in the wild.

Daydreaming.  I think about Jack waking up on the right side of his own bed at a reasonable hour of the morning.  He doesn't fight his diaper changes and better yet, he uses the potty every time he needs to go.  Blake makes breakfast for us (HAH!) while Jack plays and dances while watching Sesame Street.  My shampoo and conditioner wizardly gives me a fantastic cut and color.  My hair magically dries, brushes, and curls itself.  A fancy garment bag hangs in my bedroom, waiting to be opened.  OMG.  It's the cream colored Rag & Bone dress that I've been online lusting after.  Holy chicago.  Are those black and gold Lanvin heels?  Oh, daydream fairy, you are too kind.  Ding dong.  Who could that be?  Well, Justin Townes Earle!  If I had known you were coming, I would have cleaned up the house a little.  (wait, Husband already did!  perfect.)  Sure, let's play some songs together on the back porch and drink a couple of cold beers.  Wow, that was fun.  Jack even played a little drums for us.  I mean, I'll have to check my schedule but I'm sure I could play a few shows with you, Justin.  Well, it's getting late now.  I have a date with Husband tonight.  Oh my, we're going to dinner, just the two of us, with no baby???  This day just gets crazier and crazier.  I think we should go to a movie and just relax before we head to the airport.  All of our friends can just meet us at the gate since we're on the same flight.  Hawaii, here we come.  We may as well all get a little first class airplane drunk on the way.  Gosh, I'm sure glad Marc Jacobs packed my luggage, I can't wait to see what clothes and bags he sent.  Ahh!  Hawaiian sunset.  Aloha.

Meanwhile, in real life...

We have a new nephew!  His name is Maddox and he's a sweet, sweet baby.  Perfect baby.

Sigh.  Jack's been quite the moody little boy the past couple of weeks.  When he gets mad, he bites me or claws and pinches me.  Dude, it sucks.  I'm a very patient person but this is testing my limits.  We've got a lot going on right now so things are a little stressful.    

Jack, my sweetie pie, you need an attitude adjustment.  Please be nice to mommy when you get out of school today.  Everyone, send positive, happy vibes Jack's way.  (the pink binky is his reserve paci.  he only gets a bink when he's freaking out crying or napping.  you may roll your eyes at me and say he's too old for it but you know what?  life is short, people, so i say it's binky time.)

I've been slacking on posts in the past week.  Playing a solo show on Thursday so I've had to actually learn the lyrics to the songs I write.  Been working out, grocery shopping, cleaning, doing laundry, dishes, cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner and working on photos.  I've started booking shoots again.  Go me.  I've got a couple of weddings and some family portraits coming up.  I'm excited about it.  

Man, I look pissed off in the pics.  Maybe i should smile more.  Or something.

Guess what else happened this weekend?  I got a new car!  A Toyota 4Runner.  I love it.  LOVE IT.  

Going to work out for an hour and a half before I pick up the chicken from school.  

xo ♥ jp

there's a baby in there.

Ok, let's lighten the mood around here.  Taylor, my beautiful sister-in-law, is pregnant with her second child.  I CAN'T WAIT for this baby to get here.  They moved to Shreveport a while ago and are just moving back this week.  moving when you're pregnant totally sucks as i remember.  Last weekend I took some maternity photos of Taylor.  I think they turned out beautiful.  Especially considering we were in 100 something degree Oklahoma heat for 45 minutes.  I was sweating and covered in dirt like a little boy.  She was glowing, not sweating, and gorgeous.  

Jack is going to be so happy when he fully understands they are moving back for good.  He's going to be such a good big brother someday-  he looks out for his cousin, Peyton, and it's so rewarding to see the good character he already shows at 2.5 years old.  in case you're one of the only people my mom didn't tell-  i'll have you know, i have won more than one citizenship award in my day.

*no, these weren't taken with my phone.  Nikon D300.

Change of subject.  Funny thing just happened-  Husband's iphone just fell into a big pile of ranch dressing he had on his plate.  True Okies eat ranch on everything.  

Alright.  Jack is sleeping (on our bed) and I'm into my second glass of pinot grigio.  This means back porch time starts now.

♥  jp

monday busy monday.

Just some pictures from the weekend.  Today is catch up day.  Laundry, cleaning, baby wrangling, and grocery shopping.  I've been wearing an excessive amount of ridiculous shorts lately.  Just bought a pair of BCBG leather shorts-  originally $200 but I found them on sale!  Also found an amazing yellow jacket also $200 but on super sale.  Success.

Thursday night, Husband and I went on a little date in OKC.  We ate Big Truck Tacos-  the tacos with fried avocados are insane- and then stopped by Cocktails on the Skyline at the art museum.  Friday I played a show at the Opolis in Norman.  Lots of people were out and it was a fun time.  Saturday was my niece's 2nd birthday party-  the kids had fun and wore themselves out.  After, I did a maternity photoshoot for my sister in law.  Sunday, Husband and I went to see One Day and it was depressing.  It was a good movie, a little slow but charming until the end when it depressed the hell out of me.  Quit it, movie.

gold shorts.

more gold shorts.

Jack likes to paint.


Hey!  So, have a good week.  There's a cool show at the Opolis tonight-  maybe I'll see you there.
♥ jp

fun & games.

Late night online browsing. Things I like. Let's win the lottery. Let's not have an asthma attack. Let's spy on people online. Let's watch Friday Night Lights on Netflix. Let's have a party. Let's make this wind die down. Let's make a new workout playlist. Let's work out. Let's make an effort to be better and happier people. Let's book the Vegas trip. Let's look forward to the future. Let's continue planning my pretend wedding. Let's have another green tea. Let's be more thankful everyday for the things and opportunities we have and for the people in our lives. Let's raise $1,500 for a new OJ!G album. Let's teach the Baby how to spell his name. Let's find time to spend with each other. Let's break out the box of summer clothes from the garage. Let's plant flowers in the back yard. Let's quit with this let's crap. It's annoying, I know.

Zebra Cowhide Rug Remember the bedroom I wanted a couple of posts ago? In THIS post. Rug found! (io-metro.com) The zebra print is a little obnoxious on a cowhide rug but I like it. I also love the plain old black and white or brown and white cowhide rugs. (I bet my Husband and my Momma hate this.)

Pavilion Platform Bed (charlesprogers.com)

Annie Leibovitz At Work The only book of hers that I do not have. She talks about the way and reasoning behind how she shoots. Why don't I own this already? (amazon.com)

Richard Avedon: Photographs 1946-2004 (amazon.com)

Chanel Rose Insolent (chanel.com)

Robert Rodriguez V-Neck Open Back Black Silk Blouse I would like it in the size 4, please. You must look at the link and check out the back of this shirt. IneeditsoBAD! (bluefly.com)

Stella Chair- Chipper Black I've sat in this chair many times at IO Metro in Edmond. I've thought about buying it many times. It would look great in my living room. It needs a pink pillow. (i0-metro.com)

CB2 Pulley Pendant Lamp I also want this pendant lamp for my dining room to replace the ugly 1970's thing. I could install it myself like I did with the kitchen light. A certain man of the house couldn't do it and I'm pretty darn handy at stuff like that. I like installing and taking things apart, painting walls and getting dirty- I get a nice piece of self satisfaction out of it. (cb2.com)Marc by Marc Jacobs Bianca Clutch This is just self-explanatory. From the photo above, you'd think this clutch were small but it's a trickster! It's big. And it's great. And it would look so good in my loving arms. (zappos.com)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Baby Aidan I love this bag because it's big and casual and a great neutral color. Think of all the places I could carry this bag, and how many diapers and toddler snacks and guitar strings and tuners I could fit in it. (zappos.com)

Kate Spade New York Gold Coast Bright Robin Ok, so it may not be practical to spend $275 dollars on a little hot pink bag but I swear I will carry it often. Pink is my favorite color, you know that. And you know that I'm not always practical. (zappos.com)

Kate Spade New York Lily Ash bag This is much more practical and just as beautiful. And I think it's on sale- can't argue with that. (zappos.com)

Relator

Lately I've had plenty of motivation to get things done, write songs, work out, cook, find new things to do, new music to listen to, new places for the Boy and I to explore during the week, etc. Of course as soon as this drive kicked in, I got sick. Sooooo sick. Fever, chills, coughing, hacking, headaches, sore throat, and dying in general. The crap is going around, y'all. It's been two weeks and two days since it started and I'm finally feeling 98% better. My kid was very concerned for a couple of days, bringing me kleenex and patting me on the head. Very sweet.
I'm wanting to get out and about today so I'll keep this post to photos. The Boy's 2nd birthday was this past weekend and I will post those pictures soon.
The Oh Johnny! Girls photos by Matt Rosebery. (late at night, outside in the cold, with a few whiskey drinks for us all.) We were featured in Oklahoma Magazine with an article by Meika Yates Hines. Click HERE to go to her website and read our story.

I've been taking my real camera (Nikon D300) out a lot more lately. I did some engagement photos for Shane and Taylor a little while back.

They used one of the black and white photos i did for their reception invitation. I think they turned out really cute but I wasn't quite sure if they liked them or not. I know I froze my ass off taking them though!
Annah Ramsey is a jewelry designer friend of mine- her website should be up soon, i think. I did a little jewelry modeling for her line, Mango Tree. I'll post some photos from that session soon. Below is a long, moldable piece that you can make into a necklace, bracelet, belt, or head piece. They are really, really cool! I need to buy one the next time I'm in okc. It's called the Medusa, I believe. This is a pic I took on my phone of the other Anna- she stopped by during the shoot and I had to put this on her.

Baby's new jean jacket is really awesome. I can't wait for it to warm up a little so he can wear it out.
Sunday, Husband and I had a quick lunch at The Wedge on Western. I love The Vedge pizza. We also had a red beer and a caesar. It was so freaking good! * I've been following the Tracy Anderson Method and this wasn't exactly on my diet but after a 2 year old birthday party, I deserved a treat. I love Tracy Anderson, just so you know. I love her workouts and her attitude. And she's just so darn cute! I want to be cute.



Our server was awesome and we will be going back very soon. I think my dad would like this place. I've never taken him there but think I might.

I got my hair cut a few weeks ago and my bangs are super grown out now. Not sure if i'm going to grow them out again or cut them. To chop or not to chop... So I've been wearing my hair pulled back in a pony tail or swooshed up like the pic above.

Baby frontman.
Baby in a new baby gap sweater courtesy of Evelyn. Thanks Evelyn!

At his 2 year check-up. They gave him one look and declared him the cutest, most healthy baby on the planet. They said he's big for his age but very proportionate so it's not like he's a fat baby or anything. The faces he's making in the two photos is very much my mom. I wish I had photos of her as a baby to compare.

I will go now. I have a baby to bathe and adventures to seek.

xo,

♥ jp