The cutest little guys....

Our nephew, Carson.

He looks a little michevious, doesn't he?

The boys doing what they do best....playing with trucks!

Family Night at Ballet

Maddie had "Family Night" at ballet last week. She was such a show off...and she really showed up how much she has improved. She LOVES to dance and really looks forward to going every week.

Stretching before practice.

Keeping her "doors" open.

sweet girl

And the Christmas Season is.....OFF!!!!

Last night we put the Christmas tree up and all of our decorations. The kids had a blast...even Wyatt who "helped" put some ornaments on...and took a few off as well. It is going to be a GREAT Christmas season!

Wyatt touching the tree.

Putting the star on top of the tree.

They are so stinkin cute!

My sweet girl.

Big hugs!

Talking it over...he had lots to say about the tree.

Daddy's girl

Last year, we started the tradition of Elf on the Shelf...our elf "Toonin" is back and watching to see if the kiddos are being good or bad! :-) ( he is between Maddie and Santa)

Daddy reading the book "Elf on the Shelf" to the kids.

They listened to every word!

I'm a Big Boy Now!

Yesterday, we moved Wyatt into his big boy bed. He did so good at nap time and really good at bed time. He only fell off the bed once at 5:00 this morning....Nick walked in his room and Wyatt said, "Mommy,Daddy I ok!" He looks so big in his bed and we are so excited for this new independence he has found.

Thanksgiving

Here are some pics from our Thanksgiving...we went to Nick's parents house this year and enjoyed a yummy lunch and good times with the family.

Wyatt and cousin Jordan in the jump house.

Cousin Carson eating some yummy pumpkin pie

Carson, Jack and Maddie

Such a cutie!

Maddie and Jack on the teeter-totter.

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Thankful

This past year, I have been thankful for moments. It's why I do photography on the side...I love capturing moments for others and feel blessed when I capture them for myself. So here are a few moments I am thankful for over the past year.


November 2008

Our Family Christmas picture at Thanksgiving.

December 2008

Daddy reading "The Night before Christmas" on Christmas Eve...I am thankful for traditions we are starting with our family.

January 2009

Maddie with her cousin Carson....giving BIG hugs!





February 2009


My Life Group girls at the Super Bowl party...2 are missing in this picture.

March 2009

I love my when my kiddos make silly faces....Maddie is such an animated little girl.




Wyatt at 16 months---we see this smile all the time...he is going to be a little clown like his daddy and Uncle Jame.

April 2009

Easter morning...look at that protective brother.



Wyatt, Maddie and Carson.....we are blessed with the cutest nephew and perfect playmate for our kiddos.

May 2009

May 1st, my brother deployed to Iraq. I posted this picture because right before I took it he was trying to hold in a laugh while saying, "I am trying to get in the zone." Still a funny guy even when faced with leaving his family and friends behind.

Saying goodbye...hugging my mom...but I love this picture even more for capturing my dad in the background.

Mother's Day...these guys are the best things that have ever happened to me outside of meeting their daddy.

June 2009

Dancing Queen....she is so fun!



Maddie was a flower girl in Nick's cousins wedding...such a precious moment!

July 2009

Wyatt in a 4th of July parade.



Barrett family reunion....and this is no where near all of us!

August 2009

Maddie on her first day of KLT....such a big girl...she has learned so much!






Wyatt at one of our last days at the pool...we were such pool rats this year!

September 2009


Maddie putting her hand on her heart during the National Anthem.




October 2009

My kiddos turned 4 and 2...they are growing up SO fast!



November 2009

A Thanksgiving celebration with my parents and brother...Jame was home for two weeks this month and we were able to spend some time with him.



I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and are thankful for the many moments in your lives as well!