My Friend

One of my bestest friends is an amazing artist and I wanted to share it with anyone who cares to take a look.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/tampas-glazer-childrens-museum-to-install-80-foot-mosaic-p-p/1066911

http://www.marigardner.com/

Camping for Christmas

Hollis eating his breakfast. Talk about a happy camper.

Our last morning in front of our fire pit. So much fun.

Hollis in his big boy chair.

Daddy relaxing in his christmas present hammock. That is another happy camper.

Christmas Pictures

Hollis and all his loot. Thank you everybody for all the presents. He is loving all the new toys and books. I appreciate all the clothes. Thank you everyone.

Hollis lifting mommy's present, a kettlebell. It is 10 pounds that is almost half his weight. Such a strong boy.

Hollis is ready to be shipped.

Hollis and daddy playing with the pound-a-peg.

Hollis in his christmas outfit with his signature hand position and big boy shoes.

We had a great Christmas. Hope everyone had a nice holiday season.

Oh boy oh boy it's almost Christmas!

This is evidence of Hollis's first big boy haircut. He had his first experience at my Rat Bite Salon. The dogs could have warned him about the special signature rat bites all my clients leave with. He's a trooper and no complaints, well no complaints I can understand.

Hollis enjoying the park.

Hollis intently watching his newly made friends and their big kid abilities.

Hi Everyone! He looks too old in this shot.

Boy in the bubble.

Hollis is working on his words. His favorite right now is "whoa" and when something is really exciting he yells "whoa-ie". He is enjoying stomping various items he finds in the yard, this is quite entertaining.

I broke another camera and got it replaced last week. So if anyone is keeping count, I have broke two and working on being very careful with the third. All in one year. I am back to Kodak and it is much quicker, so I can get those action shots.

Hollis has no idea of what is coming in the next 2 days. It should be fun watching him destroy wrapping paper, what bits he hasn't already. We leave for camping Friday and I am sure we will get some great shots.

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas full of hugs and kisses.

getting a shot

So getting one decent picture of the family is harder than I first thought. Hollis is way too quick and Jeremy refused to change out of his pajamas. This is my best attempt.

Towards the end of the session, see the protest from the little one.

Hi I look like a kook in this shot. The boys look a little nervous, mom is near the edge. You cannot see the death grip I have on them. I had to add it to the other failed attempts.



Evidence of Hollis and his speed. He is usually just a blur, so this shot is true to his nature.

Me and Hollis trying to get the camera just right on the tripod.

As Christmas nears, I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays.

xoxoxo

new camera, new learning curve

Hollis having a party with his dad on Thanksgiving day.

Hollis the happy,dirty camper.

Camping for Thanksgiving weekend. Hollis loved it!

The view from a short walk from our campsite.

The Dude.

Hollis riding Beau. She was an easy target.

Hollis and Daddy from our anniversary weekend getaway.

Oh the joy!

We hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving. We went camping for the first time in Hollis's life. It was so much fun we are going back for Christmas. Anyone want to come?

We got a new camera and I am in the process of learning all about it. I still cannot figure the video. Soon hopefully.

Halloween and Birthdays!

The obligatory cute baby shot. Hollis and his EXCELLENT appetite.

Grandpa Ralph's Birthday Bash. Standing room only.

Aunty Sherry's Halloween Birthday Party. Love the hair.

The Family Hick. It was surprisingly easy to create our costumes.

Cat woman and her zombie.

Mullets Unite! Felt like we were at a Nascar race.

Halloween was fun. Hollis had a good time watching all the kids trick or treat. Not productive for candy ( he can't eat it anyway ), but a lesson on timing. Get to the houses early. Life is good on the island. Excited for the holidays and our 9 year anniversary. Maybe a camera is in my near future, hmmmm.

xoxo