Time at the Farm

We spent last night at the farm and like usual, I had a great time with my cousin Wyatt. He is growing pretty fast! Daddy took some photos of the two of us today.

It was a nice time down there as we had a low-key celebration for Gpa Don's birthday which is Tuesday. Everyone enjoyed some fried chicken, drinks and conversation while Wyatt and I rolled around and then finally went to sleep. Things have been pretty busy around there lately as Gpa is trying to get the fall harvest finished up. He only has a few more acres left and should finish in the next couple days. Then everyone can celebrate with a good long nap!!

Basketball

Isn't it all about basketball this time of year?? I had my new outfit on today and played with my ball for quite a while on the floor. I am so engaged now sitting up, rolling around, and kind of crawling backwards. You can't take your eyes off me for too long.

We had a nice day home today cleaning the house and laying low. It was a productive day for mommy, daddy and I. We are leaving for the farm shortly!

Thanksgiving

Well the good news is that much to mommy and daddy's relief, I am starting to eat better now. I am getting used to my spoon and definitely have my favorites. Yogurt and applesauce are right up there. I also love banana puffs which are kind of like alpha bits cereal.

We traveled up to Andover to Son and Pat's house for a little Thanksgiving meal and as you can see with Uncle Kevin and Gma Carol, I got to sample quite a bit of stuff. In fact, scratch my favorites I just mentioned...I now love jello with whipped cream as my top choice!! And it gives me plenty of energy!

After having a great time there, we stopped at Eric and Kecia's for while. Kecia's parents, Gma, brother and sister were there too. And Eric and Kecia got a new puppy. Her name is Lucy and she is just about my size. I will get some photos of the two of us in "my latest photos" gallery.

At the Gym

I spent the day at the farm with grandma and Wyatt today. Had a great time playing! Daddy came back and got me after school and we went to open gym. My first open gym...I sat on daddy's lap and was enamored with all of the stuff going on there. My head just kept going back and forth watching all the balls bouncing, guys running around and shoes squeaking. Grandpa Gary was there too, so I got to sit with him for a while. I like to push the ball around on the floor like in this photo with daddy. He has me working on my ballhandling...especially my left hand!

Boys Weekend

Daddy and I had our first boys weekend last night and today! Mommy went out to Sioux Falls with some college friends and I stayed home with dad. We had a great time. I ate good, slept pretty well and overall was a really good boy. We went for a couple walks in the stroller with Sogn, went to Fleet Farm and watched hunting, football and basketball on TV. Typical guy stuff!! I got to stay in the bathtub for a long time tonight too. Daddy let me played in there until I had splashed all the water out! I love to splash by kicking my legs and now have learned that slamming my hands on the water also is fun!

I am really alert to things around me now. My head and eyes always have to be where the action is and I react to the things that I am seeing.

11.04.07 THE BAKKE'S

Two of the cutest little girls you can imagine! I got to go for a walk with Annika and Kate, the Bakke Twins this wonderful fall Sunday. They are now 18 months old and tearing around like crazy! It is really tough to get a nice posed photo with two of them the same age, but the candids were precious. As a photographer, just hang around long enough with twins and you'll get a good one. Our walk was wonderful and we got some great shots of this wonderful family!

11.04.07 THE GRESETH'S

Had a great session at the Plummer House in Rochester with the Greseth Family. There were so many amazing places to photograph at the Plummer House and caretaker and good friend Les Cookman was kind enough to let us inside for some shots.

The Greseth grandkids were great and held their smiles just long enogh to get some great shots. We haven't narrowed down the proofs yet, but rest assured there are some good ones. 14 people in one photo means 14 smiles, 28 eyes and 14 hairdos that could be out of place! I am sure we'll find a few that will go on the wall.

Grandma Jan did a great job of coordinating outfits on this one too!! Grandpa Dennis will also be listed as Assistant to the Director of Wardrobe...he did great!!

11.03.07 AARON & MARIE (and Duke)

Had another lucky day of late fall weather on this Saturday morning in Farmington. It was extremely sunny when we first started, but the light softened a bit and we got some great shots. Aaron & Marie brought their little dog, Duke along to participate too and he smiled well for a potential Christmas/Save the Date Card.

We walked along the river in Farmington and found some great shots in a short walk along the banks. Aaron & Marie also love being together and I was lucky to be along with the camera to stop a few moments for them six months before they'll be married.

11.02.07 CARLA & LUKE

Had a super session with Luke & Carla at Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis on this beautiful late fall evening. We rescheduled this one after a crummy weather Sunday a few weeks back. We were so lucky to have such a gorgeous evening with a little daylight and fall colors still left. In fact, the leaves and colors around the lake were almost perfect. It did get a little chilly as we approached sunset at about 6PM.

I have been so blessed to work with couples who are so easy to photograph. Engagement sessions are so enjoyable because you are in comfortable company with folks who so love being with each other. That's my challenge to capture that. I think I did with Luke & Carla tonight.

Sleeping

Daddy actually got a photo of me in this rare state...SLEEPING!!! I have been a little under the weather with a cold as of late. Couple that with a trip to the doctor for my shots today and I have been a real bear. Just really stuffed up and finding it hard to sleep. The doctor appointment went well and everyone rest assured...my head isn't shrinking. I am in the 90th percentile for head size while about 25-50% for height and weight.