Warning...lots of pictures!

Finally, I have some time to post! Kory is in upstate New York overseeing the installation of a bridge, so I'm a free woman. I can sit on the computer as long as I want and not one comment shall I hear:) Now I guess that sounds kind of bad, like he doesn't ever let me get on the computer. The truth is I get sucked in working in Photoshop, or reading blogs, or looking at a myriad of items to buy on the internet...and then sadly my poor husband gets neglected.

Anyways, we have been busy here with two little kids. Lizzie finally popped a tooth out about 3 weeks ago, and now she's working on the second! She was no longer needing the title of 'Miss Fussypants', but now I'm afraid she's heading down that road again. Hopefully the second tooth won't take as long. She is also crawling everywhere and climbing up on everything...which means I can't turn my back on her for one second. She is quite curious and very adventurous.


Knox is just a busy, busy boy. He has always been as sweet as can be, but the past week or so he's starting to show a new side...a bossy side. He's starting to demand that I put Lizzie down (so I can hold him), or that I stop talking to my mom (so he can have Grandma's full attention), or that I stop looking at stuff when we're out shopping. I'm hoping that this is a faze, but I'm afraid that this might be leading into the behavior of a 2 1/2 old.


So, yesterday, when they were both displaying their dark sides, I think I basically lost my mind. I'm pretty sure it was my worst day of motherhood so far...but surely there will be days to top it in the future:) It's pretty bad when I asked my mom and my mother-in-law to pray for me! Having more patience is definitely my biggest prayer for myself right now.


I have an overload of pics to post since it's been awhile. Of course they're mostly of Lizzie...she's the only cooperative one in the family. Here's my attempt at a Fall portrait:)

Here's Lizzie the first day she stood up in her crib. When I walked in to get her from her nap, I knew I was in trouble:)

Here's Lizzie playing with the Legos at Grandma and Grandpa's...

Just a few obligatory naked pics...

I guess I should include one of Knox...I promise I love him, too...he is just already an expert at avoiding the camera. Here's Knox and Lizzie with their new winter pjs on:)

Stay Tuned

I've been trying to find the time to post forever now! Just wanted anyone who actually reads my blog to know I'm still here...will hopefully post more soon! Here's one of Knox trying to avoid the camera...

6 Months

Well, it's been a couple weeks since Lizzie turned 6 months, but I still wanted to post her stats. She was 18 lbs. 4 oz. and 27 in. (90% for height and weight!). So, she's still my big girl:) No teeth yet...the doctor said she was sure it would be anyday now...that was over 2 weeks ago. I've been waiting for three months, now! I think I might be setting my hopes too high that she will get over her fussiness when this tooth comes through. Kory has been calling her fussy britches for awhile now, and so of course Knox has started calling her that, too. Well, it is quite amusing when he doesn't pronounce the "r" in britches:) He is starting to say the funniest things...I guess that is one of the best things about having a 2 year old. I'm posting a pic of Lizzie from yesterday and now I'm feeling bad that I didn't take any of Knox. Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!

More Baby Madison

So, it's been over a week now that I went up to see my good friend Sara and her brand-new baby girl, Madison. It was so great to spend time with both of them...Madison is such a sweet little baby. I miss those first weeks when all they do is sleep:) I wanted to practice shooting with a subject that wouldn't move, so Sara graciously let me take all the pictures I wanted. Just wanted to share a few...

The Twins

I took some shots of Avery and Tate (my twin nephews who are 2) a few weeks ago and wanted to post a few. They were so funny...Tate was a total ham for the camera, and Avery would not even look at me...he was so stubborn. It's a miracle I got this one of him with a smile! They both have such gorgeous eyes and are so photogenic...I know they will soon tire of me taking their picture just as Knox has:) Hopefully when they all get out of the 2's they will be better subjects...or probably not:)


Avery


Tate

Can I get a smile?

I've been trying to improve my focus...which is a difficult task with very active children. Of course, they are my most accessible subjects, so I can't be too picky. However, can they not just give me one smile?! Or maybe even just look at the camera...in Knox's case. He's already rebelling against the camera...no amount of begging and pleading will give me just one sweet little smile. I'm hoping he outgrows this stage soon:) And Lizzie...well, she's just always got that tongue out...but at least she'll look at the camera! I promise she smiles all the time!

Sweet Baby Madison

Last night I had the pleasure of meeting my dear friend Sara's brand new baby girl...she was only a day old. Her name is Madison Marie and she is just beautiful! She has a head full of gorgeous dark silky hair...Lizzie is so jealous:) There's nothing better than holding a newborn. Congratulations Sara and Ben!