30 Day Photography Challenge...Day 29 On the shelf

I love my Barq's Rootbeer glass!  It's fun to use it as a little vase to hold seasonal little treasures :)  In the spring you can find it on my windowsill with lilac cuttings :)  -can't wait!

30 Day Photography Challenge...Day 28 Close Up

I saw this frosty little leaf while I was scouting out a spot for a photo shoot.  I couldn't help but snap a picture of it.  It turned out to be a fun photo shoot full of laughs, despite the cold.

30 Day Photography Challenge...Day 25 Resolution

Being the end of the year, I've been thinking a lot about goals I have for 2012.  One of them is spending more quality time with and enjoying my kiddos more.  I think with the busyness of life, days turn into weeks, months, and years...and then all of a sudden you have an 8 year-old!  I don't want to miss out on the special little moments with my kids, especially while they are little, so I'm going to savor every moment I have with them.  Even in the mundane, trying times-being thankful that I can kiss their chubby little cheeks, laugh at their jokes that only make sense to them, and count their eyelashes while they fall asleep.

30 Day Photography Challenge...Day 25 Something Pink

Libby wanted a princess birthday party this year.  It was her first official "friend" party and she invited some sweet little friends over to celebrate.  I had a lot of fun making her cake, complete with a princess tiara!

30 Day Photography Challenge...Day 24 Something Yummy

So I took this girl out for her 8th Birthday coffee date.  She was so excited to see how yummy her drink was with the lid off.  We had so much fun!  She's growing up to be quite the little lady.  Love you Libby!!

30 Day Photography Challenge...Day 23 Technology

Okay, so this is just a play on technology.  I'm constantly amazed at the things my kids (mostly my 8 year-old) know how to do that I didn't at their age:  controlling a DVD player, surfing the web, designing a blog, making excel spreadsheets, sending e-mails, texting...and now the latest-DOWNLOADING APPS!! (apples!)

30 Day Photography Challenge...Day 22 Shoes

Here's a shot from a photoshoot I did this week.  These are some of my favorite kiddos...not so little anymore :)  I think at least three of the kids wear shoes that are bigger than their mom's.  I'm sure that's a fun milestone for them.  I just love those Martinez's!!