do do do do do Dora

Dora, I'm pretty sure you've never looked so cute.

Happy Harvest!

ch ch changes

Even though I'm swimming in a sea of photos to edit (notice I said swimming...not drowning...yet), I'm trying to make time to finish up the, what feels like, bazillion projects going on in the garage.  My husband is much for me making time to finish them.  And I mean very much for it.  He thinks cars are supposed to park in garages...psshtt...I feel garages make for great crafting areas. ;)

Awhile ago, miss Jamie Hill (designer extraordinaire) shared a photo for me because I expressed the desire to create an empty frame wall.  She found this photo for me and I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful inspiration photo.  It.Is.Perfect.  I love how they used different shades of frames... yep, I just love it a lot.  I'm hoping I can come kinda close to recreating it in my home.

image credit

This is my attempt.  I still have some work to do.  I'm looking for a good gold; haven't found it yet.  I found a yummy shade of yellow, called butter.  I think it will be a good choice against the blue walls, then I stained a couple of them dark and painted a couple cream.  We'll see... I'm not sure if I'll use them all.  I'll keep you posted.

Peace Out.

my camera likes him... a lot

And Caleb likes to eat leaves... a lot.  

We had big plans, while Tricia and Caleb were here, to get some photos of the two of them together.  For some reason it didn't work out.  And now I'm wondering why we didn't do it when I took these of just Caleb?  Weird.  Next time.  Anyway...  Caleb came back and visited me.  He missed me and I missed him.  He was looking cute in his fall sweater so we stuck him outside amongst the fall leaves.  Wow, he liked those leaves.  He wasn't feeling the smiles, he was just feeling the leaves....

He loves me.  Don't let this face fool you.  I may or may not have taken a leaf away from him... but he loves me more than those leaves.  He does.  Really.  Don't you, Caleb?  Can't wait to see you at Christmas my little friend.  xo

a first

While aunt Tricia was here, Jonah lost his first tooth.  Tricia was the one to pull it out.  She's a master tooth puller outer.  The tooth was ready and came out super easy.  Jonah didn't even flinch and wasn't even aware she had gotten it out.  But then he saw the tooth... and saw a little blood... and then he said his head was starting to hurt... and then it was his tummy... and then he turned pale.  Reeeeeeally pale.  I told him to go lay down.  The boy was looking like he was going to faint.  It was funny and the picture above shows it all.  I laugh every time I look at it. 

Tiny little tooth.  Almost as small as his little freckle on his thumb.

After laying down for a bit he came back for a picture.  He was a little more excited.  Had a little more color in his cheeks.  He started to get excited about the fact the tooth fairy was coming.  That crazy fairy didn't come 'till 6:30am.  Lazy fairy.

Jonah's new million dollar smile.  I like it.

he's baaaaack

Caleb

do you remember those feet...

do you remember those legs...

do you remember those eyelashes...

do you remember that drool...

do you remember those lips...

I know.  Iiiiiiiiiii know!  The cuteness is almost too much.  My boy, Caleb came back to play with me.  I couldn't be happier.

these three

The sun was getting ready to set.  It was gorgeous light.  I grabbed the camera, told the family to jump in the car and we were off.  On this night, I took photos of my children.  These three I call my own.

I love these three with every ounce that is in me.

21 days...

...since my last post.  Wow, I'm like the lamest blogger ever.  I'm not really sure where those 21 days went, but I do know they went fast.  I have a lot to share.  Maybe even some sharing from back in the summer days.  I mean, I haven't even blogged about Lake Chelan with my besties!?!  Yep, laaaaame blogger, that's me.  Stay with me friends.  I got things to tell you and pictures to share.

For now, I'll leave you with a few photos from a couple of senior portrait sessions I did.  Did you know seniors follow directions a little better than 2 year olds?  Weird, I know.  I kind of like that concept.  I could get used to it.  Where my seniors at?!  I'll be advertising for 2012 seniors, you better believe it.

Anywaaaaay...  I like these two girls, and no, it's not because one is dating my nephew or that one is my adorable niece.  It's because they are beautiful girls both inside and out... and maybe because they asked me to take their photos. ;)  Thank you, Maggie and Alexia, it was such a pleasure.  I pray the Lord blesses you both in your new adventures coming all too soon.  xx

Maggie...

My niece, Lexi...

ramble shmamble

I took photos of an open house at a local dentist office today.  It was fun.  I'm sure I gained 5lbs from just smelling the yummy food and I'm sure I gained another 5 from eating the plate full of food I was sent home with.


Stella had her first soccer practice after school today and her first game is tomorrow morning.  She played a little in the goalie position.  I told her good job and she responded by saying, "I got my dad's blood in me I guess."  The girl is a crack up.


Jonah has his first soccer game tomorrow also, but they don't need practice apparently. :)


I used Jonah's bb-gun this morning and shot at the deer that has been eating my roses down to NOTHING.  I think I may have actually hit it because it jumped.  It didn't take off in a mad dash crying like I hoped, it just sauntered off like no big deal.  Whatever deer, I'm on to you.


Ava likes football.  Go Seahawks.  Stella asked me the other day, "mom, are you sure Ava is a girl?"  Ava wants to be like her big brother and likes to go around the house "bare belly."  I think while Jonah is away at school I'll start hauling out the tea sets and pretty dresses. :)  Oh and check out the size of Ava's foot in this picture!?!  Ha ha, it looks HUGE.  She really doesn't have an abnormally large foot; just the angle of the shot I guess.

I've finally started turning my funky junk into shabby treasure.  What color should I paint it?  Any suggestions??

I'm working on my website, or more like Sean's uncle is.  Bless his heart.  I'm excited to be able to reveal it to all of you.  Hopefully it comes out looking the way I have envisioned in my head. 

I'm finishing up editing photos from this cute family session.  I love this age.  They can't crawl or walk yet, so they have no choice but to sit and look cute.  These are a few that caught my eye.

  

xo

2 in school

I thought Ava was going to be looking like this, bored and maybe a little sad, with her buddy Jonah gone at school.  But that hasn't been the case...

Little miss, she's doing alright.  She seems to be managing juuuuust fine.  We come home after dropping off the older two and she tells me she wants to watch "her show, do do do do do Dora."  After Dora, she's busy with her babies, eating snacks, calling grandma... then, before you know it, it's time to go pick up brother.  And then the house gets noisy again.  Yep, I think Ava and I are both enjoying our quiet mornings together.  No complaints here.

jonah's big day

A Second grader and a Kindergartner

This face pretty much sums up his feelings about going to school.  He was a little lot bit nervous and unsure because, as he would tell me, "I've just never been to school before."  But after much encouragement and reminders about getting to go to recess, he was ready.

Let's keep in mind it was early.  Thanks.

We got to the classroom without a hitch.  He remembered where he was supposed to hang his back pack and coat.  I honestly didn't get sad until I came home and looked at this picture.  I don't know how it happened.  I don't know how my boy is now old enough to be in kindergarten.  Where does the time go?  The saying is true, the days are long but the years are short.  I love you, Jonah bear.  I'm so so so proud to be your mom.

He picked out his book and went to sit in the "garden" with the rest of his friends and that's when I left.

When I went to pick him up he came out smiling and running and told me he likes school.  I'm glad, but there will always be a part of me that wishes he would want to stay home with me forever.

After school we made our way to Grandma's.  What's better than to end your first day of school with a ride on your Harley?!

I think he had a great first day.