Chicago trip

Here are some pics from my workshop I went to in Chicago last week. I learned so much, and I had a blast photographing these great kids.

MIA

Sorry I've been MIA. I've had a lot going on here at home kid wise and business wise. I went to Chicago this past weekend-the first time I've flown without my kids. Trying to get all of my Christmas stuff ready for clients, and school activities are in full swing. Now both of my girls are sick-RSV I think.

Allie's first birthday party

I can't believe my sweet baby girl is 1 year old. Matthew and I decided to do our first family only party, and I have to say it was a blast and so enjoyable.

Here is her smash cake-made by Angie with Babycakes.
Here was her strawberry cake with strawberry cream cheese icing. It was so moist and delicious.
Look at Colton-showing off his eyebrows.
Here is the birthday girl.

This is my favorite. She scrunches up her nose and exhales furiously. It's hysterical.


My baby boy-who isn't a baby anymore.

I love this. Don't tell him his hat was pink with princess written on it.
Allie playing with Poppa.
Here is Mia, enjoying some time with Allie.
Here is Deb, or Duckie as my kids call her.
Peyton running a pass back.
Deb's "healthy" tortilla chips. Notice "flax seed and sesame seeds"
My famous guacamole.
A beer bloody mary. It sounds gross, but it's so refreshing.
Emmy playing catch with Weston.
Weston being "crazy"
My sweet girl laughing at Weston.
Peyton caught Colton.
My blue eyed girl.
Daddy's yummy burgers.
Yummy cake. She was so polite eating her cake. She worked on that one little hole the entire time.

I think she enjoyed the fire.
The only evidence I was at the party. It's kind of like the cobblers kids with no shoes. I don't have pictures of myself.
My precious boy and his big brown eyes.

Me and Emmy

I've posted so much about Peyton, I had to post a few pics of Emmy. Here we are, I'm tickling her and she is acting annoyed.


Can you see her saying "stop"? Emmy or as we now call her Mimmy loves to act annoyed and grumpy. She really isn't that grumpy, but she sure likes to put on.
We've hit the phase of the fake smile that actually looks like she is in pain.

First Day of School

This has become a tradition: Peyton eating oatmeal on the first day of school. Hope he doesn't want pancakes for breakfast.


Here he is with his teacher. She is FABULOUS!!!! And most importantly he loves her and wants to please her.