Projector!

For Maggie's graduation (back in May), we had a Dr. Seuss themed party for her.  Oh, The Places You'll Go was the most relevant book so we focused on that.  Mom wanted to make something from the cover of the book with Maggie in the balloon, so I decided to paint something for her.  Jessica bought me an awesome projector and this was my first painting with it.  The projector is AWESOME!

I painted the castle and the ground but I printed, cut, and glued the small balloons on.  The big balloon was made from construction paper and a black Sharpie.  And Maggie, of course, was printed from a picture I took of her at her junior prom.  And, from that, came the masterpiece that you see now.  :)

 Chelsea

Jessica and Mark got Hitched!

On July 2nd Jessica and Mark got married in a beautiful old mill.  The decorations were minimal yet beautiful, the ceremony was short but meaningful, and everyone had a blast.

I have also been trying to work on a portfolio just in case anyone ever wants to look at it.  I wanted to post more wedding pictures also but I wanted to edit them, so more of that later.  But for now, enjoy these!

Cotton Eyed Joe

Don't ask why, just enjoy...because I have no explanation.

Mag Cotton Eyed Joe from Chelsea Bates on Vimeo.

BTW It was about 100 degrees outside, which is why she has to take a little break.

~Chelsea

A day at the ballpark with my new camera and extra large zoom and some great models ;)

Maggie had a tournament the same day as Shelby's birthday party.  We hit the party then headed to the game.  Aunt Sissy and Makyna showed up to watch Maggie play.

(p.s. I know the pic totally messes up the layout, I just like it that big anyway)

The day was around 78 degrees...all day.  It was awesome.  Maggie loves little Makyna. 

 Getting her ready for her future as a softball player.  I think every one of the cousins played baseball or softball, sorry Makyna, it's inevitable.  She seemed to like it well enough.

 Her future coach.

 She LOVED Thunder, and that cell phone.

 Mommy and Daddy are in trouble.

"Yeah, so like, OMG, I know, right?"

Now, for the game...

I forget the score and what happened, but they did well, 2nd or 3rd I think :)

Hey, I was taking pictures.

"Plays at 4, ladies!"

  She winds up...

 She is a little more relaxed now.  I LOVE this picture of her.

After the games...

The champion


Serious discussions about the games...

Kisses for mom, possibly forced kisses

Anyway, as you can probably see, I am loving my new camera.  Me and Maggie are wanting to start a pet/people photography business.  How fun would that be?!