Archive for February, 2010

A New Favorite Dirty Look

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

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This so perfectly captures my kiddos' personalities:

Big B is doing exactly what he should be, with a genuine smile on his face to make his mom happy.

E-Man is ready to bust out laughing and cracking jokes for comic relief.

Miss J is annoyed and ready to explode with rage because she is touching her brother; and wearing jeans she doesn't like; and had her hair brushed; and wearing the black bow instead of the orange one; and because she wants her treat for posing RIGHT NOW rather than AFTER the session.

Three Years

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Big M is now three years old.  I love photographing third birthdays, as kids are becoming fiercely independent and finding their inner silliness!  M was a perfect gentleman, smiled on cue, and made my day.  Lots of time left over to sneak in a few shots of his third sister — the man is seriously outnumbered!

Last year:

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And this year, looking like a big boy:

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And his lil' sis. LOVE this hat:

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Tutu for Two

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

This cutie is turning two and ready to party it up!  Love this full, bright tutu:

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I had to sneak one in of her little brother, who went from new baby to chunky monkey since I have seen them:_MG_4037

Happy Birthday, Miss A!  

DIY Valentines

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

I am so proud of my do-it-yourself Valentines this year for the munchkins.  They were simple and easy, copied from a sample I found online.  Bonus: I did not have to stand in the Valentine aisle at the store debating Kai Lan, Dora, or Strawberry Shortcake for hours!

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Take a photo of child with arm out to the side, making a fist: 
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Use an exacto knife to make tiny cuts above and below hand, then slide sucker or pencil in:Diy

I added some digital flair, and printed on pearlized postcards. You could easily print at home on cardstock, or print as a 4×6 photo.