"Mini' photo shoots

Since people have asked - here are some of the shots of the "mini" photo shoots I did with friends. Someday I would love to have the time to learn more about photography and really dedicate myself to it, but for now it's just fun on a learning curve.

A fun family with natural smiles is always easy to shoot :)

These two are such good little kids - and look at that hair she has!!! Gorgeous!

You make me laugh!

Children are so funny - sometimes they just make you laugh out loud :) Last night I put "S" in bed for the night, and took my perch on a stool outside her door (this has been working for us! She's going to sleep without crying!!) So after a few minutes I hear her trying to "sniff" or breathe through her nose...next I hear "mommy, my nose isn't working"!! After she repeated this about five times, I had to laugh and explain to her that the medicine would help her nose feel better and the "boogers" would be gone in the morning. What a concept..."my nose isn't working" - I guess that's exactly how it feels to a child - like suddenly their nose is clogged up and not working. Funny :)

2 Preggers!

Last weekend we decided to head to Sacramento to visit friends. My best friend, Jamie, is also pregnant, but as you can tell, she isn't quite as far along as me. I am now 28 weeks - that means my 3rd trimester is here, and the end (or beginning) is in sight. This little one moves a LOT more than "S" ever did. It feels like she is dancing and doing karate inside me. I have a funny feeling she is also transverse (sideways) just like "S". I have a Dr's appointment on Monday, so I'll be interested to find out.

Names:

#1 - Kenna

#2 - Addison

#3 - Sydney

#4 - Ashlyn

Happy 2010!!!

Merry Christmas

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas! What a FUN year for S! At 2 years 8 months, she really understood and was excited for Christmas. A few days before Christmas, we headed to Santa Maria. S loves being with her cousins, jumping on Grandma and Pop's trampoline, and playing with "Honey" the bird. I had all our Christmas shopping done a bit early, so we enjoyed our time and relaxed with family.

All the cousins! (and one more on the way :)

Late Christmas Eve night, after all the festivities were over, we drove home to Clovis. We woke up Christmas morning at our house, went into S's room, and she asked "did Santa come into my bedroom?" We told her he visited our house and left her presents under the tree, but he didn't go into her room. She was thrilled when she walked out to the tree and saw that he really did come to our house and left her presents. Her favorite gift...by far the Zhu Zhu pet hampster, whom we've named Hampy. A must see video of her opening Hampy and running around saying "this is my favorite toy, thank you Santa"!

We headed to Grandma and Poppy's for Christmas Day breakfast, and yes, the famous cinnamon rolls. S went on another "opening" frenzie, tearing through wrapping paper anxious to see what was inside. We had a great Christmas with all our family, and are very thankful for all we have. Beyond the gifts and giving of Christmas, the most important thing is family - we are very fortunate and blessed to have such wonderful family!!!