Once upon a night...

I figured I'd get some pictures of the boys taken since Grady is 10 months (shhh...don't tell anyone, but these are his 9 month pictures) and Blake is turning 4 next week. They cooperated fairly well other than Grady drooling and fussing because the poor guy is teething and Blake falling in the grass and cutting his hand on a piece of glass. Good thing we were only out for an hour, who else knows what other kind of trouble we could of gotten ourselves into.

Mike was my wing man and helped with getting Grady to sit still. Afterwards, we enjoyed a treat at the Sugar Shack!!

It's so sad to see how fast they are growing up.

Theething Time...Again

Oh the many faces that my 10 month old makes! I LOVE THEM! He's currently cutting another tooth and is in full drool mode and can be quite cranky at times.

I snapped a few pictures of him in his Exersaucer this afternoon.

He'll love me for it someday!

we started off pretty happy

then we got to chewin on old Mr. Cow

ouch...must of not of felt that good

I think I just my cry...

dang you Mr. Cow

it's not easy being me...

It's a tough life kid!

P&L

This weekend, I had the honor of photography my beautiful family! Paul, Lori, Devon and Taylor. It was such a beautiful night. No wind but the "no-see" bugs were everywhere! The girls are growing up so fast and are such sweet young ladies. Devon was a blonde, but just recently dyed her hair a dark brown! She's so pretty. Taylor is just a card. She uses her Shrek's character voice and we laughed all night at her!

I Love My Family!

One of my favorites!

We had to throw a funny one in! Ah, If only there really was a train!

Thanks Paul, Lori, Devon and Taylor! It was a fun night...even when we did burn valuable daylight to scout for deer!

Missing my Blake~

Oh, only 2 more days and Blake will be back home again. I don't think that we've been away from each other for this long before. I miss the backtalking...really I do!

I'm so proud of him for going on this trip with papa and grandma. Hopefully he had a great time. We talk on the phone everyday and so far he doesn't even say.."I want to come home!" Makes me sad...

Until then, Grady is having a BLAST playing with all of Blake's toys while he is away!

Love you Blake! 

Vacation Baby

This week, my soon to be 4 year old took a vacation with Papa and Grandma to Colorado. I tried to talk him out of it by saying, "wouldn't you miss your mom and dad and Grady?" or "it's a really long drive and if you want to come home, I can't come and get you?" His response was, "Nah, I'm really want to go and play with my little cousins and see aunt Mandy and uncle Jason. I'm a big boy mom!"

I'm surprised at his age that he would want to take a trip like that without his momma and daddy....makes me sad.

The Three Amigos

last minute instructions...probably a "be good" and "listen to papa and grandma".

and a great big hug..."you can still change your mind, Blake."

a kiss for the road..."oh momma, please?"

all buckled in and ready to go. "Wait mom, get Lighting McQueen working first." Like I said before, thank goodness for DVD players!

and away they go..."Bye Blake, don't forget to write...and change your underwear, and brush your teeth..and..and..sigh, 'well Dad and Grady, it's just us now, I think I'll go and eat some chocolate."

I'm sure he's having a great time and papa and grandma are getting ear fulls of "I'm hungry, I'm thirsty, I got to go to the bathroom, and ARE WE THERE YET!"

HAVE FUN!!

Homeward Bound

Today was the day to move our last group of cattle home to sell on Wednesday. I think there were around 250 head of yearlings. We got an early start 6:30 am...when I say "we", I really mean Mike. I was still at home snoring in the recliner. But Blake and I made it to our intersection to ward off the critters from heading the wrong way just in time!

Blake was pretty impressed to see all the cowboys on their horses. He's got it in his blood I tell ya. He was mad that he didn't have his chaps on and cowboy hat. He was "hippin" and hollerin just like the big boys do.

I didn't "hip and holler", just mearly said, "oh crap" and "please don't come my way". All in all, we got them to their new home for the next few days by 9:30 am and got to enjoy a great breakfast of egg casserol, fruit, rolls and banana bread. YUMMY!

The Foreman

coming down the hill

My cowboy

Denny the Driver

come along lil' yearlins

Almost made it

sure glad the cowboys were behind them, otherwise I was in a little bit of trouble "oh crap!" would of turned into something far worse I'm afraid

My hunk of a cowboy

My hunk of a cowboy's brother, Paul

the rest of the gang

Sell Big Babies

Jacob and Tenley

Last night I got to photography my good friend Carly's little ones. Jacob just turned 3 and Tenley is 3 months. I think these two are the cutest little kids. They braved the mosquitos and bugs to get some great pictures! Here are a few of the pictures.

Carly and Jacob

Jacob - 3 years

precious baby girl

Tenley Nicole

Just adorable...