I'm on the ball today....pictures of the boys, as promised

These are some random pictures from the past couple of months. I know everyone was needing a AA (double A, as Papa refers to them) fix! These are not the best pictures or even my favorites, but just wanted to share anywhoo.

This next one is from the boys school music program. Asher had a speaking part and preformed with his class several songs. He was very excited about it and enjoyed himself. Addison cried the day of the show saying they make him stand up for soooo long and why do they even have to do a music show. He stood on the edge of the group, mostly in the dark (so none of his pics turned out) with his hands in his pockets and a frown on his face. I love how their personalities and likes/dislikes are different and how they are growing into their own individuals. This is so marking of who "they" are. Asher is social, loves being the center of attention and getting the crowd going. He'll talk to anyone about anything. Addison isn't really shy, but he is reserved, and quite the momma's boy. Not too interested in making a scene or getting noticed. He is satisfied to go off and play by himself, or just sit in Mom's lap if he is in an unfamiliar place. A lady that works at the school stopped me the other day and said she needed to tell me the saddest story. She went on to say that she found Addi crying at school, off to himself in a corner. She asked him what was wrong and he told her (in between sobs) that it is just so hard to leave his momma. He just loves her so much and misses her and wants to be with her. AWWWEE, that's my baby. Ok, I sort of got off on a tangent. I was saying all this to explain why I had no pics of Addi, only Asher, even though they both were in the performance.
So here is a story board of Addi and his BFF Kreek. The two toothless wonders!

one more girl...I'll post some pictures of the boys soon!

just wanted to show you how blessed I am. I had the awesome honor of photographing this gorgeous girl for her senior pics. She is so fun to be around and such a sweetie. Here is just one...I have a ton, so keep coming back for more. And I am hoping to post some pics of the boys tomorrow, if my day goes as planned.

another little sweet pea....

Do you think I should change my header since I keep posting pics of other people's kids, and does it bother you that they aren't even boys? I just can't help taking photos of little pig tails, bows and ringlets. And trust me, the boys are not jealous at all....they are thrilled to have the camera focused on someone else! So this next little sweetie is such an adorable little girl, her brother's play baseball with the boys so I snagged her for a few minutes during one of the games. I love her creamy, perfect skin and her teeny, princess lips, and her chubby, dimpled hands and her silky, white hair.

a sweet little girl

Asher played catcher....

Mimi, don't read this....just look at the pictures! I used colorful language that will make you blush!

In last night's game, the catcher got hit with a ball and had to come out of the game. Asher quickly volunteered to sub in. The coaches were trying to get the back up catcher to go in, but he wouldn't....he was afraid of getting hit. I can't tell you how proud I am that Asher wanted to give it a try. At the beginning of the season he got hit with a ball and has been a little timid ever since. Every game he gets a little more courage, but this totally blew me away that he was brave enough to be catcher, especially after seeing his teammate get hit. So, as they were giving him the gear and getting him suited up, the coach handed him the cup. Asher said, "Oh, thanks, I need this for my knee." The coach laughed and said, "No, it's for your tool." Asher was pretty confused, especially when they started trying to help him put it in the proper place. I don't think he has ever heard that particular terminology. Fortunately I rounded the corner into the dugout about that time. So we finished getting him all padded and protected and I was quickly giving him pointers about catching, like don't stand up when they are swinging, stay squatted down, keep your glove up, don't get hit by the batter...as if I have a clue about catching...but from a mother's perspective they seemed like good ideas. So since it was his first time EVER to catch they threw a few practice balls to him. The VERY FIRST ONE came whizzing out of the machine before he was even properly positioned, bonked him right on the head, bowled him over backwards, rolled him on the ground. YIKES he wasn't even ready. I was so proud that he hopped right up, laughed and got into position for the nest pitch. FEARLESS!!! He did a really good job. I asked him if he wanted to catch again next game, he said no. I was surprised and questioned him because he seemed to enjoy it so much. He informed me that the catching was fun, but he DID NOT like that cup! Later at home when he was saying the prayer at dinner, he thanked God for the awesome day he had, and for giving him the courage to try out being catcher. I love watching my children "grow", overcome, and lean on the Lord!

Speed bike rally...

There was a motorcycle rally here last weekend and of course I took pictures. Some of the tricks were amazing, especially considering they were doing them at speeds up to 90 mph. So here is a little taste of the excitement for this little town.

Pardon me while I play around with photoshop...soooooo many cool things to do.

Ok, these next two just crack me up. The kid is not getting hurt, but it sure looks like it given his expression and the warning signs. I don't know him, just loving the sweet zoom that gives opportunity to capture things from so far away.

I actually have several other great pictures...but I won't bore you with any more stunts. None of the boys though, they had a brief reprieve from my torture.

A little about Asher...

Asher recieved an award at school and we had a great time celebrating him yesterday. When I woke him up, he hopped out of bed with excitement because this was his Junior Brave Day. He said he was going to scrub his teeth really good....I'm guessing so they would be extra shiney for pictures.

Asher has always enjoyed playing by himself and creating a scene to act out his imaginations. He loved building forts and hideouts when we were at the ranch. He decide to use the same concept of piling brush for fort building....but in our garage, with ummmm....whatever he could find. He worked several days on this masterpiece, and he was very proud of his perfect hideout. He was not happy when I decide to clean up the garage and destroyed his wonderful world of pretending. I hope you can see how he layered and stacked, positioned and propped each piece of building material. Just a little bit of Asher that I hope to remember forever, but I'm glad to see the mound of stuff put away.