This is just an idea for a photo that I had last Friday, and I really love how it turned out.  The play gun that Kasen is holding was my brother’s play gun when he was a little boy.  Kasen had never seen it until right before this photo shoot.  I put it in her hand and asked her to pretend to blow.  She did.  She let me take three shots (pics), and this was the first one I took.  Lucky me! ;)  After Kasen went to bed,  I asked for Brad’s assistance to help me since I wanted to photograph smoke . . . and I certainly couldn’t do that on my own.  He lit a few matches and blew them out, and I was able to capture the smoke the way I wanted.  I then took the two photos and merged them together and this is what I got. :)  Just a fun shot that reminds of the old western photos that they used to take at Six Flags over Texas.   I wonder if they still do that?  And if you’re concerned or wondering, the play guns are back in lock-up.

Here’s my little cowgirl, or maybe she’s the sheriff????

See ya’ later!!

Santa that is! LOL  Kasen is beyond excited that we are opening family gifts this evening.  We already let her open one last night and she had a great time playing with her new toy.

This morning, we have already baked our birthday cake for Jesus - a pineapple upside down cake.  Yum!!  We have assembled half of our gingerbread house.  We are now waiting on the walls to dry before we can add the roof.  Then, after the roof dries, we can DECORATE.  Try explaining to a three year old WHY OH WHY do we HAVE to WAAAAAIIITTTTTTTT???!!!!  Not easy let me tell you. *sigh*

We're eating dinner at Brad's parents' house tonight and then the present opening begins.  Do you think Kasen will make it through dinner?  Time will tell.  My guess is that she will bargain to open at least ONE gift before dinner, and then it will be TWO, no wait, THREE, and so on and so on. LOL

Then we get to do it all over again in the morning, after Santa drops off his presents tonight.  How fun is all of this????!!!  I'd say GREAT fun!!  Seeing  Christmas through a child's eyes is magical.

Here's our sweet girl visiting Santa Claus - I took these pics at the wonderful charity event hosted by The Spauldings.

Wishing you every happiness

this holiday season

and throughout the coming year.

See ya' later!!

Sweet Sadie, she wasn't too sure of Santa, but she did GREAT!!!!!!!!  Her Mommy sat on Santa's lap with her and slowly moved away so I could capture this wonderfully sweet moment.  I do have some more pictures of the two of them and Sadie is *almost* smiling. LOL  And they're precious too!!

Here they are - Sadie & Santa ~

See ya' later!!

As promised, here are pictures of Ron's visit with Santa Claus.  Looks like they were having a roarin' good time!! :D  This is pretty interesting . . . Santa looks perplexed in listening to Rayne's request -

Thanks again guys!!  I've been having a blast editing these Santa pictures and seeing all the cute kiddos, and yes, adults too, all over again.  I'm so excited for the families to see their pictures!!  I'll be working on them all this week.  And I know the families are anxious to see them as well.

See ya' later!!

I'll post Rayne's visit with Santa Claus today, but tomorrow is Ron's turn.  Here is one of the amazing hosts of The 1st Annual Toy Drive on Friday night, and certainly my dear friend!

What do YOU think she is asking for???? Hmmmmm. . . . .

And a great smile picture with Santa Claus.  What could be better than that?!

See ya' later!!

We had the most incredible evening, hosted by our wonderful friends, The Spauldings. 

Watch out Ron & Rayne, I'll be sharing your Santa pics next!!  They're the best!!

Thanks again Spaulding family and everyone else who helped make this a night for the record books.  I can hardly wait until next year!!

See ya' later!!