ducky

We have the coolest wall/ground covering of ivy out in our side yard that I use often in my photos. I had the idea to take outdoor bath photos of Piper. She loves being outside, and loves baths win win.

She was the happiest baby ever!

Pi usually only takes a 45 minute nap in the afternoon, so while Chloe is still asleep, sometimes we head outside to snap a few shots.. This was shot on the outer brick wall of our fireplace.

little Miss Jamima

She kept sucking the bubbles

 This shot is my favorite. It looks like she is saying "gasp.. I'm bathing ma, no pictures"

Baby Jane is not a thumb sucker, but she really likes sucking the bubbles off of her hand. I thought it was cute getting the quintessential baby thumb suck photo.

Snow bunnies

Chloe had a wonderful time in Idaho this year. She loved seeing cousins, and playing non stop. I think she likes the idea of the snow, but wasn't fond of the cold. 

It was so gorgeous. A few of the days we were in Idaho there was frost and icicles on every branch, and bush in Idaho Falls, and I couldn't pass up the chance to get pictures it was magical. So we pulled over in an impromptu shoot.

My California girl was freezing, and ready to get back into the car the moment we stepped out.

Catching snowflakes on her tongue.

I love the snowflakes in her hair.

Snapped only a couple of pictures of little Janie

My little Jane was a champ in the snow.. until she realized that sticking her hand in snow can be painful, and then she was done.

We found some gorgeous barns for me to practice using my new lens..

We didn't have the right attire though.. flats and snow don't mesh.

Sister love

I used to pray every night for a sister. I had two older brothers, and would have loved to have a sister close to my age to play with. These two do pretty well with each other. Piper tolerates a lot, and Chloe can be so sweet to Piper, but sometimes her hugs turn into inadvertent head-locks! 

Chloe and Piper are now sharing a room, and Chloe is doing very well. Piper still cries a lot in the night, but Chloe sleeps right through it.

Chloe doesn't like sharing her things with Piper, and now that Piper can do things it's hard for Chloe.

Chloe is often heard saying " Piper can't do that!" meaning don't let her do that. Only I can do that. All in all these two are sweet. I'm so lucky to have two little girls.

Coral hat

A couple of months ago I took a few photos of Piper. I can't decide which expressions I liked better, so I went with them all. 

Bright eyes

Blue steel.

What?

When she is interested in something she gets so focused that it's hard to get her attention.

She is mesmerized by jewelry.

Where was I this time last year?

This was us this time last year. I was 24 weeks pregnant, and we were in Florida..

Turks and Caicos

Ahhh man do I wish I were there right now. That was a fun trip. Although I can't really complain, because it was in the 70's today here in Northern California.