Underdressed
I had no idea there was a dress code. And I had no idea it included pettiskirts, plastic jewels, and fourteen colors of lip gloss. Understandably, I felt a bit […]
Christmas and Sunshine
Christmas parties, Christmas cookies, Christmas presents. Lots and lots of Christmas. But also warm days that made us forget it was winter-we even snuck in a hike or two. Rain […]
Reindeer Sheets
They were sure of it, they peeked out those blinds a bunch of times. Santa Claus hadn’t checked in at their address yet. No sleigh making a quick November fly […]
Trains and Tracks
I’m pretty sure he had no idea they had been sitting rusted for years. In Grayson’s imagination he was chugging down the tracks on a grand adventure. He ran top […]
Swings, That’s It
Probably the last summer of baby swings, those long legs are itching to learn to pump- Swing on her own, without a push. Funny how they do that- Out grow […]
This Kiddo
This kiddo is soon to be the proud owner of a monogrammed backpack. Preschool !? How is it that all my newborn session alumni are growing up at such an […]
The Assistant
When I showed up and saw the camera equipment, I thought, “Oh good-an assistant!” As it turns out, I was referring to myself. Big sister and brother had the job […]
No Naps Today
Nap time wasn’t happening here. Not on this day. Not on this bed. Not for these kiddos. Why not? Because sweet little Lyla just turned two and that’s worth jumping […]
Smiling Ones and Silly Ones
It seems like photographing little boys should cost me a fortune in candy bribes, but almost any kid will do a couple smiling portraits in exchange for the chance to […]
A Little Gus to Cure Your Blues
Still gray, still cold, still rainy. And I’m still complaining about it 😉 But today’s cure for the drab, cloudy weather blues is fool proof; Who can not smile at […]
Airplanes and Tea
Cold gray day. Good for staying in her room and curling up with her dog eared book. And for curling up with her dog eared dog. Caught a flight with […]
Who’s On First
Try it. Ask him. He’ll know, and he tell you who’s on second, third, and probably the entire batting order. This toddler cannot be stumped. George has smarts, but he’s […]
