A Tale of Two Spideys

Nico received a Spider Man mask for his birthday. And a second one for Christmas. He loves costumes!
The weather was kinda perfect this weekend... so I made the kids go out to play.

Nico was excited to see a few kids at the park and immediately went to grab his masks in hopes that they would play with him. Of course, by the time he got there, the parents were pulling the kids away. :(

That just about broke my heart. But, Alex stepped in - ran over to the park - and proceeded to engage his brother in some Spidey fighting.

They spent a good while out there - special quality time between brothers.

I love that Nic likes to dress-up in costume! I hope he stays like this for a long time to come!

Our Very Merry Christmas | 2012

I like to think that everyone enjoyed their Christmas this year. While it was the first without my grandpa - and that was hard - we still were blessed to have my grandma join us again for Christmas morning. As per usual, Mom made fab food and I provided the OJ. ;) Okay, I did make breakfast burritos.

If you remember last year - we had a new puppy for Christmas (well, we got her the week before). She's now a year old and still so cute. She's the lighter one and Ellis is her sister (not real sisters, but you know what I mean).

To add to the fun, my parents brought along their new puppies!! Jack B (as in Jack Bauer, as in 24) and Zoey are about 8 weeks old and are lab mixes.

They went in for Zoey - and came out with Jack, too. Jack was the runt of the litter, and they couldn't pass him up!

All-in-all, people were spoiled, loved, and filled with Joy. Which makes for a pretty perfect Christmas.

Cheese is the Word

Since just before my birthday earlier this month, I've had the privilege to do a few photo shoots for friends and family, and family and friends of those. I have been bitten by the shutter bug, I have.

Yes... even my aunt's doggie was a client! ;)

Coming up, I have a maternity shoot and a new born shoot. Both very new to me. Can't wait to learn lots!

Oh Christmas Tree... You bring me Joy!

It took us weeks... and honestly, we still aren't done. But at least the tree is standing. Thank gosh for pre-lit trees. And who cares if the back of the tree is as nekkid as a baby on his birthday.

I did purchase a FEW new ornaments this year, most the non-breakable balks. They were from Walmart for less than $3. I wanted to ensure I had enough White, Green, Red and Silver. My colors for this year.

I love the glow of my Christmas tree. It's like a warm cup of cocoa.

My little man helped me take these photos. And then proceeded to show me a magic trick. That kid has some talent! ;)