Tutu's, Tricycles & Tears

What a combination...Brielle woke up wanting to wear her ballet tutu - she tearfully said 'Look so pretty, as she pointed to it from her crib'. At 24 months she already is demanding to wear specific outfits, I'm sure it's only going to get worse. We ventured out this morning before the extreme heat and humidity hit, it was already a hot 92 degrees and the dew point was getting higher.

Anyway, she's obsessed with her tricycle right now. She's working out the mechanics of making herself move with the pedals, she goes a few feet then she tearfully gets upset as she tries so hard to push with her little feet. I snapped some shots of her many expressions on her trike this morning.

I disappeared...

Then re-appeared... ha. Actually I've been working late into the night editing client photos. Sorry for those of you who are waiting to see your pictures! I'm getting there and also working on finalizing some things on my new website so that it will be easier for you all to view your photos there. It's a juggling act but fun for sure. Thanks for your patience :) Please stay tuned...

So Brielle....

We're back home in South Carolina where the heat index is high! It's a 100 degrees + today and the sun was shining until about an hour ago when the thunder clouds started rolling in. Tyler and Brielle get so excited when they hear thunder - okay, so Tyler gets excited and Brielle runs to me ready to burst into tears until I hold her and tell her everything is okay.

Tyler was off in search of the storm while Brielle and I watched from the front porch (don't worry, we didn't see lightning - we were being cautious).
Anyway, Brielle has been adamant since she found her old pink knit baby cap that she wear it at all times (which she never wore as a baby and is too small for her now) . She even made sure she had it snug on her head during her nap. Yes, we're currently in the hottest month of the year here in the south and my daughter insists on wearing this pink knit hat. All I can do is go with it... silly girl. I had to snap these pictures of her in her hat on the front porch today before the thunder storm.

Tyler not thrilled with the camera pointing in his direction... Body language - "I'm not looking at the camera and no way am I going to show you a smile".

Ohh, here we go - a glimpse of your smile... I love it T.

Good-bye Seattle....

I'm in the final hours of my time in Seattle. It's been a wonderful trip and my 4 weeks here has flown by. I've had a great time visiting with friends & family, going to dinners, having play dates, doing client photo sessions, and the list goes on.

I really do miss Seattle and all my friends and family here. South Carolina is now my home, and I've grown to love it there as well. In my heart home is in two places....

Anyway, I have to get the car packed and head to the airport. Thank you all again for your friendship and support.

Here's one more picture... this is little Mikayla - 17 months old - look at her beautiful curls and gorgeous eyes.

Birthday Balloons!

Yesterday was Brielle's 2nd birthday! I can't believe that my baby girl is 2 years old! She's all girl and so dramatic...very fun too. Definitely my sugar and spice...

Here are some photos of her carrying balloons at the park and looking very serious as she hears the airplanes flying overhead. The wind was blowing making the balloons go crazy so she soon let go of the balloons and opted to do with out.

Sittin' Pretty

I just had to share these from one of my sessions. What a doll - Julia is absolutely precious (as is her big brother). I love my job! I get to interact, play and photograph adorable little children!

Up, up, up so high...

Julie, Don, Jim & Marie, look who popped up on my blog!

What a cutie! He's all boy...with lots of smiles.

Up so high...

A little snack...then he's off and running again.