Christmas Toy Solder

It is exciting for me to see what dance Tasia's Ballet Class will do and what costumes they will come up with. This year she is a Christmas Solder. I loved the costume.

Quinn is 3 months old

Couple of weeks ago I had a Mom call to schedule an appointment for kid pics. She asked me a couple of questions and while we were talking she told me she get's her daughter's pictures taken by a professional photographer EVERY MONTH. I was amazed!!! No wonder why she needed to ask her husband if that was ok:). Anyways, there are some amazing parents out there that treasure their kid's every day of life. And all memories and pictures are Priceless, aren't they?

So now I am trying to not be too busy and take my kid's pics as much as I can, since it is mostly free for me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arches Winter vacation Part I

For Jim's birthday this year we decided to save up some money and go to his favorite place in the world Arches National Park. Their average temperatures in the winter is 60 F, but of course not when we were there. At that time we all had a huge storm rolling in and it was in the 40 ies, still better then freezing Salt Lake Area. We booked an inexpensive hotel in advance and agreed on the conditions of not being able to cancel it to get the best price. That being said, right before we had to leave we found out that I had Strep and that there was a good chance that all of us would get it. In a haste to get antibiotics during the holidays and getting ready we still went on a 4 hour road trip to the arches. Despite of sickness which kids got too, we had fun. Arches still amazes us and impresses us with it's majestic beauty. We have to go there again when it is little bit warmer we said.

My favorite Sand Dune arch, so much fun for kids to play in.

Jim is gazing at his favorite....

Double arch on the picture here 

On the way to sand dune arch, it is in those narrow rocks

 Our Wild animals

 Quinn's first vacation

Sand Dune arch again

Tasia loving Sand dune arch

Quinn's Blessing

Catching up, I was suppose to post it long time ago. This is Quinn when he was 2 months old after his blessing. My Mom brought this Ukrainian blessing outfit for him from Ukraine. He was just the right size for it when we blessed him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Joyschool

Last week was one of the craziest weeks I have had in a while. I had two photo shoots, one Long and Dreadful Immigration appointment for which I had to study History and Politics, Joy School in the mornings, life with three kids and another evening job. Few... it is over... I can breath now.

Teaching joy school was lots of fun. We wrote a BiG list of thanks, and Really, thank goodness for BONES and FOOD, without those we could not live...

We also made yummy and crumbly cornbread and Pilgrim hats. Kids loved wearing those.

And last but not least- we made Turkeys!!!!

who would have thought , that you can make turkeys out of apples and marshmallows?

Family Pictures-Done

What a Day- the day when you have an appointment to get your Family Pictures done !!! It is so much easier being a photographer rather then a Mom who needs to get all family ready for Family Pictures! 

We get ready in the morning. I had to bring all the nice clothes for myself hubby and kids. I go to work, then hurry up and get the kids dressed, ready, fed , Tasia;s hair done (the most time consuming this ever), take their pics, then on the drive to the appointment I so HOPE that my make up and hair done in the car will look OK for this big event-Pictures!!!! 

I am grateful for Kristine Nabaker who took these. I did edit them and head swapped in a couple of places. The nicest lady ever, who agreed to trade picture taking so last minute. She was great!!!

So after about an hour and a half kids were getting crazy, we are calling it done. I am amazed that they turned out so good. I even look OK, which is surprising on such a crazy day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last bits of fall

I finally got a chance to take some pics of my kids last Saturday!!! That was a hectic day! But the big thing is done--- Family Pictures!!!

Quinn is 2 months old

I just can't believe that my baby is 2 moths old already! Where did the time go? He is such a joy in my life! I am so enjoying this soft cuddly little bear. Quinn is such a good baby. With my busy life his good attitude toward life helps me survive in the world of kids. 

In the way raising a third child is little easier then 1st or second. By no means I am saying that it is easy, we just learn more along the way. I remember when Tasia was a baby. She cried a lot, or so it seemed to me as a new Mom. I always waited for her to be 4 months to stoop fussing. Then I was waiting till she could move on her own so that she won't be that frustrated, so on and so forth. I always waited and waited instead of enjoyed.

I remember talking to girlfriends and asking when is it going to get better? Was a big question. Now I know that it  is not going to get better. This is THE BEST TIME right now. They sleep, they eat, yeah they cry, but then they sleep again so enjoy it while it lasts.

I love Fall

I guess we all love it when it is worm and beautiful. I love fall for pretty colors, for harvest and photography seasons every day. It has been crazy busy lately, but I think I like it that way. I have noticed if I am away from home then i want to be home. I know it is obvious, but so true for me. It has been fun getting the veggies from the garden, going to the canyon to roast hot dogs and doing fun parties and photo shoots. Now I need to spent weeks on end editing.

Here are three of my kiddos in one place

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AJ being a boy

Last week, while getting potatoes from our garden

we found an interesting creature

AJ- the FARMER