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Cinnamon Croissants & Pool Time | Houston Portrait Photographer for Babies, Kids, & Families

A had a friend in Middle School whose Mom would make these for us when she had friends over. I’ve never seen them done since, so I somehow credit this to her. Who knows, it may be widely popular already. Just in case you’ve yet to try it, let me show you a wonderful way to use those grocery-store Ready-to-Bake Crescent Rolls (any brand will do of course!)…Just follow the directions below…

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Kid-Friendly Bite-Sized Breakfast | Houston Portrait Photographer

I woke up Sunday morning thinking we could use something a little festive to get the day started. I looked around for ideas and saw this cute little Cake Pop maker tucked in the corner of the pantry. My sister lent it to me to try out and I haven’t had a chance yet. But, Cake Pops for Breakfast (or even donut holes), as tempting as they may sound, didn’t sound like the right kick-start to the day. I decided to make “Waffle Pops”! Why not?…

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Let’s get crafty | Houston Portrait Photographer

Last week I asked if anyone had any safe craft ideas for young toddlers and I got some great feedback! I ran out and got several of the “My First Crayola” products, sidewalk chalk, etc. However, I think Baby O isn’t quite ready for crafts…She still wants to eat all of the crayons and markers! My Mother-in-Law had the great idea of having her “paint” with icing…So, we tried that out and she was quite enthralled…

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Easter Dinos for the Kiddos | Houston Portrait Photographer

Has this ever happened to you…You find something quite cute and perfectly priced for the Little Ones in your life, but it only comes in one color/style, and you know the kids will enjoy being able to tell theirs apart? Well, I was in Target the other day and I stumbled across these plush little guys…Quite a good price, in my book! Baby O grabbed one out of my hands and proceeded to lavish it with squeezes and a few slimy “puckers”. Seeing as how we do love dinosaurs in this household, I figured I would get one for her Easter basket…perfect! But, wait…her two boy cousins would like one too! I searched for a different color or variety of dinosaur but, at least at this Target, there were only three lonely green ones. So, I scooped them all up, figuring I could do something cute to personalize them.

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My Green Martian | Houston Portrait Photographer for Babies, Kids, & Families

Better early than late, right?…Wishing you a very Happy St. Patty’s Day, filled with fun (and maybe even some green beer, or yummy Irish fare). I’ve had the idea for these photos for several weeks now, but Baby O hasn’t been in a posing mood (mainly because it is much more fun to run around and play when you’re outside, which I fully understand & encourage!). Then today it dawned on me…now or never! So, I grabbed some felt and whipped up the truly funny-looking clovers for her headband and we were off to the park!…

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