goodbye 2009

Unlike last year when I didn't make any resolutions, this year looks to be chock-full of new promises. I downloaded my calendar this afternoon and my running shoes are ready to run.

I recently celebrated my 28th birthday and like last year, there was no cake, just a sweet husband holding up some candles. And like last year, I declare this to be the Year of Amy! I feel like I'm being called in different directions and I'm just figuring it all out, but I have no doubt it will be great. I definitely feel the need for some commitments versus resolutions, my list is long but I press on.

And because posts truly are better with pictures, I'll leave you all with some December shots of Harper Bea. She's had a tough time since Avery arrived. I totally thought Oscar would be the one, considering he literally made himself sick when we brought Harper home. Oh Harper, you're still loved. Pieces of you often show up in my pictures and you make Avery smile.

awesome new website

Let me preface this post by stating that the title--all Deran. He's so handy to have around and though I don't understand much of what he did, the end result is indeed an awesome new website.

He took away this:



And gave me this:



Thanks Husband! In addition to a new design, the portfolios have been updated and there is new information for 2010 in the sessions section.

happy trails to you...

It's time to put away the Christmas decorations for another year. I'll miss our tree, but I'm looking forward to having a spot to put some of Avery's newly acquired LARGE toys!

Bye-bye beautiful bokeh, your lovely background blur will be missed.



















Farewell Frosty!

















Ta ta twinkling tree, I really appreciated your pre-lit branches and remote control.







































Okay, time to bring out the Valentines!

finally

Um, yeah...so just before I got sick back in NOVEMBER, I took pictures of little boy A. He was two weeks new, soon he'll be two months old!





Of course his big brother got in too!



He was so sweet, giving Baby A kisses. I think these two will be best buds!

sleeping beauty

This afternoon Avery & I laid down for a nap in my bedroom. I couldn't fall asleep because I was too busy watching her. She is so pretty and tiny and perfect.



No doubt one day she'll wake up to my watchful eyes and think I'm strange, but I want to hang on to now for just another minute. To stare at those chubby wrists, and tiny toes, and long lashes...just a little bit longer.



My heart is so full for this girl.