So this year I am really hoping to take more photos of my kids… and not just Layla . A few of my photographer friends are starting and joing different photography challenge groups for the year. Some involve a picture a day, others a picture a week and some are trying to commit to just once a month. I’m feeling a little ambitious wanting to commit to the once a week challenges but I’m going to try! The group I’ve joined is putting out weekly themes for inspiration… you can take them any way you want…
So this weeks theme was light…
Just trying to get a picture of cute little Carson on his new bike with a little evening flare.

He says he’s my KID, not my baby. I love that even at 4, he still asks me to “snuggle him up”… a request that I can NOT refuse! I love that when I say “I love you xoxo”, he responds with, “I love you too! xoxo hugs and kisses, hugs and kisses” He is such a sweet, loving little guy. I’m so lucky that he’s mine and feel blessed every day to be his mom.
I love you big kid!!! I’m glad you’re mine! xoxo

My oldest turns 12 today and that makes me old!
This beautiful girl makes me feel blessed every day. She is sweet, smart, kind and so many other wonderful things!
I’m so very grateful for the past 12 years I’ve gotten to spend with her, and look forward to many many more!
Happy Birthday, Haley! I love you!!
xoxo

…but sometimes my 3 year old looks like this all day long….

Little Lovebug….



and we had to go WAY BACK into the archives to find this one. almost 3 years ago!….

So somber, but so sweet! And does she look like a cherub, or what?!?



and another from 18 months ago…

cutest ninja EVER….

They were seriously some of the cutest little boys I’ve ever met! And with my own Jack and Carson at home I could sooooo relate to their silly little personalities that went right along with their ages. They were so much fun and made the session so easy!
can you beleive the curls on this dude?!?!

he was such a poser!!




and this one melted me as soon as I took it….. These boys LOVE their grandpa!!

and i’m thinking, if I keep editing these as slowly as I am, I could have my M.O.M posts covered for the rest of the year.
a few more from california….
Carson & his cousin playing at Bodega Bay… (it looks much warmer than it actually was)

his silly cousin… I swear she looks just like I did at this age!

later that day at my sister’s pool…