Sick...

I'm ill. I'm achey. I'm exhausted, even though I did little more than sit at a desk all day today. I feel constantly thirsty, though I'm confidant that 98% if what I'm drinking is running out of my nose. My sinuses feel as if they're imploding. My nose hurts from the sandpaper tissues at my work. And I feel like complaining... I'm a bad sick person.

These nasty sick germs are half tempting me to use 1 of my last 2 sick days tomorrow... Must resist...

Sun seeker...

Chloe is in heaven. She absolutely loves being in the sun. And our new place gets beautiful morning light, so she's soaking it all up. That little sun whore has been so busy sunbathing all morning, she hasn't even eaten her breakfast. I think she's enjoying the new home... What do you think? =)

Homeowners!

That's right. It's official. We're homeowners! And this, my friends, is the first post from our very own office/study/den/still unamed & very unfurnished room. It's so strange to be sitting here, typing on the floor of what is now OUR house. We've been waiting a long time for this...

We had settlement on Monday, and I don't think it could have gone more smoothly. We were in and out of there in an hour and a half, at most. We've spent the past few days packing, moving, and shopping for all the first time homeowner necessities. By tomorrow, we should be pretty much moved and will actually get to spend the night! Wow. It has all been rather overwhelming. In a good way. I feel very, very blessed... as cliche as that sounds. Our parents have been a tremendous help, more than we ever could have asked for or expected. And I'm so grateful for all that they've done for us, I know not everyone is so fortunate. It makes me emotional to think about it, so I'll stop now before it gets too sappy. I just wanted to say thank you, although those words can hardly express what I feel right now...

Badass Boston...

Rockin' the new neckerchief. She looks FIERCE, don't you think? Chloe is often mistaken for a boy dog, and I'd guess that this little accessory doesn't help much. I guess it's balanced out by the fact that come wintertime, she's going to be wearing a pretty pink sweater. She gets cold, people! Don't judge... =)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTA!!!!!

Redheads...

have more fun! That should be how the saying goes anyway, so I'm changing it. Kiley was 'ON' the entire time that I was there... I don't think she stopped for a second. Being that I usually shoot younger ones, I'm not used to the mobility of a 3 year old. I had fun chasing her around though. How could I not? Look at this smile...

Something about this photo cracks me up...

a little different... Kev likes this one. It's always interesting to see which shot stands out to different people...

Loooove this one... the color (thanks TRAs!) and the look on Jodie's face is too sweet...


and lastly, my new favorite. She looks SO MUCH like her mom... what a stunner! =)

Future heartbreaker...

Her momma better watch out in 10 more years. Can you believe she's only 3?!? Simply gorgeous...
This was meant to be an attempt at sunflare. Failed, as you can tell. But I still love the way it turned out. Any sunflare advice is welcome.

Don't Blink...

I've been feeling like this more and more lately...

http://music.aol.com/video/dont-blink/kenny-chesney/1960750

I have one session to go through before our vacation photos, but I had to post this one of my husband. I love it...

Please let me know if the colors look all wacky... I'm still struggling with my new monitor =) We're off to begin packing, run errands, and all kinds of other fun chores to get ready for our BIG MOVE in 1 week, 2 days... and counting...