Family Photos November 2009

In an effort to get a jump on the Christmas cards, I set us up to take portraits again this year with Nicole/Moonlighting Photography. Unfortunately, it was scheduled for a Sunday on which Heath works, so by the time we got there it was already dark outside. The kids were tired, I was tired, Heath was tired...needless to say, we hurried the session along. Fortunately, we got a few good shots from the magic that Nicole captures! We were probably in and out of there in about 45 minutes where as under normal circumstances she takes as long as needed to "get the shot" we want or need. She does a great job and I'm never disappointed. The kids could cooperate a little more, though...oh well, that's how it goes. I'm hoping we can do another session in March for Cole's 3rd birthday with the Razorback outfits I got the kids on our summer trip. They are cold-weather sports outfits, so hopefully it will still be cool/cold next March! If we can get the kids to pose together, too...

Our First Home

Oh yeah...so I keep forgetting to publish the photos of the house keeping up with FB and myspace (they're on there!)forgetting that FB copies what I have here so I would only have to write it once...HELLO! Anyway, we returned from our summer vacation to find out that we got the house of our dreams, the one we had been holding out for, praying for while we let all the other good ones, ready ones, for-sure ones go...worrying about whether or not we would have a place to live since the house we were renting was going into forclosure and the bank wanted us out so they could sell it...I prayed and prayed for this house and the Lord delivered! And what a blessing this year (past 12 months) has been with the house and Alora coming into our lives! It all worked out in the end and we got a great deal to boot! Enjoy the photos and I hope you can drop by sometime and see it for real...nevermind that I have to clean in shifts!...I'll burn a candle for you!

Halloween 2009

We took the kids to the District Trick-or-Treating this year and to their "Ghost Walk" hoping for something different and interesting. The District at Green Valley Ranch Hotel and Casino is an outdoor shopping mall, a true Mall in that it is a street that is blocked from cars and has shops on both sides of the street. It is a favorite shopping place of mine that I shopped regularly my first year of teaching when I was revamp my wardrobe from the Hawaii beach wear and lifeguarding job to becoming a teacher. Now, mind you, I have neither the funds nor motivation and still wear the wardrobe from five years ago! That's quality, folks! Also, I would rather spend my money on pink baby clothes! Remember, Cole's wardrobe has been provided by my generous coworkers and will last/have sizes up to 6! He's still in a 2-3! Off the subject...so the Ghost Walk was interesting with Circus tents and characters handing out candy. The shops side was reminiscent of the Galleria Mall last year with a line of people snaking and blocking all of the shops. We staying on the street catching sight of oddly placed merchants and Trick-or-Treated with them!
After all, there was no contest of obtaining the most candy that night. We just wanted Cole and Alora (Mommy and Daddy, too!) to see the costumes and experience the evening. But really, Mommy just wanted to show off her little Snow White!
The night ended well with a lollipop on the way home and then right to bed!