Lisa Phillipson Photography

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2011-02-03T23:03:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone! Just a little note to let everyone know that my blog (or blogsite) has moved to this new address: www.lisaphillipson.com

Check it out to see the latest news and images from me. Thanks!

Lisa Phillipson Photograpy
Atlanta Newborn, Baby, Children & Family Portraits

Big Blog News

2009-09-04T17:34:00.004-04:00

With the end of summer I can now announce that I am moving my blog HERE. I have only been trying to get this done for maybe...mmm... a year? There just isn't enough time in the day for me so it was very slow getting here.

Please check it out and update your bookmarks. Thank you!

Loose Tooth Photography

2009-08-19T21:05:00.002-04:00

There are a lot of loose teeth in Atlanta, Georgia right now. It must be an epidemic. It is so sad to think of all the sweet-faced 5 year olds getting those big grown up teeth. This sweet boy is no exception. We had to get one last picture before the top tooth goes. This is one of the first pictures I took of him today and because I am impatient, I went ahead and posted it. I know there will be some more great ones once they download.

This Brand-New-Kindergartner is now allowed by his Mom (and Photographer) to wiggle away at that top tooth!

Back to School Free Download

2009-08-17T13:15:00.005-04:00

You can visit Living Locurto for free printable cards to help with your children's morning routine. There is a version for boys and girls.

So far our routine is going very well. However, it is only the first full day of school and everyone is still a little eager.

Green Ice Cream

2009-08-09T22:27:00.003-04:00

I think only a kid would order "Superman" flavored ice cream. I would have been too scared to try it...especially when chocolate brownie ice cream was available to me.

You have to love their since of adventure. You have to also love Spray-n-Wash as it gets green ice cream out of pastel shirts very nicely.

Vacation - Out of the Office

2009-08-05T08:21:00.003-04:00

I'll be on vacation starting today and unable to check email. I'll return on Sunday the 9th and will be checking then.

One last Hoo-rah before the start of school!

Lisa

Consignment Sale in Smyrna, Georgia

2009-08-01T00:01:00.003-04:00

Attention Kindermart Sellers! Registration begins August 1st - that is NOW! Get your number quick at KindermartSale.com.

Kindermart Sale Dates at Smyrna First United Methodist Church are September 18th & 19th.

The big news for sellers this year is they will accept 8 pairs of shoes instead of the usual 5.

Lisa Phillipson Photography
www.lisaphillipson.com
Atlanta Baby and Kid Portraits
Smyrna, Marietta, Powder Springs, Dunwood, Austell, Buckhead, Roswell Family pictures

Family Reunion

2009-07-30T21:18:00.003-04:00

Grammy got her wish of having a picture with all of her grandchildren. It was quite a challenge when half of them live in Georgia and the other half live in Montana.

I'm thinking Christmas Card. Aren't you?

Summer Time in Atlanta

2009-07-15T21:31:00.002-04:00

My kids are still going strong and having fun this summer. We have a few more weeks ahead of us with many fun things planned and some time that I am sure I will hear "I'm bored". Isn't that part of summer when you are a child? Being bored? I only wish I could be bored! There is never enough time to do the things I want to do!

It already feels like summer is flying by so fast. It is hard to believe we are in the middle of July already. I am taking some time to enjoy the kids (and myself). I am also working on some behind-the-scenes-stuff and I am already thinking about Christmas Cards. It definitely feels like Christmas in July as I look at them and start thinking about my busy season that is ahead. I'll be booking appointments again beginning mid-August unless you have a newborn on the way.

Happy Summer!

Happy Birthday, America

2009-07-06T20:00:00.002-04:00

I hope everyone had a terrific 4th of July weekend. One of the kids had a stomach-bug so we weren't 100%. A few of us managed to swim and have a hamburger, though!

Beautiful weekend for kite flying.

God Bless America

First Day of July [Smyrna, Georgia Child Photographer]

2009-07-01T22:40:00.000-04:00

How can it already be July? Especially when I haven't even uploaded all of my Disney pictures...

Happy Birthday to a little girl that turned 21 months old today. If you can't tell, she loves to hang on her Mommy's leg.

Disney's Hollywood Studios Star Wars Weekends

2009-06-29T18:08:00.001-04:00

I am so far behind on posting these photos. Funny how life and kids can keep you so busy. :-) We are enjoying the summer but the schedule plus a house full of kids for most of the day has really thrown me off and I am behind on most everything.

We were in Orlando for a week and spent one of our days at Hollywood Studios with friends. It was a very dreary day with gray skies. The rain never really came too hard and we were able to stay relatively cool considering we were in Florida in June.
I'm not fond of any bug no matter what the form. Here is one for you from the block party parade. The Star Wars parade we saw last time was super. This one was pretty fun for not including Darth Vader.

These are my boys waiting for the Buzz Lightyear ride. It is lots of fun despite the one hour wait time. Luckily there is plenty of entertainment while waiting.

I guess the biggest highlight of the trip was when our youngest son (finally) got picked for Jedi Training. He got to train and then fight Darth Mal. He won a certificate and a Star Wars toothbrush that plays music.

I can't not post my baby girl. She wiggled, walked around, snacked waiting for the show. When Beauty and the Beast started she was very still (thank goodness).

As we do with most theme parks, we closed the place down. Black Star Wars T-shirts for the boys were in order (because after all it is June in Florida!). How our little girl managed to not pass out is beyond me. She was a trooper. I think this was the only night that she slept by herself and not on top of me. Why is being on vacation so exhausting when you have little kids?

Here we are with our good friends. It is the only shot of all of us that we have from the 3 days we were together. Thanks to the random person that did that for us. I think he knew how to work my Powershot well. It can be a tricky little camera.

She's Got The Look [Atlanta Child Photographer]

2009-06-12T08:01:00.001-04:00

These are just a few of the sly looks that I get from my little one on a regular basis. I try to capture lots of expressions from children during my sessions because you never know which one is the one that melts Dad's heart or warms up Mom's. These looks are not smiley-smiley but they are the ones that I see so often from my Baby Girl. They are as important as any picture to me especially now that I have had three kids and know how quickly some of this stuff ends. I'm hoping at some point in her life, she won't do what she is doing in the first picture every time she meets a stranger. You never know...

By the way, I love bright colors. I see this little Gap dress everywhere on other kids. I guess we aren't being too original, but I don't care. I still love it!

Oh look! There is a bathing suit on sale now!

Wordless [ Atlanta Child Photographer ]

2009-06-10T22:12:00.002-04:00

Wordless: What else could I say?

Orange Fanta and a Great Aunt

2009-06-09T17:55:00.002-04:00

We are home from our vacation (more on that later)!

In the middle of all of my unpacking I thought I would share a picture with you. We were lucky enough to spend a few days with my sweet Aunt in Orlando. She must be a Saint to put up with us with a smile on her face.

I like this picture because of what you probably wouldn't notice (but I know). My Aunt smiled the whole time while my little rascals kicked, moved, frowned and did everything I asked them not to. There is a Fanta Orange drink in my oldest son's lap. She bought him a case when he requested and he took full advantage of it. My Little Guy on the left looks relaxed when I know he has been the one causing the most trouble of anyone. You can't tell at all that he has been hopping up and down and running in the house all day long. Maybe it was all the Orange Fanta? My Baby Girl is pouting from all the hugs he has inflicted on her. She didn't care anything about Fanta but probably just realized she was without her beloved Milk Sippy Cup.

After this picture when all the kids had run away, my Aunt told me how sweet and "loving" they all were (especially my Little Guy). "Wild" might be the word I would have used to describe them. Everyone needs and Aunt like her.

Now, back to unpacking...

Lisa Phillipson Photography
Newborn Child and Family Portraits
Smyrna and Mableton, Georgia

Memorial Day Photos - Smyrna, Georgia

2009-05-26T22:53:00.007-04:00

Here is my sweet girl waving at you. She was sick so we stayed home while the boys took part in Smyrna's Memorial Day Service downtown on Monday.

He can be so sweet. Don't let this picture fool you, though. He is a wild one! He is only this still in pictures.

Here are my little Monkey Boys climbing in front of the helicopter.

Thank you to all the men and women that serve and have served our great country. I spent a lot of time this weekend thinking about the families that have lost their loved ones because they were serving their Nation. I am so appreciative of their sacrifices.

These pictures are courtesy of my husband. He is a Phillipson too so I guess it is okay to use them here!

From what he told me, there were some very touching stories told Monday morning. I hope I can make it next year.

Furry Friend Friday

2009-05-22T20:06:00.001-04:00

She is just too sweet.

This little girly was so cute. She was a great photographer's assistant too. She knew just where the bunny should sit for his picture.

I caught some funny shots with Mommy. She will be glad I withheld the sticky marshmallow kiss from my blog (Yes, I got it!).

You can imagine how adored this little girl is by both her Mom and Dad. I love the shots that show she feels the same way.

This was a fun shoot - lots of laughs. 2 year olds can be so funny. I am lucky I still have one at home for the comic relief! And, you wouldn't believe how well this little one can talk already!

Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Happy Wordless Wednesday

2009-05-13T15:00:00.005-04:00

Spring Baseball

2009-05-12T18:34:00.005-04:00

With two boys in baseball, it seems as if we are at the ball park most nights. Every night this week as a matter of fact. They really love it and it is fun to see them play. Here is my oldest hitting the ball:

And they won!

Sometimes I think the snack is the best part about playing the game.

I guess my other two have nothing better to do than hang out right here...nowhere near the game being played.

Playoffs begin next week!

Lisa Phillipson Photography
Smyrna Photography
Newborn Child and Family Portraits

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T22:01:00.006-04:00

Grammy

Happy Mother's Day to my Mom and all the other Moms out there!

Lisa Phillipson Photography
Mableton Photographer
Smyrna Photographer
Newborn Children and Family Photography

Sweetest 5 Week Old in Smyrna

2009-04-22T23:59:00.008-04:00

Here is my little friend again giving me his serious face. He is wondering why that lady is taking pictures of him at nap time.

Still hanging in there with us...not missing a thing.

And finally he dozes off to a sweet dream. Maybe he is the happiest baby in Smyrna?

I love his little face here. Don't you wish you were sleeping that good right now? I do!

Wordless Wednesday: Oh, Baby

2009-04-22T01:00:00.001-04:00

Not the "official" sneak peek, but I couldn't wait. What sweet parents (not to mention their adorable baby)!

Lisa Phillipson Photography
Smyrna Newborn and Children's Portraiture

More Happy Easter-ness

2009-04-12T22:45:00.001-04:00

It was a good day. Church. Grammy's house. Lots of Ham and chocolate. A one hour nap for two of us. The Masters on TV. Eggs. More chocolate. Pollen.

All Pollen is (mostly) washed off and most of us are in the bed.

Hope you had a Happy Easter.

Blessings

2009-04-12T20:40:00.000-04:00

These just happen to be three of mine.

I hope you had a wonderful Easter!

Beautiful Baby

2009-03-26T16:05:00.001-04:00

The light wasn't that great on this day and it was a bit chilly outside for this sweet girl. However, if you put a beautiful girl in a white dress how could you go wrong?

Her Mom said her hair was on the wild side this day. The bow was never quite right. I thought it was beautiful. I like the way you can see a piece of it curling out in a lot of her pictures. I can almost imagine her as a 2 year old with a head full of curls.

It always helps to stop for a little snack (or a big one).

What better backdrop than Dad himself.

If you give a baby a flower...

...it will surely break.

I know I sure laughed and smiled getting to play with this little girl. I love the last picture of her Mom and Dad laughing. They adore her and have many years of laughter ahead of them.

Lisa Phillipson Photography Sneak Peek
Newborn, Child & Family Portraits
"Beautiful Baby" Smyrna, Georgia

Wordless Wednesday

2009-03-25T10:21:00.003-04:00

Lisa Phillipson Photography
Smyrna, Georgia
Newborn, Child, Family Portraiture

One Year Old - Sneak Peek

2009-03-12T08:00:00.001-04:00

This little guy had the finger point going on. He knows he is "one"!

Peace, Dude.

This little boy was a total sweetie and just too cute. I love the pictures with his parents because you can see how much joy he brings them. I know they get a good laugh from him every day.

See that gun he is pointing? Total boy.

Thanks, Mom & Dad, for letting me spend some time with you and your little man. It has been difficult to narrow your pictures down because he is so cute in all of them!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-03-11T19:13:00.008-04:00

Mr. Blue Eyes

Lisa Phillipson Photography
Newborn * Baby * Child * Family * Portraits
Smyrna Georgia
phillipsonphotography.com

Smyrna Little League's Opening Day

2009-03-07T20:45:00.007-05:00

We started off our day with Smyrna Little League's early morning parade through the town square and opening ceremonies. Compared to last year, the weather was really great. By the time we played our games at 1:30 PM it is was down right HOT. It was drizzling in the morning and I didn't even think about sunscreen until I realized my kids were getting burned. I'll do better for the next games. I forgot I am in Atlanta where we don't have seasons. It was snowing last weekend and my car said it was 80 today.

Thanks to McEntyre's Bakery for giving all the kids in uniform a free cupcake!

Snow Day in Smyrna

2009-03-02T10:00:00.000-05:00

We got a surprise yesterday with huge snowflakes that fell for most of the afternoon.

My Bradford Pear blooms were a lot more icy than they probably wanted to be.

My yard usually has daffodils starting to bloom this time of year. You can see this one was pounded down by the snow. It will be interesting to see what the flowers look like in the Jonquil City this Spring.

The Magnolia leaves were heavy with snow.

And lastly these are two of my little ones complete with hot chocolate around their mouths. They had a really good time until they got so cold they had to come inside.

Smyrna Upward Basketball

2009-02-28T20:52:00.004-05:00

Lisa Phillipson Photography: Newborn, Child and Family Portraits

Upward Basketball had their last games of the year this afternoon. It was another fun season with First Baptist of Smyrna!

Out of the office

2009-02-16T09:00:00.001-05:00

What office?

I am on vacation this week and won't be able to respond to emails until I return on February 20th. I'll reply as soon as I am back!

I have a couple of openings the first week of March including Saturday, March 7th. If you are in Smyrna, The Jonquil City, the daffodils are coming! It is a great time for outdoor portraits.

My Preschool Valentine

2009-02-14T22:52:00.005-05:00

I was lucky enough to celebrate Valentine's day with some of my most favorite preschoolers.

There's my little Prince!

Happy Valentine's Day!

From My Inner Martha

2009-02-09T19:32:00.006-05:00

Visit this blog for a free tutorial on this sweet Valentine's project. There is a label PDF to download as well. If you are like me, it is more fun to look at this than actually do it. I wouldn't mind getting these chocolates if you are up for the task.

It Takes Two

2009-02-05T20:00:00.000-05:00

For this much fun.

I don't have a sister and most likely my little girl will never have a sister. It is foreign to me but it seems like a sister would be such a great thing to have. I loved watching these two girls interact together. They really made me laugh. If they are like most siblings there could be some years of bickering ahead of them. You can just tell these two will always be close friends.

I wish my hair was as curly as theirs.

Imagine a young Susanna Hoffs here. Walk Like an Egyptian! (I told you...fun!)

Wordless Wednesday

2009-02-04T16:00:00.000-05:00

Kindermart is coming!

2009-02-02T15:00:00.000-05:00

Haven't you heard? Kindermart is coming! The Spring Sale begins March 20th.

The time is NOW to register for your seller number at www.kindermartsale.com and do it fast. They only take the first 300 sellers so don't delay.

16 Months Old Today

2009-02-02T02:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday to my little 16 month old! She changes so much every month. She is talking a little bit more which is very helpful although she still has more than her fair share of temper tantrums because we don't know what she wants. She has very serious conversations with us and we have no idea what she is saying.

That hair is growing right into her eyes. I wish she would keep a bow in her hair but no such luck. I don't think I can stand the thought of cutting it so she may be a little shaggy for awhile. She also won't keep her shirt on. I don't know what that is about.

She has been so much fun and we are so lucky to have her in our family. She brings lots of smiles and laughter to all of us.

Sunday Afternoon Fun

2009-02-01T14:46:00.000-05:00

I've got a photo shoot with some sweet girls this afternoon and then we are going to a Superbowl party. I have no idea who is playing, but it will sure be fun!

Photography at Home

2009-01-31T20:00:00.000-05:00

I can't believe January is over. I never even put what my New Year's resolutions are on my blog. That is probably because I never really make any. This year I do hope that I take better photos of my own kids (and go to bed earlier). The Christmas season was so busy taking pictures of others that I didn't take as many of my own children as I normally do. People usually assume that I take pictures of them all the time and at times I do. I have an even bigger problem downloading them off of my camera!

All of my photographer friends that I have talked to have the same resolution to take more pics of their families so this is nothing knew. It probably holds true for every family. These kids are growing up so fast and I don't want to forget so many precious things.

I don't want to forget how much I love these little feet. She has a boo boo on her toe from dropping a book on it.

This picture won't let me forget her favorite Cookie Monster book that I read 15 times a day to her or how she pulls books from these shelves all over the floor every single day (as I noted in the post below this one).

January was a big month for a little boy in our house turning 5. He is so proud of being so "big". All the talk these days is where will he go to Kindergarten next year? We need to make sure he gets into a good barber school so next time he cuts his own hair he does a better job of it.

There won't always be Star Wars Legos all over my house.

This guy would be glad to have Mom not take so many pictures! That's okay. I even want to remember the pouting!

Screamin' Beans

2009-01-17T19:59:00.001-05:00

Your children will enjoy this. My boys took my computer away from me and were laughing so hard they got the hiccups.

Library Nook

2009-01-11T22:00:00.000-05:00

I thought I would share a room of my home.

I'm just kidding. This is a pretty picture from this blog. As much as I would love to color code my books, I have a 15 month old that would pull every one (she could reach) off the shelf daily. I know from experience. We pick books up off the floor in our home most of the day. The rest of the day we are picking up the plastic containers she pulls out in the kitchen.

Free Desktop Wallpaper

2009-01-10T08:36:00.000-05:00

Nate Williams has free Desktop Wallpapers for free.

In case you are wondering, this is the only one that looks like me.

Five

2009-01-08T11:00:00.000-05:00

My little boy is five years old today. He is quite a challenge and also extremely loving and sweet. We can't imagine life without him.

Where do little boys get so much energy?

Happy Birthday, Buddy!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-02T09:00:00.000-05:00

Her hair is even more gorgeous in person.

Just a quick peek and hope to get some more up by the end of the week.

Happy New Year!

Last 2008 Blog Post

2008-12-31T12:14:00.000-05:00

One more post before the new year! I guess this about sums up our Christmas. It was a great one! We are lucky to have little kids because that means Santa still comes to see us.

I'm sorry I have been so neglectful of my blog. I have taken some time off from photographing children other than my own over the last couple of weeks. I have been working on some things "in-house" and catching up on a lot of stuff (not to mention celebrating Christmas). I will be preparing for a lot of exciting things to come over the next few days. Valentine's Day will be here before we know it!

I still have a 1/24/09 morning appointment open for anyone that needs a Saturday morning session.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T11:00:00.000-05:00

Free Calendar

2008-12-13T19:00:00.000-05:00

Mibo is giving away a free calendar pdf if you sign up for their newsletter. You can also register for a Fleet Organic Teatowel.

Three under Five

2008-12-07T15:04:00.000-05:00

Three children age 5 and under (I don't think the oldest is quite 5 yet?). It sounds hard doesn't it? I have moved up in the world to three under the age of 7 and it sounds hard to me! The parents of these little ones make it seem easy. They were not rattled easily and you can just imagine how hard it is to get three little ones to all look at the camera and smile at the same time.

Here are the men of the family. Dad has his hands full (of love, right?):

Big Brother was fun for me. He is the same age as my middle son and reminded me so much of him. I had taken pictures of my little guy the day before and the conversations were very similar. I had to laugh. They are both great negotiators and had better ideas about how my shots should be taken and where.

He was so good. I think he would be a good little helper for me (as he holds the reflector).Is that a smile? I already posted some more pictures of Baby Brother as a newborn here.

and now here he is at 2 months old:I had to include this picture of his big sister. It is too funny. She has a bit of personality to her I think! Don't worry, she isn't going to take a bite of him. We all came prepared with lots of candy for the kids so she couldn't have been hungry. :-)

Look at her beautiful eyes. I bet she gets away with a lot with those eyes - or at least I hope so!

This was at the very end when she got a treat. That is chocolate around her mouth. Mommy came prepared with M&Ms. Sounds like a great Mom to me!

Seven

2008-11-30T16:09:00.000-05:00

Seven years ago today I became a Mommy. What a ride! I'm so glad I have been able to experience Trains, Star Wars, Baseball, Video Games, and Camp-Outs (among other things) through another set of eyes.

Happy Birthday, Buddy-Boy!

Wall Gallery

2008-11-24T23:32:00.000-05:00

This weekend I took down a big painting to put up a collection of photos. I love it. If you want to do the same and aren't sure what to do or how to do it, I have lots of samples like this one that can help. I can show you something conservative and more symmetrical for your space or help you consider something more daring.

I don't miss the big painting of a flower on my wall at all! It makes me feel happier to look at fun pictures of my family.

Un-sneak peek

2008-11-20T16:28:00.000-05:00

This is my sneak peek for my very patient clients. :-) I'm working and hope to have your galleries ready tonight. I call it an un-sneak because these pictures are actually a few that did not make the cut.

A sweet couple - lots of laughter.

It can be work to get little boys to sit still for a picture (or anything for that matter). He is too cute and sweet for it to matter to me how wiggly he is. It doesn't hurt that I have a couple even more wiggly at home!

See what I mean - look at that face!

Covered in Grandchildren

2008-11-16T11:00:00.000-05:00

Covered in Grandchildren - it is certainly what I hope for one day.

If you don't have grandparents, these are the ones you want. Young, fun and they give you your very own office in their house. Look at the little guy looking at his grandfather. Doesn't that just say it all?

My out-take of the day. This was the first picture I downloaded off one of my cards yesterday. It made me laugh. It was appropriate as these little ones had to put up with some chilly weather. We were nervous the rain would come and I'm so happy it held out for us.

People often ask me what they should wear for their photography session. I love different coordinating colors and especially love blue jeans. These kids were dressed in clothes from Brinkley's Berries. I bought a few outfits for my own baby girl and can't wait for her to grow into them. You can customize your outfits and they photograph really well.

These kiddos are as cute as their clothes...

This was my little trooper. She was so sweet and cooperative even though she wasn't feeling well and had lost her voice.

I loved her shoes. I asked her if they made them in big girl sizes for me and she nodded her head yes. :-)

Free Target Bag

2008-11-14T19:31:00.000-05:00

You can get a f ree Target bag if you are willing to work for it a little.

Brotherly Love (I think)

2008-11-12T13:00:00.000-05:00

This little guy must love his big brother a lot to let him kiss him so hard.

You might note his hand is in the shape of a gun. I don't think that is a coincidence.

Girlie Soothie

2008-11-11T13:03:00.000-05:00

Another Soothie. We pulled it out and she didn't mind a bit.

Doesn't she look like a little doll? So SWEET!

Family Time

2008-11-08T12:00:00.000-05:00

Five year old boys love to make funny faces for my camera. They can be real hams. You think it is just a stage they go through, but look! 10 years later and they are still hams.

I guess these boys got it honest...

Senior Portrait? Nope, but she doesn't have too much longer to go.

This is a neat family - they are fun to be around. They make me think of my friend Bonnie and what her family will be like in 10 years from now. She actually has four 5 year-olds and just had a new baby earlier this year. I know she is really enjoying having just a single baby after having Quads. I know her children will grow up to be as sweet as these kids.

The Star of the Show

2008-11-07T21:09:00.000-05:00

I am getting spoiled with big kids lately. They stand where they are supposed to and can follow directions. I don't even have to put anything on my head for a smile. Unfortunately, they don't think I am as funny as a three year old might.

With these six children there was only one under the age of five. Guess who the star of the family was (this day).

Atlanta Ribs

2008-11-06T10:27:00.000-05:00

It is Thursday. That means free kids meals at Atlanta Ribs in Smyrna. They are next to the Highland Station Publix on the East West Connector. With this many kids, who doesn't need a free meal?

Atlanta Ribs catered our preschool Fall Picnic at Tolleson Park this month. It was great and they were so helpful with everything. They made it extremely easy for us and I would highly recommend them for any catered event you might have.

Halloween Recap

2008-11-02T12:00:00.000-05:00

I hope your Halloween was a sweet one. I'm sure it was and if it wasn't...come to my house. There is plenty to go around.

Cool Hand Luke

2008-11-01T13:00:00.000-04:00

This little guy reminds me of my boys. He liked to make funny faces for the camera. Luckily I caught him with some real smiling.

What will your costume be?

2008-10-31T18:44:00.000-04:00

If you are like us, you have attended more than one Fall Festival this year. My boys are unlike most children because they have always refused to have their faces painted. Never ever has it happened. This year was different when my youngest boy first decided to have his hair painted green at the first festival we went to. Last weekend he had this put on his face courtesy of the King Springs Baptist Church's festival. It is great for him to branch out although a lot more clean up for Mom. Somehow most of this paint ended up on mine and my husband's jeans. And I still have green paint in his comb.

We are not members of King Springs Baptist, but we take part in a lot of their activities. They have a great group of people over there and their AWANA program is wonderful!

Happy Halloween

2008-10-31T13:00:00.000-04:00

Lisa Phillipson Newborn and Child Photographer Smyrna Georgia

First Baby

2008-10-26T23:07:00.000-04:00

She isn't just the first baby of her family, but the very first baby of all of my college friends. I can't believe how grown up she is! She is as sweet as she is pretty.

I'm feeling very old...

Little Brothers

2008-10-25T01:30:00.000-04:00

Everyone should have a little brother to cause some trouble every once in awhile! This is little brother's out-take. I shouldn't post it, but it makes me smile. Every boy this age is entitled to lie down in his photo shoot. He is like my own little boy wanting to lie across his brother. Look at his big brothers looking at him. Don't they seem amused?
This little brother was actually very well behaved and no trouble at all. I could have taken him home with me.

Big Brother was so kind and patient with both of his brothers. I had a little brother 7 years younger than me so I admire him for that!The MIDDLE brother! :-) He was a sweetie. I wonder if he has ever taken a black sharpie to a white bathroom like our Middle brother just did? I doubt it...

Three for the road

2008-10-22T22:18:00.000-04:00

I've been updating and backing up my computer and drives. It is taking FOREVER. I haven't been able to edit any pictures for the last two days and it has been frustrating (although I got a few other things done instead). I did manage to get this picture up tonight and will hopefully post a couple more this week.

These boys are so sweet. I can imagine what good friends they will be throughout their lives.

Good night!

Fall is here!

2008-10-16T22:02:00.000-04:00

This little girlie found her first red leaf.

I am still not used to the cool mornings we have been having in Atlanta. I'm glad we still have the warm afternoons. I'm not sure what my boys will do when they have to stop wearing their shorts!

The trees are turning colors and will only get better. The Pumpkin Patch at SFUMC is out so it must be Fall. I know it has officially been Fall for awhile and now it finally feels like it.

Free Download

2008-10-14T23:00:00.000-04:00

These are some cute gift tags you can download for free at Fog and Thistle.

Fold a Candidate

2008-10-14T02:00:00.000-04:00

Visit foldUScandidate.com and download your favorite candidate. The VPs have just been added. This might be more fun than actually doing something productive in your day.

Three's a Charm

2008-10-12T21:08:00.000-04:00

This was my third third baby session this month. Did you follow that? This little guy is baby number three for his family. I love Mommys of three - they are very laid back with their new babies. :-)

Just like the other two third babies, this one loved his pacifier. Look at that little hand holding it in his mouth. I took some pictures of him with it because I hated for him to lose it when it made him so happy.

And so you can see his sweet face:

I met this little guy at my church to do a mini-session while he is still little and will meet back up with him next month after his baptism. It was a dark and gloomy day and little light was to be found. Normally I would have rescheduled, but this baby wasn't getting any younger so we went ahead right in the church hallway in the brightest spot I could find. My camera would have loved some more light, but that is okay. We captured how cute and sweet this little one is and that is the important thing. He will never be this small again!

We took his pictures in the same place my photographer had me stand on my wedding day. I got married in the late afternoon so it must have been the best place she could find light inside the church as well.

A blast from the past (in the spot)...

I'm thinking of cutting my hair so I can have bangs again. That way I can wear my glasses and be Sarah Palin for Halloween. What do you think?

99 Balloons

2008-10-07T09:00:00.000-04:00

99 Balloons for Eliot

This video touched me and I thought I would share it with you. Make sure you have a tissue ready.

Big Sisters

2008-10-05T15:00:00.000-04:00

These are the sweetest and nicest girls you could ever meet. Their new baby brother was supposed to be the star of the show, but I think they got equal time. They were so much fun!

Look what I got to play with when little brother took a break. I don't have this fun girly stuff at my house (yet).

What lucky parents to have these three! They are the opposite of us with two girls and now a boy. They will have fun learning all the special things that go along with having little boys.

And now a little FISH fun:
Although this is probably not a "framer" for Mom, it might just be my favorite picture. When little brother got fussy, this little one didn't say a word. I think the look she is giving her sister says it all, though. It makes me smile every time I look at it.

Tutu fun! A born dancer, I think.

Sleep Baby Sleep

2008-09-30T21:08:00.000-04:00

Christmas Card Deadline

2008-09-27T22:12:00.000-04:00

My deadline for Christmas Card orders is getting closer and closer. If you would like to order custom Christmas cards this year you must schedule your session before November 10th.

Ho Ho Ho!

Lisa Phillipson Atlanta Child Photographer and Newborn Photographer

Soothie Love

2008-09-24T19:50:00.000-04:00

My new friend from today.

I just love to see the green Soothie pacifiers. They remind me of having my first baby and how much he loved them. It is funny to me how they cover up so much of the face of a newborn. It makes them look even smaller. We were given ours at the hospital way back when. I can remember looking for them on Ebay fearing we might lose ours. They were quite expensive at the time. I'm happy you can buy them in stores now. My baby girl was given a stylish pink one, however, she had no interest. She loves her thumb too much.

Kindermart is coming!

2008-09-11T13:44:00.000-04:00

My middle son's picture has been on the home page of Kindermartsale.com for a few years now. The funny thing about that picture (to me) is the bruise on his forehead. I'm glad I left it there and didn't try to edit it out. He was at that age where he was beginning to toddle around and having lots of falls. It may soon be time to update that picture with our newest little big eyes... She has already had two big cuts on her head in the last month from her new adventures in cruising.

Kindermart is our local children's consignment sale. It starts this weekend so don't miss it! You wouldn't believe how much stuff we are starting off with in the Fellowship Hall of the church. It opens to the public Friday morning at 9:30 AM.

Me & Us

2008-09-01T10:54:00.000-04:00

We needed a family picture for my son's school supply list. Easier said than done. I am always behind the camera so I soon realized that we didn't actually have a family picture. I got my Aunt to snap one with my small Sony digital camera. It was and is pretty bad. I edited it some and sent it in. It is REAL LIFE for sure with my college t-shirt and stickers all over my husband.

And...this is us in 1975:

Gerber Puffs

2008-08-12T18:39:00.000-04:00

There are some things about babyhood that you just don't want to forget. Today it is how much she loves these things.

Big Brother

2008-08-01T20:56:00.000-04:00

Technically, I could call this post "Little Brother" as well. That might have been better because Big Brother must be so happy to have a baby boy join his family after living with his three sisters all his life. I know Dad will be glad to have another boy to go hunting with in a few years!

Little Brother

2008-07-13T20:28:00.000-04:00

Can you imagine what he must be thinking? Look at that face.
And can't you just see him marching away?
Not your typical "posed" picture, but I just love this one. She had done her cute smiling thing and her wearing the white dress thing. She was done and ready to play. Lucky for me she is a sweet girl who would never say so! This was the day before she lost her first tooth. That little girl smile will never be the same again.
Little brother...

Say cheese

2008-07-11T15:16:00.000-04:00

Welcome to my blog! If you follow my personal blog, you may find a lot of the same commentary here (minus the woes of potty training, I hope).

Although this is my "new" blog, it may not be here for long. A new and improved blog is already in the works. So, stay tuned!

Welcome!

2008-07-04T22:36:00.000-04:00