so long petticoats

I returned the petticoats today to Jen P. but not without one more photoshoot. I even brought Tatum in for a little action.

I don't get it

Okay, so I've been tagged by Julie and I'm suppose to come up with 10 weird, random facts or habits about myself. I only came up with one - 1) I can't think of 10 weird or random facts about myself. Does that count? I lead a random life, working one day, kid the next, starting a photography gig, running marathons, eating McDonald's. Wait, that could be #2. I eat at McDonald's at least twice a week but I'm pretty sure that's a known fact and not really random in my book. So, I guess sorry to disappoint but I'm not tag worthy.

Maybe my friends could pull through and figure out ten. Does anyone have anything for me???

mama bought a new lens

and I am in LOVE. I bought myself a little special treat. My camera was a tad bit lonely with only one lens so I purchased a new lens for a friend. Now, I'm in need of a shootsac to carry my camera gear. Here's just a few photos:

Sophia was all over the action as I was setting up today for a photoshoot.

This little man is going to stop all the girls in his tracks with his handsome looks (more pictures to come on my photography blog). Sophia showing off her cheeks - a full frontal.

Saylor Lillie and her love for the camera.

And my favorite thus far...a profile of Sophia - look close - blowing a bubble. Now that is detail.

Happy St. Paddy's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day!



Saylor and Sophia were little troopers this weekend as they withstood the freezing temperatures during the St. Paddy's day parade. Sophia started to fade early so Josh and I went and found warmth at Planet Sub (imagine that). My mom said Saylor would not leave until the last float (or yet another random political car) drove by.

The kids also participated in an Easter Egg Hunt prior to the parade. I did not witness, but Saylor found the golden egg and won a fabulous prize. I guess you can say, my three year old is tougher than I since it was TOO COLD for me to run in the 10K race.

Happy Birthday Nana

Happy birthday to the wind beneath my wings! I love you mom.

my life with 4 kids

a day in a life with 4 kids...While Trav and Keely are off basking in the warm Phoenix sun, I'm here playing mommy daycare - wait, I do that everyday - I've just added two more to the mix. Xander and Roe have been absolute delights and we are really going to miss them when they go home. Here's a few pictures of the BUSY life I've lead in the last 48 hours. Sidenote: we went to McDonald's today(of course) but I didn't have my camera. Games
pretend play and dress up. for some odd reason, Roe has LIVED in this hand-me-down dress. she's taken it off and put it back on at least 10 times. saylor lillie prefers her undies and a tank.
"what would you like us to make you?"
Snuggled up for nap time (aka a movie)
plenty of snacks Sophia just walks around enjoying all the free entertainment. That's right, we've got a walker on our hands. She's been walking for about a month but just recently selected it as her preferred method of travel.

Xander in is sleeping bag, standing up.

It's Chick days at Orchilins so we stopped in to speak a little chirp, chirp, quack, quack (to the baby ducks) and a hop, hop (to the bunnies).

and, in my final effort to wear them out for the day, we hit the trampoline. It's amazing how well these kids play together.

I snapped a few pictures of Sophia, since she is the only one out of the 4 that will hold still. The lighting was perfect! I just LOVE those cheeks.

happiness is...

a party horn.

Playdate at the Park

What a WONDERFUL day it was on Monday. The sun was shining, the weather was warm and the kids had a blast going to the park for the FIRST time since Fall. Here's a few girls - just a swingin'.

Berkley is going in to plant a smooch on Reese's cheek. He's a lover.Beckett, Talia, Grant and Claire
Sophia and her new pedipeds - LOVE THEM!!!

It was baby Jack's first time in a swing - what a big boy.

popping the collar

that's right, I'm one

Here's just a few of my favorite pictures from Sophia's birthday cake invasion. She really didn't tear into like I thought she would.

I love this picture because she's showing off her "I'm One" skill.