Peter's Last Day as a 4 Year Old.

I told Peter, I have to take your picture today.  Why?  he asked.  Because it's your very last day being a 4 year old.  "Oh yeah."

I stood him out by our old fence, which makes a perfect backdrop, and told him to smile.  I got one or two basic smiles and then he broke out into some killer poses.  I really don't think I can leave any out.  Sorry in advance!

Fall Leaves 2014

Every year we have to play in the leaves from the tree in our backyard.  It usually loses it's leaves pretty early in the fall.  Of course, I have to take the opportunity to get some great fall photos.  This year was not different.

Grandma Norma, these are for you.

Dad got the leaf blower out.

What's a brother for if not to offer a little protection?

Daddy and the leaf blower got a little closer.

And closer.

Too close!

It sounded like Adam wanted to join in on the fun.  But he wasn't too thrilled.

I love this picture.  Getting comfort from Daddy.

Mid air.

Lachlan went first, Peter went second, and jumped right on.

Knocked him right over.

There is so much joy in this picture, it is unreal.

Poor Daddy.

Fathers Day

This has got to be one of my favorite projects.  I love to honor Fathers, especially good ones, like these Dads.  Here are a few of the images from last years Fathers Day.

Happy Fathers Day again to Jeff, Matt, and Jordan! 

Peter's 1 to 2 Photo Book

I started a tradition when Lachlan was born of making photo books of each year of their life.  Two actually, for the first year, since they change so much, then 1 per year there after.  It's a great tradition, but I am nervous about keeping up. 

I have a file on my computer for each year of their life.  So right now I have one called Lachlan 4 to 5 and Peter 2 to 3.  I used to copy my favorite photos each time I uploaded photos and paste them into this file.  Now that I am taking pictures almost daily for this blog and using a different editing program, I haven't kept up.  I am still working on getting finished up with those files before I start their new ones now that they are 5 and 3.

Once I finish the file, I upload it to Shutterfly and get started on my book.  It takes a while because I am kind of picky.  But I think I need to start worrying more about just getting the photos on the page.  

I just ordered Peter's book from 1 to 2 and here it is.  

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Click here to create your own Shutterfly photo book.

Adam Pride - 3 Weeks

I finally got out my camera and put some effort into setting up a bit of a background to take Adam's picture.  I am still hoping to have a friend of mine come over to help me take some better shots, but I didn't want more time to pass by with out at least capturing something.

I am definitely not a newborn pro.  That is an art, a very special, hard to do art.  But I am happy with a few.  And like I said, it captures him as he is now.  We all know, they don't stay small forever.

 

Super Hero Family Photos

This has to be one of my favorite family photo sessions.  Shelley, a.k.a. Mom, I have known since I was 3.  She called to see if I would take their family photos for their Christmas cards this year.  Of course I said yes, and was thrilled when she told me she wanted to do a super hero theme because both of her children are really into super heroes this year.

I started looking around Pinterest for ideas.  I found a few for inspiration and then we just took it from there.  The kids were great sports and I chose to use downtown Independence as the back drop for the first time.  We have all sorts of cool old brick buildings as well as alley ways.  Perfect for super heroes.

I couldn't share until now because they wanted their theme and photos to be a surprise to those who received their card in the mail.  Now that Christmas is over, I just had to write a post and share a few of my favorites.

My absolute favorite from the day.  This is mild mannered Isabelle.  She was obviously having a lot of fun.

 Miss Isabelle

 Taking out bad guys, one fence at a time!

The many faces of Jeremy.  I am not sure if you can get any cuter than this guy.

 

 Garbage Truck!!!!!!

I have used Downtown Independence, which also includes the riverfront park, at least 2 more times for photos.  I know I will be using this location much more.