Santa Train 2009

Mr. & Mrs. Claus arriving to cheers from the very cold people.
The train is decorated inside and out. I thought this was a neat picture of the front of the train.

James, Jennifer, Jack & Joel

(All freezing cold!!)

Jack, James and Rudolph....Jack loved going up to the different characters and giving them a high five.

Jack, Joel & Santa....I can't believe they sat still long enough for me to snap a shot. Thanks boys!!!

My Handsome Joel

After looking at all these pictures you can see why it is hard to leave Portrait Innovations without spending a small fortune. They see me coming and know I am a sucker for my own child. I can't help it....

More from the Photo Shoot

It's a good thing he's cute. I think I'll keep him.

Joel's Photo Shoot

I can't believe Joel is already 1 year old. Where did the time go???

To Infinity & Beyond

My Little Buzz & Woody. Jack LOVES Toy Story & I thought this was perfect.

While I still have some say in the matter, I decided what the costumes were going to be.
This is Jessie, minus the red hair and pigtails.
(Ok, it's grandma and her boys, but don't tell Buzz or Woody)

Woody (Joel) and his grandma...he has her wrapped around his finger.

Notice he has a cookie in his hand and it is past his bedtime, she doesn't care about that.

Pool Time

Since we didn't make it to Holiday World last Saturday, we modified things a bit and let the kids play in the water at Pa & Grandma's house.
They both loved playing & splashing each other.

It doesn't matter how long Jack is out in the sun he is always this white. I don't think he has the ability to get a tan. That is why his nickname is "White Lightning"

Joel's First Swim

One hot day equals time in the pool. This is the first time Joel

has been swimming. He loved it!!!
Joel had his own pool while Jack & Afton were in a slightly bigger one.
Joel is trying to see what's going on in the big pool.


I can always count on Joel to give a big smile for the camera.

The brief moment I got Jack to sit next to his brother for a picture.

It didn't last long and I couldn't get them to smile at the same time.

I think he is smiling because he has the pool to himself again.

Harrah Farms

Things have been busy around the ol' homestead. Now that we are tending to the animals there is less time for blogging. Here are a couple pics of our "ladies"
Right now we have 35 chickens that we are hoping will lay eggs soon. Late last month we did have a massacre and lost 23 chickens in the middle of the night. Something large & hungry dug into their coop and had a feast. We are hoping that doesn't happen again.


And here is a holiday dinner. OK, I know that seems cruel, but who doesn't like a good ham at Easter. We just got these 3 little pigs today and so far they don't stink too bad. We are trying to think of some good names....any suggestions?

Jack & his 3 pigs...he is so fearless when it comes to animals. He always wants to pet his chickens, I wonder when he will ask to ride the pigs.

I thought this picture was cute because the both have their hog boots on and seem to be on a mission. Jack knows that we have to go out and feed the chickens every night and he is such a big help. He was born to be a farmer.

Fun in the Tub

Bath time is usually the only time I have both boys contained and content.

I think they would stay in the tub forever if I let them.

Joel sits up really well in his baby tub and loves to play with the toys.

He also likes to pee on Jack's back....but we don't let Jack know this.

I think Jack is trying to tell me not to take his picture...
it's a good thing I'm quick with the camera.



This is usually the way Joel looks just before the
"Fountain of Brotherly Love" begins to flow.

Jack Hits the Big 3

Jack did a great job blowing out the 3 candles. His cake had Mickey Mouse & Goofy on it. Jacks favorite show these days is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

Jack got his Spider Man bike from mom & dad.
This was the only thing he would tell us he wanted.

Joel looking adorable with his Mickey Mouse ears.

Afton, Jack & Kerrington. If you look closely Afton appears to be on a very important phone call.

Easter Fun

Jack in full pursuit of any egg he can find.

Uncle Craig & soon to be Aunt Sarah

Jack & Afton with their loot

Joel & his Paw

Nothing like hiding eggs in grandma's flowers

James & Jack as part of the dinosaur exhibit

Jack and his polar bear friend

My sleepy head

(He is so pleasant when he gets up, you can tell by the look on his face)