AWWW.....

Isn't she precious! I have had 5 sessions this week and I am so behind, but I couldn't resist working on these! Okay... enough ooing & awwwing I must get back to work!

Kindergarten Day!

My baby started school today! If you can't tell from these adorable pictures of my little man, he was very excited the morning! I wish mommy would have felt the same way! I had to be brave, but as soon as I dropped him off and headed out the Kindergarten doors - the tears came a runnin! I feel lke I am going through this alone, because I am the only one of my friends with a Kindergartener! Is normal to feel so sad today? I thought I would be happy to have him out of my hair for awhile, but I must admit I missed him! I just hate that they have to grow up!

saying goodbye to his little sis! ( today is her 3rd birthday!!!)
Goodness, no wonder I am feeling so old today!
all Zach cared about was recess!!!!


Yeah!!!! he survived it and loved it!
He couldn't wait to get home and do is homework! Hmmm...
I'm sure that enthusiasm won't last long!!!!

A little sad

Yesterday was a fun, but sad day for me. We took the kids up to my Grandparents cabin for the last time. They have decided to sell it and had multiple offers the first day it was listed! This sweet little cabin is a true cabin. It is nestled among many "new cabins" that are literally mansions in the woods. My Grandpa built this cabin when my mom was a little girl and I have had so many fun memories there myself.... playing in the stream with cousins, swinging on the COOLEST tire swing ever, digging in the sandbox, feeding the baby birds straight out of my hand, Grandma's nature walks to show us all the pretty flowers, fishing with grandpa at the lake, drinking fresh cold cabin water from a pink tin cup... mmmmm I still crave that at times!
I even had a sleepover there with my friends once! For some reason my favorite part of the cabin has always been the screen door - Strange, I know, but it is such a cute door. It was taken off of my Great Grandma's house years ago. The only reason I even mention that is because Grandma told me yesterday that the lady buying it wanted it just because of the door! I thought that was funny! there are some pictures below of Rachel and the door!
anyway, enough rambling! I hope that zach is old enough to remember at least a little something about this special place! We sure love you Grandma and Grandpa!


oops! I clicked on this one twice!





Grandpa taking the kids out for a raft ride!

a little preview

Here is little baby "A" again! We had our reshoot the other night! I just called mommy to let her know they were done and she said that daddy was wanting another preview - how cute is that? Usually the hubby's could care less! So here ya are - enjoy!!!! the rest are a surprise!

Couldn't resist!

I had just taken them out of the tub and I went to get a diaper,
when I got back they were both playing the piano - I had to HURRY
to get to my camera before the little monkeys took off! I love spur of the
moment captures!

Sweet baby"A"

twirling is so fun!


Every mommy wants the scale picture! I am so glad I found it!


Here are few of two cuties that I took lastnight - Sadly, we will have to do a reshoot in the next few days - We only had a couple minutes of good natural light before a big dark thundercloud came over us! The room was too dark! anyway, here are some before out light was gone! They were such cute girls - big sister was full of personality and LOVED the tutu!

A day at the farm!

Poor Emily only lasted two seconds - she'll stick to the city life!
Zach was a natural... he even found his cowboy belt in the car to wear!

Going on a wagon ride!
Paul said that I should post this picture and tell you all that we installed this in our basement!!! VERY FUNNY DADDY!

cute boots Rach!
This was an unexpected trip to the farm (hence the dresses) but boy did we have fun!
I somehow deleted my color pictures - BUMMER!

just made me smile

So yesterday I was a bit under the weather ( I got Rachel's flu bug) and feeling sort of BLAH!
I really wanted to Watch Pres. faust's funeral in peace and quiet, so I sent the kids down to the basement to play. Well, Rachel soon got board of that and joined me on my lap to watch the funeral. I told her that she HAD to be quiet so I could hear - during the first song she looks up at me and whispered " mommy, that lady is singing weird!" I guess she has never heard "Vebrato"
before! (I have no idea how to spell that!) She said it so seriously - I had to chuckle!
A few minutes later daddy called and rachel insisted on talking to him. Daddy asked what she was doing -her reply was " just watching the President Hinkley's helper show with mommy" Once again I had to laugh! She doesn't like saying "Apostles" she calls them "Helpers" Even though it was a sad thing to watch, and I cried the whole time (I loved him!) I still had to smile at my girl!

Here are some Frames!

I have had several requests to post some pictures of the frames that I am now offering my clients! Paul and I have been making them and they are adorable! There are different colors
and sizes available! In the next few days I will have a blog for these set up! simplyframed.blogspot.com Hope you like! :)