tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51868676388616266252024-03-13T11:33:34.850-07:00Kelly Bennett PhotographyKelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.comBlogger272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-91721851805551670242009-04-22T09:59:00.000-07:002009-04-22T10:00:24.766-07:00New post on the new blog........Just a reminder that I have moved.... come check out the new blog..<br /><br />www.kellybennettphotography.com/blog/Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-30664786146609695962009-04-20T20:20:00.000-07:002009-04-20T20:21:54.721-07:00Time for a move...........meet me at my new blog.....Its not totally done but I cant hardly wait any longer......... Come check out my new blog......<br /><br />www.kellybennettphotography.com/blog/<br /><br />I will redirect this one soon :)Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-71078535916352660842009-04-14T13:37:00.000-07:002009-04-14T13:51:17.864-07:00Hey Mr. Easter Bunny.....In spite of all the sickness swirling around in our house we managed to have a wonderful weekend. We dyed eggs and Austyn drew photos of me and Makenna.....<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3570.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3570.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3614.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3614.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3628.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3628.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />McCall tried to eat everything in site including hard boiled eggs......<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3618.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3618.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />The little girls hunted eggs until Savanah figured out that some were full of chocolate.....<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3651.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3651.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3652.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3652.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3671.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3671.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3672.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3672.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3678.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3678.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3685.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3685.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3690.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3690.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3719.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3719.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Makenna was not impressed that she had to get a ladder to get her basket down :)<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3681.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3681.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />More of the little mister....<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3707.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3707.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3705.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3705.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />the little girls loved their new glasses...... so cute!!!!<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3724-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3724-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3722.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3722.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We missed everyone in California and wish we could have been there.... :( We love you all!!!!Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-30932879252811889762009-04-14T00:14:00.001-07:002009-04-14T00:21:39.863-07:00One more before I go...........He made me laugh... really really hard... the kind of laughing that you love that makes you laugh for days... I love that about him, that and so many other things.<br />He is gracious and humble, he is strong and sincerely kind. He is amazing, in his 89 years I am sure he has seen so much. He is a wealth of knowledge, a sweet friend a wonderful man. Thank you thank you Don for humoring me in my photographic wonder... you are simply amazing and I love you.<br /><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3768.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3768.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3811.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3811.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3821.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3821.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3823.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3823.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />His beautiful colt... who really needs a name :)<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3831.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3831.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3865.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3865.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3868.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3868.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3885.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3885.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3915.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3915.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />beauty... all around us. Promise not to tell Jerid... but I honestly love it here.. the beauty, the wonder, the way the light hits the grass.. the open land the mountains............ shhhhhhhh!!!!!<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3941.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3941.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />and sometimes photos just speak to me.. they ask to tell a story and they ask me to be their author.. I feel so humbled so blessed, so absolutely in awe....<br /><br />think about this one, his hands... <br />imagine all that they have held.<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=don.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/don.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-36752960356025791182009-04-13T11:32:00.000-07:002009-04-13T11:34:26.976-07:00The blog is on the move......Ive outgrown my blogspot and am currently in the process of customizing my new blog.... keep your eyes out for a new link in the next couple days :)<br /><br />See you there.... <br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3424.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3424.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-85478307713456352522009-04-09T11:06:00.000-07:002009-04-09T11:40:10.306-07:00Jamie beautiful Jamie......I couldn't have asked for an easier session or for a more beautiful girl. Jamie best of luck in the Miss Utah pageant..... may you wow them all with your beauty and grace...<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0826copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0826copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0842copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0842copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0922copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0922copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=jamie2copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/jamie2copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-17026708323709108552009-04-09T10:21:00.001-07:002009-04-09T10:28:42.045-07:00Why are professional photographers so expensive????Written by an excellant photographer, Shawn Richter, Caught on Film Photography, San Diego, CA<br /><br />.....................<br />In this digital age where everyone has digital cameras, scanners and home "photo printers", when people upload their photos to a local drug store website and pick them up a few hours later, we hear this all the time - How in the world do Professional Photographers charge $55 for an 8x10 when they cost just $1.50 at the drug store? <br /><br />Here's why. <br /><br />Simply put, you're not just paying for the actual photograph, you're paying for time and expertise. First, let's look at the actual time involved. If you don't read this entire page, at least read this first part. <br /><br />For a two hour portrait session: <br /><br />- one hour of travel to and from the session <br />- two hours of shooting <br />- 30 minutes of setup, preparation, talking to the client etc. <br />- 30 minutes to load the photos onto a computer (2 - 4 Gb of data) <br />- 30 minutes to back up the files on an external drive <br />- 3 - 4 hours of Photoshop time including cropping, contrast, color, sharpening, saving a copy for print and a copy for the internet and backing up the edited photographs <br />- 2 - 3 hours to talk to the client, answer questions, receive their order and payment, order their prints, receive and verify prints, package prints, schedule shipment and drop package off at Fed Ex. <br />- For local customers, we also print a set of all of their photos, and meet them at our studio to review the photos and place their order. Meeting and travel time averages 2 hours. <br /><br />You can see how one two hour session easily turns into more than ten hours of work from start to finish. So when you see a Photographer charging a $200 session fee for a two hour photo shoot, you are not paying them $100 / hour. <br /><br />For an eight hour wedding: <br /><br />- I won't bore you with the details, but an eight hour wedding typically amounts to at least two to three full 40 hour work weeks worth of time. Again, if they are charging you $4,000 for an eight hour wedding, you are not paying them $500 / hour. <br /><br />Now for the expertise. <br /><br />Shooting professional photography is a skill, acquired through years of experience. Even though a quality camera now costs under $2,000 taking professional portraits involves much more than a nice camera. <br /><br />Most Professional Photographers take years to go from buying their first decent camera to making money with their photography. In addition to learning how to use the camera itself, there is a mountain of other equipment involved, as well as numerous software programs used to edit and print photographs, run a website etc. <br /><br />And let's not forget that you actually have to have people skills, be able to communicate, make people comfortable in front of the camera - and posing people to make them look their best in a photograph is a skill all by itself. <br /><br />Think of it this way - the next time you pay $X to get your hair done, a pair of scissors only costs $1.50. But you gladly pay a lot more to hire a Professional. <br /><br />What about the cheap studios at the mall? <br /><br />Please don't compare us to the chain store studios. But if you must, consider all of the time and work that we put into our photographs, compared to what they do. Good luck getting a two hour photo shoot at a chain store. Not to mention they won't come to the beach! And of course, look at our work compared to theirs. <span style="font-style:italic;">You get what you pay for</span>. <br /><br />The truth is, most of the mall and chain store studios lose money. In fact, in 2007 Wal-Mart closed 500 of their portrait studios because of the financial drain they were putting on the company. What the chain stores bet on is that you'll come in for some quick and cheap photos, and while you're there, you'll also spend $200 on other things. They don't have to make money, they are just there to get you in the door. <br /><br />Conclusion <br /><br />We hope that those who have taken the time to read this page will have a better understanding of why professional photographs cost so much more than the ones that you get from your local drug store.Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-88639024228432876812009-04-06T16:01:00.000-07:002009-04-06T16:10:42.646-07:00Pneumonia and the tooth.....Needless to say I spent the last week in bed with a bad case of pneumonia.... yuck.. I felt a bit like I was in hibernation. The little girls were busy destroying the house... and mr McCall finally sprouted a tooth!!!!! Most everybody has a runny nose here now and we are just hoping for a sick free Easter! (fingers crossed) <br />He really didnt want to show off his tooth for anyone to see....<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3246.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3246.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />nope not even when I promised him a treat....<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3270.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3270.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />He is STUBBORN..... geesh I shouldnt have expected anything less right?<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3276.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3276.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Comeon little man.......please.........<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3304.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3304.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3308.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3308.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3310.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3310.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />O and he is on the move..... so much so that he crawled into the woodstove........ (we promptly declared it spring and removed it from the house.....)<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3294.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3294.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />back to the tooth at hand.... I finally I mean FINALLY got him to show off his little chomper.... isnt it cute?<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3255.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3255.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I promise to catch up on sneek peeks this week.... promise.... when my kids stop whining and I stop coughing...... :)Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-21346353223176939572009-03-29T23:16:00.000-07:002009-03-30T00:02:00.967-07:00I love you but............Jerid took the kids this Saturday morning so I could sleep... after a night of restless toddlers I needed it. We worked on the yard the rest of the day and made some good progress.... I am getting sooooooooo ready for spring!!!!! I am ready to garden I am ready for green grass... I am ready for warm nights.<br />Our kitchen is making progress..........slow albeit........but progress.......<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2961.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2961.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2962.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2962.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />I finally found my Metropolis sign...............teehee<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2999.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2999.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />We went to donkey basketball this weekend..........McCall was in his true drooling/teething form..........<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3111.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3111.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3113.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3113.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3097.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3097.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Austyn keeps asking why he is spitting .........its pretty funny.<br />One of me and my love...........my how he melts my heart. Even when I am mad at him he still seems to make me smile :)<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3022.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3022.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />and the little mister love......<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3122.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3122.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3138.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3138.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />When Jerid took the kids for a drive Saturday morning he took them out by Sand Mountain........a place where people take their four wheelers and dirt bikes......I guess there was a big climb that he drove up to and Makenna was begging him to go up it. When he finally gave in and said ok Bee............lets go she said ok dad............I have two things to say first........<br />I love you<br />and......<br />sometimes I use your toothbrush.<br /><br /><br /><br />When he told me the story I nearly died. Here she thought they were going to do something dangerous.......something that may end their lives :) and that was her parting words....<br />I love you and sometimes I use your toothbrush............<br /><br />gosh I love her...<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3014.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3014.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />on that note......she wrote a poem for school this week about where she was from. I am so amazed and so in awe of her talent... she is amazing that girl....<br /><br />where I'm from <br />I am from camomile and cloth diapers.<br />I'm from the late 90's<br />from friendship chains and friends.<br />I'm from chaos and confusion and the promise.<br /><br />I am from horses,<br />from riding horses to getting thrown off.<br />I am from hay from my head to my toes <br />and long rides with my dad.<br /><br />I am from Kelly and Jerid,<br />and Steve and Debbie.<br />I am from basketball with grandpa (bapa),<br />and from helping him get olives.<br /><br />I am from popcorn until my belly hurts.<br />from moms homemade pork-chops,<br />mashed potatoes and gravy. <br />I am from noodles of every shape and size. <br /><br />I am from excursions to an<br />old ford, and a rusty Chevy <br />my mom learned to drive in.<br />I am from dirt roads and one stop<br />light towns.<br /><br />I am from daffodils and sage brush,<br />and sunsets that never end.<br />from roses six generations deep,<br />and a land that knows my name.<br /> <br />I'm from lime green and hot pink <br />from blue and from brown.<br />from the colors of the rainbow. <br /><br />I'm from liking to be the oldest to not,<br />from never being alone.<br />I'm from crying and streaking babies and <br />from Dora and Diego on the T.V. all the time.<br /><br />I am from sharing a room with<br />my brother Mason and fighting over<br />who gets what part of the room. <br />I'm also from bunk beds. <br /><br />I am from swimming <br />from sun up to sun down.<br />Water chasing memories...<br /><br />I am from the nicknames<br />Sunny Bunny, Honey Bunny<br />Bee, Beetle, and Bee Bop.<br /><br />I'm from bike rides to <br />Camp Richardson, and <br />running from geese on the beach.<br />from fire works over the freezing lake. <br /><br />I am from moving and becoming more...<br />from fresh paint and a new address and <br />belonging.<br />I'm from a new way, a new thinking, a new reality...<br />i am from change.<br /><br />I am from freckles, and <br />dimples, and hair of blonde.<br /><br />That is what I'm from<br /><br /><br /><br />I couldn't love her more!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Im off to bed... but if you live in Holden and you are missing a sweet sweet little black male dog he is at our house.......and if you dont come for him soon my kids just may fall in love. (ok me too)<br /><br /><br />On to another week... packed full of kids and excitement I am sure....<br />I love you..........and sometimes I use your toothbrush...........<br /><br />:)<br />what would you say in that moment? What would your last words be? <br /><br />think about it :)Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-76279783155314832072009-03-29T20:04:00.000-07:002009-03-29T20:10:58.730-07:00Sweet sweet Karlee............My o my Karlee do you know how much we all love you? Do you know how proud we are of you, how much potential that your little body possesses? We love to watch you dance, to see you soar and can only hope that the years ahead bring much of this......<br /><br />I already know that they will................<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3046.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3046.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3059.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3059.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3061.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3061.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3066.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3066.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3073.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3073.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3158.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3158.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />You realize how amazing you are right? You realize that you deserve nothing but the best....You realize that you are one of a kind... <br />I hope you do and if you have questions.............<br />call me... <br />or send me some crazy text all in your lingo.........<br />and I will remind you...<br />that you..............yes YOU.........are ONE of a kind...........<br />and that we all <br />think you are amazing...........<br />and we are all<br />sooooooooo <br />proud.<br /><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_3174.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_3174.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-8845746995088439832009-03-20T21:18:00.001-07:002009-03-20T21:26:48.138-07:00A whole bunch of mine........Today was hard......in that......omygosh if I hear one more whine or tattle I may lose it. The kind of day that by 10pm I have a headache and a neckache and am just well... done. Sometimes I wonder why it is that kids fight so much... attention? age? bored? tired? sick? all? Sometimes I just think they have one of those days...<br />So here is to tomorrow, to a new day. A better day. <br />And here is to a complete photo overload of my kiddos...<br /><br />The little mister.......<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=2411b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/2411b.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2409.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2409.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2431.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2431.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2437.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2437.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Guess who dresses Savanah.....<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2259.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2259.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2372.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2372.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Austyn must have the same stylist!!! Gotta love the cute dress with the belt/tights/slipper combo.................. <br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2367.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2367.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />The biggins......<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2263.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2263.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2267.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2267.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2272b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2272b.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />And some of us all (my mom included!!!)<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2294.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2294.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2300-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2300-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2303.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2303.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2384.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2384.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2339.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2339.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2346.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2346.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2359.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2359.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2364.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2364.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />and my o my.........what a big family you have :)<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2313.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2313.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />time for bed... and sleep... and good dreams and happy thoughts.......<br />until tomorrow <br /><br />night :)Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-21755102105632848382009-03-19T23:04:00.001-07:002009-03-19T23:06:36.041-07:00How on earth......is it that brides find me that love art as much as I do? These are some of my favorites for a dear sweet bride..... may you enjoy your marriage as much as I do mine... thank you for sharing your day with me.<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1287.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1287.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1308.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1308.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1348.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1348.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1559.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1559.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-59260007557789189502009-03-19T22:40:00.000-07:002009-03-19T22:54:41.828-07:00Watch out world..........These seniors in the class of 2009 are about to take the world by storm. What beautiful fun fun girls.........<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2102.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2102.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2120.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2120.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2149.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2149.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-19433657197610444712009-03-18T23:17:00.000-07:002009-03-18T23:39:09.514-07:00I remember......I remember her.............my oldest of them all.... her little blonde piggies flying in the wind. Her. Pedaling furiously......no cares no worries.....no friend troubles no boy problems. It seems like so many years ago and yesterday all wrapped up in one. Time flys.... all at its own pace and often stops to tap you on the shoulder to say hello.......... My biggins were teaching the little ones to ride their bikes this week and it was at the least surreal. The big kids with their assurance.......... yelling to the little ones....pedal pedal pedal.............. <span style="font-style:italic;">YOU CAN DO IT</span>........... the encouragement, the bliss, the joy............ the pride.<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1816w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1816w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1814w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1814w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1803w-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1803w-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1800w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1800w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1783w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1783w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Unglamorous but perfectly us...........<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1780w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1780w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I see them and watch them change by the day.. by the moment by the hour and I am amazed........they are so crazy, so busy, so much.... and I cant imagine anything different........... Somedays I want to run away, honest I do. But I was meant for this and them for me.<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1656w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1656w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1758w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1758w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1715w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1715w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1701w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1701w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We are all on this wild ride...........yes all of us, even you. This thing we call life.. this big lesson that we must not fail at... this big journey. <br />I see them all and I am amazed and humbled and in awe.......this is a big job I have been given.......this is a big responsibility that I must uphold.. the whole thing the life, the love, the kids, the husband..........<br />i must remember to sneak in sleep and good food and laughter...........<br /><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1947w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1947w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1963w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1963w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1974w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1974w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1993w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1993w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2026w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2026w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2041w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2041w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />the moments they are fleeting......and pass so quickly from our hands... from our minds.. from our memories.........what will next week bring.. next year?<br /><br />I am trying to get over my crooked smile, my photographed self, my insecurities that I cant hide. I am trying to look past what I see............ I am trying to get over it.......because really in the end.......<br />i want lots of photos of me with them...........<br /><br />even if they do include a rather crooked smile.......<br /><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_2044.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_2044.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-66759296864659846392009-03-07T22:31:00.000-08:002009-03-07T22:39:13.296-08:00towanda......as i ripped up old kitchen tiles tonight Jerid said........towanda.....and i laughed so hard i nearly cried..........<br />towanda for sure......... we are making progress albeit slow....its progress.......someday my kitchen will be done. Someday I will not be looking for panko breadcrumbs in the bedroom and my dishes will be where they belong....someday. Until then we will live like gypsies and we wil giggle about the little things...........and i will kill time photographing some of my little loves......<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0292m.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0292m.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Somebody has some style......<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0324w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0324w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0337w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0337w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0343w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0343w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />some beauty........<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0347w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0347w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0434w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0434w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0447w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0447w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0482w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0482w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0501w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0501w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0503w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0503w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />and some cute.......<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0572.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0572.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0591-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0591-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0641.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0641.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />back to the tile ripping.........and to the future of not only the kitchen.... the last few days have been eye opening to say the least......moving on......becoming friends with those who were old and are now new again......<br />life is funny.<br /><br />towanda.........Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-91114428844756448182009-03-07T11:07:00.001-08:002009-03-07T11:11:48.919-08:00Comment contest winner.............The girls picked #9... so if that is your comment number contact me so that I can get you your prize!!! That was fun I think I will have to do that more often. Spring sessions are booking up fast so contact me if you are interested in one. I will be doing a mini session day on April 25 for those of you in Millard County (or those who want to come here) I am pinning down a new location to use that we can shoot inside and outside of.... Sessions will be $50.00 for up to two children and $75.00 for over two children... more details to come but if you are interested please send me an email....Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-66256610204267693462009-03-05T11:28:00.000-08:002009-03-05T11:31:08.814-08:00Lock up the key.......I love it when kids are as sweet as they are beautiful... Little Miss C fits that description to a t!!! I cant wait till spring comes and we can get some outside photos!!!!<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0374w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0374w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0412w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0412w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0380w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0380w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-33603616197249467182009-03-05T11:20:00.000-08:002009-03-05T11:23:18.755-08:00Beautiful bride to be........I cant wait for Brittiny & Steve's upcoming wedding!!! Doesn't she make a beautiful bride! Thanks for being a trooper during this session Britt... I hope you love your photos.<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9786copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9786copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9816copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9816copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9834copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9834copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9871copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9871copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I havent forgotten to pick a comment number for my contest :) I will have Makenna pick a number for me tonight :)Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-76600895721719210272009-02-27T20:24:00.001-08:002009-02-28T07:09:23.797-08:00A little new camera love.............My new camera came today... and boy o boy am I in love..................what fun I will have with this.......... (its the Canon 5d Mark ii Teresa.... :)...........)<br /><br />here is a kiddo overload for you all and a reminder to visit <a href="http://blog.brookesnowphoto.com">Brooke Snows Blog</a> she is offering some amazing starter classes for photographers......... sheesh she is so cool Id like to go just to hang out with her :)<br /><br />now on to the overload :) and keep reading for a contest :)<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0073w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0073w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0075w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0075w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0078w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0078w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0081w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0081w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0106w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0106w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0109w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0109w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0116.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0116.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0134w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0134w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0143.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0143.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0144w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0144w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0151w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0151w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0157.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0157.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_0161w.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_0161w.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Ok so I have to know.........if you have made it this far.......which is your favorite???????? I will choose a random comment number for a very cool prize :)Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-69427937080458871312009-02-25T20:26:00.000-08:002009-02-25T20:35:49.947-08:00So proud............Proud probably just does not do it justice...........Spencer got his mission call today. Oklahoma will be so lucky!!! We will all be just so proud. His mom is amazing......the salt of the earth.. and a main reason that we stay in this place we call Metropolis.......<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9941-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9941-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />we love you all.. thank you for letting us join in your joy.<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9887.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9887.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9890.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9890.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9891.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9891.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9892.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9892.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9901.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9901.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9904.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9904.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9906.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9906.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9909-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9909-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9913.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9913.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9923-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9923-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9927.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9927.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-32784897163011946662009-02-23T22:10:00.000-08:002009-02-23T22:26:56.510-08:00Jello.............Its a little known wierd fact about Jerid and I....... sometimes he looks at me and just says jello. I know... you are thinking what? I must admit for the longest time I thought he was talking about my belly.. you know the jiggly part post 5 babies.... I would smile when he would say it... then feel hurt and then wonder just what on earth he was talking about... it was a vicious strange circle... and he kept saying it...<br /><br />and I kept wondering why.....<br /><br />He kept telling me... Kelly you know... think about it figure it out...<br /><br />jello.<br />whatever Jerid.....<br /><br />I finally figured it out tonight......one of my favorite movies is My Best Friends Wedding... if you've seen it you will remember the conversation between Kimmy and Julianne....<br /><br />"He doesn’t want crème brûlée, he wants something else. … He wants Jell-O… Jell-O makes him comfortable."<br />"I could be Jell-O." <br />"No, crème brûlée could never be Jell-O."<br /><br /><br />I am his Jello.... I am his comfortable... I am his safe. And as much as I would maybe like somedays to be crème brûlée I love nothing more than being his jello................<br /><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9482-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9482-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9513.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9513.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9592r.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9592r.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9603.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9603.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Austyn and Savanah dressed themselves this weekend......what a riot..... <br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9539.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9539.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9545.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9545.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9537-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9537-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9574.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9574.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />We are still working like crazy on the house.... and its funny... the more we work on it the more I love it... Its one of those things.... it may not look like much from the outside looking in but from the inside looking out we are gaining on it. We are putting love in to each and every crooked wall that we work on and we are doing it together... And I would rather that any day over the perfect little house that is empty inside. <br /><br />that and of course......<br />jello.Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-9300769670556340332009-02-23T16:27:00.000-08:002009-02-23T16:29:01.975-08:00Remembering Anne......<a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_1930.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_1930.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil GibranKelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-69024393075655471012009-02-20T08:56:00.000-08:002009-02-20T09:01:13.498-08:00O how I want to win this..................The ever so talented <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://blog.brookesnowphoto.com">Brooke Snow</a></span> of <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://blog.brookesnowphoto.com">Brooke Snow Photography</a></span> is holding her first ever contest. Im so silly... I never enter in these but this one is one to win!!!! Brooke is another Utah photographer who's work and talent I admire greatly..... (thanks Melz for pointing her out to me) So hop on over to her blog using one of the links above or the links in my sidebar and get ready for some serious eye candy!!!!!Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-53998882376389644202009-02-16T21:38:00.001-08:002009-02-16T21:55:50.555-08:00tearing down the walls.........yep... it all started with a cabinet that was leaning a bit...... you see our house is about 150 years old..everything leans.. nothing is straight... the walls are old adobe brick.. the doors have transoms... i adore it in all is odd wonder. Sometimes I wish it wasnt here in Metropolis... ok most of the time I wish that, but I love it nonetheless.<br /><br />So... J took down the two cabinets above the stove and I figured if he was going to take those out he might as well take the two next to the stove out...... and then it was the wall.. and the other wall and then the ceiling above it.... then the cabinets above the sink and then all the walls in the kitchen... all 7 layers.... paint, paneling, wallpaper, wallpaper that looked like paneling (huh what) and more paint... then adobe brick...... lets just say.... its quite a mess. Quite a mess is really an understatement. <br /><br />He looks so happy right?<br /><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9224.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9224.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Did I mention a mess?<br /><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9247.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9247.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9227.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9227.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I did find this that I loved and J hated.......<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9243.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9243.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />In the midst of it all... Austyn was busy dressing herself... who needs pants when you are this cute?<br /><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9262.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9262.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />McCall was busy showing me where his teeth will go if he ever gets any :)<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9272.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9272.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Savanah was helping out.......<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9365.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9365.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The big kids were no where to be found...........smart kids!!!!<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9303.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9303.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9311.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9311.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9324.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9324.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We are making progress...... I wore the baby on my back most of the weekend while we took down the old roofing tiles..... it was quite a site... I will spare you that photo :)<br /><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9384.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9384.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We did manage to get the new sheetrock up on the ceiling and hopefully the cabinet man will be here tomorrow to give us an estimate...................my o my what a mess we created... it is interesting to live in it all.<br /><br />life is funny like that.....layers......and layers and layers......... and lots of hard work to get thru them. I look forward to this project when it is done.......... I look forward to moving ahead.... to the clean slate.. or the clean kitchen... whichever might come first.Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186867638861626625.post-43791235568936444832009-02-16T21:35:00.000-08:002009-02-16T21:37:26.800-08:00Somebody stop me..........He is just so dang cute... dontcha think?<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9390.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9390.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9396.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9396.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9398.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9398.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Yep I think I could eat him...........<br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9406v.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9406v.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9408v.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9408v.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9418.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9418.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/?action=view¤t=IMG_9420.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/jkbennett/IMG_9420.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Kelly Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108022035182969199noreply@blogger.com3