There's a local photographer whose work I've been coveting for years. I love her photos. They are so fresh and sweet and light. She captures so many secret, quiet moments between loved ones that some of them have honestly made me choke up a little. Or a lot if I'm perfectly honest.
They make me happy. But none of them more so than these!
Look at my handsome boys!!! I am in love all over again!
We had a shoot with her bright and early this morning that I've been preparing for and anticipating for months. We met in a parking garage of all places and spent probably an hour and a half with her. The boys were really confused. New clothes, new person, out of the house bright and early, being plopped down all over the place and having goofy noises and goofy Daddy bouncing around them for no apparent reason. The weather was hot & humid. And yet, what came out of it were these gorgeous photos!
Greg and I saw the sneak peak this afternoon and were blown away. I mean, we were THERE, and we didn't even see these moments. How did she capture these? It wasn't as if she were clicking and shooting like a mad woman, like I do when I'm trying to catch the boys doing something cute. Color us impressed!
And in 2-3 weeks, we'll have so many more to oooh and ahhhhh over. I honestly don't know how I'm going to stand it. I guess I will just have to constantly stare at these four until then. :)
The boys are 1 year & 8 days old.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Our Last Day at the Beach
Our last day of a wonderful, relaxing vacation
It's been so great to have Mimi & Uncle Trav here to help us celebrate and relax (and clean and cook and entertain and babysit).
It's been fun introducing the boys to the ocean and waves and sand.
Next time we're here, they'll be old enough to run and splash and get into all sorts of trouble.
I don't want to think about that though.
I look forward to the adventure and fun of impending toddlerhood, but right now I'm going to enjoy the last days of their babyhood while I still can.
Love them sooooo much!
My sweet babies boys are one year & 1 week old.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Pucker Up
He does this a lot lately.
I am choosing to believe that's his cute way of telling me that he wants a kiss from his mama. And, like any good mama, I oblige.
He finds this hilarious, and it usually leads to many more puckers and many more kisses.
I just threw this one in because it's cute. All those kisses went to his head and apparently brought the crazy out.
I love the crazy.
My boys are one year & 5 days old.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Water Babies
Grumpy babies need dunks in the pool. Fact.
I find this photo hilarious. Sorry, Mom. :)
Despite their best efforts, their grouchy resolves were no match for pool time.
It was a family effort...
...but they totally came around.
No Words; Just Cuteness
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Like It's His Job
Luke took his first steps yesterday! And now all he wants to do is walk. Walk, walk, walk, walk. But since he still hasn't got the whole solo thing down yet, he instead is obsessed with pushing things around. It doesn't really matter what it is - boxes, end tables, patio chairs (that are really, really loud when pushed around the patio, so loud in fact that the manager called us to keep it down - oops!). But what he really loves is pushing his wagon.
We guide; he pushes. That's how it goes. And he will push for.ev.er if you let him. In fact, he gets really upset if we don't go fast enough or get stuck while turning a corner. His face scrunches up, he lets out a high-pitched squeal and will bounce up and down like he's saying, Come on! Come on! COME ON! He's so obsessed that we've started hiding the wagon when we need a break because as soon as he sees it, he has to push. It's a little insane.
Then, of course, Joseph (who also took a few steps on his own yesterday!) wants to push as well, which leads to even bigger problems. Can you say jealousy? Since Joseph just wants to be a part of the action and isn't so fussed about the actual pushing, we just stick him in the wagon and belt him in to enjoy the ride. Then everyone's happy.
So to avoid narrow hallways and the getting stuck therein, we took our little train to the walkways outside.
Oh, and shoes! I've been a slacker mom. I figure if the boys aren't walking, I'm not bothering with shoes. Well, now they are so it's time to bust these bad boys out! Luke was confused, but after a little coaching and a lot of coaxing, he got the hang of shoes pretty quickly.
My boys are so freakin' adorable! In case I haven't said it in a while, I love, love, love being their mommy.
We guide; he pushes. That's how it goes. And he will push for.ev.er if you let him. In fact, he gets really upset if we don't go fast enough or get stuck while turning a corner. His face scrunches up, he lets out a high-pitched squeal and will bounce up and down like he's saying, Come on! Come on! COME ON! He's so obsessed that we've started hiding the wagon when we need a break because as soon as he sees it, he has to push. It's a little insane.
Then, of course, Joseph (who also took a few steps on his own yesterday!) wants to push as well, which leads to even bigger problems. Can you say jealousy? Since Joseph just wants to be a part of the action and isn't so fussed about the actual pushing, we just stick him in the wagon and belt him in to enjoy the ride. Then everyone's happy.
So to avoid narrow hallways and the getting stuck therein, we took our little train to the walkways outside.
Oh, and shoes! I've been a slacker mom. I figure if the boys aren't walking, I'm not bothering with shoes. Well, now they are so it's time to bust these bad boys out! Luke was confused, but after a little coaching and a lot of coaxing, he got the hang of shoes pretty quickly.
My boys are so freakin' adorable! In case I haven't said it in a while, I love, love, love being their mommy.
First Trip to the Beach
On our second full day, we loaded the boys into the wagon, headed down the boardwalk and hit the beach.
(Apologies for the image quality in these. My camera lens fogged up as soon as I took off the cover.)
There was a ton of seaweed on the beaches during this trip unfortunately. I did some reading up. Apparently they used to clear it from the sand all the time but are now leaving it more often to prevent beach erosion.
The boys didn't seem to mind though. They were having a great time just enjoying the ride and checking out the water & birds.
Such cutie patooties!
We stopped to let the boys dip their toes into the water. Joseph is such a water baby! He loved every second of playing in the waves.
Luke was a little more apprehensive. He was okay with just checking it out from the safety of mama's arms thankyouverymuch, but he did let me wet his toes.
Joseph, on the other hand, wanted to dive right in.
That is, until that salt water hit his diaper rash. Then it was the end of our beach excursion. Poor baby. :(
We will have to come back to the beach and let the boys go wild. Like when they're no longer in diapers. And can swim like fish.
The boys are one year & 4 days old.
(Apologies for the image quality in these. My camera lens fogged up as soon as I took off the cover.)
There was a ton of seaweed on the beaches during this trip unfortunately. I did some reading up. Apparently they used to clear it from the sand all the time but are now leaving it more often to prevent beach erosion. 
The boys didn't seem to mind though. They were having a great time just enjoying the ride and checking out the water & birds.
Such cutie patooties!
We stopped to let the boys dip their toes into the water. Joseph is such a water baby! He loved every second of playing in the waves.
Luke was a little more apprehensive. He was okay with just checking it out from the safety of mama's arms thankyouverymuch, but he did let me wet his toes.
Joseph, on the other hand, wanted to dive right in.
That is, until that salt water hit his diaper rash. Then it was the end of our beach excursion. Poor baby. :(
We will have to come back to the beach and let the boys go wild. Like when they're no longer in diapers. And can swim like fish.
The boys are one year & 4 days old.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Pool Time
After cake and the smashing thereof, it was time to test out the pool. This condo complex has an a-maz-ing multi-level swimming pool (with cool slides, hot tubs, and a swim-up bar I might add - bonus!).
The boys took a pass on the pina coladas but were totally up for some splash time.
Mom! MOM! Look at me! I'm swimming and stuff!
Don't let go!
The best thing about our condo? Ocean views = no neighbors = plenty of outdoor nekkid time. Oh la la!
Nothing like air drying in your birthday suit after the pool.
The boys are one year, 3 days old.
The boys took a pass on the pina coladas but were totally up for some splash time.
Mom! MOM! Look at me! I'm swimming and stuff!
Don't let go!
The best thing about our condo? Ocean views = no neighbors = plenty of outdoor nekkid time. Oh la la!
Nothing like air drying in your birthday suit after the pool.
The boys are one year, 3 days old.
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