Seeing The Fingerprints

The past couple days have been good ones for us.  We have had visitors over.  And the girls just love entertaining them and making them do whatever they ask.  Recently we've put sand in our sandbox so its been a big highlight.  The girls try to get anyone to come and play in their with them.       Human Sandwhich need I explain more?     You can tell by the expressions on the girls faces how much fun this really is.  You should give it a try if your kids are grumpy. We also have some cousins over for a few days.  Since it was a fairly windy day and we've been talking about getting the kite to fly for a while  we thought it was as good time as any to get it up in the air.  Also a good way to get the girls nice and sleepy just before bed. Everyone getting their turn at flight.               Our 3 year olds first time flying a kite. ...

So I finally dusted my house today.  A chore I would rather do without.  A chore I can't wait for my girls to do for me one day so I don't have to do it.  But as a reward to myself for finally getting this job done I did some photography.  This time on my own girls.  I haven't done a photo-shoot in a while so its good practice for me in more ways than one.  First for behind the lens, second dealing with a 3 year old and an almost 2 year old.  3's a fun age for pictures, but that grumpy 2 year stage........."NO! NO! NO!".  I remember taking my now 3 year old to "Sears" for her 2 year pictures and how she couldn't stand it.  Apparently extremley common for this age.  So here are a few of the photo's.  I'll post more on another day. Well to the start of our session the girls found this snail on our window.  This is our friend Sam and he likes to visit us regularly. The only problem was her sister nicely scratch...

Here it is.  The Cake Smash. It was so cute watching him do this as he was so nervous when he approached the cake, but once he tasted the icing..........well you can just guess from there.

This cute little guy is turning one! It's amazing watching him grow since he was such a little guy when he was born a few months early.  Now you could never tell that he was a preemie. Anyways just enjoy the cuteness of him.  While I attempt to try and get his cake smash pictures up on my blog.  For some reason they don't want to upload. 

So I had the oppurtunity to try and do some more photography for someone in church.  Of course I happily obliged as I want to work on my portfolio and love having the practice.  Plus its a hobby and who doesn't like spending more time on their hobbies anyways?  Especially when it includes time away from your own kids. Aren't those bright blue eyes just so beautiful. And that precious red hair.  Kind of close to my heart.  I don't think I"ll ever get a redheaded child... And a thanks to my aunt for lending me this perfect basket. And the beautiful mom with her precious little princess.

So my first photography session was of my cute little nephew at only 3 days old.  He was very cooperative and seemed to sense that I was taking his photo as he would wake right up and remain calm.  So precious.  Though I did want to take some cute cuddly ones of him sleeping, he decided "No Way Auntie!" My sister had the cutest little piece of luggage/sewing box that we could place him in. And because he was so squished in the womb he still had nice squished legs to put in there. Of course I had to try this photo in black and white as well. Who can resist cute little baby feet.  Even if they are slightly wrinkled. As per my sisters request.........though I wasn't too impressed with myself on this shot. I never did get her opinion. And one with beautiful mom!

Well after my husband being gone for 11 daysto China The challenge of being home alone is now complete.  I was so thankful for my friend who came over on the weekend and rescued me from the Trying 3 year old and the 21 month old going on terrible 2's. (I do love them lots still). We also managed to sneak in some great photography time together.  Which is always a blast! Here are some highlights of the day. A shot that seems so easy, but yet difficult. (I have not edited any of my photo's this time around.) 3 going on 13? It's pink (kind of against all I like)   But still beautiful especially because its one of the first blossoms in spring. My other precious girl.  Who wasn't too sure about doing this shoot for her mom and auntie. Well that is all for me for now........will post some of my baby photography soon.