God Bless Texas!

And its beautiful blue bonnets! This is the first year we dared head out with the masses dressed just so and trampling through the fields to get the perfect shot. Our new house is about 5 minutes away from a cute little hill with the perfect setting. So we thought why not. Well, if Im being totally honest, Jonathan just agreed to play along.

Im so glad we went! I love the candid shots that show off their little personalities and relationships. While most days with 2 one-year olds and 1 two-year old can be more like a circus than anything, its afternoons (and shots like these) that excite me for the future when the closeness in age will be so much fun!

the one who has been busy and slacking...

Its been a busy month. Christmas, snotty kiddos, twins with RSV, 4 bouts of ear infections and then there is just daily life. I promise I will update with plenty of pics in the next week (once life resumes next week) Right now we are enjoying a 4 day snowfest and staying in our PJ's (mostly all day). Until next time, enjoy my sweet snow bunny who has had a blast sledding on ice and stopping in the new 10" of snow we got just today! Texas?

the two who are on the move....

Happy Nine Months babies! It's hard to believe how far you've come! The days can last forever but these last nine months have just flown by. We can't wait to see what your stats say when we take you to the Doctor on Monday! But guessing you will be moving to big boy car seats just after Christmas. Who knew 9 month olds wore 18 month clothes :) At this time, Christopher was in 6-9 month clothes.

Jackson, our big "tank". Although you are the baby of the family you make up for it in size. Only 1/2 a pound bigger than your older brother at birth, you've since been at least 3-4lbs ahead of him. You were the first to sit up, last to crawl but first to crawl to sit. You are a cuddle bug and don't give away your smiles too often....making the people work for it :) You love to laugh at your big brother and you love to play! Such a great sleeper and eater. In fact, you are soo over baby food and prefer to pick up and eat your own! You are so mild mannered but when you are ready to eat or sleep, you let everyone know. Jackson Jones you have such a sweet tender spirit!

Sweet Smiley Sutton, you are a JOY! You will talk to and laugh with anyone nearby. You are social just like your mama but look JUST like your daddy. You, although smaller than your brother are a scrapper. You take toys from and slap Jack. I'm afraid your in for it when he discovers how much bigger you are. You are amused by your doggy brothers and love puffs. You have been slow to sit, preferring to roll around but once you got up you've been moving ever since. You were the first to crawl and you are so fast! I love to watch you discover and play. Sutton Price, you are tender and sweet and joyful! We love you!

to the one born on this day....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT AHWEE!!!!!!!!! We love you more than words (mainly because 2/3 of us don't have any) Hope you liked your texted message earlier!

Christopher, Sutton and Jackson

the one who gave up her weekend....

we love you! My sweet sister gave up her weekend to spend it with me and the boys while J went hunting. I tell you, I dont know what we would do without so many family members who pour their lives into my boys....but lets face it, It also is a big help to mom!

This weekend Allie was with us from Friday night until about noon on Sunday and while I loved every minute of it, Christopher was in heaven. He got such special attention and is still talking about it. He has prayed for Allie and Sadie (her dog) for the past two nights. Just them and his brothers. Its pretty great. He went on walks, saw Christmas lights, wrestled with, play dohed, colored with and just had a great time with Aunt Ahwee.

She took this pic of C on one of their cold walks. I know why C is such a lover, he's got the greatest role models! Allie, thanks for giving of your weekend and all the times weekly that you come to play with us! I loved our grown up talks and laughs at night too!

the one that makes me laugh all day....

on our short ride to school today Christopher and I were talking about Cousins and what makes a cousin. I thought the convo was finished when C began pointing out the "castles" and bulldozers we passed. And then:

C: mommy
Me: yes buddy
C Ahwee has baby, I get bruder
Me: no, when mommy has baby you get a brother, when Allie has a baby you get a cousin
C: okay, no more babies for mommy. Ahwees turn, you share.
Me: well said buddy. Mommy will share. But, first Allie will meet a neat boy and get married
C: we can share daddy!!!
Me: no buddy, we don't share that!

END OF CONVO - PRAISE GOD!

Still laughing hours later!!!!

the one who gave me 3 beautiful boys....

Happy Birthday! I love living life with you. Thank you for all you do for our family and for the Godly example you display daily for our boys. We are blessed!

I am thankful for you everyday and LOVE YOU!

the one who played in a holiday wonderland.....

This week I have been shooting all things holiday for the Frisco Mercantile. Images were needed to publish online, email blast and facebook updates. Its really put me in the Christmas spirit. A little Christmas music to edit to didn't hurt things either! Here are a few I really liked, hope the client does too!

the three who dressed up.....

Happy Halloweeeeeeeen! This year toy story came to life at the Delcambre house. We almost went for a Dr. Seuss theme with a Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2 but with Christopher's love for all things Woody....Well, the little men were just along for the ride. Literally.

This was the first year C really got into it. He would walk (by himself mostly) up to the door with his bucket in hand saying "trick or treat". Then the door would open and we would have to remind him to say it again. Once he got the candy he would yell out a very excited "thank you". I think that got more laughter from the homes than his cute outfit.

Mom and Allie came with us and seriously, I dont know what we would have done without them. Half the time one would walk C up to a house, hold him, or push the triple stroller. The babies only lasted about 45 minutes and Allie went home with Jonathan to help while mom and I stayed out with C.

Our neighborhood was out in full force. It makes me love our new place even more. Such a since of community. We came back to the house and had taco soup and handed out candy to some of the late night crowd. It was a great night!

And we've lost an Alien.....

Down two little blue men

Ready to tackle the night!

Woody ready to go!

"yeeee haw" for Halloweeeeeen!

the one with the talent....

seriously, I know you are jealous. Let's face it, I am. Christopher wants her for a mommy and not my stick figure drawings and lame "whale" scribbles.

Really, check out this talent.

She also submitted her illustrations at Smashing Mag and has had two chosen. I love this one!

Talent, serious talent!

the one who keeps me laughing...

Had the following conversation with C today:

C: Mommy, lets count
Me: Okay (we count to 20)
C: lets count those (pointing to magnets on fridge)

I pull 5 button magnets down and he puts them in a row and counts them

Me: Those are called Magnets, buddy.
C: Oh yes, I love maggots!

Ha! Happy Friday.

the one who wanted some extra face time....

the one who made me a sister.....

Happy Birthday! Krissy we love you and hope you are celebrated today. We thought and talked about you all day today. We are blessed to have you and our little guys are lucky to have you as their aunt and godmother! Christopher loved the "bug" on your blog, too!

I am amazed at the talent you possess and am blessed that you share it with me for my business and my clients. Thanks for your example of what dedication and loyalty look like.


We love you !

the two that changed everything.....

HAPPY HALF BIRTHDAY! It's hard to believe you are 6 months old today. Thank you for all the joy you have brought our family. I can't imagine life without you two. I love the big brother that Christopher is becoming. He is so tender and kind and very proud of his little people!

Sutton, you have a tender spirit and love how your sweet smile lights up a room. You are super active and love to roll around and bounce in your bouncer. You just love life and want to be a part of all the action. You are so special!

Jackson, you are such a lover. You like to cuddle and snuggle on anyone who will let you. Just this week you have started to sit on your own (in a tripod format) and every time it surprises you. You love to talk, the louder the better. You are such a joy!

Christopher, I know this has been a big change for you and you handle it with such grace. You are such a wonderful big brother and I hope your little brothers learn to be just like you. God gave you to me so that you could teach me how to love unconditionally and he knew that these two would need a great role model. Thank you for your sweet heart, big hugs and crazy thoughts! You keep me on my toes. I'm so proud of the big boy you are becoming!

the 4 who melt me......

This week C is learning all about family at school. They asked us to send a pic of our family to school this week. Um....the newest one we have of all of us is when I was about 7 months preggo with the twins. Not sure that counts and might be kinda hard to explain to C. So, this weekend Marcus and Amanda were in town and we snuck in a little photo opp. Marcus shot the pic and Amanda made (most) of the little men smile. Jackson was over it! As crazy as our days can get, its images like these that remind me how quickly it all passes and I just want to freeze time!

the one with super powers....

or a super nose. On the way to school we prayed for a great day and good, obedient attitudes and ended praying for Aunt Ahwee (Allie) who is having her wisdom teeth out today. Then, the following conversation:

Me: I'm glad we were able to pray for Aunt Allie. She is going to the Dr today.
C: Yep, gotta see Doctor about mouth.
Me: Thats right. I'm sure thankful that she is going to feel better
C: Me too, her and sadie (dog)
Me: right?!

A brief pause and lots of sniffing. (typically meaning he smells that he or one of the twins has a stinky)

C: Mommy, smell that.
Me: what is it
C: Mommy, I smell snow!
Me: wow, winter is months away. You must have a powerful nose to smell snow.
C: Yep, and I smell the sun.
Me: I cant believe you can smell the sun, buddy
C: Mommy, I can smell Aunt Ahwee.
Me: you can? What does she smell like
C: Sweet........Corn.

Love that kiddo. He loves his aunt and just like his mommy......LOVES corn.

Allie, hope you didnt hurt your face laughing. You are loved by all your little people!

The one with the BAD "cheese" face....

someone taught my kiddo to "say cheese". Wasn't me, for the exact reason of the scary "cheese" face that he now makes. Being a photographer, I know better. So, I've been working to change that into "say brothers" or "say happy". FINALLY got a normal looking son in 1 pic of the last 6 months.


Then, we got tickled and the giggles started....

the one who looks just like daddy....

although i love when all the little men sleep at the same time....a little one-on-one time is fun too. love !

The two that look nothing alike....

Even when dressed alike. These were taken a few weeks ago when they both decided against napping one afternoon and we had some fun quiet downtime before big bruder woke up. These are a part of their 4 month shots we've been taking. Just need to get them edited :)

The three that melt my heart!

Please ignore the annoying mommy/baby voice. Please also ignore the "helpful" big brother camera shake. Most of all, please enjoy my lovies!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymjC3gWS7us

Back to reality. I had the following conversation with Christopher as we were getting up from nap:

me: wow, someone sure is smelly
C: I got a stinky
me: I smell that
C: (takes a few deep breaths) It burns my nose.

PRICELESS!