Just playing...

I know these are heavy on the post-processing. Just trying a few different things.
Gwyneth was so mad at us for sticking her in that window...and I don't blame her!
(The ledge was about 3 inches deep and at eye level. Aunt Heidi was standing guard the entire time though.)

This little lady is a conundrum to me. I never feel I really know and understand her. I can’t predict her reactions to the world around her like I can with her brothers. She is sassy and demanding, yet at the same time timid and insecure. She needs me to hold her at all times, but absolutely hates any other show of affection and will outright refuse a kiss or hug. She always seems so unsure of my love for her and panics if I show affection to anyone else. I see an uncertainty inside of her that I want to help her overcome, but I’m not quite sure how. I pray every day that my love for her will be a mirror of the love God has for her and that I will be worthy of this fresh soul that has been entrusted to me for such a short time.

Tiny Gent.

This is our little Roaster...Quite possibly the sweetest boy alive. He has everyone wrapped around his little finger in an instant. And just look at those amazing eyes!
It was so fun to actually have a subject that likes me!
(and my camera)
This is for you, Heids!

Beauty.Full

Isn't she?

I love you sweet girl!

Little Nerd Bomber

This boy just makes me laugh. He's fallen in love with these glasses of Adam's and insists on wearing them every time we visit. I think he just likes the reactions he gets from everyone...How can this not give you the giggles?


This week he's taken to "skipping" everywhere he goes and it's so cute to watch him tumble along, all the while jabbering away to himself or "singing" a little song. He's been working hard at his words and being really fast. He's very proud of himself. I think he just wants to out-do big brother. He still wants me near him at all times and when I try to leave the room he motions me with his little hand and says, "Cun, Mama, cun!" And he's just as demanding about it as I am when I tell him to "come!"

Jude, you make my heart grow...every day. I love you.

Humor me...

Okay, we all know Jude is actually somehow Lyle and Lance's triplet...or something. I'm willing to bet they have an almost identical genetic make-up.


So, imagine my shock when I came across this pic of my baby brother... Am I crazy, or does this look amazingly similar to Jude???

Tessa told me all of Beaux's baby photos reminded her of Jude, and I just smiled and nodded...Sorry Tess! I think you were right!





And Camden? Well, there's really no question, as far as I'm concerned...

He's all mine!

Okay, okay, I'm done...I promise!

Grami...

We got to see Grandma-Great the other day for the first time in 6 months. She says that Gwyneth looks just like my mom used to. (Only my mom has one brown eye) Many people have told me she looks like mom. There are only a handful of (very fuzzy) pics of my mom before she started school...that I happened to scan a few years back. Here's a couple of them.

This is the only one where she is close to Gwyn's age...

A little older here...

I just *LOVE* her little pixie cut! She is so tiny and petite. (Gwyn has already outgrown many cousins older than her. Sorry girlie!)

And I had to add this just for kicks! All the sibs. (including "steps", at one point) Can you imagine taking care of that many kids? It seriously makes me feel ill. Mom is the cutie blond in front.

And her first school pics...

I think I see a bit of my girl in there!


*As Requested*

There are also those who see MY Grandma in Gwyn. Here ya go, Shel!

Me? I think she looks most like her cousin, Kira...

Rotten

...spoiled rotten.
Thank you, everyone, for all of the sweet birthday cards, gifts and well wishes!
Here's a look at my spoiled list:

*Camera lens
*Lunch at the Hydra
*$50 to spend on ME and a day together shopping
*Movie & dinner
*Flowers (Lillies to be exact)
*Make-up bag filled with make-up (Mary Kay)

That was all from my sweet husband. I've also been spoiled with:

*Scott Kelby Photography Book (I've already read cover to cover)
*200 tanning minutes
*2 days of babysitting
*Diffuser (a candle without the flame)
*A surprise get together with some of my closest friends
*A homemade chocolate cake
*The hair brush I've been wanting for 2 years!
*Numerous beautiful cards


Thank you for making me feel so special! Love you all!

Here's an oldie for those of you who didn't know me way back then. This was taken when we still lived in Washington...Lyle didn't even know me yet. I especially love the haircut!