The Buerglers

Ingredients: 1lb bacon, chopped into bits  1 cartons chicken stock 1.5 cups old fashioned grits (not instant!) 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons butter 6-12 ounces smoked gouda or smoked cheddar, grated  Fresh ground black pepper +  Salt + cayenne pepper to taste Directions: In a large pot or dutch oven fry chopped bacon until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon on to paper towels to cool. You can drain the grease from the pan or leave it for added bacon flavor. Cook grits in chicken stock and butter according to the package (typically: bring to a boil, reduce to low and cook covered for 15-20 minutes. Stir/whisk often.) Add milk and cream and cook for another 15-20 minutes. Slowly add shredded cheese and stir until melted. Add crispy bacon bits back to the pot. Add black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper to taste. Serve with a scoop of fresh pulled pork or BBQ.  Also works great for shrimp + grits! Notes:  If...

Measurements: Weight:  42lbs  96% Length/Height:  40inches 84% Eats:  3 full meals, 1-2 snacks, 10-15oz of water, 5oz of almond milk Diapers: Pampers size 6 pull ups, ImseVimse or GroVia Trainers on  occasion  at home Clothes:   a few 4s from last summer (mostly bottoms), and new 5s (mostly tops) Shoes:  10-11 W Teeth:  All are accounted for that she should have by now Sleep:  8/8:30pm bed, 7:15/7:30am wake,  occasional  afternoon car nap a few times a week Firsts and Milestones: We tried potty training after Christmas but had another set back with emotional issues, constipation, and dehydration. Pediatrician said to pack it all up and just let it go. She'd ask to use the potty when she was ready. If she hadn't by 4 we'd talk to a specialist.  Evie's constipation had been getting worse. I finally talked to my chiropractor and naturopath and they both said she's probably strugglin...

Gabby's mom is a friend from church. She knew I dabbled in photography as a hobby. Susie reached out to me to see if I'd be interested in taking some photos of her daughter.  I was so excited she thought of me and was ready to tackle the challenge.  Susie and I spent a week sending Pins and talking though ideas.  I had never done a session like this and I wanted to meet her needs.  We had a lot of fun working together.  Gabby was an easy and fun model to work with and has a natural eye her self, especially for a seven year old. She styled a few of the shots herself! Technically Speaking: I used my Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) + a rented 50mm 1.2L II + my Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC I practiced with my Speedlite before the session but ended up going all natural light. I should have played with fill flash but I'm not unhappy with the results. It was SUPER bright outside for some of the shots we wanted, so w...