http://laceyanne.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Lacey K. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:20:13 GMT 2010-01-02T20:20:13Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957198 And he's so cute too! He's hit 22lbs, still just being breastfed so I'm quite proud. He smiles all the time, is super snuggly, loves to bounce in his jumper-roo and babbles, mostly saying, "Blah, blah, . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:15:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957198 Lacey K. 2009-12-21T17:15:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977919011   Gideon’s shy smile. Gabriel’s random "I love you’s." Micah’s huge hugs. Loralei’s sweet face. Kai’s calm, happy personality. The five beautiful . . . Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:30:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977919011 Lacey K. 2009-11-26T14:30:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865004 I am busily unpacking and quite tired (of course I had to get sick right now!) but we're loving it here! The kids are really enjoying the huge space in the basement which we've made their playroom and . . . Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:20:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865004 Lacey K. 2009-10-22T14:20:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857733 And my gather life has suffered as a result! Things got really hectic in TX and after some really BIG issues with the school there (they lost my six year old. Twice.) we made the decision to come back . . . Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:21:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977857733 Lacey K. 2009-10-17T14:21:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795102 I haven't done a lot of photography since we got to Texas but I'm just starting to work again. My last two sessions have gone really well and I wanted to share a few portraits with you. I had the opportunity . . . Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:09:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795102 Lacey K. 2009-09-01T00:09:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977792411 It's been a hectic and stress-filled week for me. My boys started school on Thursday which was bittersweet for me. I know they were excited to go to school but I miss them a lot when they're gone. Especially . . . Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:33:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977792411 Lacey K. 2009-08-29T14:33:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788036 Hello! It feels like so long since I've been to Gather! We've been in TX for almost two months are now settling into our own place. My internet got hooked up today so here I am! We are liking Texas, . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:42:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977788036 Lacey K. 2009-08-26T01:42:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736956 We made it. I just wanted to let all my gather friends know. It was an extremely long trip with all the kids. We drove four days straight. But we arrived in one piece and are now staying with my friend . . . Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:49:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736956 Lacey K. 2009-07-14T14:49:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723295 Anyone who has photographed a newborn knows how difficult it is to accomplish that smooth, creamy skin we want to see from their photos. Here's a quick before and after and how to that should help you . . . Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:18:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723295 Lacey K. 2009-06-28T02:18:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720271 So please forgive me. No, it has nothing to do with the point change. ;) We're getting ready to move our family seven, complete with our three week old son from Vancouver, WA to Dallas, TX. We're going . . . Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:11:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977720271 Lacey K. 2009-06-24T16:11:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719254 I wanted to capture everything growing in my garden right now. It's not a large garden but there's a lot of color in it! These are at the tail end of blooming but they're holding with some pretty blue: . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:13:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719254 Lacey K. 2009-06-23T15:13:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718810 I took my children to the zoo on Friday and I noticed for the first time a wall of wood burnings. I thought the texture and colors of the fun, whimsical piece would be lovely photographed. My son Gabriel . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:51:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718810 Lacey K. 2009-06-23T01:51:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716648 I finally did Kai's newborn session, all though it was a little late. Our family had the stomach flu during the first week of his life so he and I stayed sequestered in my bedroom trying to avoid him . . . Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:49:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716648 Lacey K. 2009-06-20T15:49:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716179 Today is Gideon and Gabriel's 6th birthday. This week they also finished kindergarten. They have grown and learned so much over the past year and I can only stand back, amazed and proud. It is hard to . . . Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:22:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977716179 Lacey K. 2009-06-20T00:22:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710527 My daughter asked me to take her picture the other night and then proceeded to "pose" for me. They're just snapshots but they made me smile. They so captured her playful, joyful little spirit. How can . . . Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:54:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977710527 Lacey K. 2009-06-14T01:54:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707119 Well, he was yesterday. He is such a sweet, calm baby! Not what I was expecting after my last two rather difficult babies. He sleeps well, eats well and is just generally a joy to be around. His brothers . . . Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:09:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707119 Lacey K. 2009-06-10T15:09:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663463 I've been wanting to get some real maternity photos and I had a lot of ideas. Our trip to the beach gave me the perfect time to carry out my plans. I put in settings, set up shots and then explained . . . Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:10:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663463 Lacey K. 2009-04-23T00:10:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662502 My whole life, right here. My three little princes and my one darling princess. I am so blessed to be the mommy of these precious, little children. My Gideon:   My Gabriel: My Micah: . . . Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:53:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662502 Lacey K. 2009-04-22T00:53:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660073 Our anniversary was last Monday (seven years!) so we're making our yearly trek to Cannon Beach, OR. Since this will be the last year we can uphold this tradition due to our upcoming move to TX, we . . . Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:49:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660073 Lacey K. 2009-04-19T11:49:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658583 Pre-term labor. Again. It was much worse this time as I was actually dialating. I ended up in the hospital for 24 hours, received five doses of terbuteline and lots of iv fluids (even though I was very . . . Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:49:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658583 Lacey K. 2009-04-17T13:49:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653468 And I wanted to share a few. She's just so dang pretty! I'm not biased, of course. ;) We went downtown to an abandoned Catholic academy and all these shots are from there. I . . . Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:22:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653468 Lacey K. 2009-04-12T01:22:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653388 I told my mom I'd bring a dessert to Easter dinner this year and I saw this cake online. I thought it was too fun so I copied it. Very simple... Yellow cake mix, two layers, chocolate frosting and . . . Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:14:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653388 Lacey K. 2009-04-11T23:14:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651521 I've been drooling over this camera for a while but could never justify the cost when I already had a DSLR, even if I have pushed that camera to it's absolute limits. Well, a few days ago, my . . . Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:58:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651521 Lacey K. 2009-04-09T21:58:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649740 Take the "To-Do" Survey to share your goals and dreams with the Gather community and to reflect on what it is you want to accomplish in your life. To take the survey, fill in your . . . Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:30:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977649740 Lacey K. 2009-04-08T01:30:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647538 We took our children to the zoo today. It was beautiful here and a lot of other parents had the same idea so it was very crowded. While we were there we witnessed a couple with three young children that . . . Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:28:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647538 Lacey K. 2009-04-06T02:28:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977646435 I know I shared about our beach trip but I wanted to show you just how much my children truly enjoyed this trip. I think they're all just a little happier at the beach. I'm so, so glad we decided . . . Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:59:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977646435 Lacey K. 2009-04-04T16:59:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643128 We got home this afternoon from the beach and wow, what a great time! The weather cooperated perfectly for us ( amiracle on the OR coast in March!) and we enjoyed a lot of time actually down on the beach. . . . Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:00:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643128 Lacey K. 2009-04-01T02:00:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640677 We planned a last minute trip to the OR coast and are about to take off. We'll be gone through Tuesday so I won't be around after that. But hopefully I'll be back with lots of beautiful beach . . . Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:53:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977640677 Lacey K. 2009-03-29T18:53:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636265 I'm doing well and feel great! Baby is very active all day, every day. :) I'm really beginning to look forward the labor and delivery of this little one! I've been reading a lot of birth books, . . . Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:34:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636265 Lacey K. 2009-03-25T02:34:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636233 I made chicken tacos tonight and this is a recipe I came up with to accompany them. We really enjoyed it so I thought I'd share. Cilantro Lime Tossed Salad 1 package romaine hearts salad . . . Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:01:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977636233 Lacey K. 2009-03-25T02:01:01Z