Random, Random, Random

I was sick 3 days last week and by the time I finally got better I was snowed in. I am now officially sick again...of snow. I need to get out of my house and shoot some things!! I refuse to get cold though so this is what I have resorted to...help!





I have been loving just taking some snapshots though. Like Blaze and his little shadow friend doing something he isn't supposed to (ok I granted permission this time, horrible mom)



Love, love this snapshot!


I even set up a little time just to play with my flash off camera for a bit (too lazy to drag out the bee)

Bad Boy Keats


Angel Keats


If it snows again tomorrow I might cry. Just sayin.

This has been a random post by Bobbi Sawyer.

Oops I Did It Again

James cracks me up when he draws on the kids...doesn't he just look like he is plotting to take over the world???


And in me related news I got a new tattoo last Saturday!! I know tattoos aren't for everyone but I looove them. It's on my wrist and this is just the day after. After it's fully healed I will have to try and take some better pics of it.

I just love the simple feminine design here and "The Luckiest" is a nod to a Ben Folds song. Favorite singer ever!



The song was our wedding song and it's engraved on our rings...and now it is engraved on me. <3 it!

I Love You Free

Wow, this picture just captures one of those moments when you look at your kid and wonder how they got this old? It's hard to believe that my tiny little six pound baby is seven now (going on 17 it seems). He has such a serious side and I just see intelligence in his eyes. He's going to do big things.



But it's that goofy kid side that I hope he never grows out of that just cracks me up.





Love this kid.

Happy Birthday Keats!

It's so funny to look back at our babies and remember how small they once were. I remember how it looks but I have to really think back to how it feels..and I can never quite get there. I miss the way he fit so perfectly in my arms and being able to gaze at him for seemingly forever before he ran away.

At a teensy three months.


Right at one year old.


He looks so young and still babyish.


Last shot with those curls.


Right after I caved and cut his hair off (after his 2nd birthday as I promised the hubs..still kinda mad about it ;)


And now he is three. As I miss those baby moments above I love the little man he has become. The ball of energy who cracks me up, and surprises me with kisses, and hugs, and "I love you Mommys", and phrases like, "Mom your shirt is beautiful" Who loves He-Man, Ghostbusters, Star Trek (nothing from the past 20 years it seems). Who is perfect in every single way. Even when he is being incredibly naughty I think to myself how adorable he is, and that says something...as well as makes it insanely difficult to discipline.



Playing around in photoshop. I love how old school this looks.




I think I like this cropped closer until I get a baseboard for my "floor"



I cannot even say how much I love this kid, it can't be put into any amount. The last three years have just flown by so I really need to make a plea with time to slow down.

P.S- I don't know why my vertical pics are looking pixely (or if its my eyes) but I am too tired to fix them tonight, sorry!

Beginnings

And I am not just talking about the baby here, but this was my first maternity so it was a beginning for me too. I was a little nervous (as I am with all new things) but excited as well. It was so much fun.

I just wanted to share this one for now because it is the one that caught my eye the most. It's so perfect to me.

It's not just about the belly...and trust me at 9 months pregnant it is all about the belly. But it's about the love between two people who have made the most important decision of their lives, to make room for more love. They already have two beautiful children and are amazing parents and decided to share more of that love. Love is such an amazing thing in that it's free, it never runs out, and the more you give of it the more you get back.



Phil and Felicia I can't wait to see your little addition!

Dear Snow

Ok so you look pretty floating down but I'm going to be honest here. I'm not a big fan. I don't like the way I immediately feel nervous knowing I have to drive in you. I don't like being cold (detest as a matter of fact). I don't like the way my car gets all dirty from the salt trucks (this is your fault you know) I don't like how you melt and get gross looking. We are just not going to be friends....

But I do love the way you reflect beautifully in my room making it much easier to capture my baby annoyingly adorably avoiding looking at me.





Gotcha!



So I will tolerate you...but only a maximum of 2 more times this year. Thank you.


P.S. It's making me so sad how old he looks here...3 in two weeks :(

Cheater, Cheater

So this isn't a new picture but I just realized I never shared it...so that counts right?? I was waiting for my SIL's Christmas cards to go out before posting the picture and then just got too busy in the holiday shuffle. But I'm sharing now and that's all that matters.



Aren't they a picture perfect family?! Six people looking at the camera at the same time is what I call a little Christmas miracle.