Kids Cam

 

So I mentioned the kids taking pictures.....Here they are taking them.  And here are a few of their results.  We need to work on focus but they are getting the general idea.  Love these kids! 

I had to add this one because it reminded me of that part on nemo where they touch the butt..... yes I do have boys.

Bri Guy

 

I could get used to shooting these young men, kinda like a bridal without so much fixing of a dress ;).  Although I do love my brides and the girly time they give me.  This young man has been a major part of our lives for quite a few years.  When I married Mark I left my little brother behind to wander the states.  I had helped quite a bit in caring for my little brother and I felt a loss when he was no longer part of my daily life. It was so nice when we moved to Hampton, Va and this young man decided to let us be a part of his life and let me big sister him even though he already had a few older sisters who were very much in love with him.  He was about 12 then and full of questions and spunk. Over the years he has taken on several roles in our family as a mother's helper, babysitter, card playing buddy and best of all friend.  We are very grateful for the influence he has had on our boys and the lesson's he has taught us in how to raise them.  He was the best guinea pig ever.  We are very proud he has decided to serve his church on a two year mission and pray he stays safe and continues to learn and grow with the same passion he has always shown!  

 

Caylee

Here  is another peek at my new little niece Caylee.  She is such a doll! 

A growing boy

 

Just finished a bridal this evening and was glancing through some test shots I took of my oldest son who has been assisting me lately on a few shoots.  He is really a great kid he's learning quickly what I need and why.  He claims he isn't interested in photography but I can see that he is learning to be a good worker.  At 12 he is a big boy, as big as his dad already.  People have always commented on his size and over the past few months I am beginning to see how my little man is truly not so little.  It is not just his size which makes me see this,  I have been truly blessed with a little boy who has always stood head and shoulders above other children in every way.  His 3rd grade teacher once said that at an age where every child was becoming self conscious and trying to fit in with the crowd Keaton was sure of who he was and didn't mind if that was different than everyone else. I still remember the tears in her eyes as she talked about him.  He has that kind of impact on you.   He has stayed true to himself and his beliefs in an era where children are faced with challenges I never dreamed possible when I was his age.  He as always been the perfect big brother kind and loving looking out for the little guy before himself.  I keep waiting for the days people talk about where their children get sulky and distance themselves from their family.  Keaton plays ball with his dad, grabs Gavin and tickles him just enough so he doesn't cry, plays Star Wars with Colby, follows his little cousins around like he was their soul protector and isn't afraid to cuddle up to his mom on the couch.  I really like this kid even if he is growing his hair out a little longer than I would like. He is fun to have around and I am grateful that he is mine.  

Fall is Here!

I admit it I took one selfish minute to jump out my front door with my amazing boys for a mini photoshoot the leaves were callin it's time it's time. Thanks guys for takin a much needed minute with your mom! I love these colors and I love these boys what better combination. Can you see why we already have little girls callin for them? I know I am in for lots o trouble. But for now we just laugh and hope they will stay in the girls are ucky stage.

I love these boys!

I take hundreds of photo's and never lose my cool and yet when I sit down to take some amazing beach photo's of my three adorable boys I just get frustrated. Then I put the camera down and say let's just do what you guys want and they all smile and I get the best shot of the day. They may drive me crazy but boy do I love them!

Colby Broke both Arms!

Yes that is my middle guy with two green casts. It was the piece de resistance on our family vacation to tour all the lighthouses in NC. The first day out we have an eventful day chasing Grandpa around and after dinner at my brother Adam's house the boys go out to play with my youngest brother Jonathon. Then they come back in, Jonathan telling my mom to look at Colby because he is being a big baby about a little hurt, dad's all huffing about Colby being thrown on his face. Mom looks at one arm then the other and from across the room I can see it is broken. I freak (for those that know me this is not normal for me, no wise cracks Jason) grab my poor child who is in complete shock barely crying and head for the hospital. Then I get the story, Colby is by far a better storyteller but I will try. They were playing by the water and they saw something across the creek they wanted to see Jonathon jumped over but Colby said he couldn't make it. So Jonathon says how about I throw you across. (that's when the doctors eyes get big every time) Jonathon says he asked him if he was ready Colby says he was like oh and oh and then he was flying. Keaton says Colby was being stupid flaying about. Dad says he landed on his face. Colby then says he put out his arms because he didn't want to get a new face. Well the right one is broken on the growth plate at a 45 degree angle the other is called a green willow fracture just bent really good. Both require casts.

Colby was tramatized for about a day now he thinks he is the bomb but really upset that he can't swim. Kids they jump back so quick it's amazing we survive them. Love this kid and I am so proud of his brave spirit and that he is making this a fun new adventure to tell all his friends about!

Momma braggin

Colby decided he wanted to play T-ball this year. Well like all parents I didn't think much of it. Then he was hitting some tennis balls with his uncle turns out he has quite the natural hit. Well let's sign him up see what he can do. (Still thinking Uncle Ryan was being an easy thrower) Well his first game was tonight and both times he got up to bat he hit the ball! The second time his team mates even did well enough that he made it to home plate! This kid has so much fun out there and he even pays attention. Maybe we have a ball player! Way to go Colby even if you never hit the ball you are a good team player and that will get you farther than anything. (But hitting the ball every once in awhile makes it more fun to watch)

I love his little dance he did that's Colby always putting on a show!

Boy's Valentines

I guess I should show off the boys too. Keaton really like the "these are the days" saying (he is into the Beatles as of late and he thought it sounded beatleish) so he created his own I just did what he requested. Then when I had Keaton's printed I realized I had made a huge error and wrote Haooy Valentines day. He thought it was fun and wished everyone a Haooy valentines day. Fifth graders go figure. I bought the pattern for Colby and Gavin's valentine from one of my favorite sites Two peas in a bucket. They liked it because it looked like cowboy stuff. No hearts no frills, boys no fun for me. It was fun letting them pick out what they liked and seeing them give their firends something they really liked. Hope everyone has a Haooy Valentines day!!

My crazy brothers and those who put up with them

Jonathan the baby of the pack


Adam and his first sweetheart (I have a feeling Arden is his new sweetheart)


Grandpa and Pals (all his grandchildren)


Jason and his sweetheart.

Jason, Sabrina, and little Bryce who just turned a year old!! He is a happy baby. He took all these pic's at his nap time and didn't fuss once.

Adam, Allison, and Arden. She is our little angel.