so when do the "teenage" years start?

Could they be starting at the ripe old age of 7 and a bit? She sure does look enthused doesn't she :D She wanted to sit in the new rocking chair, and she wanted her pics taken - she just wanted to look different I suppose.

Seriously though she really does have teen girl moments - she is sooo much more dramatic than Colton. And I don't think I am overly dramatic about anything so she must get it from Rob! She is pretty darned good at slamming doors already. Totally from Rob I tell ya ;)

So far all is well on the school front, well it was rocky for a few days and sometimes she begs to stay home, but on the whole things are soo much better than last year at this time. WHEW! Colton is sooo happy and always excited to go to school, to bad he can't go all day. Oftentimes when I drag him away in the morning he is crying because he wants to stay. In fact he got mad at me this morning becuase Saturdays are not school days. Go figure hey - I just hope that he continues to enjoy it :D

So I am trying to convince ROb we need a new/different car - he wants to stay with VW. I want a different brand, preferrably domestic - any suggestions??

just a little peek for you Linda

not to much of the Elvis smile coming out lol, although he was sure trying lol...but I am sure he will be wondering why he bent over a bit because now his brother looks taller!



there are lots more to come... this is just one that I liked so far :D

new Studio Lights!

Wowzers! I think I might have an identity crisis of natural light or studio lights!

Although call me crazy, I totally forgot how busy a one year old could be! Talk about quick :D But even though he is a busy one he is a total sweetie! See:


and then my neice, and some of my very first pictures using my new lights. I think these lights were a good investment. (and they certainly were an investment lol, who knew photog stuff was sooo pricey) but really how could you put a price on these eyes....


and then I have been considering making out own Christmas cards this year - here is a little idea I was playing with. Of course don't Ashlin and Colton look really joyful lol. I tell these two kids are just not touchy feely with each other, unless you could the odd push. You know brotherly/sisterly love ;) As it is this picture cost me a webkinz for each.

there is nothing more sweet than a new baby!

Case in point:



isn't she utterly adorable!

I obviously need a proofreader program

Sorry there are no smileys in here, I seriously need the little embarrassed smiley don't I. I think I just type to fast, with too many ideas in my mind and trying to get it all out before I forget it is death to the english vocabulary. My apologies to anyone thinking I talk about alcohol too often ;)


Colton is going to start Kindergarten on monday afternoon :D He is sooo ready! He will be in a small grade one split, and mainly gade one kids. The good news is he knows most of the kids from preschool from two years ago. Not to mention that he is the tallest kid in the classroom even though he one of the youngest.



Isn't he cute :D

And on the car newsline - my poor car has a nice cut through the bumper - so NOT my fault. The driver ahead of me backed up very fast, and didn't relaize I was behind him. I now have slightly deployed airbags, doors that click when opened, a nice crumpled front end, a sore back, and a lot of angst wondering if my car is cursed.

Sorry no pictures for that - I am trying to forget it happened lol

the wait is over!

School is bavk in for Ashlin, and the GOOD news is she likes who her teacher is! Yay - I am so hoping that takes away some of the school problems we had last year. She is in a split grade 2/3. She is part of the grade 2 and there are half grade 3's in there too. I am hoping this is a good thing because she responds really well to older kids and seems to gravitate towards them. Two days down and so far so good :D

Colton will be in kindergarten/grade 1 split. That will be interesting - for him as well as the teacher lol.

I gotta say this getting up at 7:00 AM is HARD!