Christmas Photo Sessions

November Photo Challenge-Together

These two were so happy to be able to play "together" after school yesterday.  They ran in the house yelling they were home, ran into Marchal's room grabbed all the Nerf guns threw them in backpacks, hopped on their scooters and off they went to play some kind of superhero.  lol.  They crack me up.  Being a mom of a boy is so much fun! 

November Photo Challenge-Up Close

Isn't he so handsome!  I know I am his mother but you have to agree with me.  He is going to be such a heartbreaker and becuase of his HUGE heart will sadly have his heartbroken too.  I wish I could keep him this age forever. 

November Photo Challenge-Glow

I was walking, yes once again and saw the sun glowing through this beautiful yellow tree.   I was captivated by it and wanted to capture the vision in a bottle so that during these rainy months I could go back and take in that moment.  AH!  Something that will be missed for a few months and like most of the other Oregonians I will be counting the days until Spring comes back around.

November Photo Challenge-Far

Far-I cheated alittle on this one.  I did take this in November but just not for the day I was suppose to.  It was the day I had my annual photo shoot with my little man and I asked him to run far away and then come back running toward me.  Who knew it would ever come in handy?!  lol. 

November Photo Challenge-Windows

Windows?  I wanted to get really creative with this one, thinking windows to someone soul (ie eyes) or looking out the window but when I went on my daily walk I saw this shed with these old, tragic looking windows.  I couldnt reisist.

November Photo Challenge-Pattern

Pattern is the topic today and what better way to show that than with a spider original? 

November Photo Challenge-Alone

I am starting this a few days behind.  But a friend of mine said she loved looking at them and that gave me to the push I needed to get started back.  So bare with me as I play catch up. 

Alone is the first topic.  And I found this baby mushroom on the side of a tree and it totally spoke to me and said I am all alone.  lol.  Isn't it adorable?

behind the scenes.

My children amaze me with their quirkiness.  They are so goofy and always can make me laugh.  Even though when I am trying to discipline them they seem to turn it on it still makes me giggle even if I don't let them see it.  They are full of life and laughing their way through it.  Here is a few "behind the scenes" photos from our recent shoot. 

My how she has grown.

My 12 years has flown by so fast. It is hard to look at her and not see my little 5lb baby girl.  Sniff sniff. 

My little man

It is time for our annual photo shoot with my children.  I snap away at my kids all year long but only make them pose for me once a year other than our family photos and today was Marchal's turn.  I love to be able to go back and see how much he has grown.  He gets more and more adorable/handsome everyday. 

Yamhill County Wine Country

I love my "drive around" views.  How privileged am I to be able to see this everyday!

Coastal Views....AH!

One of the many reasons I LOVE Oregon, the coast.  It isn't the same as the sandy beaches back home in Alabama but there is something about all the rocks and hidden caves that capture my interest.  

Hess family

I got to spend the afternoon with this wonderful family.  It was one of the last warm and sunny days here in Oregon.  We met up at the park with their dogs in tow and had fun watching their dogs get excited about wanting to play with the other dogs at the park instead of taking pictures.  You can see that the Hess family is a loving one.  Can't wait to take their pictures for Christmas. 

Rain days are here again

Rainy season is in the air.  You can feel it.  Next week, is suppose to be the beginning of the RAIN!  So I wanted to post this to remind if only me of the nice weather days we have had.  Ah, to be able to lay in the grass and watch the clouds.  Lets hope we have a few more of those before Winter gets here.

Something a little different......

I was playing around trying some new things out.  Trying to branch out a little.  I love how it turned out.  How about you? 

Baby Samuel

This little prince was so patient with me.  He was not happy when his mom arrived at our location because he was tired of being in his car seat.  lol.  After his belly was full off we went outside to capture his amazing personality.  He was for sure a determined little fellow.  He wanted on his belly and kept trying to push himself up.  I told his mom he would for sure be keeping her busy since he is only 6 weeks old.  He was such a good natured baby.  I enjoyed just sitting and watching him during the times his momma was holding him. So adorable!

Wild Mustangs

Alexis has a passion for horses. That is an understatment. And with much dedication she was picked to be involved in the "Wild Mustang" program in which she trains a wild mustang from a fawn stage until adult. She spends almost every afternoon at the stable she keeps Lacey at training, washing, brushing, and bonding with her.

 I asked Alexis if i could take pictures of her and Lacey. Lacey was in full personality mode that day too. I never knew horses had such personalities like people.   

It was an eventful session. Thanks Alexis for letting me take your pictures!!!!

I am looking forward to taking Lacey's pictures again next year so we all can see how much she has grown. 

Wildcats

I was recently asked to take pictures for a local youth girls soccer team.  Aren't they adorable!!! I thought they were. 

Oceanside Beach, Oregon

We recently took a drive to the coast and spent the day exploring Oceanside Beach.  The kids were insisting it was the beach they filmed "Goonies".  They were walking around picking out the house the boys lived in, walking through a cave and had the whole end of the movie planned out at the beach.  lol. It was a fun afternoon for us, but what trip to the beach isn't?

Seamon Family

These two cuties have been part of our family for what seems forever! Their mom and I are the best of friends and she asked when I came home to take a few pictures for her so she could have her blank wall in her living room filled. lol. Aren't they adorable? I think she will light up the room for sure.

 

Adams Family

You can say I favor this couple more than some others. That is because it is my Uncle and Aunt. lol. My uncle asked me to take their picture while I was in Alabama visiting . They are the cutest couple ever esp. for being married for 17 years. You can see how much they love each other still. So sweet.