Have you ever wondered what it’s like for other mamas in the morning? It’s okay if you’ve wondered, because aren’t we all just looking for ways to say, “You do that? Me too!” Being a new contributor to Houston Moms Blog definitely has its perks, and one of the best ones so far was being able to have photographer Karen Jacot come and photograph a day in the life, morning edition. The series on Houston Moms Blog is called “Before 8AM.” I thought I didn’t qualify because technically our mornings start between 7 and 8. Thankfully, it’s just a title, and Karen made it work for us. Here are some outtakes from our morning that you won’t see on Houston Moms Blog (because I couldn’t feasibly use all 100 pictures from the shoot all in one place)…
You can read my entire “Before 8AM” post and get a play-by-play of what was going on at Houston Moms Blog today. I let you in on exactly how we get things rolling in our house. I hope to see you there!
Have a great one, friend!
Let’s keep in touch…
You can see where I’m linking up on this page.
Julie says
Oh I LOVE this idea!!!!
Kristy says
Thanks, Julie! I have loved this series so much and was so happy to be a part of it. ;)
Shelly @ the Queen in Between says
How fun! I love that you had a photographer come get some everyday shots of you at home.
Kristy says
Thanks, Shelly! I was thrilled to do it! Hope you’re having a great week!
Emily says
These pictures are so precious! You’ll love looking over this morning when she is older. :)
Kristy says
Thanks so much! I know I will love these forever. I take a million pictures daily, but I’m rarely in the shots like these captured. Hope you’re having a good one!
Ashley says
That change table is so cool!!
Kristy says
Thanks, Ashley! It’s been such a great piece of furniture since we brought her home. :)
Mattie @ Northwest Native says
Found you from Tuesday Talk! Your home is beautiful (love all the decor!) as is your little girl!
Mattie – northwestnativeblog.blogspot.com
Kristy says
Yay! Hi, Mattie! Thank you so much! Hope you’re having a great week!
Julie says
Oh I LOVE this idea!!!!
MorningMotivatedMom says
These pictures are so precious! You'll love looking over this morning when she is older. :)
Ashley says
That change table is so cool!!
Courtney {Alkeks Abroad} says
What sweet pictures!
Kristy says
Thanks, Courtney! Hope you’re having a good one!
NYCTechMommy says
I love this so much! So much happens at my house before 8AM. You got me thinking that maybe I should document it all one of these days. Thanks for sharing this :)
Kristy says
Thank you! If you’re in the Houston area, Karen is booking for May and June. She is awesome! It was definitely something I am so glad we had the opportunity to do, and I will treasure these photos forever. :)
Jessica says
Okay I’m totally obsessed with this post. I also need to go check out the main post, but just seeing these photos of you say so much. I love candid photos, they capture everything. And yes, I could totally relate!! Thank you for sharing the outtakes!
Kristy says
Thanks, girlfriend! I feel the same way, so when I was given the opportunity, I said, “yes, please!” It was so much fun, and I’ll love these forever.
AlesheaDominique says
Wow, they did such a great job and go so many great shots.
Kristy says
Thanks, Aleshea! Karen is awesome! I’m so glad I was able to work with her. :) Hope all is well!
Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says
Before I go read the whole post, I just have to say that these photos are fantastic. I love the candid shots of you and Charlotte. Those are my favorite type of photos. Karen did a great job capturing these moments. ;)
Kristy says
Thanks, girlfriend! I love these so much! And yes, Karen really did an amazing job. Every photo shoot she has done for HMB has been phenomenal. I am so glad I got to be part of it!
Courtney {Alkeks Abroad} says
What sweet pictures!
NYCTechMommy says
I love this so much! So much happens at my house before 8AM. You got me thinking that maybe I should document it all one of these days. Thanks for sharing this :)
Jessica says
Okay I'm totally obsessed with this post. I also need to go check out the main post, but just seeing these photos of you say so much. I love candid photos, they capture everything. And yes, I could totally relate!! Thank you for sharing the outtakes!
AlesheaDominique says
Wow, they did such a great job and go so many great shots.
Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says
Before I go read the whole post, I just have to say that these photos are fantastic. I love the candid shots of you and Charlotte. Those are my favorite type of photos. Your hubby (I'm assuming) did a great job capturing these moments.
Joey @ Hodgespodges says
Oh my gosh! How special to have normal, every day moments captured this way! Such beautiful images!
Kristy says
Isn’t it awesome? And thank you so much! Karen really blew me away with her shots. :)
April of A. Liz Adventures says
Aw, I love this concept! Beautiful photos!
Kristy says
Thanks, girlfriend! I fell in love with the concept as well. All of the shoots she has done for working moms, work-at-home moms, and SAHMs have been off the charts amazing. :) Hope you and the family are doing spectacular!
Tawnya Faust says
I of course LOVED this post because I so love lifestyle photography and your photographer did a GREAT job of capturing you both… and the fur baby!! Your days look a lot like ours, isn’t being a SAHM the best?!! XO
Kristy says
When I first saw these photos, I immediately thought of you because I think it’s so similar to your style. And I’m so glad she included Chapman! He was loving every minute of it. I love being able to stay home, and these pictures clearly depict why. :)
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
I loved seeing these moments of your morning. What a beautiful glimpse of your life. Going to go check out your other post now (because I want all the details)!!
Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Kristy says
Thanks, Jennifer! It was so much fun to have someone document it for us. :) I’ll treasure these moments and these photos forever. Hope you’re having a great week, my dear!
Jo Elizabeth says
Oh my gosh! How special to have normal, every day moments captured this way! Such beautiful images!
Tawnya Faust says
I of course LOVED this post because I so love lifestyle photography and your photographer did a GREAT job of capturing you both… and the fur baby!! Your days look a lot like ours, isn't being a SAHM the best?!! XO
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
I loved seeing these moments of your morning. What a beautiful glimpse of your life. Going to go check out your other post now (because I want all the details)!!
Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Keri Snyder says
Love these photos and seeing all these little moments! Hopping over there to read more!
Kristy says
Thanks so much, Keri! Hope you are having a great week!
Keri Snyder says
Love these photos and seeing all these little moments! Hopping over there to read more!
Kristy says
Thanks, Julie! I have loved this series so much and was so happy to be a part of it. ;)
Kristy says
Thanks, Shelly! I was thrilled to do it! Hope you're having a great week!
Kristy says
Thanks so much! I know I will love these forever. I take a million pictures daily, but I'm rarely in the shots like these captured. Hope you're having a good one!
Kristy says
Thanks, Ashley! It's been such a great piece of furniture since we brought her home. :)
Kristy says
Yay! Hi, Mattie! Thank you so much! Hope you're having a great week!
Kristy says
Thanks, Courtney! Hope you're having a good one!
Kristy says
Thank you! If you're in the Houston area, Karen is booking for May and June. She is awesome! It was definitely something I am so glad we had the opportunity to do, and I will treasure these photos forever. :)
Kristy says
Thanks, girlfriend! I feel the same way, so when I was given the opportunity, I said, "yes, please!" It was so much fun, and I'll love these forever.
Kristy says
Thanks, Aleshea! Karen is awesome! I'm so glad I was able to work with her. :) Hope all is well!
Kristy says
Thanks, girlfriend! I love these so much! And yes, Karen really did an amazing job. Every photo shoot she has done for HMB has been phenomenal. I am so glad I got to be part of it!
Kristy says
Isn't it awesome? And thank you so much! Karen really blew me away with her shots. :)
Kristy says
Thanks, girlfriend! I fell in love with the concept as well. All of the shoots she has done for working moms, work-at-home moms, and SAHMs have been off the charts amazing. :) Hope you and the family are doing spectacular!
Kristy says
When I first saw these photos, I immediately thought of you because I think it's so similar to your style. And I'm so glad she included Chapman! He was loving every minute of it. I love being able to stay home, and these pictures clearly depict why. :)
Kristy says
Thanks, Jennifer! It was so much fun to have someone document it for us. :) I'll treasure these moments and these photos forever. Hope you're having a great week, my dear!
Kristy says
Thanks so much, Keri! Hope you are having a great week!
Alycia says
Ok, I totally commented on this somewhere before!?!?
Anyways. I love this post. I feel like I know a little more about you girls after seeing this!! So sweet that she was able to capture such beautiful photos like this!
Alycia says
Ok, I totally commented on this somewhere before!?!?
Anyways. I love this post. I feel like I know a little more about you girls after seeing this!! So sweet that she was able to capture such beautiful photos like this!