If this doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, then I *know* this will...
Had a lovely time with this family this morning! I didn't want to leave...they had Christmas carols going and stunning holiday decorations (mom did it all herself!) and that roaring fire...it was perfect! And, it also makes my heart leap whenever I see things like this in the house:
It's even sitting in the very spot where we took that picture!
Wow. I'm a little behind on this, huh? I have to say I had a tough time choosing because there have been so many amazing families this fall with some really unique images. I figure that since I'm so late in posting this, I could pick more than one for each month. [What is Pinkle's Pic of the Month?]
So, here are the winners for October:
And then, here are the winners for November:
So, here are the winners for October:
(hey...just noticed there's a theme there....)
And then, here are the winners for November:
We've got one more round of winners to come at the end of December and then in January, it's voting time again! I can't wait to see what happens this year!
Congratulations to all of the finalists!
Congratulations to all of the finalists!
Fall always has been and always will be my most favorite time of the year. Driving home from my session tonight, there was the most incredible purple and gold and auburn sunset (too bad the session was over) and I thought before we get swept away into the winter holiday season, perhaps we could appreciate the beauty of fall for a second. I decided to put together a collection of my favorite images from this fall so that maybe when we're all sweltering in the summer next year, we can look back here and feel fresh, and crisp, and warm, and cool, and fuzzy, and hopeful, and thankful all over again...
We've only known you for two years, but somehow in that short time, you changed the very core of our family. I can't help but to smile whenever I talk about you. You have made me enjoy life more, dream bigger, and love more fiercely than I ever have before. You've turned your dad into a softy, your oldest bro into a loving guardian, and your other bro into a partner in crime. You turned me into a mother with a daughter...something I feared would never happen. 
You are all things pink and sparkly.
A fashionista/commedian.
You have a songbird voice with an endearing baby lisp.
You love to sing and listen to music, current faves include "Monkeys Jumping on the Bed," "ABC's," "Baby Bumble Bee," and "Welcome to the Jungle" (you can thank your Daddy for that.)
Rosebud lips and girly lashes, I love to kiss your cheeks, rosy and warm when you wake from your nap.
You still suck your thumb, love your "Dat," and have adorable elbow dimples.
You are excruciatingly independent.
You make us read "Pinkalicious," "Brown Bear, Brown Bear," and the dog book every day.
You wish you were brave enough to ride a pony.
You love shoes and make-up, but you're just as rough and tumble as your brothers.
You could watch "Ni Hao Kai-lan" and "Yo Gabba Gabba" all day.
You love to tell "Knock Knock" jokes.
You love to give all of us sweet hugs and kisses and to yell "BOYS! Calm down!" when your brothers are too rowdy.
You're the boss of us...and I couldn't be happier.
Your birth day couldn't have come at a more appropriate time...we are all incredibly thankful to have you. I love you. Happy Birthday![Dress from Etsy]
