'Tree Trek' Tree--trimmed!

Though we have had our beautiful tree for the past few weeks--time has not been in our side as far as actually decorating it.  That said, we spent Saturday early afternoon digging out our 'holiday cheer'  See the results below:

Brian's system of attic organization:

A few of our ornaments ready to be placed.  In case you did not know (as Brian did not)  THERE IS A SYSTEM!  All ornaments need to be removed from their paper, organized by size and color--then placed in an organized fashion.  (one would not want a collection of blue stars all in one place, right?  Well....apparently some would!)

Please note the 'Sam' ornament...

Amazing how little I like being on the other side of the camera--especially in PJ's...did I mention its afternoon?

So...after explaining the 'system' involved in tree-trimming...'we' decided this may enhance Brian's experience with it...

Bri's assistant #1...

I am not convinced Rox enjoyed being 'trimmed' (note pleading eyes...)

Nor did Sam appreciate his Christmas sweater...

 Bri's crew (by the way..I did decorate too...not just supervise...I swear!)

A few of my fave ornaments...

BABY ROX'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

ok...so this is what our stockings typically look like as long before Bri, Sam was the only 'man of the house'...one for me...one for him...

Bri decided this year...that was changing and replaced them with this.  Need I say whom this belongs too???

Meanwhile in the oven something fabulous was baking.  (Note to self--no more Food Network or we are going to have a serious problem..)  Hello my first attempt at breadpudding!

The final tree results...

And the stocking were re-hung by the chimney with care...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

The Beautiful Bissondial Family!

What a beautiful weekend for a day in Freedom park with the Bissondial Family!  Little Coleton gave us tons and tons of great expressions and made me laugh out loud when chewing on both a park bench and daddy's flip-flop. (teething makes for great photo opps!:-) --Same goes for his big, blue eyes!  Thank you so much Bissoondial's--I really enjoyed being able to capture these shots with you!

The Lovely Laurenzi's

Spent a little time with the Laurenzi Family this past weekend.  Though little Nicholas may not have been his 'smiley' self...I think we still got some really great shots. (and he did sneak in a few smiles)  I l-ov-e the first shot (Catherine...I am so partial to this shot--your eyes look awesome:-) It was great meeting you all and can not wait to see you again when the little guy is up-and-running! 

Thank you Laurenzi's!!

Meet the Moore Family!

Had the chance to spend a few days in my old stomping grounds of OH and had a chance to photograph the Marvelous Moore Family.  Do they look like a JCrew ad or what?  (Have a I mentioned this is my middle sister's family? Perhaps I am little biased. :-) The kids had a blast playing in the leaves (but were definitely not big fans of my reflector!)  And, 70 degrees and suny in Ohio in Novemeber?  We could not have asked for a better day.

Thanks Sister, Todd Logan  and Avery!

Meet Sweet Caroline~

So I had given you a little sneak preview of Sweet Caroline and then I hit major holiday backlog!  (but I am almost caught up so don't you worry:-)  I had such a great time photographing this sweet babe and her her equally sweet parents.  (And..we got to try out the sweet knitted hats I bought on Etsey--to die for, huh?)  There were just so many adorable shots of Miss Caroline I had a hard time narrowing it down...  These, however, are my personal faves!