"Merry Sunshine"

...that's what Grandma Sheila calls her. This is my youngest of 4. She is such a joy to our family...always singing, dancing, playing, jumping. There is never a dull moment with this one around. She keeps us on our toes. She is also impossible to photograph! It's so hard to shoot a constantly moving target! I was so pleased to snag this beautiful shot of her playing in my office the other day. This is the expression that I will always remember. This is my baby girl...and I love her.

Alien Santa Claus?

I had a fascinating conversation with my 5-year old, Marin, today that went something like this...

Marin: Santa Claus has to work very hard, doesn't he, Mom?

Mom: Yes, Marin. He has a lot of preparations to make before he can fly all around the work delivering gifts to all the good little children.

Marin: You mean, he brings toys to ALL the children from ALL over the world?

Mom: Yes, Marin.

Marin: Even aliens?

Mom: No, Marin. Aliens aren't from this world.

Marin: (with a quizzical look on her face) The aliens must not like Santa.

Mom: Why? Because he doesn't bring them gifts?

Marin: Yes. (long pause) There must be an alien Santa.

(I had to laugh out loud at this one.)

Marin: What's so funny?

Mom: Oh, nothing, honey. Mom's just trying to imagine what an alien Santa would look like.


So, there you have it. My 5 year-old believes in not only St. Nicholas, but also his alien counterpart! I love my kids. Happy Holidays!

Baby "A"

I spent the day today with my very dear friend, "M," and her new baby. Isn't he beautiful? You forget how wonderful they smell and how soft their baby skin is. He almost makes me want to have another one...almost. Welcome to the world, little one!

More autumn leaves...

I took these shots just today of my daughter, Marin, playing in the leaves near our home. I couldn't wait to get them posted! More later...