Pictures Again?

We had professional pics on Sunday and they turned out super great.  I didn't think we would have many to choose from because someone was NOT in a smiley mood.  It's crazy.  Erin is the happiest, smiliest baby ever UNTIL the photographers come.

The lighting was good today and it was my day off so Erin and I played around with my new camera again.  I posted some of these on FB, so if they're repeats, sorry!

 

Happy Valentine's Day

Okay, this isn't really much of a Valentine's video, but hey, my kid is cute anyway!

Saturday Morning Special

Okay, Tommy and I decided long ago that we were going to do all that we could to keep Erin out of OUR bed and in her own.  Both of us agree that it is just safer for her that way because our bed is really tall and Tommy is such a sound sleeper we didn't want him steamrolling over her in the middle of the night.

But...In the last two weeks, we've started our own little tradition.  Like most dual income everybody works households, it's crazy here very early in the mornings during the week.  So, to make up for it, we take turns letting the other one sleep in on Saturday mornings. 

Two weeks ago, Tommy got up with Erin while I stayed in bed.  He changed her, fed her and brought her back into our room.  We put her between our pillows and just layed there and talked to her.  She played with us a little then fell fast asleep.  We then fell back to sleep and everyone slept from 7:30 to 10:15!!!  Since then, we've tried it again and it worked again.  We all got back in bed and we all slept in again!!  Woo Hoo!

I'm sure it's against every parenting rule there is, but we don't care.  I've started looking forward to Saturdays even more.  It's just so sweet.  Before she falls asleep, she plays with our noses and mouths.  She studies things so intensely.  I guess it wears her out.

Roxie takes part as well.  She gets up with whomever gets up first.  She goes out and takes care of business then promptly goes back under the bed to her "bed" and doesn't get up until we do. 

Life around here is good on Saturdays, so please don't drop in until at least 10:30!! :)

My Favorite Subject...

For Christmas I got my big new camera.  I've taken a short photography class but I just haven't had much time to practice.  For my birthday I got the flash and some money.  I bought a new lens with the money and it came in today.  The flash is still in transit to our house, delayed because of the weather.

Anyway, I got the new lens and started playing with my very favorite subject matter.  Here's a little sample.  I didn't think they were that bad for my first effort.

Giggle Fest 2011

We went to the country this weekend to celebrate mine and Grandpa's birthdays.  (I have a birthday month of celebrations! I'm not complaining!)

It was the immediate Mize Troop.  We packed the Tahoe like we were going for 6 months, but we had everything we needed when we got there.  Of course, I took both the flip and my big camera.  The only video I shot was this one.  More pics later from the camera.

Erin just absolutely LOVES Jake.  He makes her laugh and giggle out loud.  It's really funny.  He doesn't even have to be paying attention to her.  He can just be standing there and she will stare and bust out laughing.  She loves Luke too, but Jake really tickles her funny bone.  You can see in this video that Luke is just glad Erin is there to get Jake's attention.  He is steady snatching toys and entertaining himself.