Shutter Love Tuesday 'laughter' / Work & play

I was fortunate enough to do a 'shoot' for my friend recently. Her son had just turned 6. She wanted some new photos and you should all know by now that I never give up a chance to use my camera. He was not over the moon excited about the shoot so someone may have tickled him just a tiny bit. I had a great time and was able to get great shots.

In honor of The Trendy Treehouse here is a great one of him giggling.




I was just thinking....I worked very hard to get him to smile and in return we all laughed our booties off so Im adding this photo in the In a Yellow House challenge as well. Head on over to Ramblings and Things to see more....


Here are a few more just for fun

Jewelry sneak peek {with a hint of yellow}

I was lucky enough to do a shoot for a amazing jewelry designer, Meredith, from Honey rose & K Modage Baubles this past week. I have just started editing them but here is a tiny sneak peek.....



And in honor of Mellow Yellow Monday here is another





Stay tuned for more about Meredith's designs and photos from the shoot.

Eye shots for the Photo Freak

I spied yet another fun challenge over at Ramblings and Photos that I could not resist. I know I posted this picture of K a long time ago but I just love her eyes and this shot shows them off to so well. Dont mind the messy face...it was dinner time. yumm







and here are a couple oldies of Maddy and Rachel while Im at it!

Black and White Trees.....

I took a few tree shots at my in-laws this past weekend and had to share. I fell in love with them just a little bit.

peek....


a-boo!

Mellow yellow Monday it is!

I ran across this blog last night and knew I had the prefect shot of Maddy. She and Kennedy were being my little climbers again. This time they pushed our foot rests over to their mini toy box, climbed in the toy box and up onto the foot rests. Stinkers.

"Don't even THINK about trying to get me down"



Few extras:

Then of course she had to encourage K to get up as well....




YAY we got up!!!


of course when K did get up Maddy tried to knock her down like any good sister would.


And because I love a good close up




Best picture I have gotten of them together in....well, forever.


Head on over to Mellow Yellow Monday to see more.

Giddy as a little school girl.....

I entered this picture in the I Heart Faces photo contest this week. Over 550 people entered their wonderful portraits and I was stunned to find out this morning that I came in 2nd place. ACK!! Im still beaming 12 hours later. Thanks to everyone that came over to my blog and left such wonderful comments.



Head on over to I Heart Faces to see the other amazing winners!

Rachel on her big girl 'bike'

DH was wanted to try this attached bike for months now and I thought for sure she was too young,would let go while he was peddling and fall off. Much to my surprise, and DHs enjoyment, I was wrong. She loved it!

She did it all for the kitty....

We were all having playtime in the girls playroom the other day and I took a few photos. Not the best technically but I love them........

Bug was up on the toy microwave


And then Rachel joined her


Rachel dressing up. Who doesn't wear goggles and a tutu in the summer?


Then out of nowhere Maddy attacked Rob. I have proof!


Rachel was 'hiding' but I got her with some tickles.



Maddy looking cute in the cowboy hat Daddy brought back form his last trip. Then of course K is sneaking in to take it!



Maddy getting some Daddy love.


She did it all for the kitty. Rotten!



Then to keep the bad choices rolling I caught her pulling stuff out of my diaper bag!

In a Yellow House Photo Challenge: Arts -n- Crafts

I saw Ashley, over at Ramblings and Photos, had a new post with some beautiful photos using oil pastels, a medium I love, then I saw it was for a arts and craft challenge.

I hoping I would have time to do a drawing for the contest but Rachel, my 4 year old, saw the photos and asked what they were. She said SHE had just the craft. She ran upstairs and got her raccoon. This is a craft we did over a month ago. It has brought loads of entertainment over the past few weeks. Every time she shows it to Rob he screams and shouts "No, raccoons in the house!" "how many times have I told you we don't keep raccoons in the house" and of course she falls into fits of giggles screaming in return "its just a craft!". So, here is Rachel's craft. :)








To see more wonderful craft entries head on over to the Yellow House

I Heart Faces - Got to Wear Shades

Rachel LOVES sunglasses so finding a shade picture was not a problem at all. I went with a oldie but goodie. This shot is from the first month I got my DSLR and its still one of my favorites! I sat her down, gave her the shades and she started making faces. I love the entire set.



Head on over to I Heart Faces to see more!

HOW could I forget Rachel's birthday!?!?!?

Well, forget to post pictures anywho. Geesh....pretty soon people are going to start thinking I only have 2 children. Rachel turned the big 04 last week. After some presents she wanted to go to Logans Steakhouse, or as she calls it "the peanut place" and then we went to Dave and Busters for some gaming fun after. She did get....2500 tickets later she got a Sleeping Beauty nightlight and a kazoo.