Today, for the first time in my life, we all went to a Christmas Tree farm to cut our own tree. It was such a fun experience, even if it was a little warm here in Austin, TX and the farm was, well, a little bare. It's also the first time in a loooooooong time that we did colored lights. Thought I'd go retro this year. Wish we had some of those silver tinsel icicles, too ;-). I love it that the boys are finally old enough to help out with the decorating.
I truly did not believe we were going to have time to put up a tree this year. Accomplishing this goal tonight leads me to think that maybe, just maybe, we'll get around to taking the holiday card pic that I've been planning in my head for months now. Maybe...
I truly did not believe we were going to have time to put up a tree this year. Accomplishing this goal tonight leads me to think that maybe, just maybe, we'll get around to taking the holiday card pic that I've been planning in my head for months now. Maybe...
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]
Hope your Thanksgiving is merry and filled with wonderful times spent with family and friends. Personally, this is now my choice for BEST FAMILY PORTRAIT...ever. (posted with permission from a recent family session ;-))
