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Happy Mother’s Day to the Best Mom Ever

tonyapeterson — Sun, 09 May 2010 14:02:23 +0000

I know a lot of people think they have the best Mom in the world, but I really do. She is so sweet and stylish and just plain fun. I am so grateful to her and my Dad for all they have done for me and my family and I am so sad that I am not with my Mom today to give her a big hug and kiss.

As I am raising my almost 3 year old I have been reflecting on memories of me growing up and the relationship I had with my Mom. I was the youngest so I had my Mom all to myself as soon as my brother started going to school and those times are some of my sweetest memories. She would always take the time to just be with me, something I must admit I do not do enough for Paige. I get so caught up in all the things that I ‘need’ to do that sometimes I forget what I should be doing. The last month especially I have been thinking about my childhood and it has made me want to be a better Mom like mine was. I never remember my mom losing her patience and yelling at me the way I sometimes do with Paige and it makes me sad. I wish I had her sweet temperament. (Dang those Ballou genes!) I want Paige to have the same sweet memories of me that I have of my Mom. So I just want to thank my Mom for being the most kick butt Mom on the planet and for inspiring me to be a better Mom.

I love you and miss you Mom.

Isn’t she one of the cutest Mom’s ever! Yes!

roswell new mexico photographer | Utah cupcakes + a Fall newsletter

tonyapeterson — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:10:06 +0000

I was hoping that these cupcakes would be victory cupcakes, but Utah decided to suck it up through the whole game. So now they are just super Yummy Go Utes red velvet and white cupcakes with sparkly red and white sugar. I though I would share!

Paige helped me make these. She freaked out when she turned on the mixer and the cake was bright red!

Lets hope Utah can pull their head out of their butts next week and win! Go Utes! I love you even when you lose!

On a side note. Our new fall newsletter is out and it can be viewed here If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, please do so at www.tonyapeterson.com under the contact page!

Happy Birthday Alex!

tonyapeterson — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:16:53 +0000

I kind of feel like Alex gets jipped a little on his birthday since Paige was born. Her birthday is only about a week before his so we have kinda spent our money and energy on her! So this year Paige and I are making a fab dinner for Alex. She even helped make the dessert!

Yes. That is the same spoon she was just licking. Oh well. We are the only ones eating the cake!

I told her to smile and this is what I got. She is pulling the funniest faces lately.

Happy Birthday Alex. I hope you have a great day. Paige and I love you so much!

***Edited to add*** Happy Birthday also to my lame brother who never looks at my blog and will never read this. I love you bro! Even if you are tech-tarded

Salt Lake Children’s Photographer | Bridget is 2!

tonyapeterson — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:43:04 +0000

I cannot believe my sweet little niece Bridget is 2 years old! She is the sweetest most beautiful little girl ever (well next to Paige!) Paige and Bridget are major Best Friends and Paige misses her like crazy!

So cute right!?!?

Isn’t her hair awesome! I am jealous!

Her and Paige both have crazy long eyelashes! So pretty!

Paige is defiantly the comedian in that duo. Bridget thinks she is the funniest thing she has ever seen. Paige just likes being the center of everyone’s attention!

They love each other!

I love you my sweet girl! Happy Birthday!!!

Roosevelt Family Photography | The Dye’s

tonyapeterson — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:01:43 +0000

Words cannot express how much I love Kristen and Kwincy’s family. Kristen is one of my very best friends and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Her kids are total pains, and that is why I love them so much. Thanks Kristen for being such an amazing friend to me. I miss you so much (and not just because my nails now look like crap!)

Please come and visit us in NM. Paige is dying to play with Ashton & Tayvon

Cutest boys ever? Yes. I think so.

Tayvon.

Ashton. I had to include the pictures in the middle because it is so Ashton. Every time I got his attention we would totally cheese ball it!

I seriously love this family

Kristen! Can you say huge canvas for your living room! YES PLEASE! So adorable!

If you are interested in booking a family life session please contact me!

Loves!

Tonya