So Many Shoots!

My mom spent a lot of time trying to get the perfect photo of me for her Christmas card. The truth is, I've been modeling for her for so long that sitting in front of the camera is getting kind of old, and so I don't really cooperate anymore. Instead of smiling and posing like I did when I was a baby and couldn't get around on my own, I see that big black lens coming my way, and I run! So my mom had to keep trying to get that perfect shot. She took photos outside, in my room, of me dressed as an angel (that was fun), and me in the car secured to my carseat (so I couldn't escape) before she finally got the ones she wanted. Alas, such is the life of photographer's child--so much work!

I'm so Thankful

My Thanksgiving was really fun because I got to go to CT and visit with my Gram and Beepie. We had our first Thanksgiving dinner at their house with my cousins Samuel and Caleb, and then we drove back to Massachusetts to have our second dinner at Grammy and Papa's with all my other cousins. My mom only took a few photos when we went outside with Samuel and Caleb, so I don't have many to show, but it was such a fun day.

Uncle Chris and Aunt Brooke

Two weeks after Uncle Sam's wedding, we went to Long Beach Island in New Jersey for another wedding--this time it was my dad's brother getting married--my awsome Uncle Chris. The wedding was so fancy and beautiful, and I got to be a flowergirl and wear this really gorgeous white puffy dress. So many of my family members were in the wedding: Uncle Butch, Uncle Bobby, Uncle Gerry, my dad (he was the Best Man), and my cousins Billy, Armani, Rylan, and Tori. Even though she was really busy being the bride, Aunt Brooke spent lots of time holding me and cuddling me throughout the day. I had so much fun, and I'm so happy for my aunt and uncle!

Uncle Sam and Aunt Kristin

I'm terribly sorry there have been so few posts lately! My mom has been putting it off, but I think I've finally convinced her to document some of my recent adventures. First, I have to mention my uncles' weddings! My Uncle Sam (mom's brother) got married in New Hampshire in September, and it was such a fun day for me! I got to wear this really pretty and fluffy yellow dress, and I just danced around and enjoyed every moment of the day.

B.Y.O. Costume

I forgot to post photos after playgroup the other day. In keeping with the season (and my mom's obsession), my friends brought their costumes over and we played together looking as cute as ever in our array of Halloween fashions. Even the babies donned costumes (too cute!). Note: Bert's and the ladybug's costumes were made by their moms--pretty crafty!

Happy Halloween

Okay, so the thing is, my mom really loves Halloween and costumes and stuff (you know this if she's ever made you wear one of the costumes from her collection; she loves antique/vintage clothing, and can dress you in attire from any decade in the last century). So, I never have just one Halloween costume, oh no. (Note last year; I was a flower, a puppy, a leopard, a baby chick, and of course, a fairy). She claims she collects these kids' costumes for her photography business, but I think she's just a little batty. Anyway, we've done some fun Halloween activities: a Halloween celebration at the zoo, a Halloween puppet show, two Halloween parades (one right in my neighborhood and one at the library), and costume playdates with my friends. Today however, is actual Halloween, and my mom took some photos of me in my warm and not-as-warm costumes (gotta be prepared for any weather) before the sun set--so check them out!

Costume Party

I went to my Storytime playgroup last night, and we wore our Halloween costumes and sat on bales of hay while my Mom took pictures. And one of the best things was that we got to meet tiny new Baby Tom, who was born just a month ago. Something really special about Tom is that he is a vibrant redhead like his Mom! He has a bright red swirl of hair on his tiny head. He wore a little pumpkin costume which is a good look for him. It was such a fun evening. We ate strawberries and delicious apple crisp (thanks, Susan!) and posed for photos. The moms were impressed that they got us to sit in one place for our group photo. Of course we were good--we know how utterly precious and adorable we are in our costumes. I can't wait to wear my butterfly costume again....