Favorite Necklace

When we visit California Ayva's favorite thing to do is to go to the shell shop in Seal Beach. The necklace she's wearing in this picture is from there. It's her favorite necklace and she rarely takes it off. It swims with her, sleeps with her, and even showers with her!
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Rediscovering old books!

The kid's book shelf is filled with huge animal books loaded with pictures and information. When Owen was little he'd look through them independently for hours and he'd also have us read sections on certain animals. He's been rediscovering these books lately because now he can read about all the animals himself. He's been choosing to take these books in the car. It's adorable!
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Owen's 8!

Sweet, enthusiastic, creative, bouncy Owen is EIGHT!!

We didn't have time (and mama didn't have energy) to do a full on 8 year old shoot with all our vacations and grandma visiting. But we managed to put on one of his favorite shirts and mess around with his favorite toys for this! There are only a few, but they are totally him!

Mini Shoot in Omaha

These pictures are from a mini shoot in a back alley in Omaha. These kids are just too photogenic!

Boys 'n' Toys!

Building this is such a boy past time! These two boys love to build things with legos. It's the cutest thing to watch!

Both of them work so diligently at making their creation just right.

And here are the creators with their creations.

Father and Son, such a special and unique relationship!

Joy Singer Snapshots

We ♥ ♥ ♥ the Joy Singer program! They were so stinkin' cute!

The kids are still singing "What a might God we serve!"

Owen says he doesn't like it, but look at that smile! He's having fun!

...the old man is snoring...

♥ polka dots ♥ rain boots ♥ holding hands ♥ laughing ♥ rain jackets ♥ a big red umbrella ♥ laughter ♥ stripes ♥