Two Goofy Guys

This last weekend, I did a shoot for my two cousins.  My aunt has actually hired me to do a variety of scenic shots of Boise (coming soon!), and also wanted some updated photos of her boys.  So I met up with them last Saturday (my second of three shoots for the day...yikes!) and we took a few photos.  And let me tell you, this shoot was NOT boring!  We had an impromptu boy-band photoshoot moment that had me laughing so hard there were tears running down my face!  Never a dull moment with my two favorite cousins, that's for sure!  Here are just a few samples from the madness.

A Birthday Celebration

This last weekend, I was hired to photograph a birthday party for a pretty 10 year old girl.  There were approximately 20 ten year olds at this party.....oh boy!  The girls met at the birthday girl's house and they were all transported via an Escalade Limo (yes, a 10 year old) to a salon, where they all received manicures and pedicures (again, yes, 10 year olds).  What a 10th birthday for this girl!  The shots were nothing fancy, as the mom just wanted the event documented, and didn't really want a lot of editing. So here's what we ended up with as some highlights.

 (birthday girl and her brother)

 (birthday girl and her Gucci purse cake)

 (10 year olds with cell phones.......we all know how I feel about that)

 (birthday girl and her little sister)

The Babiak {Family}

I met up with this active family last weekend for some fall family photos. The kids really do make me wonder what my own are going to look like in a few years.  I had the boy's photo up for editing and Carter walked in and said "is that me?"  While they certainly aren't twins, the resemblance is there.

The Meier {Family}

I met up with this cute little family this last weekend at my old default location for shoots when clients can't decide where they want picture done.  Fortunately, it was a gorgeous fall day. Gorgeous!  Unfortunately, everyone else in the valley was also there to cram in their fall photos before the cold settled in.  It was a nightmare...often waiting in line to use a specific spot.  And I'm not kidding, there were so many people running in and out of shots, I have managed to "erase" one, two and three people out of some of the shots from this shoot.  And tell me this little girl is not just adorable!!

Project 2011: Through His Eyes Part 43

Here are Carter's pictures!

Admiring his hard work on those pumpkins!

 I'm not even sure when he did these, but they make me giggle!

 We also made Halloween cookies!  Ghosts, bats, and pumpkins (oh my!)

Halloween!

Halloween this year was a hoot!  Carter was super excited and we decorated the house more than we usually do.  And we had a countdown....and two kids for costumes!  Carter decided long ago that Kendall was going to be Tinkerbell.  For a while, he was going to be Peter Pan, but then he changed his mind and decided that Batman was a better choice.  So we actually ended up borrowing a Batman costume from my friend, Abby.  Her son is taller than Carter, so the costume was actually a little bit big on him.  But for the sake of saving money, it worked out just fine.

Earlier in the week, Carter and I made Halloween cookies to celebrate - just basic sugar cookies in the form of pumpkins, ghosts and bats.....frosted and decorated with sprinkles and candy corn.  They were awesome!

So when Halloween arrived, Carter was ready to go.  He mowed through dinner and got his costume on in record time!  Kendall didn't actually wear her costume out for trick or treating, as it was quite chilly outside.  So we got the necessary pictures, and then bundled her up in the stroller. 

Here are the pictures....in no particular order.

Sir Batman.....so serious

 Miss Tinkerbell - apparently EATING the pixie dust wand works, too

 She decided to get smiley after we took the stockings off, so I grabbed one more.

 Kendall and I got bundled up in our BSU gear, and we all headed out!  It sure was chilly - the wind didn't help matters. 

 These last five are phone pictures, so excuse the quality.

 Kya came with us to get more leash training.  We received countless compliments on her - the best looking dog in the neighborhood, that's for sure!

 As soon as the bucket was full, we headed home.

 Kendall's glow-in-the-dark halo.  Some people were handing these little bracelets out in lieu of candy.  So we put a couple together and made her a halo.

 And Kya is quite fond of Kendall.  Here she is, cuddling up next to her.