and the winner is

congrats to "the wishful lamb" also known as inspired photography. you are the winner. please send me an email at mandiestarkey@gmail.com to obtain your free download access code with step by step instructions. thank you to everyone who commented :) 

recent photo sessions | a few favorites

just a few of my favorites from some recent photo sessions. nothing makes me happier than photographing a glowing pregnant woman followed by a newborn baby girl. enjoy.

diy | heart stamp

i browsed all over pinterest for a diy heart stamp because madison wanted one for valentine's day and to make valentine's for her friends in school. i found nothing. i really didn't want to spend the money on one because stamps can be pricey at michael's or joann's and then i remembered making stamps as a child. did any of you make stamps out of erasers before? i remember doing it all the time so i thought i'd make one :) peanut is gonna love it. the heart's are not perfect & thats why i love it. just in time for valentine's day. 

 i love you madison.

my memories | software giveaway

i know i have sort of been absent from my blog these days...a new year has brought new challenges and experiences for our family! i am so excited about this post...with a lot to say so bare with me! last week, i was asked to test some new software and host a giveaway from a wonderful company, my memories. my memories sells digital scrap booking software at a low cost. i do not do a lot of digital scrap booking or scrap booking in general, but once i played around with the software, i realized there are endless possibilities with this software. you can make a lot of different things by either creating them on your own or using provided templates. the software includes different textures, papers, type fonts, and embellishments. you can save these designs as high resolution images which can be used on your blog, which is what i loved! also, you can export into digital scrapbooks and even turn your designs into photo cards. so that being said, here is your chance to win your very own copy of the my memories digital scrap booking software. it's so easy to use & fun! 

here is how you enter:
** you must go to mymemories.com. in order to eneter the giveaway, go to their site and choose your favorite digital paper pack or layouting, then comment on my blog telling which once you choose. 
additional entries
follow mymemories blog
follow on facebook
follow on  twitter
follow milliemorganmedia

thats 5 chances to win: please leave a separate comment for each & include your email address so i can contact the winner in a timely manner. winner will receive a promo code to download software right away! isn't this just so much fun??? 
giveaway ends : sunday | january 29th | at midnight
winner will be announced on monday, january 30th
here are just a few examples of some of the creative designs i've made using this software & i love how each of these designs can turn into a cute printable card to mail to family or friends. also be sure to watch the video at the end to see how easy it is to use. 

dream

i have been very absent from my blog so far this year. ok, it's only been six days but i apologize for that. i have been out of town. let's see...pa to nc, nc back to pa, pa back to nc, to virginia, wrong turn to dc, and finally back home to pa. confused? you should be. lot's has been going on in our home. anyways, excited to share this. while i was in nc visiting my family, i got to spend a few quiet days with my husband, my daughter, and my niece before christmas (i know, i am just now posting this?) but anyways, it was wonderful seeing these two precious girls together who love each other so much. one night while husband was reading to the girls & little did i know it would make cute wall art. so i wanted to share these few photos. i sure do miss seeing them together. their laughing under the covers was contagious. i also thought i'd share some of the out-takes and candid shots because these girls are just too cute and i just love that husband of mine. have a wonderful weekend!