Today was the first day in I don’t know how long that I didn’t spend in my office.  I didn’t wake up to emails.  I didn’t stress out over deadlines.  Today was a day that our little family spent with just each other, good food, funny movies and Christmas decorating.  I woke up to all 3 of my kids curled up in bed with us and the smell of turkey that my husband had already started to cook.

Of course, if you know me you know I can’t just end my blog post with that.  I HAVE to tell you that I’m also ending my wonderful Thanksgiving day with a black eye.  While horse playing with my boys this morning my youngest got thrown back at me and his head smashed into my left eye.  I actually saw stars.  They twinkled and had 5 points.  No lie.

On a side note.  If your one of those parents that are die-hard Black Friday shoppers out at 3am….be gentle with me.  I’ve never done that whole thing and this year I think I’m going to.  I’m hoping it’s not has horrible as they show on the Target commercials.  What with people smashed up against the doors ready to trample each other.  I mean, really.  Is anything THAT important to buy?!

If you follow me on facebook you’ll remember when I sucked it up and tried to take a picture of my kids (all together) for our own Christmas cards.  It was a success, but entailed a lot of sweat, tears and frustration.  Ok, so maybe not the tears, but definitely the frustration.  What is it about photographing our own children?!  Really I should rephrase that and ask what is it about photographing our own boys?  My daughter would let me take her picture all day long, but the boys…like 5 whole seconds.  I resorted to all kinds of bribery, and in the end it worked out.  🙂 🙂

It’s funny to look at the images and remember what was really going on.  Anyway, enjoy!  It’s time for me to get back to work!

Two years ago today Holden Matthew went to Jesus.  He is missed so very much.  XOXO to you Cindy, Al and family.

Two out of three of my children were born in July.  I didn’t really enjoy being pregnant in July where a cool day was 90 degrees, but now it’s a great excuse to spend birthdays by the water.  🙂

I’m trying to be better at remembering to photograph my own children without irritating them too much.  🙂  So here goes…

My little man!  Saturday he will officially be THREE!

Abby turned 7…with the sass to boot!  🙂

I couldn’t resist a couple of my oldest.  He is growing up way too fast!  Almost into the double digits.

And THIS is what it’s really like trying to photograph my kids.  🙂

Our baby is getting ready to turn 3.  One day he will outgrow the snuggling, thumb-sucking, voluntary kisses and saying ‘E-I wuvs du mom!’. I’m not gonna lie.  I know just how fortunate I am to be able to document my kids with my photography.  If it makes you feel better I’m a terrible cook, lousy painter and couldn’t home-school to save my life.  🙂

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**we’ll be on vacation starting this Friday and will return on the 20th. **