winter family photos

Photo credits to Nicole Marie Photography

There have been many posts I have been wanting to share with all of you but this momma of three is trying her very best the last few months to learn how to function as a family of five with 3 kiddos who for the most part have been sick, running two businesses, trying to fit all the other fun stuff such as keeping our home from looking like a bomb went off, trying to take the mountain of laundry down to a wee size hill and making sure that when we open the fridge, there is something to eat inside. Wow, did you notice I have wrote "trying" several times. It is taking everything in me to make it through the last few months as I have been one exhausted momma. I can't wait for the winter weather to be over and the warm sun to lift my spirits.

Well, with that said, I was searching through the computer the other night when I came across the family photos we had taken right before Christmas. I realized I did not share these with all of you and definitely wanted too. As I have mentioned before, I am usually the one who is behind the camera and rarely have any photos with all of us. All I wanted for Christmas was a family photo.

I was lucky enough to meet a very talented photographer at a workshop. After chatting, I realized Nicole did not live too far away from us. I quickly asked her if she would be willing to take our family photos.

It was a very and very cold day, but I was determined to make it work. Let's just say as it always turns out when it comes to getting our photos done, the kids were not in the mood. They all whined and complained about the weather, having to listen to instructions and wanting to go and eat while we were supposed to be posing as one big happy family. In the end, Nicole was able to work her magic and here are a few from our session.

Don't forget to head on over to check out the talented Nicole from Nicole Marie Photography

outtakes of our christmas shoot

If you checked out my post yesterday, you would have read how my little photo shoot went with the kids. I received many comments from readers saying the photos turned out nice and they didn't understand what I was complaining about. Well, you were able to see a handful of pictures I was able to salvage but this is how the remaining 98% of our shoot went down...

2011 christmas photo shoot

Yesterday, I decided it was time to take our holiday photos to send to family and friends because, let's face it, we are now down to the wire. I setup a little photo shoot with the kids and they were happy to comply with me for all of two minutes. Trying to get both kids to look at the camera at the same time was next to impossible and I was only able to capture a handful of pictures that I think will work. Fingers crossed that in the next few days they might give in and allow for another shoot where they will both look at camera for mommy. Get ready for photo overload, I can't help it when it comes to these two cuties!

Testing out the cookies and milk to make sure they are ready for Santa.

Little Miss L.'s favourite book at the moment.

My little angel.

My handsome son, I can't believe he will be four months old soon.

Please look at mommy...

She would look any way but straight at me.

First it was in a pumpkin and now she is putting me inside a box!

She thought it was funny to put her hands in her mouth.

Finally, I have a smile!

The only one where he cooperated.

Seriously, you want me to smile right now?

Yippee, I got a smile.

Little Miss L. being the bossy big sister as always "Brother, look at the camera!"

They had quite the conversation going on.

My two little sweethearts.

Baby D.

Happy Holidays!

family photos

My parents celebrated their 32nd Wedding Anniversary this past July - my brother and I thought it would be a nice idea for my parents to have a little photo shoot to celebrate this milestone. I can't remember the last time they went and had their pictures taken, besides their wedding day.  My parents are always the ones giving and never really take time for themselves. To this point, when we told them we wanted to have their pictures taken, their first response was to ask us if all of their children could be in the pictures as well - how could we say no to that?! As you may remember, I was one huge momma-to-be this summer, so my family was kind enough to wait and have our family photos taken in the fall.

October approached and we had the honour of working with Sandra again - she seems to be seeing a lot of our family lately. The leaves were just starting to change colour, the perfect backdrop for our photos. These pictures are a testament to the fact that when you set an example of love and happiness, it will transcend through generations.

Love is more than three words mumbled before bedtime. Love is sustained by action, a pattern of devotion in the things we do for each other every day. - Nicholas Sparks

Photos by Eden Grove Photography

newborn photos of baby d

I love love love newborn babies, especially when I have one of my very own to snuggle with these days. There is just something unique and short lived when looking at a newborn's tiny little fingers and toes. The newborn stage is so short and I wanted to remember all baby d's little wrinkles and the way he always opens his mouth when he sleeps. We were lucky to work with Sandra again, she captured everything we were looking for and more. I know everyone thinks their child is the cutest but baby d really does take the cake with those chubby little cheeks. Get ready for an overload of pure cuteness...

I love those toes.

I love those lips.

I love the way you sleep.

I love the little fuzzy hair that has yet to fall off.

I love those cheeks.

I love the way you smell.

I love the way you fit in our hands so perfectly.

I love our family of four.

I love to watch your big sister as she kisses and hugs you ever so gently.

I love the open mouth you always have when you are deep in sleep.

I love everything about you.

The stork brought me a beautiful baby boy.

Photos by Eden Grove Photography