New Year Resolution

I am hoping to get this blog back up and running after the first of the year, even if it's just a post a week.
My hobby took me to a new level this holiday season. I traveled all over the NW IL for sessions this fall. I think I have grown as a hobby photographer and truly given people some good sittings.

So that is when I hope for you all to expect me again if anyone is still out there looking. :)

See ya in 2011!

MIA

well with school starting and birthdays and Labor Day weekend and more photoshoots than I am used to... I did it again.

I have all these pictures and stories to tell you but it seems I'm spending my time, running to and from schools, editing photos, and working more hours than before.

I will get here, I promise! Just give me a few days.

Splash pad

They boys hanging out in the summer sun keeping cool!
Hayden and his friend Cody being goofballs.... and Jaxson going after Cody with some water.

GG turns 95!

we all went out to GG's house this year to help her celebrate her 95th birthday!! can you believe it? Think of all the things she's seen.... indoor plumbing, the lightbulb, invention of TV, you name it and she's probably been around for it :D We had an outdoor picnic lunch.

The boys loved playing on the stairs since no one around home has any. They rolled those trucks down them for about and hour.

Uncle Tom blowing bubbles with Jax

Jax took it upon himself to water all of GG's flowers and weeds in the yard. Ya know gotta keep them pretty.
The birthday girl herself!

GG and her boys :) Hayden is already way taller than her and Jax isn't far behind

Great America

We made a family trip to Six Flags Great America this summer. It was a beautiful day!!
Hayden was ready to rock n roll on some rides... at least until he went on the first roller coaster and said, "that's enough"

here's Dad and H ready to be spun.
Jaxson was VERY excited to ride on the train... have I mentioned his train obsession yet? :)
see VERY happy.
The rest of us just went along for the ride.
Another purpose was to visit cousin Breana, aka Wonder Woman!!! She looks so amazing as Wonder Woman. Like she was made for the role. Strong woman... not some fairy princess :D
Here we are as a family with the superhero.
Here she is with Aunt Sandy and Uncle John.... grown up a bit, I'd say :)
Daddy and Jax on the Big Red Car ride.
and Jax in pure joy when he got to hug Dorthy the Dinosaur from the Wiggles.
This is Captain Feathersword. He is a close friend of Wonder Woman's.. and he was told to look out for us so he could say a special hello to his friend Jaxson. :D He just LOVED it!!
Dad and Jax taking in a ride while Hayden and I were on the kid roller coaster.
The guys went on the log ride and Tim and Hayden ducked.... guess who was riding in the back and got wet? Yup! Dad :D LOL
Wonder Woman in the parade greeting her fans/family
This is the Dragon float that was designed just for Wonder Woman to "fight/slay" every night. It was amazing!!!Hayden getting a kick out of seeing Scooby Doo

and Marvin the Martian.... one of Tim's favorites.
It was a GREAT day but next time we need to spend at least 2-3 more hours there. We missed quite a few rides. Hopefully we will be able to get there during Fright Fest and hit the rides we missed.

Teaching Jax

how to run through the sprinkler like only a big brother could.
Thankful for Hayden that he did this because when Hayden was little it was Tim and I running though the sprinkler to give him the idea. I got to stay dry this time :)

Day with Nana

We started out our adventure to the River Walk in Naperville. It was a VERY hot day so we didn't walk far but would LOVE to visit again in the fall. It is just beautiful. Here's Nana and the boys checking out the view.
The boys.
From the River Walk we went to ChooChoo Johnny's. It's a cafe all about trains, so this day was more about Jax than Hayden but he still had fun.
and there were games to play so he was happy :)
Its really neat, your food order comes around on a train connected to the counter top. and they ring the bell every time it delivers.
and have model trains set up everywhere.
Jax checking out the scene.
and here comes our lunch :) Cute place but way to far to visit often.

4th of July, K style

So yes this is a picture of beer because that is how we roll for the holiday :)Lucky it wasn't terribly hot and it did not rain. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves eating and drinking said beer.
The kids playing it up in the backyard.... or making a mess, which ever way you look at it. :)
Me and the wee man
Sabrina and her little diva, Taegan. She's such a doll!
The kids and their ice cream thanks to Pa!!
Gram and the wee man
and of course the fireworks. I tried the whole set up this year. Tripod, remote.... and read up on how to take the perfect fireworks. I think they turned out good.{{insert the pat on the back here}}