The Latest from The Valley

Well amidst all this snow piling up I was feeling a bit like there were piles of untold stories about what's happening in our world here in Sogn Valley. Our kids are growing up quickly and changing like crazy. Leah is even blogging now, so atleast one of us keeps a little update. Check out her blog Sogn Valley Mom.




We had a wonderful Christmas and really got to be home quite a bit. More than ever in my life, that is the place that I most want to be. It was nice to have time off from school and a relatively slow photography schedule outside of work on the computer.

Emerson is walking everywhere now and just basically follows her brother around and does whatever he does. Her personality is really starting to shine now and she is mumbling all her own language all the time. She clearly knows what she is talking about, but we just smile and talk along with her.

Cameron is working on his potty training and is loving to play on his new train table (which Emerson climbs all over) and is looking forward to his using his new "glub" (baseball glove) this spring. He talks about playing catch with his best buddy Kevin Slowey next time he comes over. He loves to watch the deer, turkeys, pheasants and "Jumpy" the squirrel out the window. We've all had some fun times out in the snow this past month as we have gotten a ton of it. Even mixed a couple snow days in there!

We've just been blessed to be able to be in this place together and the best of life's times are just hanging out together.

My Favorite Things

Gosh, I just don't spend enough time blogging about MY favorite things in the world. Everyone says the day will come soon when "these days" are gone. Why can't I just slow down enough to really enjoy them!??!

Emerson is starting to walk. She takes about three or four steps and then goes back to walking on her knees...which she just seems to love. Then when she really has to GO, she's back to the power crawl. She loves attention and really doesn't like it when you're not in the room looking at/talking to her!

Cameron is just a big brother that loves his little sister. We have been talking about being a "big boy" lately. Big boys: Take care of their sister, say their prayers at night, eat their supper, clean up their messes, stop and listen when adults talk to them, go potty on the potty chair. Stuff like that. We just need to keep reminding him of those things!!

The Perkins Family

Glen, Alisha, Addie and Lyla came down this morning for a little family session. It was a great morning for lighting in the valley and we got some great photos before it got too hot. Lyla just had her first birthday this week, so it was nice to capture some photos at that milestone!

We are looking forward to her birthday party tomorrow. Enjoy.

Not Often Enough...

Did Avery's 3 month photos this afternoon and then Cameron asked if he could climb up and get his photo taken. Can't believe that he asked, but I wish I did this more often. He's a little character and made lots of funny faces and poses, but these were a couple of the best good ones.

The Nebraska Week

We've had an eventful week here in Nebraska. The main bullet points:

• Cameron has thrown up 6 times and hasn't been himself all week.

• He has made the name change from "daddy" and "mommy" to "dad" and "mom". Much to "mommy's" dismay and sadness.

• Emerson has continued to smile and eat everything in sight. Labecca definitely has the best tasting business cards.

• We survived the tornado on Wednesday night. It actually never even rained on our side of town, but the west side got destroyed. See the previous post.

• Cameron has asked all week to "go home to my yellow house"

• We have made countless trips out to the cornfield/fire hydrant to check the bird baths (puddles) along the way.

Cameron's Second Birthday

Yep, where has the time gone!?!? Birthday number two!? Are you kidding me? It was a great day with lots of friends and family. Got a guitar, a wagon, a CD player, and my favorite...a bag of M&Ms from Dick!!

My mom and dad made me an Elmo cake too! Love that red frosting. It was a really great day.

Enjoy just a few of the photos!

Harper Rose

Check out those amazing eyes! What a beautiful little girl!!

Eric Addington - Rockstar

Did a few promotional photos for my brother Eric. He has some shows coming in Fargo this spring.

Check out his music at Eric Addington.com. He has got some great stuff!

Here is a link to the rest of his proofs.

The Schliep Family

Great to have Fred, Carrie and the girls stop by for a couple hours on Friday evening. We had some great weather and some great shots.

Enjoy.

Baby Brynn

I gotta admit it...I am a little prejudice here. This is my brand new niece and I am pretty proud. I am also the default family photographer I guess, but these shots are awesome!! She is the first child to my baby sister Amy and her husband Kevin. As you can see, Cameron is a pretty proud older cousin too!! He is adding a few more cousins before his new brother or sister comes in October. Enough of me babbling like a overbearing proud uncle. I guess I WILL BE or AM that weird uncle that always has his camera out!!

Here are a bunch more shots of baby Brynn.