granny & adelaide.

adelaide was wanting to watch for mom & dad coming home, so granny got her up in the window & waited with her...such a sweet little moment...

playing quet-cro.

these are more pictures from weekend before last...the kids playing croquet (or, "kay-cro" as Jackson has been calling it!) with Dad.  Adelaide and i have been sick for several days, so this weekend was more of a bust... here is what we *wish we were doing this weekend. 

(a little air guitar, anyone?!)

veronica & holly -- outtakes.

---SHHHHHHHH!!!  If you are seeing these before Valentine's Day, DON'T MENTION ON FACEBOOK! THEY ARE A SURPRISE FOR JAMES--THANKS!--

Here are some of the silly ones...which include my favorite one (clown w/glasses!).

As soon as we got out the prop/dress up box, everyone got more comfortable and we had the best time!! 

And, in the box, Princess Leia found her light saber, got a quick hairdo, and wanted THIS shot (#3) specifically to be her gift to daddy. (smile)

veronica & holly.

---SHHHHHHHH!!!  If you are seeing these before Valentine's Day, DON'T MENTION TO JAMES! THEY ARE A SURPRISE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY--THANKS!--

I had the privilege of taking photos of my friend Veronica and her daughter, Holly, this past week. These are going to be used for making a Valentine's gift to their husband/daddy, if Veronica can keep it secret until then  (wink, wink!)...she, like me, has a hard time keeping fun gifts a secret!

I love the colors Veronica chose for her and Holly--bright, vibrant, and fun (like them!)....and little hearts if you look carefully, for subliminal Valentine's messages! And I am SO glad she brought along the quilt she made---Veronica started quilting last year and is so talented. It was a gorgeous background in several of the shots and so special that it was made by her (see the second to last photo here).

Happy Valentine's Day!

PS: look how gorgeous Veronica's eyes are up close!! (second to last photo) The colors are unreal. Greenish with a smattering of orange! Looks like God had a little leftover sunset he put in her eyes when He created her . . .

ready for some football?

last weekend was BEAUTIFUL and we got to spend loads of time outside!

here are Dad and Jackson playing football outside Saturday . . .

1. pure joy! "I caught it!" my favorite.

2. hilarious . . . this expression on his face cracks me up.

tea & donuts.

The focus is off here on this last one, but it's the only one like this--so, it's a keeper!

balanced.

energy equalizers!

saturday mornings.

nap time.

snoozing like a pro.

wish i could say i was doing the same!

but, it's even better just to watch...

perspective.

with her adored baby bunny.

ahh... the new year.

holidays are over...

time for pj's (or lack of clothing...according to A!) and kicking back.

these two

doing what they do!

i these pictures were taken a little while apart,

& i *just noticed that J has his nose in the same book!

(smile)

captain underpants has been the top series

for him the last two months. been a blast!

beginnings.

happy new year!!

a little Christmas for you here, 

before moving on to 2013...

gotta love the brother/sister headlock pose!

classic.