{Surprises}

I thought I had been given plenty of surprises for 2010. I really thought I had met my quota for the year. Then it occurred to me, there are "happy" surprises too. I wasn't giving the happy ones enough credit. Bring 'em on! They come in all sizes and sometimes are so easily ignored, but I've realized even the small ones don't seem so small when you are paying attention. My little sunshine makes me laugh so much and everyday she showers me with amazing surprises. I will never get enough of that. Ever. I'm so scared for the day that she's embarrassed of me- but I'm categorizing that into the "bad", and surely that won't happen in 2010- she's only 2 (I guess that would be a surprise)! Obviously, I could go on and on about her, but I wanted to encourage everyone to realize the small, even tiny, happy things that happen around you. It can help make a bumpy ride....well, a little less bumpy. I know we read inspiring things about paying attention to the small stuff and all, but consider this another reminder (less the amazing and inspiring verbiage).

Speaking of surprises- and this is a happy AND big one, I was surprised last week with a dozen of these peach lovelies at my door. That's right, not red. Peach. That means (to me anyway) much more thought went into this decision on the sender's end. VERY thoughtful. Props, fist bumps and high fives all need to be directed at my awesome hubby.

Have a great week!

{That look that I love}

I 1,000% enjoyed this session for many reasons, but mostly because I LOVE watching the look on a mamma's face when she blocks out everything but her little one. You know, that moment that you have to snap yourself out of in order to continue a conversation with someone because you are so proud of everything in that little being and you just can't peel your eyes off of them. Pride, love and pure bliss. I am blessed to feel it every day and it makes me smile when I see someone else have that moment, so it's great to be able to capture it. It's all over her face- she adores this little guy, and he is non stop! Here are some shots from their session.

Alright, so these last three are some of my very favorites.  If I had studio space, I think I might hang all three of these up- great big!

{Rainy Day in...July?}

We made a huge attempt to go to a carnival this morning and I was so excited to take my little sunshine! We went and had a family breakfast, loaded back up, talked it up on the way and finally arrived. It opened at 10am and we were trying to beat the heat and the crowds, so we arrive at the park at about 10:15. It's misting. Who cares about mist?! So, we get unloaded and they have these little vendor tents, which I can NEVER pass up, so I start checking them out and we were nearly to the opposite end of where we parked when it happend. RAIN DUMP. So, my brilliant hubby had found 2 very cheap mini umbrellas in the car and grabbed them- thank goodness. He pulls them out and London had to have her very own, so one of us was going to get soaked- we jumped into one of the vendor tents thinking it would only be a minute. We wait and wait.....and wait. About 15 minutes later, it hasn't let up so we just made a run for it. Bummer. No carnival. Maybe next time. So, we came home and played in the rain a bit...I think I totally took childhood for granted because I sure love watching her experience everything!

{Little Man Connor}

This is a 'pre-sneak peek' for Connor's mommy and to help hold her over for just a little longer... and because I'm not good at waiting either! :)
Connor was awesome during our session, we had such a blast! I'll be posting more of his session soon so you can see what I mean. I'm used to my mostly cautious girly-girl, but Connor is ALL boy!