the green chair...

i probably get more requests for the green chair than any other background/prop that i've used. jared and i picked it up for $15 from goodwill, and my intention was to return it after his shoot-

instead, we messed with tom, by taking his favorite chair out of the family room, and putting the green chair in it's place. it was worth the trouble....the look on his face was awesome! anyway, we've never taken the chair back, and it's been a good thing, because everybody seems to be drawn to *the green chair*. i stop by goodwill every week, hoping to find another vintage/retro chair....but so far, no luck. so, i'll continue to have the green chair available for anyone requesting it : ) i recently did a shoot of my dear friend becca and her fam, and we used *the green chair*-

you sort of needed to be here to see how know just how sweet this photo is. baby girl is just learning to walk and her 2 year old brother is helping her! all 4 of the adults at this shoot gasped when this was happening!

i absolutely love the way their bright, bold primary colors look in these family shots!

i have the most thoughtful friends. my daughter has a baby and they send me flowers!

they're almost a week old and still look beautiful! i love having fresh flowers on my table!

today, grey is one week old. it's going way too fast already!

i need to hold him! he is just the sweetest baby!

i get a phone call yesterday, and the voice at the other end says, "please tell me you haven't gone out and gotten an ice cream maker yet?"....a few hours later, dear sweet sandy dropped off a new ice cream maker, still in the box, that was a second maker that they didn't need. yay! can't wait to go to the store and get the ingredients for frozen yogurt! i'm going to do a major restocking grocery trip today. i'm hoping to make time to go through a couple of cookbooks first, so that we have some new meals in the repertoire.

i've been getting martha's organizational email tip a day and i thought today's tip was really good. i need to do this. i do have a little folder with my overall decorating plan, but the idea of having room measurements is a good one. here's the link: decorating pouch. i'm really getting anxious about doing things in the house. i just haven't been able to focus on it lately. and speaking of decorating, has anyone seen HGTV's summer showdown? i watched the first episode with cynthia rowley and vern yip, and it was really fun! great ideas. i haven't caught it since, but i think i would only watch if it were decorator's that i know i like. i really like both cynthia and vern...see, we're on a first name basis.

i've been procrastinating posting a writing from my journal.  so i'll try to make that happen tomorrow. the topic is "instant gratification". i had all these thoughts about it, and journaled about it, and immediately after, felt as if i were supposed to share it here. sometimes when i have that feeling, i fight it for a day or week, or so : ) 

quite a few of you have commented or emailed asking about my mom. she has undergone several more tests recently, and today will undergo yet another. they still haven't finalized what the plan for her treatment will be. the test today is being done by a thorasic surgeon. i think this test will determine the options for treatment. they've been ruling some things out, and confirming other things and so we still don't know much. she is feeling pretty good, other than getting a little anxious about all the tests and what her future holds. we appreciate your prayers very much. thank you. i'll update as we find out what's next.

i hope that you're able to see the good in this day...that's my goal too. God bless!   

Comments

[Auntie Jaynee]

Greyson looks so cozy!

[Lynn]

Those shots are absolutely precious! And I LOVE the green chair....LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Have great day!

Lynn

[Dawn McVey (dawnsing)]

LOVE that green chair, Becky!! Seriously! Could you bring that puppy with you next time you come to town?! Hahaha!

And those family & baby shots are soooo great. Wow. Super cute babies and you're right - those bright colors are totally cool!

Have a goodie!

[Chris Dodaj]

more gorgeous photos, Becky! That family is gorgeous, the little ones are adorable!!

one week, already - I particularly love that age, so sweet and needy!

Hoping all the tests come back with positive news for your Mom. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Chris

[Crystal]

I love your posts! I'm always smiling after reading them and the photos are so beautiful. I love fresh flowers too and baby Grey wrapped in those stripes is so precious.

I haven't really been a Goodwill shopper but yesterday I went by to get some canning jars - and I found myself thinking, "Becky would like this!" It was a serving bowl with tiny pink flowers and a gold scroll around the edge - totally reminded me of your home :)) See - I really do carry you close to my heart - (( HUGS )))

[Maggie]

That photo of the kiddos in the green chair laughing is so stinkin cute I can hardly stand it...seeing that brightened my day :)

[Jody Ferlaak]

Okay...I am officially in love. With Becca's kids, with baby Greyson, with your green/retro chair, and with the way you capture them all with your camera!! So beautiful- you do such amazing stuff with photos. Your pictures jump off the screen. I think I need some friends here in MICH to book some sessions so that you'll just happen to be in the area when I need family/newborn pics! I also need to get to my Goodwill and scout the vintage furniture section. =)
I am still thinking/praying for your mom too. I hope she starts getting some answers/direction soon. Love from me...

[melissa deakin]

i love that green chair.
i'm so happy you didn't get rid of it.
i love that photo of greyson.
i am falling more in love with his name every time i see you write it.
i'm so happy for you!
:)

[holly k]

oh wow, those are amazing, becky!!!!! we miss them all so much! i can't wait to show wilson in the morning. :)

[metrochic]

i LOVE those photos and that chair! i especially like the one where becca is fixing the baby's hair. aww! so sweet.

[lisa truesdell]

becca's littles are so cute - love these. and greyson is adorable.

i think i need sammy pics in the green chair. maybe once life slows down a smidge for you sam and i can come out and take you to lunch. =)

[Schultze Tanja]

wow, great pictures ... very nice ... the green chair with the both babys are the best
i like it!

[becca]

Yeah.
I cried.
Actually wept when I saw these because they are amamzing and beautiful and I think you've captured us completely...perfectly...as we are right at this moment in time.
I will treasure them forever.

THANK YOU!
xoxo.