The Joy of Love (Day 5) "Love to Hate"

I love this man, but I hate the "scruff mcGruff" look he likes to do every so often (in particularly in the winter time) He claims it's because it keeps him warm, but I think it's just laziness. =)

The Joy of Love (Day 4) "What they wear"

My little "old lady" Anna wears her glasses every day.....and I think she is the CUTEST!!!

The Joy of Love (Day 3) "Then and Now"

How has 6 years passed me by so quickly!? Here is my sweet Kayla Grace at age 6 months, and now, just 3 weeks shy of 6 years old!!!

Joy of Love (Day 2) "How they look"

I couldn't decide between these pictures....so I put them all up! Which is your favorite?

The Joy of Love (Day 1) "What they Do"

I have signed up for a e-class on FB with:

willette {classic children's portraiture}

Day 1's assignment was to capture someone (spouse, children, loved one) doing what they do. I decided to use this picture I snapped of my two big girls taking a bubble bath. Boy, do they LOVE their bath time!

It was taken with my Nikon D5000 on Auto mode, F 5.6, ISO800, 55mm.

Christmas cheer

I can't believe another year has come and gone! We had such an amazing Christmas season this year! We had a couple of "firsts." One was getting to meet Santa Cow! What a cool piece of beef he was! Also,this Christmas was our first to do the whole "Santa" bit. The girls really loved it, and I must admit, so did mommy and daddy! I was given a website that you could go to and create a very personal email message from the big guy, complete with pictures and him calling your child by name! The girls thought it was the COOLEST thing ever! In addition, on Christmas morning, they saw the half eaten cookies and all 9 little nibbles out of our big carrot we left for the reindeer. It was magical! And, just as he promised in the email, he made good on leaving them just what they had asked for.....PILLOW PETS!

Now, it's a new year. I can't believe how incredibly blessed this family is, and continues to be. We are all looking forward to what this year holds for us!

In HIS Grace and Love,

Ali

Happy 6 months sweet girl!

Wow....how has it been 6 months already? Olivia Joy is such an amazing addition to our family! She is talking up a storm these days, eating all sorts of new foods, sitting up, and really enjoys playtime with her sisters. She weighs 16.10 lbs and is 25 inches. (another shorty in the family) She brings our family dynamic to a whole new level, and is ALWAYS smiling! My life is so rich and blessed! Here's a few recent shots of my sweet baby girl....

Blessings in Christ,

Ali