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Hi and welcome! Jax Creations Photography specailizes in newborn, children, and families in Dickinson and Bismarck North Dakota Photographer Specializing in Newborn and children photography in Hazen, Beulah, Center, Washburn, Mandan, Bismarck, Dickinson and surrounding areas other Destinations. Northern Idaho, Montana and is available for travel :) You will find lots of session sneek peaks and some of my crazy kiddos Thanks for stopping by and I hope you stop by often! I would love to hear from you, so please feel free to leave a comment. Don't forget to sign up to receive our monthly newsletter!

Mom | Dickinson ND Photographer

Posted on April 27, 2012

I came across this video this morning and it touched my heart.

The last few days have been really challenging for me as a mom- and when life just picks me and shakes me, it is REALLY easy to loose sight on the things we cherish and love the most- our family.

As crazy as it can be with 5 kids, they make me have the best belly laughs, give the greatest hugs, and know JUST when to say ” I love you, mom”.

I am a proud mom…. I love my family so much!!

To my husband- thank you so much for this wonderful life and journey we have. Without you- I wouldn’t have all these blessings!



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Things are going great here in Dickinson :) I have a lot of people asking if I am happy out here…yes, yes I am :)

One of the COOLest things is a local store in town that caters to expecting moms and babies and kiddos. I LOVE this store- and everytime I go in… yeah.. .I spend :)

What is this AMAZING store you ask??? Go check out Moe Moe’s Garden Bay Boutique LIKE her page and tell them that I sent ya. We have partnered up to offer a FUN-Filled birthday idea. Each month, we will be doing Baby’s First Year Cake Smash!!!

The other day, we had our first “birthday” girl and OH- MY- Goodness she was so stinken adorable and so much fun. She kept my tummy giggling.. and I believe I have fallen in love with this little cutie lol. Oh my gosh- and her mom?!!  AH-Mazing!!!! I could have stayed all day and chatted about anything. This family is the sweetest and I hope to be able to keep capturing them throughout the years!

Here is a sneak peek into our fun-filled cake smash!

LOL I love this photo.. She looks like she is saying " Muahahahaha...mmmmm CAKE"

 

 

 

 

** A- thank you so much for being a part of this… And a HUGE thank you to Moe Moe’s.. I love and adore you both! **



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I haven’t had A chance to sleep

And when I wake

I wake with your dreams

I guess my pillow Holds some kind of key To your peace

Your peace

Me

I wouldn’t trade your love for all the candy In this great big world

Me

I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky

To be the place you go When you need to feel safe

When you need a kiss

It’s me

I haven’t showered

And I tried to eat

But all your tears

Oh they needed me

I need some time, some time to think

But then I hear you And what you need is… Me

I wouldn’t trade your love for all the candy. In this great big world Me I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky To be the place you go

I wash your face To make room for All the kisses Of tomorrow

And every day That I get to Be here with you Is sweet

Me

I wouldn’t trade your love for all the candy In this great big world Me I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky To be the place you go When you need to feel safe

When you need a kiss

Oh don’t be afraid Cause what you’ll have is…. Me

This is one of my ABSOLUTE fave songs. From Plumb. I fell in love with her CD and she JUST happened to be in concert at the MOPS convention the one year I went. She was just amazing and beautiful and just… amazing. I was able to purchase (another) cd from her as well as talk to her for a bit and get a photograph- although I have no idea where that pic is…

This post is all about my lil Jack. He grows too quickly. I love you lil man

Thank you Crystal Beck Photography who was able to catch these action shots during the filming of our family video by Norisada Photography!



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A daughter is a beautiful reflection of God’s grace
 
 
When I received a letter saying that this momma was expecting another baby- I was so happy!! SO much time had passed since I have seen her family. Our kids have grown up so much since then and I couldn’t help but to think of those memories from when our babies were BABIES. And now…. all grown up and in school. Time passes too quickly.
 
I was thrilled and excited to see how much baby G looks just like momma and  big sister. It will be exciting to see this precious beauty grow up. And I have to admit, seeing all that pink made me CRAVE another girl in the home… well at least until the pre-teen stage!
I feel terrible for taking SO long for getting these images edited- totally not what I had planned. Moving and life seriously just ate up everything, but I am GLAD and HAPPY that I was able to finish before she turned TWO!!
 
~M- thank you for being so wonderfully patient with me. I hope you enjoy your photos.
 
For the rest of you… here is a sneak peek into our session!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Baby G | Bismarck Baby Photographer

Posted on April 6, 2012

 love everything about this wee one…. especailly her name and her AWESOME parents.

It was SUCH a joy to meet them all and have a playful session. The worst part was that it was over too quickly. I simply just adore this family and so sad I wont be able to watch this beauty grow up in front of my lens. I may just have to make a special trip but to Sandpoint for her One Year photos!

Here is a sneak peek into our session.

** Thank you SO much for letting me capture G and your whole family… she is SUCH a doll- and you both were the BEST photography parents!! **



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Family | Dickinson Baby Photographer

Posted on April 3, 2012

Here is another sneak peek into a session in my crazy last week of being in Sandpoint :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

** Thank you W family for letting me capture your family!! **



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The last few weeks I had left in Idaho was crazy and busy. I am so behind on my blog posts but hopefully between my daily list of changing diapers, feeding baby, chasing a toddler, collecting dust bunnies, picking up AGAIN from 5 kids and a husband, washing 6 loads of laundry, pay bills, pee, again change daipers and feed hungry kids…. I can catch up on my blog.

I don’t know about you, but I am exhausted….

This special client has an awesome story on how we met. Funny actually. I was able to talk hubby into going to The RoadHouse for dinner one night (my fave place). We were sitting there and I spotted a baby bump. Of course I didnt have cards on me and it’s against my inner balls to actually introduce myself to someone to tell them I want to take their photos. But hubby asked our waitress to see if that cute baby bump would come over to talk to us for a sec. We all couldn’t not stop talking that night- in fact they had to kick us out because they were closed lol. I left that night so excited that I met a new friend. I was giddy!!

I couldn’t wait to do her maternity photos and my heart was so filled with happiness on her daughter that she is soon to have!!

Here is a sneak peek into our session

** F, I am SOOOOOO happy for you and was there to rub your belly and meet this beautiful miracle baby- loves!! **



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Well… I am have way past MIA and straight to……..

I was trying to be witty just then but I think I failed!

I BELIEVE we have finally settled down in our new (temp) home out here in ND. I can say that all but 1 box (hubby’s electronics) are all unpacked. It seems that this whole month has been one long day- and I’ve been holding my breath.

I really do like this town- much like Sandpoint- only no mountains to gaze at…. or a beautiful lake… or a Starbucks! People are nice- the schools are GREAT. In fact… Get this… Kindergarten is FULL day. Yes, this momma did a happy dance in the registration office.

Besides following a toddler and a baby around the house- picking up messes, scrubbing toilets, fixing breakfast, lunch and dinner… I have managed to snap a few photos of the little one. I haven’t forgotten about you either.. I have been working on editing as often as I can. Which sadly, isnt too often. But slowly, its all getting done. I think after I am done with all my computer stuff, I should reward myself with a yummy DQ banana split.. or maybe… I should get it now to motivate myself into getting it done :D Yeah… I like that idea MUCH better!

Some exciting personal news… I have FINALLY signed up myself and my family for a gym membership. The gym is a lot like the Kroc center. Kids pool and rock wall and other fun things to do. I actually dragged my butt up with wall and I really enjoyed it. I was shocked how much my body hurt the next day- which I did not like, but I am excited to keep trying. I just need my rock wall buddy back to “belay” me. Isn’t that a funny word?! I had to ask 3 times if that is what she said.

“belay?”,

“yes, belay”.

“Belay??” 

“Yes, Belay!”,

“What the freak is belay”

I would tell you but it would be much more fun to have you just try it.

I have been trying to get myself on a Zumba schedule but I do have to admit that going to that class isnt as much fun if you go alone. Now, I had a kick butt time at Katherine Funk’s class only because she had Black Light Zumba and that girl has some CRAZY energy… and kick ass loud music! But here… *GULP* you are surrounded by those mirrors and they don’t make you look slimmer by any means. Doens’t matter how hard I try to look sexy or graceful- those mirrors show a reflection of this silly girl.

hmmm. I lost track of where I was going.

Well… hmmmm. AH! nope… that wasn’t it. Oh well

I know a few of you have known families that have also relocated out to this area.. I would love to meet up with some moms- get my lumpy butt out of the house… so if know of any, please have them contact me :)

My little Jack- has grown up so much. And it really does make my heart sad. Just a few days after we moved here, he started sitting up, scooting all over the floor and yelling momma! Of course he has made it a point to let me know he HATES his bed and the only place he wants to sleep is in our bed. And all you mommies know that that just means I don’t get sleep!

"Life doesn't get any better than this"

 

 

AHHHH Sunshine!!! North Dakota has been WEATHER- AMAZING!



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  • Do says:




If you have been following my facebook page you saw that I posted “good news good news” and then I statement that I wanted to have a girls night out!!

 

Well I received news today that we are moving to be with hubby…… moving NEXT WEEKEND!!!! I know I know.. CRAZY, but in our family- FAMILY is important and we need to be together. I applaud and cry with those moms who have spouses that serve in the military and moms that have their hubby’s gone for work. I know its hard- very hard- especially when you have kiddos. I have many MANY emotions going on right now including fear, excitement, joy, nerves- you name it.  When it comes down to it all, we need to be together as a family- so that is what we are going to do.

 

 

For clients… No worries..  I will be traveling back and forth a few times to do sessions so you CAN STILL BOOK SESSIONS but those of you who wish to not wait for my return I have a list of WONDERFUL close photographers that I HIGHLY recommend. These girls are like family to me.. each one so super talented and special and I KNOW without a doubt you will be taken care of.

Without further ado here are my besties!!

Michelle Glasser – Meshelle Photography ( Newborn goodness)

Amanda Norisada- Norisada Photography (children/ family and those adorable videos!)

Amy Henderson – AMy Henderson Photography (Family/ senior/ Weddings)

Bethany Chamberlin – Bethany Chamberlin Photography (Family/ senior/ weddings)

Crystal Beck- Crystal Beck Photography ( the most adorable themed sessions ever)

Marie – Dominquie – Sandpoint Photo ( AMAZING stuff!!!)

 

 

I wish there was something I could do to let you all know how much I SO love you all and how much I appreciate each and every single one of you. You have supported me for so many years. I have enjoyed so much meeting all these beautiful babies, watching them and families grow. You all have a place in my heart and I pray that when I do get to come back to Sandpoint that I will get to see you all again!!

 

I am very excited for our new adventure and to see what God has in store for Jax Creations Phototgraphy. I pray that Dickinson North Dakota welcomes me as much as you all have.

 

I love you all :)

 

 

 



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POTD | Idaho Newborn Photographer

Posted on February 29, 2012

 

 

This was one of those RARE days where all the kids actually got along, were quiet and were enjoying something I suggested (quiet time) – if only they did this more often!

But I love how my guy wore his sun glasses all afternoon and wanted to read his baby brother a story. I love him!! I love them all!!



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