My Autumn Princess

5 year olds rock, I adore them and really enjoy talking with them.  I love how forthright, bright and curious they are as their world opens up in leaps and bounds.  I watch Aria with as much wonder now as I have since she was born, trying to bottle the moment in my memory knowing how quickly she's growing up.  Of course, with this growing up there are more and more moments of "sauciness" that give me a glimpse of what's to come, but I won't think about that now.  Having her hand to hold, listening to her create elaborate storylines while we play puppets, watching her sleep, loving books & forts & porches & house trucks together - it's all magic, magic, magic...  Now I have the challenge of choosing which photo of my radiant, happy angel I would like on our Holiday cards...  How do I choose?  Which one is your favorite?

The Wonder of Boys

Anyone who knows my girl, knows that she is ALL girl, (She's fancy, dancey, has a crush on Freddy from Scooby Doo, etc...)  Spending time with Alisa's boys in a big backyard perfect for running, climbing, hanging upside down, finding bugs and much more was a treat!  The finale to this perfect morning of photographing was Andrew falling asleep on his Mama's shoulder looking like an angel. (Sigh)  Alisa does mothering so beautifully and it shows in these happy boys...