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Kara has a baby book. It’s beautiful, really, with a pretty pink cover and clean white pages — lonely for ink.
I used to feel pangs of mom-guilt for neglecting the baby book. I didn’t write about her first day home from the hospital, and I didn’t insert a photo of her first bath.
The pretty pink baby book now rests quietly in a drawer. Really, when you think about it, that’s exactly where it would be even if its pages were filled — static, collecting dust in a drawer.
I don’t beat myself up over the blank baby book anymore because I realized something.
I realized that the way I document the lives of my children is better than any traditional baby book. It is living, breathing, and changing every day. It is digital, dynamic, and with me all of the time.
Whether it is a photograph of Kara smiling shared to my friends and family on Facebook, a video of her rolling over for the first time posted to my blog, or her weight and length Tweeted after a visit to the pediatrician, I do it all on my new Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone.
Capture it quickly
My kids are changing every minute, and I’m constantly reaching for my phone to grab a quick shot when they do something particularly adorable or funny.
I love that the Windows Phone makes taking a photo or video as simple as pressing one dedicated camera button. These seconds saved can often mean the difference between capturing that amazing photo and missing it completely.
How cute is the collage below? I made it using the Phototastic app.
I also use my phone to keep track of the amazing things my 2-year-old says. I just open the Evernote app to jot down something funny he said, or to take notes if I am struck with inspiration for a new blog post.
Making Mom part of the picture
As the photographer of the family, I sometimes feel like I am absent as a subject in our family snapshots.
The Nokia Lumia 900 not only has an incredible 8 MP rear-facing camera with a Carl Zeiss lens, but the front-facing camera, which I find really easy to shoot with one-handed, lets me capture some really special moments with the kids.
I took this sweet video of my little drooler with my Windows Phone held at arms length!
Share it with one touch
My family plays such a significant role in the lives of my children.
During those times when family can’t be close, I can easily share the latest photos and videos of Evan and Kara with them.
In fact, I can customize where I want to share content on my Windows Phone, and with one touch, send an image to all my networks.
Living in the moment
While I am definitely a photo junkie and love blogging about Evan and Kara, the most important thing to me is being present with them in the moment — even the small moments.
My Windows Phone gives me the freedom to snap photos and stay connected with friends and family without sacrificing precious extra moments, and I really value that.
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Wow, I can’t believe Kara is already 4 months old! I couldn’t even tell that you were holding the phone while making that video. That’s pretty neat!
I know, she’s growing crazy fast!
The phone is a great size for holding in one hand to film, I love being able to put myself in the action – thanks for commenting Julie!
OMG that is just the cutest video ever and it looks great!
Thanks Stacie!! :)
Beautiful baby girl…..and momma too!
Ah, thank you Deidra :)
How adorable! Thanks for the suggestions!
Thanks for commenting Ellen!
OMG – that is adorable!
Thanks Susan, she is a special kiddo!
I love apps like that where you can add yourself in! That is a super cool feature that the Windows Phone has! Kara is just too cute!
Thanks Jennifer! You’ll really like the app I’m going to be talking about next week – it is super cool. Thanks for commenting.
The way we capture our children’s special moments has changed so much even since I had my first daughter 14 years ago. I remember attempting to do a baby book with my first and I did pretty good. Then with Bridget, I didn’t bother because by that time, I used my phone like you are doing. I think I take more pictures now than ever before! It still continues to amaze me how much technology has changed the way I do things (and for the better!).
I think things change a lot as we have subsequent kids, and are busier, too! I love having such a versatile tool with me all the time, I don’t miss a thing! :)
WOW! This phone looks amazing! I cannot wait until it’s time for me to get a new phone. Your daughter is just too adorable, too! :)
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
She is getting so big. Cute video. I really like how easy that phone seems to work. I had no idea you were the one holding the phone taking that adorable video. Very cool.
The curved sides and shape of this phone make filming with one hand really easy – love that. I already have like 20 videos lol.
Thanks for commenting Tiffany!
It’s so precious to be able to capture moments as they happen and share with friends and family! You’re right, definitely much better than a baby book tucked in a drawer! She’s too adorable, you gotta share!
Yes, she is too adorable not to share. I probably overshare, but hey, I can’t help it haha!
Wow, Crissy, Kara is a gorgeous baby!! Her video was so cute it made me want to get a Nokia Windows phone too!! I am with you on that traditional baby book, technology like this makes it so much easier and more fun too!! Thanks for sharing, love to see what’s new out there!
Thanks so much Michelle :)
Thank you so much for making me feel less guilty about my lack of baby booking! I was actually pretty faithful to it for the first few months, but then life took over. I do, however, have like a zillion pictures of my son and every random moment. I never really thought “hey, that counts!” until now. Kara is a beautiful baby girl!
Oh, it definitely counts!! :)
Beautiful pictures! Already 4 months! Congratulations!!
This app is just amazing. Mamma and Kara are so cute..
Hi Olfa! I know, sooooo crazy that she is 4 months old already. I swear it felt like I was pregnant for 3 years.
Such a cool phone, love the fact that you can take a picture of both you and your daughter! Your baby is adorable! I am so guilty of not getting baby books completed for the 8 year old and haven’t even started on the 4 year old twins! Not enough hours in the day – but love being able to capture all those moments quickly. Thanks for sharing.
Twins? Girl, I don’t know how you do it. I don’t think anyone would fault you for not having time for any sort of baby book with twins! Thanks for commenting!
Sounds like a great phone. I missed a lot of milestones when my son was born. wish there was a phone like this on the market when he was born 5 years ago.
Cell phone really have change a ton in 5 years, haven’t thay?!! Thanks for commenting Diane.
I love it that you can get a video like that on your phone. I carry my flip camera and my camera with me everywhere…AND MY PHONE! I’d love to get rid of the camera and the flip if I could find an adequate replacement. This phone sounds like it could be JUST the ticket! an 8MP camera in a phone??? Oh yeah!
I also had problems keeping up with the baby book for my number 2. So I did a Baby calendar. In the end, it was better!
A baby calendar is a great idea, love that.
She is so adorable! Great photos!
thank you!
Love the pictures. Make sure to back up all your great memories. I hate when I hear somebody lost their phone and all their pictures were on it.
Linda, you are so right. Luckily I can use the SkyDrive to ensure my photos are safe!
I have been looking at that phone and was glad to see your post about it. The camera is a huge part of my criteria for my next phone. If ATT would like another review I would be happy to do one.
I think you’ll like it, Lisa Ann.
Kara is beautiful – looks just like her mommy!
Aw, thanks Nicole!
This is a great idea! I LOVE it! Thank you for sharing I am going to look into this!
Thanks Michelle!
My daughter’s baby book is very empty too, but my phone holds tons of photos and videos! Plus she likes looking through it and it’s definitely easier to share with friends and family that way. Someday I might finish the book… Maybe.
I did a decent job with Evan’s book, but this one, I just don’t have the time. If we have a third child, I won’t even buy a regular book, lol.
This phone is gorgeous! I also heard it’s been sold out some places – it’s that popular! I need to see if I can get my hands on one! Great review and I agree that I take pictures constantly of my son and don’t fill out the baby book! :-p
Hi Melissa, thanks for commenting. I just saw a pin on Pinterest the other day showing a white version that is set to be released soon, it looks soooo pretty.
I want this phone!!! A stellar camera is a MUST for a mommy. I don’t want to miss anything my beautiful 8 month old, Ivy, experiences! And Windows to boot…so easy to use! Love it!
It is def easy to use! Thanks for commenting, Laura!
What a great concept! I agree though, we had a baby book with my oldest and I think I filled in a few pages. Boys 2 and 3 don’t even have them! But we are constantly documenting their lives!
Cristina (my name is Cristina, too, btw!) I know what you mean – thank goodness we have our cell phones to capture all of the special moments! Thanks for commenting!
I was deligent with my daughter’s baby book until she was 6…then it was all documented with pictures…she’s now 24 so doesn’t like pictures taken as much. I am currently pregnant with my second baby and love the idea of having a digital baby book. Great idea and thanks for bringing this up as I was going to feel guilty as well if I didn’t keep up with the “real” baby book.
Margaret, congratulations on baby #2, that is wonderful!
That phone looks wonderful. I filled both baby books but enjoy capturing their lives with pictures now! I can’t believe she if 4 months old already. She’s precious.
4 months went so fast, ugh. amazing.
Thanks for commenting Nichol!
What a great way to update people’s thinking on the traditional baby book. You’re right – so many of us have that mommy guilt over not keeping up with baby books! But luckily for us, with so much awesome technology available, we can easily chronicle lives with little ones – and have amazing ways to view, share, and remember.
Now I want this phone :)
Hi Meagan! Thanks so much for commenting. It really is a pretty sweet phone! :)
I love the look of this phone! I also use my phone to take most of the photos of my daughter because it is more convenient than grabbing my camera most times! Great photos! Your daughter is so cute!!!
It is a slick looking little phone, right? Thanks Amanda!
Kara is too cute! You’re absolutely right that the way we document our lives has totally changed. I love that the Lumia makes it so much easier to take photos and videos that otherwise just wouldn’t translate to a “traditional” baby book. Great shots!
Thanks Miriam!
Your Daughter is so very pretty and she looks just like her Mother. You should be very proud and by the sounds of it you are just that.
Thank you so much, Debbie, yes I am very proud of her!
Those are excellent images for a phone! I’m going to be getting a new phone soon and need one that takes good pics, so I will definitely be looking into this further. Thanks for sharing!
The camera is spectacular, and even performs well in low-light which is a must when taking indoor pictures. Good luck with your search for a new phone, and thanks for commenting.
eh, who uses a traditional baby book anymore? you totally have the right idea!
Haha, I know right, technology reigns!
This is so fantastic, it makes me want to chuck my iPhone and get a Nokia Lumia 900!
Libby, Windows Phone is really different from what you are used to. You’ll be amazed at how many steps you can save when doing basic tasks on the phone, it’s really easy to use.
Thanks for commenting!
You know, with my first child I was so on top of her baby book and scrap books and now, 4 years later, with my son everything is either stored and shared from my phone or my computer, it is amazing how quickly things change.
Motivation and free time definitely dwindle as the family grows. I have no clue how people with 3, 4, 5+ kids manage it!
You are SO right. I “think” I have two baby books from my first two kids — have no idea where they are now — and the second two, I don’t think I even used them (because I had four kids in five years). That makes me sad. I have photo albums…but they sit in a spare room, dusty and untouched. And they only chronicle the first few years, it seems, of each child’s life…because getting the camera out for every darn thing that’s cute and special and funny and potentially memorable — well, it just isn’t practical.
I use a Blackberry and, while it works swimmingly for email and that sort of data, it’s not really practical or functional for the sort of things you get to use your Windows phone for. Ah, I long for the day when that contract is up. It cannot come soon enough. It’s as though I’m paying for a phone that has no serious functionality…not like that which you have. :(
I know, sometimes I wish I was using my DSLR more, but they say the best camera is the one that’s with you, and I think that is so true. Thanks for commenting Kristin!
Kara is so freaking cute!
I love how clear the video came out and the collage. I take pics of my daughter daily and I too felt the mommy guilt on her baby book. But I realize I have so many more memories stored on my phone(s)-(several over the years). What I really love is how clear your pics look…so many of mine are just blurs, I will definitely be looking into this phone more :).
The Lumia 900 definitely take nice sharp photos. Thanks so much for stopping by Yolanda!
So true! Our baby books are no longer. And now I can feel less guilty about my son’s book which was never even opened. Oops
Jenny, I’ll bet that happens all the time, lol! :)
That is the coolest phone ever! And the pictures are amazing (love the quality)! You’re daughter’s adorable- and how cool is it that you can capture great shots of your family with YOU in it too! Love this (and totally wish I had one too)!!!
Thanks so much Krista. I go long periods of time forgetting that I need to be in some of our photos too, so I’m glad I have little videos like the one above. I know I’ll treasure it even more someday.
What a great “baby book”..the digital age is making our live so much easier and that Windows Phone is making me have guilt pangs over coveting it!! LOL.
Thanks for sharing. I love AT&T and can’t wait to take a closer look at this phone.
PS..forgot to save your baby book is awesome!!
Michele
Haha thanks for stoppin in Michele, and yeah, it’s a “covetable” phone!!! :)
I have a baby book for all 3 of my girls but only my oldest has hers filled out completely. I do still want to finish the other two girls just because I want to be able to pass it on to them when they’re older. But I do definitely take more phone pics and video with my smart phone now. It’s so much easier and quicker so you don’t have to miss the moment.
Thanks so much for stopping by Susie!
LOVING the Zeiss lens! They make the best eyeglass lenses, too! I’ll have to check out that phone – I’m constantly taking pictures of Yoav with my Samsung but the pictures aren’t always that clear! Thanks for sharing that!
I know, I about gasped when I saw that this phone had such a nice lens! Love it! Thanks for dropping by! :)
I kind of feel really guilty about not keeping a baby book for my son (first and only so far), but I feel like it’s so much easy to keep track of everything digitally. I have so many pictures and videos of him, and his milestones, so I think that justifies not having a book… I don’t know. I think this phone would really come in handy for people like me. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for commenting Aly!
I am the same way. I love how our phones have kept up with our fast-paced lives. When I look back at cell phone pictures 5-7 years ago, they are so grainy. It sounds like your phone rivals some digital cameras especially with how quick it is able to capture those images.
Natalie, oh I know, the quality of the images has changed SO much. I’m really impressed with the Nokia 900′s images! Thanks for commenting!
Kara is just delightful! Thank goodness your phone takes such high quality pics. They will be priceless later!
Thanks so much, Ann, and yes! Those extra megapixels really help.
Kara is darling! I wish I’d have had something like this when my kids were babies. Then they might have had baby books… (Mom Fail.)
Thanks Laura, and thanks for commenting! :)
Gorgeous pictures from you as usual! I’d been curious about the picture quality of this phone and am pretty impressed by what I’m seeing here. Thanks for sharing a glimpse of your beautiful Kara with us all.
Hi Jean! I know you love the gadgets. :) The lens and photo quality are really rad on this phone — thanks for commenting!
LOVE this post! My baby Ariana is 9 months old… and I’ve written in her baby book twice. But, like you, I document her life on my blog, via photos, videos, etc. I guess the truth is that we just don’t really need baby books anymore. And, at least I don’t feel bad about it anymore! :)
Hi Lisa! Wow, she’s 9 months old already??? The first year just goes by crazy fast doesn’t it… phew.
Thanks for stopping by!
That phone looks so crisp! My phone just got a gargantuan crack on the screen…time for an upgrade? (PS…how is your hair so perfect every day??)
Sandra, I thought my hair looked pretty bad in this video LOL.
Ugh, hate having a cracked screen. My husband SAT on his cell phone a few weeks ago. not good.
I dont think Kara could get any more adorable- her laugh is joyous!
Hi Ellen, thanks for commenting! Her laugh really is joyous, she is such a sweetheart when she’s happy. She’s a sweetheart when she’s angry, too, but whoa — the girl has pipes LOL!
I’m totally with you on the baby book sitting there empty :) this is such an awesome post and great way of looking at things! I do not have a smart phone :( but I started s journal for each of my kids that I occasionally write in
Hi Hannah, thanks so much for stopping by! Girl, you need a smartphone! :)
So cool! I probably don’t go a day without taking pictures of my kiddos : )
It’s an addiction, isn’t it! :)
Wow! Amazing pics for a phone… As a camera buff it’s good to know there are some good phone cameras, with real glass, out there! Mine leaves something to be desired! Next upgrade I will check out the Nokia Lumia 900, if for nothing else than the glass ;0)
Kelli, it really is incredible glass for a cell phone! :) Thanks for commenting.
The traditional baby book route is nice to have ,but this is so much better!! It is so amazing to be able to record all the precious tiny moments that happen everyday (those are the ones that really matter!) not just big occasions. Also, if you do choose to create a traditional baby book I am sure the date is embedded so it probably makes it easy to record in a book! Such a fantastic resource!
Hi Emily, thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!!
I’ve really been loving your photos of Sam, he is soooo cute. I really hope we can get together with the kids again soon, I think my crew is finally healthy again. :)
She is so adorable. Both of you look great.
Thanks Aparna!!
The phone looks awesome, love the blue bright blue color!
You need one! ;)
I know how you feel – my boys’ baby books are woefully nearly empty too. I totally agree with your attitude about it – living in the moment is how we choose to make the memories :) PS: Your family is beautiful :)
I love looking through my baby book, but I think that unless you’ve got time to sit and do a baby book it’s not necessary anymore. As you said everything is saved for her to see when she grows up and wants to see it. It’s not like you don’t have the stuff it’s just not in the “traditional” place.
The digital age really does help people share things more and quickly capture moments. Though written is nice as well because it’s something physical someone can have.
So cute!! I remember when my son was small, he’s 23 now, i thought things were hard. I wish everyday to have those days back.
what a cute baby, almost makes me want one :)
i love this!
Adorable! It’s true, while it’s sweet to have an old-fashioned baby book, new media definitely gives you more options which make sense for how we record, store and share information now. Pretty cool!
Motherhood is changing and so too is the baby book. I love this idea. I would love to explore photography with the windows phone.
Ok, that phone is awesome. It takes better photos then my iPad does lol. And , I dont have any kids yet, so im always wondering whats going to be the next big then for when I do. When I was a baby it was real photos, now its all online and digital, but I think ill go back to the previous way. I want something i can hold
this is so great to have. I love the idea that you can have a rear camera. So I could start being in the pictures to.
She is so cute! I have been behind on my daughters book but i make sure to keep all my pictures! Someday ill get the time to put them in!
I agree, living in the moment is so important. What a great phone! It looks so much easier than capturing “quick” moments on my Blackberry…
Your phone looks amazing! I wish I had something like that to document my girls in such an easy way. My first daughter has a somewhat updated baby book but my second daughter has a sad empty book. :(
I just got the 710 and I LOVE my new phone. I agree, you may not do the traditional book but there will be tons of pictures for her to see when she gets older!
This is an amazing way to remember all those milestones! Our video camera broke about a year ago and I haven’t been able to catch my 9 month old daughter on video yet. It’s makes me so sad. Definitely time to consider switching phones!
This is an awesome phone, really wish i could afford one. I have baby books for both my kids, but time and energy got away from me, so they are not completely filled. Sadly, can’t go back in time to fix that.
Because of unfortunate circumstances, I lost the baby book/keepsake box I was creating for my son and won’t be able to get it back …something that angers me as it wasn’t my fault and saddens me because it holds things I can never recreate like all of my ultrasound pictures. What I do have is more picture I can count on my phone and backed up on my computer. I love today’s technology so that I don’t have to miss a moment anymore!
Very nice. My phone has a forward facing camera but the quality is awful.
Wow!! This phone looks amazing!! Your baby is beautiful!
What a great idea for a new way to keep up with our children’s growth. So much easier than trying to scrapbook it all!
Wow! That is the coolest phone! The pictures are amazing! You’re daughter is so adorable. <3 It is so awesome that you can include yourself in great shots of your family! Love it! =)
I think it’s a great idea…in this day an age digital is the new wave….plus if you think about it it most likely last longer.
I have a baby book for my son, other than dates, weight, length, footprints, it’s not really all that interesting to anyone but me. lol
This sounds like a much more interesting way of documenting your adorable baby. :) Thanks for the info!!
I used to tell my mom she was horrible for not keeping up with my baby book. When my son was born I wrote in it every single week. Well then life got the best of me and that stopped so now I understand her.
I totally agree with you….the paper type baby books just can’t compare to the digital type!! She will so love that one day when he looks back on all the video!! I would love to have one myself!! I have two boys with autism and we use video modeling to help teach them skills…by the way…your baby is a doll!
I did the same with my baby book, I got one. A real nice one. All the photos to go in it are on my phone, computer, and camera. All the little stuff-the hospital bracelet, band aid from first shots etc is in a box under the changing table. I felt bad til I read this. Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone!
I have also felt bad about not taking the time to do my baby books & scrapbook, but I have found that I also feel soooo much better about being able to do quick pics or videos on my phone & being able to post them immediately for all our friends & family to see!
I do think you have the most adorable children! I love all this new technology but there is something to be said about an actual “old fashioned” baby book.
what a cutie great video made me smile
We never did get a baby book for my son. I coudln’t find one I liked, and then he was suddenly a toddler!
While our phone is so old all it does is call people (and I mean that literally) we do have a lot of digial photos and film of our little guy though.
Absolutely adorable!
Beautiful.
That is great! Thanks for the suggestions and taking away my guilt over the baby book still sitting in my drawer.
Great article. I’m a photo junkie too. And tho I don’t have any children of my own, I have three beautiful nieces. And I have the story of their lives in photos (starting with their births).
I totally understand when it comes to the empty baby book. I was even given a scrapbook that had all the pages done and I still never put photos in it. I love this idea to be able to take quick pics and jot down things the kids say all on your phone. Thank you for sharing this! :)
I don’t have children, but I agree that the technology we have now has made catching those special moments so much easier. I love that I get to see up-to-date photos and videos of my niece and nephews as well as the children of my friends that I don’t get to see often enough. I especially appreciated it when I lived further away. I was able to get a photo of my friend’s daughter when she was only hours old and it absolutely made the distance feel so much less of an issue. Little ones change so quickly. Modern technology is a great tool for those wanting to save those memories, including being a part of them, rather than the invisible family member who is always capturing the moments. :)
Well this post kind of made me feel horrible!!! I was not very good at my boys baby books. I am much better now. With the phone, the camera, and tablet, I am always taking pictures. At least they will grow up and be able to see themselves a lot from 3 yrs old on!!!
I am so horrible at keeping up with the baby books. My 4 year old is lucky to even have his name written in his.
this is a great idea. i too am battling baby book guilt right now LOL
That phone takes amazing pictures!!!
She is so cute,i love the windows phone.
wow!that is so cute!!:D
Your daughter is adorable :) We haven’t been blessed with kids of our own,but we find the the phones and apps are great for instant family memories,the craziness of our cats,and our nieces and nephews :)Have a great day!
I was never able to keep a traditional baby book, I was always so busy with my daughter I never got to it. All of my “memories” are on my facebook, from her first bath to first steps! I love looking though my pictures and seeing how she grows!
Are there any features on this phone that other phones, like the iPhone, can’t do?
Your daughter is beautiful and I love the phone. I think I need one of those! lol
What a sweet video! She’s such a beauty.
I didn’t realize the Lumia had a Carl Zeiss lens – I’m very intrigued now!
My own baby book from when I was a child is hidden away somewhere. I had a lot of fun looking through it as a child so I’m very glad my parents made one. A digital archive is going to be so priceless for your kids to check out when they’re older – make sure you back all of that data up! :) Or at least a collection of your favourites for each.
Thanks for such a sweet post. :)
I love this! Your baby is so photogenic! I kept up here and there with my kids, lost a memory card to the video camera, it was devistating. This would’ve been alot better. Wish I had had one when my kids were little. It certainly takes clear pictures. I could still use it for my bf and I when we go to the concerts every weekend or to take pictures of our dogs. Wish we’d had one when we took our trip to New Orleans, our digital camera does ok, but certainly not this good.
Oh gosh, I did so good keeping up with my son’s baby books until he was 2 and half and then it just didn’t go as well! This looks great!
Oooo… I’m in the market for a new phone. Will have to read up on this one a little more! :D
That is such a great idea. Thank you so much or sharing.
OMG that is so crazy. I was just cleaning up my 18 month old daughter’s room and I have a ton of photo frames in there still that have random pictures of babies that came with the frame. Every weekend I say im going to get her pics printed and fill up those frames but it seems we are always out and about visiting family and doing things. I really am going to fill those frames eventually (soon) I just thought I was the only one that beat myself up about those little things.
I have to agree with you on this. When my eldest son was born back in the 90′s I started a scrapbook/photoalbum trying to hand write everything he did, but it was so difficult trying to keep up with it. Then my youngest son came along in 2004 and let me tell you something, times have changed! We moved away from my hometown and there was no way I would be able to share with my family everything the baby was doing. So I am grateful for technology like this! And also, your baby is adorable!! :)
She’s lovely. :)
Would love to have the phone.
I have to agree with you on this. When my eldest son was born back in the 90′s I started a scrapbook/photo album trying to hand write everything he did, but it was so difficult trying to keep up with it. Then my youngest son came along in 2004 and let me tell you something, times have changed! We moved away from my hometown and there was no way I would be able to share with my family everything the baby was doing. So I am grateful for technology like this! And also, your baby is adorable!! :)
What a cute baby!!! Thanks for sharing :)
Wow what an amazing way to keep track of those milestones :)
Cutest video ever. Kara is so cute and phone is adorable. I guess she gets it from her mom. You look great together.
I was so bad with my kids baby books, especially my second one! This looks like the way to go and so easy! Thanks for the idea :)
I have tons of pictures of my son when he was an infant started a baby book and actually kept up with it for two years. I had everything that we did with him doctor visits, Disney, Sea World, holidays, etc My daughter has fewer pictures mostly pictures I took on the phone or videos.
I agree that phones and even blogs have become the modern baby books. I am so grateful that I have them at my disposal to consistently track all the special moments of my daughter’s life everyday. I also like, like you said, that we can get in the pictures as well, that is a very nice change!
I have 4 children ages 3-13. They mean everything to me. I tried to keep baby books, but it gets too hard or I would forget to write down the memories. I do take tons of pictures of them though. One day I will take those picture and finish their baby books!
I’m with you on the baby book. I did put some stuff in my 2 (now almost 3) year olds baby name book. I actually had a calendar for him & I did jot down stuff for almost every day for a few months. Shortly after I went back to work when he was 2 months old it slacked off. We have pictures galore though & video. I haven’t even opened the baby book for my 6 month old lol. This is definitely a digital age we’re in which is probably a good thing for our kids because I think more is getting documented that way. My baby name book doesn’t have a lot in it lol.
This sounds like a pretty interesting phone. I do like my iPhone & was planning to get a newer one at some point but I like the sound of the 1 dedicated button for the camera because of those extra seconds. Sometimes it takes too long for my camera app to open or switch from camera to video so I miss what it was that I wanted to get the pic or video of. It really makes me mad sometimes. Anyway, I think I will probably consider this phone when I go for an upgrade
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I agree now that I think about it, about digital pictures being more better than an actual baby book. You don’t have to worry about printing the pics then cutting them and then pasting them on the book. Easily accessible on your phone. Your daughter is very cute by the way.
It’s a great thing for moms these days to have all the trchnoligy we have. I wish I had been able to do some of the things we now take for granted like using our phone to snap a quick picture. It would have made such a difference in the story of pictures that I have.
What a cutie! I thought you guys were looking in the mirror and someone else was holding a camera. I didn’t realize you were holding your phone to take the video! It turned out great.
My mom has several cameras she doesn’t really know how to use, so every photo she’s taken of my one month old son has been from her camera :) As long as you back up the photos in case something happens to your phone, who needs a physical baby book? :)
Kara is absolutely gorgeous.. They grow so fast. You did such a great job on the video.
Minta
Oh the wonders of technology!
I love the pictures, they are so cute. I especially like the one of Kara with her eyebrows way up!
With kids capturing things quickly means the world. I can’t tell you how much I miss due to my phone being slower than sludge!
Your video is super cute!
That is an amazing phone but an even more amazingly beautiful baby! Thanks for the review.
the important part is that you now have a way to get and keep pictures of her and you dont have to feel the guilt anymore. there will always be time to write things down, just focus on being with her all the time!
I had a baby book for my oldest. I think I got two pages filled out. Maybe three. I finally threw it away and said pictures are good enough!
It’s amazing how much phones can do these days! Cute pics as well!
What a beautiful baby girl!
– that is adorable!
I think this is a great idea. I have half complete baby books for my kids, and if I had this technology back then, I definitely would have a better record.
It’s just amazing how times have changed, how we have maneuver from pencil lead, to ink & now video…WOW!!!!! I so wished that I had the access to video like this when my children were younger. We only had those HUGE “Boom0Box” type of video recorders & those are hard to just pull out of our pockets, haha. Whomever invented those small camera recorders are a mint!!
Great video you made, just a blessing of how you can document every piece of life your child has given. When mine were young, I can remember taking pictures as they started to roll over & I’d have at least ten shots starting from beginning to end, now that’s a story to explain to people…”Here’s Evan Grey rolling over”. I am glad you were able to capture your precious baby as she has grown, just wonderful!!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Very cool. I try to do the same sort of thing and take pictures and try to keep my boys well “documented.”
Those photos are amazing! It is so nice to not have to lug a phone and a camera around sometimes.
I have a blank baby book that is 21 years old and a few years ago my son found it and was really hurt that it wasn’t filled in. I explained to him that we have other memories to share that are more important than what would go in that book! Thanks for sharing your story with us!
Kara is the same age as my baby Sloane! She was born Dec 7, 2011. :) I love this age and the video was too cute! Thanks for the info on the phone, too.
Okay..Where can I win that phone? I love taking photos of my kids on my ipod touch,cell phone and digital camera. But that is amazing and so are my kids. I dont want to miss a moment. And yes I have one of those empty books sitting around and nevered filled in. But my photos tell all. And so does that cutie aboves photo…look at those eyes!
What a cute baby, and a great idea~
This is great! Adorable litte one.
I enjoyed reading your post. And though I have no children of my own. I do however, have kids through a previous marriage, who are grown. And one of them has a child, a girl, named Gracie (7 years old) …who calls me “Ronpa”, so I am her “Ronpa”! LOL I recall when she was just a baby, and now she is almost 8 years old! Time really does fly-by quickly! But like you, her “Nana” and I have documented various stages of her growth through the years, and we’re very happy that we did, and we still do! We have created scrap books with pics of her through the years, and now we have a cam-corder to record those “LIVE” moments, that are irreplaceable and are truly special! Again, I enjoyed reading your post and you offer some really great points!
I honestly have felt the same way. I did most of the baby book with my first but by the time I had my second child I had no time for that sort of thing. Now I just take pics all the time. I think that will work as well!
What a cutie. I do a lot of scrapbooking. So i find this interesting.
Awesome article!! I agree that you don’t have to write down every moment, you being there in that moment is more important!
Great review. I was toying with what kind of phone I wanted to get when my contract is up. After reading this review, I can add another phone to the list of phones I might get. Thanks for the review.
i am having the same problem, i started my baby book when he was 1st born, but i haven;t put anything in it since he was 6 months old, he is now 2.
It’s so crazy about the day and age we live in. I still have my baby book, it’s 28 years old and I look at it once a year, usually around my birthday hahahaa.
But I love taking photos of my kiddos! I love having photo albums and scrapbook pages. And now, with the technology we have, we have photos forever and ever! As long as we remember to back them up! lol