I can honestly say...

I have no idea where the last year has gone.

Today my baby was a baby for the last time.

Tomorrow is her one year birthday.

And I'm in complete and utter disbelief.

A Random Thought...

Streets named after people.

They must have been a good person for a street to be named after them. But it also usually means they're dead. Why can't we name a street after someone because they're great yet still alive?

Oh, the things I think about...

Wishful Thinking...

Wish I was here right now instead of stuck behind my desk at work. A sunny day at the beach and a cocktail... Ahhh, a girl can dream can't she?

Saw this in a coffee shop...

And it really spoke to me.

Life can be a little overwhelming at times.

I'm kind of having one of those weeks (or two).

It's nice to know I'm not alone.

Thank Goodness!

Seen...

At the beach. I liked how the crow looked so tiny on the big, old tree stump. And the way the sky looked behind it.

Houseguest...

Had ourselves a sweet visitor the last two weeks while someone was skiing on Spring Break...

His name is Sam Rabbit.

The Easter Bunny has nothing on this guy :)

Shadows...

Took this picture at the beach last weekend.

It's our first self-portait as a family.

Seeing Kendall's little head between ours makes me smile.

What was two is now three.

I like being a Family.

Bacon...

Cause let's be honest, Everything's better with bacon.
Hope your Sunday's served up just right. :)

Baby Jason...

To see more pics of this sweet face click HERE...

Lunchbreak...

I work full time and eat leftovers at lunch most days. But sometimes I go out and it's a nice break. It sucks when the server nonchalantly asks if you want something, making you think it's included with your meal, only to find out that it's not. I'm not naming any names or anything :) but the extra $1.30 it cost me for your zesty cheese sauce left me and my burrito feeling slightly annoyed. And it wasn't even good cheese sauce, Boo.

My baby is getting so big...

She used to look so tiny in my arms but now she barely fits. She'll be o-n-e in exactly 30 days, I can't believe it... I'm really trying to savor my time with her right now, she's so sweet and at such a fun age. Love you baby girl...

Engaged...

To see pics of this sweet couple click HERE...

Afternoon Nap...

Took a little afternoon nap after a full day today...

There were other things I needed to do--Errands to run, emails to send, pics to edit.

But I decided to forget all of it and just enjoy the moment.

There's nothing sweeter than snuggling with your baby.

Holding her close and hearing her soft breath rise and fall as you drift off to sleep.

I'm thankful for moments like these...

The Story of Just Netters...

There once was a girl. Her name was Lanette. When she was little her family lovingly referred to her as "Netters" and "Netterbug." Many people still call her those names today.

A few years back Lanette started a blog. It was a blog about her, her husband and their life together. Lanette named that blog "Rob and Netters." Fast forward a year and Lanette decided she needed a blog all to herself--one for her growing photography hobby, her random pictures and quirky thoughts. And so a new blog was born. She named it "Just Netters" because it was a blog about only Netters and all things Netterbug. For a while "Just Netters" became the temporary home for Lanette's photography business but has since returned to it's original self.

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I hope I'll be using this blog a lot in the future. I missed having this outlet in my life for the last year while it became my photography business site. And honestly it was during a time when I probably needed it most, my life has been full of change this last year and I've had a lot to say! I'm definitely glad to have "Just Netters" back. :)

This time my blog will have a different look. Gone are the long posts of meticulously edited images. Post will now consist of my random thoughts (which can truly be random!) and single static images, maybe perfect, maybe not.

Life is too short! I hope you live it to it's fullest every day, which means enjoying your precious time here on earth with your family and loved ones and not trapped behind a computer for hours on end. Life is all about what's important to you and balance. This is something I've learned this past year.

In the meantime, to view my recent photo shoots please visit my business site at www.lanettemariephotography.com. I've also provided a link on the right hand side of this blog as well. Just click the small black box that says Lanette Marie Photography.

Thanks for stopping by, hope to see you again soon!

~Lanette
A.k.a Netters

Have you checked out my new website yet?

Update your bookmarks, Lanette Marie Photography has moved! :)

Please go HERE to see some pics of Baby Zoie...





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Thanks Friends, see you soon! :)

New Home for Lanette Marie Photography...

Hi World! I'm pleased to announce that I've moved! :)

Please visit my NEW Official photography website at www.lanettemariephotography.com.

Let me know what you think, I love hearing from you! (Even if you've been blog-stalking me, really it's OK, we all do it, even Me!) :)

And just in case you wondered, the page you're currently on will be changing back to my "Just Netters" blog shortly--A blog about Me (Netters!) and the random things I Think, Do and See. I've missed having that outlet in my life. I'm glad I'll have it back!

See you soon!
Lanette

Changes...

Get ready for a new look for Lanette Marie Photography... Coming soon, Very, very soon, I promise.

9 Months...

Back after a much needed hiatus in relaxing Mexico. And working on pics of this little ray of sunshine. Who happens to be mine. :) And is growing so fast I can barely stand it.

Feeling Guilty...

Seems like someone is always waiting for me these days. Waiting to be petted... Waiting to play... Waiting to be fed... Waiting for a much loved and much needed walk... Sorry guys! :( Mommy still loves you very much. She's just been really busy with the baby lately. But once the weather warms up we'll get out more, Promise. You were my first babies, I haven't completely forgotten about you. (OK, maybe I did just a little bit..., Boo.) Wanna cookie?

Well, Hello.

Sometimes you find something rare and beautiful where you least expect it. Like a peacock. At a winery. :)

And how was your Chardonnay, Sir?

Snow...

Sometimes I wish I lived in Montana so we'd get tons of snow every winter. I'd run around in cozy boots, big wooley sweaters and drink steaming cups of hot cocoa fireside all day long. Then I remember that I hate driving in snow, it looks ugly after the first day and that I can't walk the dogs or baby in it so I'm stuck inside till it melts. But it's still very pretty and peaceful.

Here's to the New Year...

May 2011 bring you peace, time for reflection and the love of those you treasure most.

Babies... {Lily Star}

Meet Crystal, Alex and baby Lily. Crystal and Alex met while Crystal was Alex's barista. Fast forward five years and the two just welcomed their first child, little Miss Lily Star. I photographed Lily just one day after her true due date (but she arrived over 4 weeks early so this little premie had already been around for a while!) We met for an indoor session on one of THE darkest days I've seen but we still managed to get some precious pics. Lily was in a good mood, bright-eyed and checking things out almost the whole time. And her parents were excited to finally get some pics with her eyes open. Lily Star, welcome to our world. Keep shining brightly like the little star you are :)

As always all images are low resolution and for viewing purposes only.

The L Family...

Meet the L Family... Brian, MacKenzie and little cutie Cadence. I met MacKenzie through my mommy/baby classes at Evergreen (which, BTW, if you're a new mom I'd highly recommend going. It's a great place for new moms with questions (which was soooo me!) I met with this awesome Eastside family at a local winery on a chilly December day. Everything was going great untill we got kicked off the property for illegally taking pics (yeah, what's up with that? LOL) but we still managed to sneak away with some good shots. And as you can see seven month old Cadence is as cute as a button. MacKenzie and Brian, thanks for letting me photograph your family, it was fun. Enjoy your pics! :)

All images are low resolution and for viewing purposes only.