05 Apr
Bluebonnets 2011
I spent the weekend in Dallas and when I landed I was thrilled to see the bluebonnets on the side of the road. I didn’t realize I’d be seeing them again when I returned!
I don’t get very excited about taking pictures of flowers alone though. When I see a field of flowers, I want to put a person in it.
Hey look, a baby! How perfect for me (I had so much fun taking pictures of this little one and her family, who happen to be close friends of mine).
Before the baby arrived I tried to do a self portrait in the bluebonnets, which didn’t turn out so well.
Much better when I had help from a friend 
I posted a teaser from my wedding, I hope you’ll click over and check it out (there’s a little video of the dancing!)
I'm a farm-raised almost-crunchy stroller-pushing picture-taking lifestyle-blog-writing gastronomy-obsessed divine-seeking thrift-store-combing cheese-inhaling pavement-pounding laughter-sprinkling lover of individuality and taking chances.
I love the flowers. And you are looking fantastic too! Keep up the hard work!
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1looking great!
are bluebonnets and lupines the same thing?
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Jenna Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 11:37 am
I’ve never heard of lupines so I wouldn’t know!
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Steph Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 11:47 am
I did some googling and google imaging:) It looks like Bluebonnets are a type of lupine, and in Texas they call lupines bluebonnets.
Just if you were curious.
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YOU ARE LOOKING GREAT!
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3The difference between last year’s bluebonnet pics and this year’s is amazing! Way to go!
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4Bluebonnets are one of the things I miss most about Texas, right after my family and the Tex-Mex. Also, seconding Kristen’s comment - you look great!!!
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5“Hey look, a baby!” How convenient. LOL
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6Love the bluebonnets! And Jenna you are looking great! So impressed!
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7Just wanted to say that you are looking tiny girl! Keep up the hard work - it’s really paying off, you are looking great!
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8I live in Portland. Would you consider doing a photography class this summer when you’re in the Pac. NW? I’d love to learn some camera basics and be brave enough to try something other than the AUTO setting.
Yes, you’re looking great too.
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9Hey Jenna im so glad to see that you found a spot to do bluebonnets. Where did you guys go to get the pictures taken, ive been looking everywhere for a good spot!
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Jenna Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
I’m sad there was no church because it meant I didn’t get to see you!
That spot is behind the Home Depot on Macarthur (I think that exact spot is right behind that stupid place called The Dump or whatever)
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Holy cow, lady! You are looking amazing! And those flowers are pretty, too! But I am so impressed with your weightloss, you really do look amazing.
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Jo(ke) Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Indeed. You look hot!
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You look so great Jenna! I loooove the the colour of that cardi on you! Fab!
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12They are so beautiful! Glad to have stopped by… Saw your blog through Without Adornment =D
http://www.theblogforbrides.com
http://www.journeyofawoman.wordpress.com
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13I clicked over to check out your wedding pictures from last weekend and guess what I discovered? We know the same people! Brian’s brother Clayton was my husband’s best man at our wedding. They were best friends as teenagers. It was so funny to see him in that video! What a random connection! How do you know them? Are you friends with the bride?
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Jenna Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Yes, Candice (the bride) have known each other for a few years now. Her sister is actually married to my husband’s closest friend.
So crazy that you know them too!
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I live in Texas and I too will miss the BB’s!!! AND the TEX MEX! It will be an opportunity for me to loose weight though
I am in Houston and just had my babies photos taken with the bonnets for the last time, they are almost gone for the year 
We are moving at the end of the year to the Chicago area though! Hooray!
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Jenna Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
You’re moving from Texas to Chicago? That’s like my life story!
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Nikki Stampehl Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
We probably have some things in common then! haha
I am from St. Louis (Belleville, IL) and moved to TX 7 years ago and now going back to Chicago or Springfield, IL permanently….I think….It’s crazy though because we are not even sure about that. Husbands job.
I am going to miss TX, but not Houston proper! Are you from Dallas? I LOVE DALLAS!!!!
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Jenna Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
I grew up in Washington state, but spent 2 years in Dallas after we were first married. We head back again sometime next summer
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Nikki Stampehl Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Great! Texas has some major perks!
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Maybe it’s just me, but I am always expecting a snake to pop out during a romp through the bluebonnets. Eek.
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16You look fabulous; I agree with the commenter who said the pale blue cardigan is a wonderful color on you. And that bride? Holy amazing gorgeousness. I have one word for her dress: Delicious. I know you photographed her sister’s wedding (right?) and I think they were LDS. Is this bride LDS? (Just asking because her dress is sleeveless.)
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Sophia Reply:
April 8th, 2011 at 10:06 am
I had the same question, I’m glad you asked! Her dress is gorgeous but the open back threw me off. I think I assumed they were both LDS as well, but maybe not?
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