One of my 2010 resolutions is to run 500 miles this year… and today I completed mile 6.  :)  Happy Tuesday!

I headed out west this weekend for 30th birthday celebration / Thanksgiving 09 (Abilene Style) / The Nutcracker (staring Ms Ella as one of the little angels).  And fun was had by all :)  It was nice to spend some quality time with my cousin and sister on Friday ( till 3 A.M.  LOL), then Saturday was BUSY.  Cooking, eating, pictures, ballet, more eating… it was good times.  Ella was in the Nutcracker this year, and she was too cute!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Paramount in downtown Abilene.  It is like stepping back in time and is truly something you must experience if you are ever in Abilene.  It was a great weekend, and now on with the pictures…

Wishing all my favorite people a safe and happy Halloween :)

Those of you who have actually followed my blog since 2007 might remember this pic of my sister…

Well two years later ( almost to the date)… her oldest offspring… same window in my favorite alley :)

One of the fun things about taking pics of children whom I share similar DNA with is I can get a little more creative and artistic with the processing I do after a shoot.  I am use to shiny, happy babies.  Ethan on the other hand has a moodier side which I think accompanies his love of Guitar Hero perfectly…  Have I mentioned this kids has some Guitar Hero moves that amaze me.  

I think these are by far my fav pics this summer …. I just love the emotion and feeling of these :)

My first attempt at under water photography… I could use  a little practice… :)