298 - Two Months

.....and counting

297 - Meow

So glad my kids wanted to be what they were last year. Made my life so much easier and they got more use out of the costumes I made. This little one loves animals and it was difficult to keep her from acting like a cat all night long. I would have included my son as Darth Vader, but he was less then cooperative this evening

296 - Witchy Woman

Doesn't she do disgusted spot on? Too good in my opinion.

Dress up day at school is always a highlight.

295 - Independence Part Two

Remember this post about my independent children. This is my four year old. Notice the lack of training wheels? My husband took them off, held her to get on, and let her go. She hasn't stopped or needed help since. She was so proud of herself, it was adorable.

294 - Day Two of This

Shot this the next day. The poor snow weighed down this flower. Still not ready.

293 - Boo

Woke up to this.....I'm not ready, yet.

292 - Senior Shoot

I love shooting seniors. They love it too and it shows. We have a blast and they are up for anything. It was so good to see you again, Ashley. You are gorgeous.

291 - Fall Projects

I love fall because that is when I get ichin' to do some projects. I have some fun stuff planned involving yarn.

290 - Wedding Beauty

I love when brides let me be creative....even if is a little dirty. Hopping a fence didn't hold us back. Although, we could have gone around. Sorry for the ripped skirt Tori. Thanks for your help that night.

289 - Getting Caught Up

It feels good to be getting caught up on my ever neglected blog. This busy season has just about done me in.

Wished I had lots of money to decorate from Tai Pan. Christmas is just around the corner and there are so many sweet decorations.

288 - Witches

This was my favorite witch at Gardner Village.

287 - Busy...busy

This is the busiest month yet for me and I have enjoyed shooting so many adorable families.

286 - Balloon Head

Found this head floating on a balloon.

285 - Cousin

This is my cousin and her family. She is awesome. I know that if I'm with her I am guaranteed a fun time. I love her and appreciate her love throughout the years. Thanks for calling me up and it was good to see you even just for an hour. You too Uncle T.

284 - Sunday Adventures

Went on a hike today and enjoyed the gorgeous colors and the smell of the mountains. Stopped to take a pic and had Justin take this one. I took one of him which is much more pleasing to look at, but since I never include pictures of me, I posted this one. I dislike my pictures taken, that's why I love being on the other side of the lens. Although, I figure it is more important to document my existence in whatever appearance I can make, so here you go. I do so love my family.

283 - Blue Eyes

I have said it before...I love blue eyes. Probably because I have brown eyes. Love his expression and the softness of the tall grass around him in this one.

282 - Concentration

Had fun shooting my friends family and their adorable twins. They were deep in concentration walking with their new shoes. Such adorable boys.

281 - Randomnicity

I like when things are fully stocked. It looks so nice.

280 - Eye of the Tiger

That is one of my son's favorite songs and you can see that determination in his eyes in this shot. I love that he loves old school music. This was his last flag football game and he did good. We are very critical of our children and always want them to push harder and succeed and I was impressed by how well he did this season and hope he wants to up it to pads next year. I think he would be awesome.

Sometimes I worry that he is the one we are the hardest on. I'm not sure how to make sure he gets the right encouragement, opportunities, and enjoyment in life. It is so difficult to know how to parent right. He is a great kid and I want him to be successful and happy, but he lacks a lot of the motivation to achieve that. I worry that I am too critical and then worry if I'm not he could miss the boat. I love him so incredibly much that I don't want to mess up. I feel it is tougher on the first one because they are the guinea pigs and you learn a little with each one and each of our children are so different. Some it's easier to know what to do and some it's not. I wish the answers to parenting came so much easier.

So I just exposed a very vulnerable layer....must be the hormones.

279 - Pumpkins

Halloween pumpkins make me smile.

278 - Emotion

Had another shoot today and this is one of my faves. I love the emotion it evokes when looking at it. Even the little boy on the side doing his thing adds to it. I love when you see personality in a shot. Thanks guys, I had fun!

277 - Witches Are Out

My MIL is an awesome decorator and she makes the holidays feel so festive. These are some of my favorite decorations of hers that she made for Halloween. I love these witches and would love to tackle them myself, but I'm afraid I will be disappointed with the outcome. So I will just enjoy them at her house.

276 - OCF

Wedding today and played with a little Off Camera Flash (thanks Debra). I so love the mood it creates.

275 - Kicks and Giggles

That's what I think of when I see this picture....kicks and giggles. I love these two gals to pieces. Aren't they both just adorable?!! One is my SIL and one is my girl. Jillian is often my assistant and she knows so well what I need her to do. It's like she can read my mind. Not only that, but she is one of the funnest people I know. Can't you tell? She just loves to be crazy and make people feel happy and special. She takes on a lot and stresses about others and herself far too much. I am very impressed by her and what she has done this far in her life. She is so motivated and capable of anything. She is the best Aunt and my kids are so lucky to have her. I am so lucky to have her as a sister and friend. I am so glad she doesn't mind hanging out with an old gal like me and making me laugh and feel young. I love you to pieces, Jilly.

274 - If You Don't Like Spiders....Look Away

Tried to warn those who get a little squeamish when seeing spiders. As you can tell, they don't bother me as long as I see them first and they aren't on me. Leena found this one out in our front bushes and we all thought it was cool. Love how the shot turned out and you would be surprised by how I had to get it. Have I ever said how much I love macro? I know....I have. This guy wasn't camera shy at all.

273 - Cake Dame

This is my friend and her cute family. Thanks for letting me "capture" your family. Love her cakes too. If you need a cake she does beautiful work and her prices are great.

272 - The Season

This is the season for family pictures and these guys kicked of a great month. Had a blast on this shoot. Can you tell.

271 - Lunch Break

270 - And So It Begins

Sleepless nights filled with tossing and turning form one side to the next, frequent trips out of bed, and heartburn. Not complaining, just acknowledging the next phase I have entered. I tried to recreate in camera how looking at the clock looks like for me through sleepy, glassesless eyes. I look at it a lot.

269 - To Grandma With Love

This is Grandma Bath and we love her to pieces. My husband and his family went out to see her in Mississippi over the weekend. She had a stressful operation and we wanted to love and support her. I wish I could have gone to give her hugs, but glad others were able to go. She has always accepted me as her own and showered me and my family with love. She is in our thoughts and prayers and hope she feels the hugs and kisses from each one of us from afar. We love you Grandma Faye!!

Since I wasn't able to go, I pulled this picture from a visit from her earlier this year.

268 - Nature Bouquet

A nature bouquet from my girls is always beautiful.