C/O 2019

Saturday was a hectic day, BUT I have been wanting to get my kids their pics done since picture day at school passed! I don't care anyways, because I never like the way school photos come out! Plus they're expensive, and you have NO options! But my kids got a fresh hair cut anyways so that at least when other kids see their class picture they don't remember my boys as some homeless harried dirtballs! :) And the class picture is a whole other "issue" with me. I'm not sure if it's just my kids' school, or not, but I HATE how they just put individual photos of each kid onto an 8x10, and that's supposed to be the "class" picture. I remember when the kids had to stand together, and smile all at once. I liked those ones better. They have more feeling, more character! Any whoo, Here are my chil'ren...

Elijah's got to be the HARDEST child on the face of the earth to capture a decent photograph of! When I say smile, he smiles and closes his eyes, when I say "no, open your eyes, he opens his eyes, and stops smiling, then when I finally get him to do both he's completely looking the other way. He is just not a natural when it comes to the camera. As soon as the lens points his way, a wierd boy comes out who doesn't understand what a regular face looks like. He's known for his cuteness, but you wouldn't know it by his "outtakes", and trust me, there are plenty!

But I actually did get a coupld decent ones. You should of seen me on the other end of the camera, acting a fool all jumpy and squeeky! Whatever works... Whatever works.

I accidentaly took this one when I was trying to get my settings on my camera right. I just liked the colors, and the background, and how you couldn't see anyone's face.

She wasn't supposed to be in any, but she insisted on getting in my way! So I figured, hey, she's there, my camera's out, might as well. She was not at all dressed for pics, and her hair wasn't done, she had no shoes on, and slobber down the front of her shirt. But I like it. She was trying to eat those flowers too by the way...

Ahh.... Gabe.... He's a natural. He's always been a little model. I'd put him in modeling if I didn't worry about his "attitude" Seriously, this kid LOVES to pose. He has all his own ideas, and outfits in mind. He knows what he wants it to look like, and he's not afraid to tell me "no mom, take the picture from down there" FOR REALS!!! He tells me which angle to shoot! Crazy kid...

I can't complain tho. He makes portrait photography look easy. It is easy with him... He does everything for me. Love this guy. He's growing up too fast.

Again ladies and gents, He does his own posing...

I din't mean for their "school" pics to come out all senior portraits ish... They just did.

Well, that's all for now... MORE TO COME!

Happy day!

Hi THERE! I am blessed this morning. I feel good. My family feels good, and best of all, God is good. Well, He's always good, but still, if you're having a good day, you better mention how good He is! This weekend was nice. My hubby's tia came down from new mexico and hung out with us for a while. Then we had our weekly friendship group which was "cook off" themed. I didn't win. Actually, i didn't "technically" participate. We were supposed to make CHILI RELLENOS! I can't make that! So, I cheated,and made ENCHILADAS! Besides, there was no way my kids would sit down and voluntarily EAT chilis! Our next "cook off" is actually a bake off! I'm going to make this supreme chocolate cherry cake!! ooooh.... Okay, with no further adieu, here are some pics. This one here is at our evangelistic event. Gabe and I were painting faces, and he did a WAY better job than me. This little guy spoke only spanish, but even without understanding him, I could tell he had a great time! My hubby too. He's so cool.

Here are my 2 precious, sweet, upstanding,little gentlemen, and their friends. Okay, so I exaggerated a little. They're actually rough and tough, dirty and frankly, kinda mean. But I love em! These are my next door neighbors, and the boys from up the street. They always play in my front yard. We're like the hot spot for the neighborhood kids. And now, they're all growing up, and into football. Long gone are the days of little trains, and army men. boo.. ENJOY!

And now one of my baby boy elijah. Okay, he hates it when i call him my baby boy... He's 6. It's a little blown out, but I still like it! Hope you do too.

Whatever things are lovely, and are praise worthy... think on these things!

Love is...

WOW it's been a long time! (I bet no one's even noticed huh..) Anywhoo, just in case someone ACTUALLY looks at my little ole blog, I have a new one. I haven't done much lately, but i am happy with this one that i took while me and the kiddos were going for a walk. Enjoy...




Woah, that's a big pic. I'll probably come back some time later, and fix that!
Well, good night for now!

Random pics of the week

We've had a busy week. Or two... We've been practicing for soccer, going to church, selling candies, practicing for soccer, going to church, making t-shirts, and playing soccer games. AND of course the regular day to day duties like homework, chores, and food. Anyways, here are just a few pics for you to enjoy!

Here is my beautiful Hannah Bear! Or sometimes I call her Hankies. ( i don't know why) This was just a test shot with my new lens while we were watching the boys practice soccer. She's adorable. Don't u think?

And me husband. He's such a good daddy. Gabe jr is SUCH an athlete! He's an animal out there on the field! It was time for the waterbreak, and my hubby told lil man to take a second drink, and lil man said a "no, no time!" That's focus. Mr. G is such a good daddy. He's not a father, he's a DADDY. I love my men.


And with his little girly girl. Seek ye first the kingdom, and you shall have the desires of your heart. God certainly does provide. Mr. G has wanted a baby girl since we first started dating. Not that he's not happy with his lil men, but she just stole his heart, and wrapped in content.

Too cute. He's gettin big.

That's all for today!

Blessings, and hugs!

Pretty eyes sneak peak

I had the honor today to take pictures of my wonderful in laws. I just couldn't go to bed without at least playing with one or two, so here's one to calm my excitement! This is my niece Gabrielle. She's a doll! Look at those eyes! More to come, so check back often!

Sammy Sam!

Here are just a couple samples of a shoot I did not too long ago. I have taken this girls pictures more than any other customers. I did her birth announcements, and then again when she was ohh, lets see about 9 months, and then again just recently for her BIG NUMBER 2! She's got so much personality she should have her own T.V. show! Peek-a-boo!
"I think I'll have the duck tonight" "It's my birthday."
Hugs and kisses all! K. well just the kisses then. *Muah!*

Her party was super fun! So planned, so pretty, so .... so... perfect! (and momma's pregnant to top it off!)

It's the most wonderful time of the year

Just one today. An old one. One of my favs though. I have a 16x20 print of this above my fireplace. My sweeties start school tomorrow, so hopefully I will be able to get more done around the house, on this blog, and everywhere else. Too bad Hannah's not in school (only half kidding). Ahh.... sweet time to myself (sort of) more like ahhh.... sweet time without "mom. mom. mom. mommy. mom. mommy. momma. mom. mom." "he hit me" and of course the awful sound of these guys running EVERYWHERE in the house. Seriously. thump thump thump ALL DAY!! It's enough to drive a woman crazy you know! So yeah, I'm kinda humming the tune "it's the most wonderful time of the year" Because really, school time is such a wonderful time.

Just some random pics of the kids

I really wanted to start out strong with my photo blog, and upload pics everyday. (yeah right) But, I've been busy, so I'm just going to do the best I can, and upload when I can. And tonight, I can. Here are some oldies, but goodies!


This is the pic I took of my little Gabe for his 5th birthday postcards. Wow, time sure flies when you're having fun! Don't you just love that pose?! He's a natural. He should be a model! (says his momma) Well, maybe when his teeth come in. He's at the naked mouth stage! eek
Ahhh, and who doesn't love to look at the ocean? We LOVE our pismo breaks.
He looks like such a nice kid when he's sleeping. It's the "awake" that worries me! In fact, the reason this photo came out so bright is because HE YANKED DOWN ALL HIS CURTAINS!! Yeah, he tore the fabric, bent the curtain rod, and pulled out the metal brackets from the wall! But I still love him. Kinda reminds me how sometimes I mess the things up that God has given to me, but he still loves me. I wonder if he "ugh!" or "Sheeshes!!" after I misbehave.

LOOK AT THEM CHEEKS. No doubt, he's his papa's baby. Eli loves to make wishes. This one's kinda old. I wonder if that wish ever came true. I tell him that the only wishes that come true are the prayers we ask God, so he knows that blowing on some weed does not have any power. But it sure makes for a cute pic!

Thats all for now, Enjoy your sunday!

My kiddies

Here are just a few pics of my kiddos! These are a few months old, but I figured I'd update my blog with some of my favs. Here are my beautiful children. Let me introduce you to Gabriel jr, the big one, Eli, the one squinting his eyes. (poor guy, he always makes wierd faces when he takes pics), and that little white baby is my miss grace. I've been so blessed.