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the boi family
For someone (me) taking the month off, it hasn’t really entirely worked out that way! I promised myself that I wouldn’t take any weekend shoots (which I have stuck to) but would do any shoots that absolutely couldn’t be done in September. Like a party or special event, or a newborn. Cause by the time September rolls around, the newborn won’t be a newborn anymore.
That brings me to the next newborn I photographed recently and his great family. I didn’t realize mom was who she was and as soon as she opened the door when I arrived I said "oh, it’s you!". I know her from around town- kids classes and stuff. I met the rest of her great little family (yea! 3 boys!) and snapped away.
The baby was absolutely adorable and his big brothers were fun and very energetic. Walked down the block to the neighbors house (who’s family I shot at Christmas time last year) to use their cool swing- perfect for the baby!
Got the boys jumping on the bed (see, it’s not all bad for the kids when I come around. They generally get to do things that they aren’t normally allowed to). This one reminds me of Peter Pan for some reason- love it.
So many great locations in the house. And LOVED the painted kitchen floor.
Hope you love the pix, A. Great "meeting" you and your great family!
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didja feel the world stop spinning?
Yes? That’s cause my mother went to the beach. With us. Shocking, I know.
Well, it only took 10 years to get her there. We have invited and invited and invited her but the answer was always no. Finally, she agreed (with some argument of course) to come and we went on Monday for a while. And the first thing she says after sitting in her comfy chair, under her shady umbrella, reading her book and watching the boys play? "This is lovely. Why didn’t you invite me sooner?" Uh huh.
Ken wanted to know if she was beamed there by aliens.
We took a picture with the newspaper for date proof. I swear the picture is not photoshopped.
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Today was the day of the "jewish field trip" (as coined by Nelson). Visit as many doctors possible in one day. We did pretty well…pediatrician in the morning for Jack & Patrick, then eye doctor in the later morning also for Jack & Patrick. The boys did great at both and got a clean bill of health all around. Patrick’s turn to be taller than Jack this year (by 1/4 inch!) and they are both in the 80th %tile for height. Jack is still around 10 lbs heavier than Patrick. Eye exams were all good and they can still see! (although their sight seems to be fine, I think the dr. should have double checked their hearing cause they can’t seem to hear me most of the time.)
Then off to the denist in the afternoon for all three boys. Timmy’s first time at the dentist and it was great! He had a great time (not my kid) and loved the whole thing. The hygenist that sees the boys is just the most wonderful, sweet, calm, kind woman ever. She’s so reassuring and lovely. I had to give her a huge hug at the end- she’s just that good! Jack finally got a clear exam with no cavities, and Patrick had 2 cavities. He was less than pleased with that news. Back in September for some fillings!
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the sil babies
Delicious little boy & girl twins! Although technically 6 months old (3.5 months adjusted age) they were still pretty newborn squishy, which I just love. They were sweet and so good and easy.
Big sister is settling in with the babies- she’s had a tough few months. She really wasn’t too interested in getting her picture taken (with or without the twins), but we managed to sneak in a few anyway.
It’s the babies’ Christening this weekend (the pictures are part of the favor- mom bought some pretty picture frames) so getting these up just in time! Nothing but happiness on your special day and in your bright shiny futures!
To view all the images from the sil babies, please click HERE.
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the last of the birthday vegetable
So to wrap up the celebrations (well, at least until Connor, Spencer & Katie get here Thursday and we celebrate EVERYONES birthday) we went to El Mariachi for a delish mexican dinner, complete with sombreros and a mariachi band (and of course, a birthday wouldn’t be complete without some embarassment from "papi" Pancho.) And since John worked there way back when for a zillion years, we always get the best treatment.
All taken w the small camera, so cut me a break on picture quality, k?
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the dis baby
Another new baby in my parents building that I was asked to take pictures of. That building is welcoming so many new babies over the last few months, with more to come in the fall. It’s a busy place! So here he is…a real cutie and a big ol’ meatball. His mom is just gorgeous and looks absolutley fantastic. The baby was only 3 weeks old at the time of the shoot, but really seemed much older. He had awesome head control and was super strong. And apparently, the baby is not a sleeper. He was awake for a good part of the session (and most of the night, mom said) and it took quite a bit of doing and whipping out all the tricks to get him to sleep. We finally did and he was nice enough to stay that way for a good long while (although, I don’t know if he stayed sleeping after I left- I hope he did N!)
His dad is from Croatia and he was sporting his first Croatian soccer jersey. So cute!
To view all the images of the dis baby, please click HERE.
