Christy Williams

 

Our November was filled to the brim with milestones and so many memorable turning points. This month we helped Jesse complete his college applications and ordered his cap & gown (how is this possible?). Witnessed Addy tie her shoes for the first time and read her very first sentences (that one still gets me). Potty trained Lila (work in progress) and listen to her utter her first near-sentences (spoken in a raspy little voice that usually begins with the word “NO”….no potty, no nappy and my personal favorite, no pitchuure). Prepared Gage for his driving test (he passed!). And celebrated a few birthdays in between- Addy 6, Gage 16, and Lila 2. So many big milestones and new beginnings all at once, I could barley stand it at times. The months only get crazier as the kids grow and take on new things. As a result, there’s not much else that gets done around here. I have somewhat given up on keeping a perfectly tidy house. Cleaning around here is like shoveling snow in a blizzard. But pictures, yeah I made time for that. So with all the goings on this month, I have lots to share…

Life with Addy is a bit of a roller coaster, as I am sure it is with most girls. We have some of this…

A whole lot of that…

And very little of this … (still)

My little emotional artist. She is incredibly strong willed, but possess a heart of pure gold. She is sensitive, pensive and tenacious.

Starting over is hard sometimes.

But well worth the effort.

 The box on the bar top. It holds keys, odds and ends like chalk, broken glittery hair clips (why I keep things like that don’t know), magnets and most importantly it holds one of my favorite old photographs of my Grandma, or as we call her, Tutu, our little Hawaiian endearment.

Li is a lover of books and music, equally. She will climb into her rocking chair with piles of them and sit there sometimes for an hour at a time quietly rocking and looking through the pages. Every now and then I can hear the faint singing of pieces of nursery rhymes from the other room.  So precious. I am amazed at her independent play.

And of course a day would not be complete without snuggles from Tucker.

And lots of play…

One of his gifts- he gets to fly again. That always make him happy.

We have a tiny circle this month. Please follow me on over to view the lovely work of Stephanie Moore | Tucson Family Photographer. Can’t wait to see what her November looked like!

 

 

Still cannot believe October has come and gone. Although I was actually on the ball this year and started costume planning early for a change. Sadly, my Addy has passed the princess stage (insert broken heart here) and has moved onto “big” girl things like pop stars. Katy Perry was her choice and Grandma came to the rescue and helped us create and sew her a kid friendly KP costume. As for Lila, her obsession with Minnie Mouse continues. Her Minnie dress hung in her room for weeks and she awoke every morning squealing with delight while pointing and chanting “Mouse! Mouse!” The boys have long outgrown trick-or-treating of course…(insert bleeding heart…).

 

So this year since we didn’t quite make it to any festivals or punkin patches I decided to try and capture the girls getting ready. But as usual what I want is quite the opposite from reality. Melt downs happen a lot around here….and not just my own…….

 

Lila’s turn. Although she was doing quite well on her own, till Mommy appeared with camera in one hand and attempting to help with the other.

 

And wait for it…….Double meltdown. : )

 

We live in a great little neighborhood. And over the years the excitement and energy on Halloween night gets bigger and bigger. I love walking out into the street at that golden hour and instantly feeling that festive spirit that exists between us and our neighbors. Everyone pretty much camps out in their driveways, someone always has the grill cranked up and the kids, young and old who have all grown up together,  are oohing and awing over each others costumes. Then comes the racing back and forth between the houses on our street while everyone gears up, waiting for the right moment to take off through the neighborhood…..leaving me breathless to try and catch a few decent shots. As the hours go by, we are amazed at the wall to wall families that appear….usually by the van loads…..literally. Its a wonderful time, and as exhausted as we all are by nights end, we can’t wait to do it all over again.

 

 

Some IG favorites…

 

And since its officially November, and having treated myself to a new camera this week, I must cheat and share a November shot or two….

 

Next up in our circle is one of the loveliest, strongest gals I know Jules Trandem | San Diego Family Photographer. So please follow me on over to see what a little fun looks like……