G and Grandma's Flowers

When we visited my parents recently, G loved being outside and especially loved Grandma's flowers on the patio. He even would pull leaves off the flowers! Oops! Sorry Grandma!

(You can see his new puppy shoes, which he just loves!)

My Sister T and Her Cats

Meet another family member; here is my sister T and her two cats - Star and Skye. When I was back in ND for a visit recently, I took some pictures for her. The cats were a bit nervous to get their photo taken and we had (happy?) helpers assisting round them up when they dodged the scene. It was a challenge to get these shots, but I think we got some good ones!

On the River

We recently went back to ND to visit family, and while we were there we spent some time with friends of ours who live on the Missouri River. They took us out on a pontoon, which was G's first boat ride. We stopped on a sandbar to let the kids play for a bit, and I got a chance to take some pictures.

G playing with some beach toys

My friend S and her two girls find us a good sandbar location

G and Daddy explore the river

That's the state capitol building in the background

Probably my favorite shot of the day

Grandma's 90th Birthday Party

Last weekend was my Grandma's 90th birthday party, so we made the trek up to ND to help celebrate. I was asked to be the "official" photographer for the event; I was nervous but excited. The morning of the party, I had a nervous stomach and had trouble eating breakfast! Here are some of my favorites from that day:

I love this one. Her emotions show as everyone sings Happy Birthday to her.

I love this one, too. It was taken right after everyone had finished singing Happy Birthday to her, and everyone was applauding. My Grandma was emotional, as were many others there.

Grandma and her last living sister.

Our Family

My Guys!

Here are some pictures of my guys I took last year. G was about two months old, I think. Can I get an "Awwwwwwwe"?

L's One Year Photos

Here is our friend L and some pictures I took when he turned one. Every time I see him I just can't get over those amazing blue eyes!

G's 10 Month Pictures!

Backing up some more, here are my favorites from when G was 10 months old. And yes, this was during my "I love Photoshop actions" period. :)

In case anyone needed proof that he's really my child, check out that double chin!

Brothers!

You've met their little brother J, now meet big brothers D and M! I took these pictures last fall. What handsome little guys, don't you think?! I can't wait to take a family picture!