Jodee wanted pictures of her girls doing what they do best, drinking a bottle, being a superhero, dancing and playing together. I was happy to obliged and grateful that Justin Hackworth let me use his studio again so we could have them comfortable and warm. These two kept me on my toes and even rolling around on my stomach. I believe Jodee even referred to me as an “agile pregnant woman.” You never know what you’re going to get with a teething one year old and active three year old, but sometimes you can be pleasantly surprised with the outcome.

Just when I think things are starting to get fairly normal around here, I come upstairs to go to bed and find this:

Now does this look like it would be more comfortable then sleeping in a bed?

Despite my dislike of this sport, Geoff talked me into letting Isaac do wrestling this season. He’s actually quite good, so it makes watching it not quite as painful. He had a tournament on Saturday and here are a couple pictures from his last match. He’s the one not wearing the singlet. I have to draw the line somewhere.

His first bloody nose.

Holding his medal.

I was so pleased when Kiera, my good friend and fellow photographer asked me to take some pictures of her family with their newest addition, Asher Leo. I’m not posting very many family pictures in case she’s using one for a Christmas card, but here are some others from my time with them. Seeing her with her sweet newborn made me so excited. It’s magical seeing brothers and sisters love a new one and to see how instantly a family is made complete by a soul that wasn’t even there thirteen days ago.

Geoff and I started a tradition when we got married that we would try and get an ornament and/or creche from wherever our travels took both, or just one of us. Because of Geoff’s traveling for conferences, we have quite the international collection going on and it was so fun to show them all to the kids this year.

And if you’re wondering, yes, my kids are rarely in normal clothes at home. Isaac is a “Scout” (thanks to his new obsession with the movie Follow Me Boys), and Lucy…need I explain.

There’s lots of them in my family. I’m happy to add another one. While I’m already gushing about my nieces, here’s another one who stayed with us and her parents this weekend. My little sister Laura and her family are moving to Nevada in January and I’m sick about it. I LOVE my visits with them and I’m sad to miss some of Isla’s growing up. I guess we’ll be doing a whole lot of Skyping in the near future!

The day after Thanksgiving, all my family members who are in Utah came over to our house. We made gingerbread houses with the kids, cooked lunch together, played with the kids and just hung out. I love my family and wish all of use were in closer proximity!

We had just a perfect Thanksgiving day. It started out by the kids letting Geoff and I sleep in a bit which was heavenly. Then I enlisted their help peeling and cutting potatoes while I worked on the rolls. Who knew that could be such a fun family activity?

We had music on, Disney movie tunes of course since the kids love them and we play a game of “Name that movie”. Lucy put on about four different outfits and I came across this lovely scene.

Then we attempted to take a family Christmas picture, which is nearly impossible for this crew. This was probably the best one, so you might see it on a card in your mailbox soon.

Me with my blackberry pie on our way out the door to Geoff’s parent’s house. I’d like to tell you how delicious it was, but I can’t since my doctor single handedly may have ruined the rest of my pregnancy by telling me that I have to cut back on sugar. We’re in a fight.

At the dinner table, holding up the placemats that Geoff and the kids drew for everyone.

I love this time of year to reflect on all that I am thankful for. There’s too many blessings to count!

Allie is thinking about giving modeling a try and needed some shots for her portfolio. I think it’s safe to say she’s headed in the right direction. Nearly every single shot I got of her was downright stunning. And she’s 14. I’m pretty sure, actually I’m positive, that I was unclear as to whether mascara was a makeup or a type of dance when I was fourteen.

Maybe next time I wont have my 5 year old take the picture. Maybe next time I will do my hair, or makeup. And maybe next time there wont be a next time, so better this than nothing!

Burr it’s getting cold out there! Thank you to the Peters family for enduring some chilly temperatures to get their family photos done. We had a short and sweet session, with some equally short and sweet little ones. Have I mentioned how much I love the photography part of my job? Well I do!