Tuesday, December 21, 2010

A Winter Wonderland ... in central Virginia ... all before Christmas!

So, my very generous husband recently blessed me with an absolutely amazing new camera and lens... the Nikon D700 and the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G lens. It is just incredible in its capability! I have so much yet to learn, but with time and lots of practice (and several good photographer friends who I know I can bounce ideas off of), I know I will get there. Or maybe not? I know there will always be something to learn, but that's the beauty of it, right?! I feel blessed to have a camera like this and I really look forward to shooting with it more, especially as the nice weather comes upon us in the spring. I tend to hibernate a little when its below 30 degrees. I did, however, get outside recently to capture some sweet memories of my clan during the 1st snowfall of the season, all before Christmas! We had a blast and so enjoyed Daddy being home with us. As you can see from the photos, Daddy Rob is quite the Daddy ... my boys best friend, indeed, as he is mine! I have so very much to be thankful for at the end of this pretty amazing year we had. Merry Christmas from our family to yours ... or, as my 4 1/2 year old would say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS! He is what the season is all about, Amen?!


Robbie and his little neighbor pal! :)



Daddy's are the best!!









My sweet family of boys, minus baby Sam who was busy taking his 3-hr afternoon siesta 

I love this picture - captures his cute little personality!


Thanks to my niece for passing down the great (and warm) snowsuit! :)

Having an absolute ball! 


Only my son would want to ride on his swing & push his lawnmower in the snow :)


And, of course, I couldn't forget sweet baby Sam! He was immersed in his 4-hr afternoon siesta during our afternoon of fun. Here he is right before bedtime, in all his sweetness. He's normally full of smiles ... must have been the new camera that made him all serious. He is 1 of the sweetest and most cuddly babies I have ever known. SUCH a blessing!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

My Funny guy, Dan-the-Man! :)

Our middle child, Daniel, is truly our funny man of the family... I frequently call him Funny Man Dan. He is hysterical, even though he has had a major delay in speech (though making progress). Here he is, in all his glory, riding his trike with his eyes closed. He never ceases to make us laugh. He has such a sweet personality as well ... he's incredibly loving and tender-hearted and he absolutely adores the ground his big brother walks on, and his baby brother is his little shadow. We love him to pieces!



Thursday, November 11, 2010

The adorable picture above was taken by my amazingly-talented-photographer friend, Danielle Mavrick (www.alamode-photography.com). We have been blessed by her family's friendship and years of sweet and cherished memories that she has caught on camera for us. Thanks Danielle! Here are a few more that I just love ...

Robbie (4 1/2), Daniel (2 1/2), & Samuel (13 months)
Best Friends ... they LOVE each other!
His smile and laughter is contagious! I love this!!
Daniel is full of spunk and mischief, but he's such a love!
Sammy boy is such a little sweetheart!
This shot is so precious to me!

He is growing up much too quickly ... says he wants to marry Daddy and stay with us forever, though! :)