The Sea...

WE'RE HOME!!!!

All I can say is WOW! What an amazing trip!!!! But a bad cold and jet lag makes for a unhappy mama so as soon as I am feeling better I will post all my photos. I got some really great shots of Tower Bridge and Big Ben, for now I will post a couple of my faves of Piper. These photos were taken in New Quay (a sea side town in England...about 4 hours by train from London) at the Headland hotel. This is the hotel where Roald Dahl's movie "The Witches" was filmed!!!

A sweet sleepy smile...

Most of the time Piper naps in my arms but today I put her down so I could take some photos. I just love watch her sleep...so peaceful and sweet! After the nap she woke up and gave me the most adorable smile! I think she thought I was a bit nutty standing over her with the camera.

FAMILY FEET...I had my mom take a few fun photos this weekend...I had seen a photo similar to this and I just had to copy cat...it is just so fun! I think I may have it printed very large and hang it above our bed.

Card #5...

A little different...I think I like this frame a bit more.

Card #4...

The same as #3 but pink vs. red

Card #3...

I may do one more but feel free to vote...you can vote multiple times!

Card #2...

NEW BUSINESS CARDS...

In celebration of my new website I have decided to design new business cards...I am going to be posting a few choices and let you all vote on the final one! I want something really fun and different. I am just posting the front of each card all my information will be on the back of the business cards. Once all cards are posted I will create a poll for voting. This is the first card...I will be working on the others tonight and tomorrow! CC welcome!

Vintage Fun...

One of Piper's favorite things to do is look through all our photos albums. When I came across this photo of myself I realized I was Pipers exact age when it was taken ...17 months! I thought it would be fun to semi-recreate the photo. It was not a hard thing to do...she uses the same little rocker pictured in my photo and owns a very similar outfit! Exact age, same chair, same brand bibs, both in little red shoes. Add a little vintage effect to the photo and Voila...Piper now has her very own rocker photo just like mama!

Our Little Love... It was so cold but she was having so much fun we almost lost track of time! No nap and a long day...we went downtown to see Santa (see Santa photos in Zenfolio) I did not think she would feel much like having her photo taken but she had a ball!

WINTER TREASURE...

I can never choose between color or black and white...

SWEET DREAMS IN DADDY'S ARMS...

Every night Piper drifts off to sleep in the arms of her Dada. A sleepy walk, then tucked in safe between Mama and Daddy in bed. Oh, how I love this time in our lives!

More sleepy time photos to come.

SUCH WONDER!

FAMILY...

Though they never met, so often

we see a glimpse of her

when we look at Piper.

THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON...

SNOW...

Can you tell little Miss Piper loves snow? She was so excited when she saw it coming down! She calls it "NO"! I love this photo...I think it really captured her joy!

A GREAT SESSION!

I had a great session today! A really nice family with just the most beautiful kids! A sneak peek...I have about 20 more favorites to edit...I have not even gotten to the ones of their son (he is just as cute!) Many more to come!!!!

THE VIEW FROM HERE...

What a big world it is up there!

PORTRAITS OF MOLLY BEAN

I took some photos of our "hair child" today. She is so very special to us and I wanted photos that really captured her for the sweet, loving bean she is. Now I can't decide between the black and white or color...any opinions???

READING TO FRIENDS... A favorite spot and a good book

are best enjoyed in the company

of good friends.

JUST FOR FUN...

THE LOVELY YEARS...

Tonight's photos remind me of my favorite song...

Those were the days when we had childish dreams

We’d run through the house chasing our cares away

Turn on the sprinklers, we’d roll in the evening grass

laughing until we cried

And I loved the lovely years

No worries - no fears

Oh what a great life

This is the best time-holding our child all day

He gives me a smile and mends every tear in me

And I love the lovely years

First words and steps are here

Oh what a great life

And when we’re old

we’ll sit and repeat ourselves telling our favorite stories

And we’ll love the lovely years

Remembering all the years of such a great life

And we’ll love the lovely days

They’ll never fade away

Just look in my eyes

By Fisher

BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS...

Inspired by the fabulous Amy-Rose!

QUIET TIME WITH A BOOK...

CANDY-LAND CHRISTMAS

LITTLE SUGAR TOOTH

Maybe just a little taste...

STAY TUNED...Still a few more to go

A LITTLE EARLY HOLIDAY FUN... We have been having some fun with holiday photos...a little early but 'tis the season for holiday cards. Now the only problem is trying to decide what photo to use. Check back soon I am working on editing the rest of the ginger bread house photos and I will post them soon!