Despite one bloody nose from a bonk into sister’s head while horsing around, we managed to still have some fun at the beach in Elk Rapids. Papa doing “Papa funny faces” certainly does help the mood. I love how quick little boys bounce back!
I have say that little miss Edith was the calmest, most chill one year old I have ever met! She has the funniest little expressions and they all seem to come from her eyes. She looks at you with a very entertaining intentness. Oh, and Edith, in about 15 years I’ll need to introduce you to a boy named James. . . trust me, you two will hit it off.
Miss Mary is the cutest little bug, but man did she give me a run for my money! Two hours in and we finally got a smile. What we learned is that she prefers to lay on her back and she really likes the feel of the fur blanket. We had big plans for a Harry Potter theme, since her mom really digs those books, but we will have to wait until next time. That should give me a few months to find some really cool props.
The Saunders family joined me for a fun day at the beach in Glen Arbor for some family photos.
Kristy and Vince have made quite a splash with their wedding gift request for their wedding on July 2nd. Instead of regular wedding gifts, they requested that guests bring donations of school supplies. Giving to our youth is such a fabulous way to celebrate! Check out the 9&10 news feature and the post on TCAPS Facebook page!
Thank you Kristy and Vince for being AMAZING humans!
A newly married couple is giving a unique gift to a Traverse City school. Thursday Kristy and Vince Tomczak are dropping off their wedding gifts to . . . read more
You’ve seen my little buddy James as he’s grown over the last few years. He is kind of my spotlight kid. As a very little boy he has always had a “thing” about him. I think it is his eye contact, many children I photograph don’t engage with me the way this kid does. I will stand tall on the mountain tops and tell you loudly that this speaks to the kind of parents he has. Michele and Dave always get my vote for outstanding parenting.
James had a very special gift this past month. He is now a big brother to Grady. Welcome to the world, Grady! I am so excited to see these boys grow together!
Soooo . . . . let’s talk about Michele’s new “big girl chair”. She’s been wanting a new living room set for a while and I was so happy for her when I walked in and saw this fabulous chair and it’s matching accompaniments. It’s so grown up and refined – no more extra-soft dog-couch (like mine, lol). It is the best feeling to have a lovely living room to share with family and guests. But you see, I fear for the life of the new chair, living in the midst of two small boys! I do, however, wish I could hear the stories that chair will tell in 10 years. Stories of growing boys and a happy family!
These guys!! I got to play with these two dolls for a while the other night at one of the park service properties over in Glen Arbor. The brains of children always crack me up! Presley asked who’s house we were at. “Uncle Sam’s house”, I exclaimed. The exchange from there made me chuckle. “Who is Uncle Sam?” “The man who takes our taxes, that’s why we get to use his house.” “Why does he take our money?” I figured to let it be a that point. Funny stuff though!
What a crew! These two fun families had their summer vacation together at The Homestead in Glen Arbor.
I was so happy to spend a few hours with my favorite little buddy, James, and his awesome Momma. James has no idea of the changes that will come over the next few months. As much as he is an adventurous, comical, sweet and caring, only child, he will soon be called “big brother.” So we took some time to look at life with just James. This kid absolutely cracks me up! “Play” and “Nope” are his favorite two words. I am so excited for #2 to join this household!
I was lucky enough to spend a morning with pretty little Maple and her old buddy the other day. There were some kitties that hung out with us too, but cat’s don’t stick around to pose for photos all too well.