Suzy Art

Suzy loves to paint. I'm not sure she cares so much about the final product, as the process. Here is a favorite "medium" for her. Finger paint mixed with shaving cream.


I usually end up stripping her naked for most of these little Picassos. :)

Crazy Hair

The weather here has been spectacular the past few days and Suzy and I have been taking advantage by doing lots of outdoor activities. I couldn't resist running in for the camera to catch the static from the trampoline in her hair. I still crack up when I look at these pictures.

Halloween 2008

This may be the only year where I can dictate costumes. So, I jumped in and the kids are going as Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. However, if you ask Suzy, she will proudly tell you she is dressed up as "Wagaly Suzy". Andy is still, "Wagaly Andy". Makes sense to me! I love how she says things these days. Some of my favorites are "Ban-dan" for Band-Aide and "amigals" for animals. She told me last night that she could hear the "night creatures". This age is so very fun. So, anyhow, back to the costumes. The funniest part of these pictures is that I took a little neighbor girl (age 8) with us and she had NO idea who Raggedy Ann and Andy were. Oy vey.

Let's just say it was a valiant effort to get a photo of both children in costume.

After about ten minutes, Andy let me know what he thought of all that posing.
Forgive me for boasting, but I think she is absolutely adorable this year. :)
Andy was "dashing" in his little overalls. Poor guy, he was just a little hot with the entire costume on.

Suzy, I think you are the best "Wagaly Suzy" ever.

A few more Port Aransas

My sweet Suzy, how I love you so.

Little Man checks out the beach. Hmmmmm.... sand..... Pretty much as expected, we didn't get much of a reaction. I know I keep saying it, but he is sooooo his father! I love it. Suzy and I need a little Sugar with our Spice. :)

We attempted a few family portraits while on vacation this year. It was fun to play. :) Thanks, Judith for helping us take these photos.

Such a typical Suzy expression. Her preschool teacher said today, "My, Suzy was very full of energy today." Ya think?! I just love her zest for life. And, in typical Andy fashion... Mr. Mellow Fellow. I really wonder what his toddler years will be like.

Andy's first day at the beach.

My sister, Laura, was able to join us on this trip. We had a blast hanging out with them and their crazy fun Buffett RV. I always enjoy getting together with Laura and her family. I hope we can continue to take some vacations together as our kids get older.

This is Laura's youngest, Jimmy. When I thought I couldn't have children, we would joke that it was OK, because God just gave my child to Laura. We've teased for years that he is my "Mini Me." So, now that Suzy is here, I guess I have two "Mini Mes".
Here's Jimmy and TJ, Laura's oldest. They are such great friends. I hope my kids play this well as they grow up together.
Poor Jimmy got stung by a jellyfish on their last day.

Port Aransas

We did another vacation to Port Aransas with our friends from church and I think everyone had a great time. I even brought my photo stuff with me and attempted to get some family portraits as well. I am definitely learning something about myself. I really prefer to do the candid shots to the portraits. If I do portraits, I prefer fewer subjects. Maybe it's just my "clientele" at this point. But, it's nearly impossible for a beginner like myself to get two babies and a mommy and daddy to all look good in the same shot. :) I guess that's why I'm studying up on the photoshop techniques as well.


My sister, Laura, actually took these two shots, but I love them. I really didn't get to take nearly as many pictures as I was wanting or planned to. I just didn't have the time with trying to visit with everyone and keep up with a toddler and infant at the same time. Oh well, there are always the years to come! Rob and I have discussed making this an annual event. I hope we do! I think the kids would really look forward to it.



Lane on the beach. I hardly feel like I spent any time at all with the Diana and her family, but I did get to see them briefly.
Sweet Katherine.
I love Adeline's dress. I got several shots of her, but this one was my favorite.
So sweet of Chris and Aravis.
Judith picked this spot out for Elizabeth and it ended up being some of my favorites. I really liked the color contrasts and angles.


The Wallace's were a lot of fun. I wish I would have been able to spend more time with them as well.

I know, I know,... but I just think naked babies are so cute! I actually got a better "nude" (side view only) when his diaper fell off. But, since he's not mine, I didn't think it appropriate to post.


Andy seemed to really enjoy his vacation as well. He did alright. We were all pretty happy to sleep in our own beds when we got home, but for being so out of routine, he really was a great trooper. He just amazes me by how easy going he continues to be. On a side, he literally smiled at me as I put him in his bed for his afternoon nap today. Then proceded to sleep for going on two hours at this posting....What??!!
Andy's second day at the beach.
Another Wallace shot. I just thought this looked fun.
So, what do you think? Are you on board for next year?

Red Barn

We did more pumpkins on Sunday with Suzy's friend, Rebekah. We all had a good time.

There was even a resident kitty on hand for petting pleasures.
I love that Suzy is interacting more with her friends. It's so fun to see her developing socially as well as physically. Here they were playing a mix of hide and go seek with a little tickle tag when discovered.
I just think Rebekah is so beautiful. Suzy really has some pretty little girl friends.




She LOVES to pick the blooms off of flowers.
This, however was what the majority of the pictures of Suzy looked like. A blur running away from me.
I'm sure there will be many more pumpkin pictures to come.... The fall here is just gorgeous.