The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn

This is the first shoot in my "Special Collection" series. To read more about it go here.

I wanted this to be the first book that I read because it reminds me so much of my two boys. I did have to edit out and change some words to make it more age and time appropriate, but my boys loved it. How could they not love a book about two mischievous boys who get to make up there own rules, swim in the river, have stick fights, plot against bad guys, are on a search for treasure, and spend their days finding adventure. After reading it to them I might just start calling them Tom and Huck because it is hard to distinguish the differences. My boys wish they could spend their days doing those things and often they do.

New...My Special Collections

I am so excited to finally introduce you to a project that has been in the works for months. My husband’s profession is in special collections. For those that don’t quite know what that is; he archives old books, pictures, and documents. Yes, he loves his job! It also means that we have a great love for books in our family. I have been thinking of ways that I can capture this love along with my children’s curiosity, childhood, and special moments. With an idea from a friend I have started my own special collections. These are concept shoots that I am doing with my kids through children’s books. I am making collages/story boards of pictures with them and in the end am going to make an album! EEEE! It is so exciting. To introduce the concept we did this shoot and I fell even more in love! Let me know what you guys think. Also, I would love to hear what your favorite children's book as a kid was or a favorite you read to your kids now.

Enjoy! Alvord Photography

Easter

I absolutely am in love with Easter!
This year it consisted of
egg hunts
newspaper interviews
church
spiritual enrichment
naps
sugar highs
and a wonderful dinner!

It was a great day and we were having so much fun that these pictures ended up getting squeezed in. I originally wanted to do them at this cute little location, but by the time we got to them it was dark. So, we did this instead! In the end I think that they ended up loving it!

Spring...

I think Spring may finally be here. Spring is my favorite!

I love the sun peaking through the clouds after a winter of darkness.

I love to watch the peaks of flowers breaking through the dirt.

I love the breeze on my feet as I am finally able to wear sandals.

I love the sound of rain as it pours down on the roof.

I love all of the brightness that flowers bring into all the brown.

Spring, I love your warmth, I love your smell, and above all I love the newness that you bring into my soul.

One year older...

Oh, birthdays, they seem so bitter sweet to me. Who really wants to be older? This year was full of so many things; goodbye's, road trips, moving, change, new beginnings, trials, learning, and growing. It has been one hard year, but I am so thankful for the strength it has given me. There are many tough choices for this year as well. Here is hoping this year treats me well :) Goodbye 26. Hello 27!
I am opening my heart to you!

Bear Lake Utah

Oh, how I miss you, Bear Lake! This is a favorite spot for my family. When we wanted a refuge from things that were going on in our crazy lives, or a time to regroup as a family, this is where we would go. Looking at these pictures I can see my husband playing in the water with my kids, I feel the sun shining and the wind whipping my hair around, I can hear my children giggling, and I can taste the yummy picnic food. Oh, how I miss you and the warmth that you brought me.

Merry Christmas!

I hope that you all are having a great Christmas Eve! I wanted to say a quick Merry Christmas from my family to yours. There is much to say, but lots to do. I hope that you are all spending time with family, laughing a lot, and eating so many delicious things!
I am off to do that and get prepared for tomorrow.