Finley's 8th Birthday...Grapevine Aquarium

We decided to take Finley to our "local" aquarium for his birthday party.  We ALL took the day off from our respective jobs/school, so that we could go when it wouldn't be crowded!  We went on November 1st...it worked out well for the after-Halloween coma we were all in!

All the group photos crack.me.up!!!  Just keeping it ALL real!!

Pretty cool...he loved that his name was all over EVERY wall!!  

I couldn't use my flash, so the pics aren't so great.  :(

I LOVED this little guy...he kept coming to me and "smiling"!!!

And the infamous tunnel...all glass....oh, how I did NOT want to cross it......

...but the kids (and Joey) were so encouraging..."you can do it!!!!"

 Besties....

Opening his present from Keegan and Joshua....

 ...then off to Legoland store to get his presents from us!!

We had a picnic lunch, and although the kids had great fun on the playground and running around...the wind was AWFUL and a lot of our food blew away!  Ha!!

And there ya have it!!!  Finn's big bash (minus the family)!!  

Photo Dump...whatever week we are on!!

Good Gracious!!  I can't remember when my last photo dump was...October sumpin?!  

So let's just jump right in somewhere...ha! 

October 21st through October 31st....

First up...the Pumpkin Patch!  We had a great time as always...I fear this won't be much fun as the kids continue to get bigger.  Aidan was a bit bored. :(

See the little girl behind Owen...she was in LOVE with Owen!!  Teehee...she kept trying to hug him and hold his hands!  So cute!!

Hay ride happiness!!

My little goofball!!

Scary clouds one morning!!  

It was Orange Color Day at school this month!!  

A SUPER SWEET family gave me a gift card to my FAVORITE restaurant!!!  Whoop!  

Then there was a weekend...but apparently I only took pics on Sunday!!  Ha! 

Preparing for my mini photo shoots the next two weekends!!

Keegan and Owen playing Santa, whipping the reindeer into shape!!   

 I went over to my besties house to watch her make Halloween treats for the teachers at our school...she is too much!!

I made a mad dash to Hob Lob to try and throw together two Potato Head costumes....

While there Keegan decided that this man (founder of Hob Lob) looks just like Grandpa (my dad)!!  Love it!

Finally it was Halloween Day!!!  My whole family went as the Round-Up Gang (which I shared HERE) At the last minute I made a little headband and tail for my Grandma to wear as my mom's little sheep!!  

Whoohoo for the end of October!!!  Haha!!  Up next....Finn's 8th Birthday Party!!

The Curtis Family

One thing about being a photographer...you want your business to expand.  

And when it expands you MIGHT just take pics of someone you've never met before!!  Ha!!  Well, I was lucky enough to get to do that this past weekend!!  

What a sweet family to photograph!!  

The boys were adorable, and I had such a good time talking with Heather!!  

Thanks Heather and Curtis for allowing me to be a part of your Christmas memories!!

Happy 36th Joseph!

Today is my husbands BIG DAY!  Happy Birthday to a great man.....here are a few of the hundreds of reasons I love him!!

He's never had a problem carrying my purse...that's VERY important!!  

He's not afraid to jump in and fix things!! 

He helps with any projects that I cannot tackle on my own...

He put up with having a garage sale...and very generously gave away a ton of things!

When he's not helping carry props at photo shoots, he's taking care of the kids so I can make a go of this fun biz!!

He's so great with our kiddos...

He's hilarious...really one of my top favorite attributes!!

He "agrees" to help at "events" even when it's not really his "thing"!!!

He shares in the things that are important to our kids!

Did I mention he's funny?

And last...He is just so darn handsome!!

I love you so much sweetheart.  Thank you for all you do to provide for our family.  You are an amazing Godly man, and I am so glad that I get to be a part of your life!