of our day together in a favorite room of the house, listening to music and watching the girls dance.

November 20th..

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November 19th..

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November 18th..

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My aunt was blessed with her first two grandbabies (one of each) a week apart from each other.

Aren’t they sweet!?

November 17th..

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November 16th..

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I {heart} faces silhouette..

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This week’s challenge at I {heart} faces is “Silhouette”. I knew I had one of this kiddo jumping on the trampoline.. who would've thought that May was that long ago?! Apparently it was a while ago. It took a while to find it! I thought that this pic was taken in the more recent past, say, August, July maybe? Just another lesson to teach me just how fast tie really does fly.

Go on over, check out the other awesome shots!

November 15th..

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Meet our turkey friend.. we named him Ham.

November 14th..

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This girl insists on wearing these “Jessie” boots everywhere…

Love it!

November 13th..

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November 12th..

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November 11th..

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There is symbolism in this picture for me…

No matter what is going on outside, in your life, what troubles you, stresses or worries you, the temple is always there, unchanging, comforting, peaceful. Still.

November 10th..

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November 9th..

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November 8th..

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November 7th..

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I {heart} faces Orange..

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The challenge at I {heart} faces this week is orange.
This is what immediately came to mind, it also happens to be one of my favorite pics of Ash.
Go check out other entries!

November 6th..

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November 5th..

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I just love how the tree in our backyard looks right now…

November 4th..

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New class, new assignments that require someone who can follow direction, and that, my friends, is how I got him to pose for me!

(Thanks Mer!)

November 3rd..

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November 2nd..

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November 1st..

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This is what family means to me: being there, supporting one another because you love and respect them..

October 31st..

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October 30th..

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October 29th..

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October 28th..

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October 27th..

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I {heart} faces..

2010-10-26T14:28:00.001-07:00

PINK!!

We know how we all love pink around here..

This week’s challenge is all about pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month.

Head on over and see who else loves pink!

October 26th..

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October 25th..

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October 24th..

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The primary program went well.. bribes too.

October 23rd..

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October 22nd..

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More to come on this later..

October 21st..

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The Dickamores..

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Let’s not play around.. these guys have been waiting around for a while too.
(Thanks for your patience Julie!)
Let’s hope they were worth the wait..

Love these grossed-out faces!

Hello blue eyes!

Totally candid and I love it!

Hope the cow poop and wait were worth it!! Love you guys..

Bushman Family..

2010-10-21T14:33:00.001-07:00

I really don’t want to admit how long these have been waiting for me to finish. Let’s just say it has been long enough!
Loved the colors Natalie chose, and could have been a member of her family this day. I matched pretty well.. We think alike!

Even managed to get her to smile at me.. she doen’t care for me most of the time.

Gorgeous family!

October 20th..

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October 19th..

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I cannot, nor do I want to calculate how much time I spent at this store, waiting for fabric to be cut. I know.. I know.. moonlight madness sale and all, but seriously?

Now to get those Halloween costumes made….

October 18th..

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October 17th..

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October 16th..

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Glitter anyone?

October 15th..

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If it isn’t “Toy Story”, then it’s this..

October 14th..

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October 13th..

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October 12th..

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That’s right, twice the fun with this cold!

Imagine these, plus gallons of water, boxes of kleenex, glasses of orange juice, and you have my day.

October 11th..

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October 10th..

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October 9th..

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I was lucky enough to take the first family pictures EVER for my little-strike that.. YOUNGER brother and his little family.
They are darling, wouldn’t you agree?
Chace is always on, and Josh was so cooperative!
It was hard deciding which pictures to post.

October 8th..

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This one was sick today..

October 7th..

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October 6th..

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October 5th..

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October 4th..

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October 3rd..

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