Hunk of Baby Love...

This guy makes me miss having a baby around my house. He is so cute. I want to take a bite out of him. Slow down, Charlie. You are getting too big, too fast!!

To me that last pose says, "Watch out, people. I'm getting ready to move. Fast."  Charlie is scooting now, and something tells me there will be no stopping him very soon.

In front of the camera...

Miranda likes to be behind the camera...just like me. :)  She's assisted me on one shoot, and I'm excited to have her help again soon. She gets great shots! I'm so proud of her. She came over the check out the studio, and I told her that she better be ready to pose. What a natural beauty she is!

I am pretty proud of the top shot. Miranda had chipped red nail polish that I didn't notice until after this shot. I loved the shot so much and knew that I had to use it. So...I gave her a Photoshop french manicure. ;)  Sorry, Miranda. I had to tell!!!

She got a few shots that I want to share. I love the composition on this first shot, and I love that Miranda pulled back a bit to give you a glimpse at the set up.

I love this next shot because of Jake's feet at the bottom.  Too cute! Great catch, Miranda!

Love this one...especially the way Miranda filled the frame.

Izzy...

I am so excited about these shots!!  I got these with Jake behind me putting orange cones on his head and laughing while they fall off. Normally he is not present during studio shoots...but this was Izzy.  I give Izzy credit. She held it together and really wasn't even distracted by him.

Busy Busy...

I'm busy editing, placing orders, and delivering!!!  Also....I booked my first wedding! I have two awesome photographer friends helping me out, and I'm just so excited!  The venue is gorgeous, the bride is gorgeous...woot!  Watch for the engagement pictures over the next few weeks.

I didn't want to neglect the blog for too long, so I thought I would post a peek.  I just love this shot of Izzy!!

I have new pictures of Jake also.  I can't wait to show you his new haircut. I finally did it...I went short!!!  He has a big boy cut now, and we gel his bangs. So cute! I hope to have those ready early this week.

Last night I tucked him in and he said, "Mommy, you are my heart."  Awww....

I hate to see it end...

Spring Break.
Did you know I was dreading it?  I had three shoots in a row the weekend before, and I wondered how in the world I would get the editing done with Jake home for a week. How was I going to keep him entertained?  I must say...I hate to see it come to an end.

That first weekend Jake was excited to see Sissy come home from Orlando. He was anticipating lots of souvenirs from Disney, and Sissy did not disappoint.

Jake spent Monday with Mama Sally, Papa Gene, Gracie, and Julia.  He didn't want to come home. That night he told me he wanted to go back to Grandma Sally's "RIGHT NOW!!" to see "those girls".  Those girls are his cousins!

Tuesday was a quiet day. Izzy did not come over because of Jake's cold and cough. That cold did not keep us indoors.

I decided to break out the sidewalk chalk.

I was really proud that Jake immediately started practicing letters.

Unfortunately things went downhill fast, and it just became a game of destruction.

Wednesday we met a friend at the park and spent 2 1/2 hours playing together. Jake came home and immediately jumped on his bike. I don't know where he gets the energy!

After swimming lesson on Thursday, Jake spent the afternoon at Mama Joanie and Papa Tony's house with Izzy.  Friday was spent at Bounce U with George and Sam.  Talk about packing in the fun!  Friday night Uncle Mike and Aunt Sue came over for dinner. Saturday morning Papa Tony surprised Jake with the trip to Lowe's for a class for kids.

I picked Jake up on Saturday afternoon in a huge springtime snowstorm.  We went from hours at the park just days before to 6 inches of snow.

We shoveled the driveway after dinner and had a family movie night.   I wasn't expecting much from our first family movie night. I blew up the air mattresses, but I expected more jumping than relaxing and movie watching.  Jake surprised us. He watched the entire movie.

I was on one mattress, and Jake was on the other. He made my night when he said, "Can I come lay by you acause you are SO beautiful, and I love you SO much." :)

 Unfortunately Saturday night was not a good one. Jake coughed off and on in his sleep most of the night.  Mommy and Daddy are pretty tired today.  So...I'm sad to see spring break end, but I may have one more day if we have a repeat of last night. Jake will be heading to the doctor instead of school. 

Mixed in with all the fun was a lot of watching sirens on youtube.com, building sirens with legos, and imitating sirens.  Boys sure are noisy!

It's going to be a quiet picture week. My camera is in for service. Leaving it at the service center was SO HARD!  I'm having an issue with the on/off switch, and the sensor needed cleaning. My fingers are crossed that the switch won't have to be replaced. Getting parts from Tokyo is a big problem since the earthquake/tsunami.  I still have my d90, but it's hard to go back!!

Let me tell you...

This little man can eat some cake! Owen wasn't just a smasher, he was an eater!!  The family was headed out to lunch after our session, but I bet Owen was full!!  He was a doll, and it was fun to see what he would do.

 I think the above look was a warning...don't touch my cake!!!