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Family Pictures – Salt Flats

Published: April 5, 2013 | Updated: November 12, 2019 | By Ashlee

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It’s crazy to think that these pictures were actually taken 5 months ago!  The kids have already changed so much, esp Baby Boy and Princess!  I added these to my about me page right away, as well as ordered this one to hang over our mantle, but I totally forgot to share this photoshoot here with you guys!

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I actually got this couch from Vintage Revivals hoard sale last year but I ran out of time to reupholster it before pictures, SO I painted it!  Yep, spray painted it with upholstry spray paint.  It’s still not QUITE the right shade of purple, but it totally worked for our pictures!

we borrowed a truck and drove out to the Bonneville Salt Flats before the rainy season and got some AMAZING pictures!

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My amazing sister, Chelsea Peterson Photography, has a natural eye when it comes to pictures.  I’m so lucky she lives so close and can take pictures for me!  AND she somehow managed to make Mr. TT and I look GOOD!  No small feat considering he usually closes his eyes in 90% of pictures and I don’t lose weight until I wean my babies!

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The Reader – My oldest is turning 12 this year, I can’t even believe I’ve been a mom for almost 12 years.  She still loves to read, she reads anything she can get her hands/eyes on.  I was the same way when I was young (still am in some ways) so I can totally relate.  I’m not sure I’m prepared for the next stage of her life!

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Computer Boy – This one is growing like a weed, he can’t eat enough and is super skinny.  Even skinny pants are HUGE around his waist or the pants are total high waters.  But he’s just a joy!  Always laughing, making jokes (although not funny ones) and asking “what if” questions. He tends to laugh at his own stories before he even finishes telling it, so we miss a lot, but I love the way his mind works.

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Lego boy – is CRAZY!  He’s such a hoot, always building, thinking, singing and humming.  He just never stops.  Oh how I love this sweet boy of mine.  Quick to laugh, quick to cry, quick to anger, quick to forgive, quick to joy, etc…  His speech issues are effecting his reading so he’s frustrated with school, but I think his speech is so sweet, it will be sadish when he talks “right”.

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And this guy makes SO many faces I couldn’t pick just 3.  Seriously, could you?  Narrowing it down to these 5 was hard enough.  He’s so expressive and is always making us laugh.  And of course he still loves Legos, and Pikmin, and angry birds.  He’s having the hardest time narrowing down his birthday party options for the year.

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Princess – or should I say, little Miss Sass.  Look at that attitude, 5 going on 15.  She has loved kindergarten this year.  She loves to draw, read, play with Baby Boy, and her favorite thing of all???  Annoying her older siblings.  Seriously she has a knack for teasing and making them SO frustrated.  No one can get the rest of the kids as riled up as she can.  Serious Talent!

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Baby Boy – A few years ago we were at a crossroad, do I go back to school and get a job to help support our already large family OR do we stay poor and follow my heart and have another baby?  Obviously we choose to have number 5, and I’m grateful EVERY DAY that this little man is a part of our family.  He has all the best qualities of all the other kids.  Smart, inquisitive, compassionate, adverturous, always happy, and also a bit of a ham.  He has me wrapped around his fingers.

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Seeing my 5 babies makes me so happy.  Is there anything better?  So while I may not be the most consistent blogger, my goal is to be an amazing mother.  And that’s where my passion truely lies.  Sometimes I get off course, get too into blog nunbers, readers, and what OTHER opportunities other/bigger bloggers have.  Then I remember how blessed I am, and how much I love my life.

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Have you ever seen such beautiful girls?  It’s amazing what a great mix of Mr. TT and I they are, a lot of My husbands family in The Reader, and a lot of My mom’s side in Princess.  I can’t believe I MADE them.  What a miracle babies and children are.  My own mother and I had some rough years during my teens and I’m scared, as my oldest reaches those years that I’m making major mistakes and repeating history.  But I’m trying to maintain our relationship.

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And the level of handsomeness here is insane!  My mom’ family in Lego boy, to an insane level, like my grandfathers twin.  Computer boy is my dad’s mini me, and Baby Boy is a great mix of both boys.  They get their pale vampire skin from me though…

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I love Princess in this picture, jumping on the couch, but the other kids were so… stoic.  I think we went a few mins too long in our family time (2 1/2 hours in the van driving to the Salt Flats).

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By far my favorite picture of the whole day!  I love pictures like this that let us be US!  I have framed on my wall a similar picture from a few years ago before we got pregnant with Baby Boy.  I can’t wait to add this one to my wall.

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have I mentioned I love myh life?  My husband is amazing, and oh so patient with me and my crazy.  I think the pictures with the two of us are the best since our wedding.  12 years, and hundreds of lbs later…  not to bad!

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The girls…

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The boys…

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I think this was the kids favorite, getting to “scare” mom and dad!  Notice Baby Boy isn’t even phased.  Oh it was scary alright…

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The end!

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  1. Jenny @ Simcoe Street

    April 5, 2013 at 6:43 am

    Such awesome photos!

    Have a great weekend & see you soon!

    Jenny
    http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.ca

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    • Ashlee

      April 24, 2013 at 12:43 pm

      thanks! It was a fun afternoon! the kids LOVED being out there!

  2. Brenda B.

    April 5, 2013 at 7:14 am

    Oh my gosh! I just love your beautiful family pictures~! What a wonderful family you have.. You are surely blessed..

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    • Ashlee

      April 24, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      thank you! I certainly feel very blessed!

  3. Memorie

    April 5, 2013 at 7:42 am

    You have a beautiful family!!!

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    • Ashlee

      April 24, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      thank you so much, I agree, there isn’t anything I love more in this world than those 6 people sitting with me!

  4. Lyndee

    April 5, 2013 at 8:26 am

    I don’t know why, but I got teary looking at these pictures. It ‘s the same phase my family is in and felt a bit like I was staring at my own life. I LOVE the pictures. Hopefully this is the kick in the pants that will finally get me to go out and GET SOME PICTURES!

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    • Ashlee

      April 24, 2013 at 12:45 pm

      YES! take pictures, I do it every year without fail and I have never regretted it. it all goes by so fast It’s hard not to capture every moment!

  5. aimee @ like mother like daughter

    April 5, 2013 at 10:38 am

    Seriously, these pictures are awesome. I love how even without knowing you I can know a little about all of your personalities just from these pictures. They are beautiful!

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    • Ashlee

      April 24, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      awww thanks! I love the way my kid personalities shine through!

  6. Stacie S-H

    April 5, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    I love every single picture. The colors are fantastic. I didnt know that a couch could be spray painted. Your kids are super cute and look like lots of fun!

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    • Ashlee

      April 24, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      crazy right? it’s not IDEAL, a bit crunchy, but PERFECT for pictures. I think it would work for a full time couch if the material was different.

  7. Julie W

    April 5, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    Ashlee these are amazing photos! We haven’t done a family shoot since Piggy was an infant. That would be, hmm, oh yes. 3 YEARS.

    You look mahvelous dahling! Such a cute family!

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    • Ashlee

      April 24, 2013 at 12:47 pm

      THANKS!!! My husband hates doing it every year, but i insist and at the end of the day I think he’s glad we have them.

  8. Chrissy

    April 6, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Simply fabulous!! Love each and every picture!!

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    • Ashlee

      April 24, 2013 at 12:49 pm

      Thank you so much! I do to. I had a hard time narrowing it down to share!

  9. Angie Menegay

    September 18, 2013 at 8:48 am

    I am a new reader to your site, and LOVE everything! You have such a beautiful family and an amazing attitude! May I ask how on earth you have time to do it all????? I have a 5 month old baby and I can barely stay awake LOL.

    Gorgeous pictures as well!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      September 18, 2013 at 4:20 pm

      thank you so much! And it does get easier, once the baby starts sleeping through the night everything will feel better. And no one has time to do it all. Something always get’s dropped. For me it’s sleep, I average 4-6 hours a night, and take a nap on Sunday’s usually. Also cleaning, My house is NOT the “everything has it’s place”, perfectly cleaned home. Living in a basement with 5 kids is crowded. It’s always a bit on the cluttery side of things and I just have to let it go. I focus on the stuff that matters to me, dinner with my family, playing with the kid’s throwing them fun parties, creating recipes etc… (also laundry and dishes, I love doing laundry and dishes – but I make my husband and kids fold/hang the clothes and put them away)

  10. Kathy

    August 16, 2016 at 8:26 am

    Hi Ashlee, Thanks for sharing about your BEAUtiful family and life with us!!! Awesome pictures! So glad I found your site (via Lindsay @ Life Love Sugar). Blessings!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      October 15, 2016 at 12:57 am

      thank you so much!

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