More Christmas kids

Happy Christmas Season!

Hope you're all enjoying the Holiday Season-working on getting those decorations up & shopping done. I know I've been watching (well, listening while I work on my computer) to the Christmas classics-Rudolph, The Grinch-I Love them!!

This weekend is the last days of my Christmas specials. I can still do sessions after this, but the display comes down after my 7 sessions on Sunday!!

Enjoy these shots from today's kids

Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Thanksgiving Family Photo Op

I spent a little time before Thanksgiving dinner with the Meyer family. It's so difficult getting family members together for portraits that this was the only time they could arrange it. I didn't mind at all. Judy has been a great client of mine & they were all a fun group to work with.

Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving & safe travels back home!

The Magic of Chocolate

Little Jeffrey is all boy-busy & curious....so, we did a little bribing with chocolate Santas. Whatever it takes!!

Thanksgiving Mush!

O.K., so I'm feeling very sentimental & mushy--here's a few things that I remind myself of everday:

When I'm feeling that all I do is work; I am thankful that I'm able to do a job that I LOVE & that my husband & I actually have employment.

When I'm feeling that the housework & projects are neverending; I am thankful that we have a wonderful home.

When I'm feeling tired & sluggish at the end of a busy day; I am thankful that I have my health that allows me to do all that I do.

When I'm feeling that the holidays are soooo much work; I am thankful for Swan Creek candles & Josh Groban's christmas CD.

When my house is full of dogs, cats & very loud daughters; I am thankful for my healthy, absolutely amazing children (and all their pets).

When my husband does one of the many quirky little things he does that drives me crazy; I am thankful for all those quirky little things that he does. And for the fact that he tolerates the quirky little things that I do.

When we try to fit in time with all the family at the holidays: I am most thankful to have family around to celebrate the holidays with.

Lastly, when I look at the sink full of dirty pots & pans: I am thankful for pie---pumpkin, apple & pecan (for Aunt Alice)

Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Have a safe, wonderful holiday.

Brock, The Naked Christmas Man

I think Mom & Grandma will be pleasantly surprised. I've never seen 2 women work so hard to get a baby to smile! A quick Xmas session turned into a total baby model shoot due to the fact that Brock was so cute & was fascinated by the Xmas props!! Brock did a great job putting up with us-we actually got more smiles than we thought!! Merry 1st Christmas, Brock!