Snow Day = Picture day for this mama..

So, the boys had a snow day today..4th one for us. And, when your mama is a photographer that means you must become the subject. Intention was for all 4 of them to get together, but again, it just didn't happen. By the time we were ready to set up, Baby J was ready for a nap. So, I'm still trying for the grand portrait in my living room. It'll come one day, soon, I hope.

Of course these guitar ones are for B's special friends.. We LOVE you and appreciate all you have done for him.








I'll probably be posting more from today, as I haven't edited all of them. I got some of each of the boys and then some of L and B outside in the snow together. Keep checking back, I'll be posting them soon..

Melissa

Did you stay up to see it???

For those of you who go to bed early...my take on the lunar eclipse..I'm not a moon photographer, but still had fun and am happy with the results..







While viewing this, it is so amazing to think how wonderful and awesome our God is.. How he created the heavens, the earth, this entire world and gave us this wonderful view this evening..WOW...

Off to bed now....

Melissa

Happy...

L is my sweetheart.. He loves to do things for others. He's given away candy, cards and even money to people. He enjoys having those around him happy. And today while I was reading at the table he came up to me and rested his head on the table, and well, I said, stay right there 'L'..and he did, because he knew this picture would put a smile on my face, and it does. This one just reminds me of how sweet and innocent this little guy is..


Now since some prefer color over my beloved B/W, I'll show you the color of this one..


This little guy is just so happy!! He laughs, smiles and just walks around like the happiest most joyful being there is. Of course most of the time he's laughing, smiling and happy because he's being ROTTEN!!!!


Make it a great day!!!

Melissa

Another of J from Saturday..

Was going to try to get a nice portrait of all 4 of the boys today..just didn't work out..I did take a couple pictures that I like, BUT it's for a very special project that is to come..have an idea for something and I just can't share yet..Yeah, I'm bad, I know.. But it'll be worth the wait..

And because we all like those smiling happy pictures, here's another of J, smiling, happy and looking directly at the camera..




Saturday's concert was really an awesome experience. It was a night that began with a song by John Waller, calling to the Lord to flood every part of this room with Himself, fill us up.. (I can't remember the title, sorry)..then came a great group called Leland, they sang several songs, awesome group themselves..Then out came Casting Crowns, my favorite group EVER!! Well, one song for me, as a mom, that really puts being a Christian mother in line : Slow Fade..(you can go to GodTube.com for a video or google the lyrics for this song..

But basically the song reminds us that how we live, what we say, do, how we act- will show those little feet behind us, how to talk, what to do, and how to act and live.. what we hear is what we wear, and then what they hear, what they see, where they go as well.. For them to grow to love the Lord, they need to see us loving Him, praising Him and worshiping Him..

A verse to remember for what you do and where you think you might be: I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

Okay..well, since I like the song so much, I'll just embed it.. This isn't the entire song, but the only one I could find on there..



Melissa

Grandma bought him a new sweater and hat..

So, I had to take some pictures in them..




This last one is my fav, so far..



Of course I have MANY more to go through...just put them on the drive really quick and did a few edits to show today..

Thanks grandma for the hat and sweater, you know Baby J LOVES them, especially the hat..

Have a great day..

Melissa

Photographer Child Syndrome..

So, as you all know, I adore photographing him..he's just so adorable..we just don't always agree on what makes a nice photograph. I love the eyes. I love seeing them, capturing them, etc. But with Baby J. He'll let me take his picture looking down AND smiling..


And looking away....


And even SMILING while covering his face..


Before he'll let me get that adore smile and eyes in the picture..



Yeah..I feel for him, being the child of a photographer must really be hard...

And, yes I know they're all processed a little differently, I was just messing around in PS..

Have a great day and weekend..I'm super excited as we head into the weekend. I'm going to the CASTING CROWNS concert tomorrow, YAY for me....and just in case you don't know who they are, take a peak, press play on the video stream below. And if you do know, take a peak am sure you'll find their music and lyrics encouraging.



Melissa

Happy Valentine's Day..

Valentine Love..

L has a super sweet teacher at Pioneer Club every Wednesday night..He bought her a card and made her a cookie... For his teacher, he decorated a yummy, sugar cookie sucker with cream cheese frosting, red jelly beans (in a heart shape) and sprinkled LOTS of red sugar sprinkles all over it..


And no, he didn't bite out of it, it's just misshaped..



Have a great Valentine's Day tomorrow..

Melissa

L....

Psalm 100:1- Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands....

and yep, he sure does...

Melissa

Decent weather for play..

Had some wonderful weather here for early February..Little guy got to enjoy some time outside..couldn't play too much as the ground is covered with several mud spots but he certainly enjoyed just getting outside for some air..and a little swinging..



God's favour is happiness..He has put gladness in my heart..

Enjoy your day..

Mis

For you Miss J...

Now can YOU do this??? Would love to see it if you can...




Have a great day..

Mis

Sweet Baby J...

Every morning, before he has the chance to wake up on his own, Baby J gets pulled from his bed. I take him out to the living room and dress him to head out in the cold..We have to take 2 kiddos to school every morning. This morning, little guy, decided he was just too tired to sit up and wait for me to come back.. So of course I had to snap a couple of him, curled up on the couch..




Psalm 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety..

I do certainly hope you all have a great day today...

Melissa

Like Father like Son...and Amazing Grace..

Dan noticed a resemblance of Baby J at 2 years old to his portrait at 2 years old. Though the conversion is not the same the resemblance is definitely there..This picture pleased him and will bring a smile to grandma's face as well..
Wanting to see if this will show up here.. A wonderful SONG.. Chris Tomlin singing 'Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)'..



Of course this song is one well loved and well received song..but right now this section of the lyrics just makes me ever so thankful:

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

Have a great day..
Mis

JOY...

John 15:11.... (you can click on the picture to enlarge it..)



- reminds me of the I've Got the Joy song..

Quick excerpts from the song:

I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart.

I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus down in my heart.

I've got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart.

I've got the wonderful peace of my Blessed Redeemer down in the depths of my heart.

There is therefore no condemnation down in the depths of my heart..

And I'M so happy, so very happy. I have the love of Jesus in my heart....

Have a great day..

Melissa

A wonderful day...

I just had an absolutely wonderful day today..unfortunately it didn't include any new pictures of my buddies..it did include some peace, some quiet, some time spent with a wonderful friend and time spent in prayer.. How refreshing all of these can have on your mind and heart..

So today..my blog friends you get to have some mixtures..ones taken recently that I didn't share..got quite a few to share too..

Baby J's 'Book Holders'..


B and his puppy..


B reading to Baby J..


And 2 boys being goofy..


Have a great day tomorrow..

Melissa

Funny L...

So, last evening after L got out of the bath, he had his hair looking like this..


Today when he gets dressed he's dressed like this.. Thomas shirt, Blue Jeans, Red socks and SHORTS over his jeans..Is this kid making a statement?


Have a great evening..

Mis..

9 Month old Baby J..(NOT my Baby J, another one)..

I had the privilege of photographing this little guy..He is nine months old..and ADORABLE as can be...check out those baby blues on him...





And, of course, I HAVE to throw one in my own Baby J...



Have a great day..

Mis

Color or B/W...

Same hat as yesterday, but these were taken today..This child LOVES hats..He gets one on in the morning and won't take it off until bedtime....Need to buy some more cute hats..




Enjoy..

Mis