Monday, December 1, 2008

Well I guess it's official. . .

Winter is here! Decatur was covered with our first snow of the season on Saturday night, and then again last night. The kids were so excited to wake up and find a couple of inches this morning. I wish I could say it was loads of fun playing outside, but somehow the fun never lasts more than a few minutes. . . how is it that it takes half and hour to get four kids (three of whom are self sufficient) dressed for snow and out the door, and then they only actually last out there for roughly, five minutes? Then you have a pile of wet clothes and shoes,lol. Aah, winter in Illinois! Only a few months to go! hahahaha. Stay warm and have fun friends!

If nothing else, I have some fun new photos of my own kids, who have been woefully neglected in the photo department this fall!

This is definitely a new favorite for me. My oldest son, Jack, hates to have his photo taken, but he was having fun and gave me a relaxed happy face when I called his name. Lucky mom.







I guess it's time to remove the pumpkins from the front porch! hahaha.




May I just point out that James is wearing his "indiana jones" hat. He is rarely without that thing,lol.



9 comments:

Anonymous said...

WOW you make pretty kids!
The snow looks like fun... I'm actually looking forward to it this year. The snow colored pumpkin is too funny. :)

~*Michelle*~ said...

OMG Jen....the kids are just gorgeous! amazing.

Enjoy the fluffy stuff......I know we have it coming our way in CT soon enough!

xox
Michelle

Anonymous said...

SO FUN!!! Your youngest's smile is contagious. :)

Cheryl Weaver said...

Ok, Your children are beautiful! And I know I've never met you face to face, but from your pics, I'd say that your oldest son has your warm, sweet smile...am I right? Yay for you to have gotten such great shots of your kids! :)

and psssst: I still have pumpkins on my front porch too...thanks for the reminder to go take care of that! ha ha! :)

Capturing the heart and soul of childhood said...

Thank you friends!

And Cheryl, you're too sweet. Yes, Jack has my smile (poor kid-hahahaha)! He looks almost exactly like one of my younger sisters (his long hair doesn't help,lol!). Glad I'm not alone with teh pumpkin neglect!

Thanks so much, really, thank you!

Jason Karas said...

Just gorgeous! Your children are so very beautiful! And, you are SO talented!!!
- Claire

Anonymous said...

Oh I love these photographs. The childhood wonder and fun of the first snowy day of the winter season.
You have beautiful children!

Anonymous said...

these are so cute!!! great captures!

Anonymous said...

your babies are beautiful, jen!! please postmore of them! :) and your pumpkins made me lol! i hope you're enjoying the warm florida sunshine right now. xoxo