our boy & his tooth.

This has been a big week in River's life. Okay, I am somewhat excited about it, too. I mean this is a huge milestone in his life...losing a baby tooth. He is six years old now and definitely not a baby anymore. He just keeps growing up and quickly. Oh...can't he slow down maybe just a little bit?? :-)

So..River has been wiggling that little tooth for sometime now and both Rocky and I knew this would be the week that it finally comes out. So, Rocky was so smart to think to take "before" shots or basically some last shots before a full mouth of baby teeth becomes a bit less full.

Here are the before shots...

using the apple, not just for a snack, but for a tooth loosening tool. ;-)

Well...the apple eating worked and so did him "accidentally" hitting it on the couch..long story, but he is Rocky's child and I guess his adventurous streak broke out and well...his tooth went flying out. Yes, we had to locate it. Anywhoo...little man lost his tooth. And at first he was excited, but then it hurt and for some reason he wasn't so thrilled.

Eventually he regained his happy status.

He anxiously awaited morning time so he could see what this oh-so-talked-about tooth fairy would bring him.

Early morning face. ;-)

turns out tooth fairy's hubby is quite skilled in paper folding. Well, River had actually opened it up by this point but the "tooth fairy's" hubby made sure it was a perfectly engineered folded dollar. ;-)

meanwhile...sleeping beauty slept in the next room, with early morning sunshine beaming through her window.

So...this was a big moment in River's life and I am so thrilled we had the privilege of sharing this with him.  He is such a blessing to us and we look forward to him losing many more teeth and having many more visits from the tooth fairy.

Have a happy day everyone!

-Kelly

after bath time photo op with the kids..

well, okay...today ended up being shower kind of day, instead of bath time but you get the idea...

i just so happened to have the camera out when each of the kids finished up their showers. convenient, eh?

the kids wanted to have their photos taken. naturally, i obliged.

here are a few (or four) shots of the kids being their adorable selves.

i don't think I have ever been this cute after a bath or a shower. ;-)

my little cutie patuties.

have a blessed weekend!

-kelly

fun with the cousins...

During Thanksgiving break, the cousins came to visit. We took that as a wonderful time for a mini-shoot. I was able to photograph the kids separately, and with their mama...while we were at it I got some cousin shots.
These kids have so much fun together. Right now they are 3, 4, 5, and 6. Pretty fun age span, eh? Makes me question whether or not I should have another baby..I mean, that would kind of throw off the number sequence going on here. :-)

(Not the best of photos...sun was setting ) but...Looks like someone here is either bored or getting sleepy. ;-)

Yes...I know, I am incredibly blessed to have such adorable people as family.

-kelly