finding adventure | katelyn ryan: ruby

mama & ruby

my dear husband has been working pretty much night and day since monday night after working this weekend. he finally got home at 11 this morning, and slept straight until we had to be somewhere at 7. we're currently both awake now at midnight, because our sleep schedules are a little off. mine more so, because i can't sleep when he's not here.

but, we're watching a movie, and it's ok. because life is sweet. and we're just thankful that we will have some time off tomorrow.

and i'm super thankful for my instagram husband who's quite the budding photographer and captured this sweet moment.

ruby at 15 months is a riot. she's not slowing down anytime soon.

this was the first day I pulled her hair into a little bun. it makes my heart melt a little.

my life these days: toddler chasing

i love you so much, little ru.

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baby style

a summer outfit for baby

these items were all sitting out ready to be worn, so i decided to arrange them and take a photo. ruby has been living in some form of this outfit all summer. these are my favorite colors to put her in. we have two pairs of these shorts, one pair we thought she'd grow out of by summer that fit perfectly. and the pair that are just a bit too big, but she wears anyway. often a white shirt, this headband, with the perfect color of pink. and switching between these mocassins and her sandals, both gold of course. & this heart teether just for fun.
i love how worn all of these items are, and they still have quite a bit of life left. with autumn and cold weather near i need to look through her fall clothes, and thinking we may need to get smaller sizes for our little girl.

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finding the best light for photos

This past weekend was so refreshing. We spent a lot of time with friends, as well as a day at home. It's amazing what a normal workweek and a normal weekend can do. I think I'm going to like this year now that Jordan is a second year resident.

And today! today! he has the ENTIRE day off! He was supposed to work tonight, but a miracle happened, and he has off!

This morning he woke up with Ruby and took her to the Y. I slept in and laid in bed all morning, thinking they'd be back soon. I didn't look at my phone until 1030! It was so wonderful.

It was just what this mama needed, and now I'm feeling so well.

I also have these absolutely adorable photos of Ruby to share. While our house stays pretty shaded, her room gets the best light sometimes. When it's just right, I'll stop everything and grab my camera.

finding the best light for photos

The word photography is rooted in Greek, and the best translation would be 'drawing with light'. It's safe to say that light is the most important thing when taking photos.

Here are some little tricks to make sure you have the best light for photos

Scan the area for the best light - It only takes a moment to look the best light and will dramatically change your photos!

1. Natural light is the best - turn off those fluorescent and tungsten lightbulbs even if it's dark!

2. Look for big windows inside with light pouring in

3. Outside look for soft light. There is such a thing a too much light, which can be very harsh. A sunny day at 12pm is definitely going to cause some trouble.

4. Sometimes looking for shade or cloudy days can be a good idea

5. The hour before sunset is your best friend, also known as golden hour. My best photos are taken at this time.

How did we create the most adorable baby?

I hope you all had a lovely weekend, was it restful for you too?

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Link for Headband

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ruby

splashpad fun

Ruby started walking earlier this summer, and it has been incredibly fun to see her growing and learning. She may be the youngest at the splashpad, but it doesn't stop her from making friends and having a good time.

She is brave and always willing to try something new. She was a little timid the first time I took her, but now she's trying to drink from the fountains!

always observing and learning

it's still very hot here, so I know there are many more splashpad days in our future!

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i want to remember this forever

playing on the stairs & waiting for papa

We moved into this home a year ago, Ruby was three weeks old. When she was a little older I slipped down these stairs while holding her. We were both completely fine, but I was a little startled. I immediately wanted to put baby gates up on both the top & bottom.

I never did, and here we are now. Our adventurous girl, climbing up and down all on her own. She could spend hours on these stairs climbing.

She's recently started to just sit on the step that looks our our front window. She loves to wave 'hi' to all the cars that pass by & she especially loves watching for her papa.

In all reality, we're both sitting here and waiting for papa's car to pull up in front of the house.