I am making Christmas cards!!!

This month I have been really busy with photo shoots!! I did two last week, have 4 to do on Saturday and two booked for December. I decided that in addition to the shoots, I would also try my hand at designing Christmas cards for my clients. Here are the ones I have designed so far:

I would LOVE to hear your comments and suggestions. And, if you want me to design yours just let me know!!!!

October Recap...

October was a very very busy month for us!!

We said goodbye to our foster sons, Riley ran in a race downtown Paso, we went to the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin, Riley had his birthday and birthday party and it was all topped off with Halloween!!

I have to say Riley's bday party was a blast this year. For those of you who know me, it comes as no surprise to hear how much I love to plan parties, especially kids parties. Riley is so into Star Wars that I knew that would be our theme this year, and we went all out!! His invites told people that they had to come to Jedi Training Academy so they could defend the universe against Darth Vader. When the kids arrived, they each got a Jedi robe with the Jedi Training Academy logo on it. Ryan was a Jedi Master and directed the kids in each activity. First they colored star wars pics while waiting for everyone to arrive. Then they completed a Star Wars trivia contest and did an obstacle course and received their own light saber. After that, we had a surprise visit from Darth Vader (Ryan) and each child was able to challenge him to a duel. Vader left announcing that the Jedi had won!! We ate pizza, had cake and opened gifts before presenting each of the kids with a laminated certificate saying they had passed the Jedi Training Academy and were now considered Galactic Heroes. They LOVED it!!!! I don't know how I am going to top it next year...

A Great Day for America!!!!!

I am officially a soccer mom!

Not to be outdone by her big brother, Bella started the Kidz Luv Soccer program last week. She is in the 3 and a half to 4 year old group. Imagine all of those little ones running around chasing soccer balls! It is seriously way too cute. The best part is that Bella's friends Christopher and Ella are in class with her. She is loving it!

Riley did the Kidz Luv Soccer program for three years before playing on a team through AYSO. The coaches are fantastic and they make it fun and exciting for the kids. They learn how to kick the ball, how to control it, and play silly games so the kids have fun. Here are some adorable pics from Bella's first day at soccer. Enjoy!

Listening to Coach Ryan



Look Ma, no hands!

Bella and Jeremy (Ella's brother and one of Riley's best friends)

Christopher, Bella, Jeremy and Ella. What a cute bunch!

Woot!

I got my first (and probably only) blog award! Seeing as how I only blog for friends and family to know what is going on in our lives and to see pics of the kids, I do not expect awards. However, getting an award is always fun and makes me feel oh so special!

So, THANKS JILL!!!

The rule upon receiving the award is that I then bestow the it on 7 other bloggers but since I don't read 7 other blogs, I am going to nominate the ones I do read (and therefore, obviously love, or else why would I read them??)

Palma

Krista

Mackie

Jillarama

Shelley

I hereby bequeath you the I Love Your Blog award!! Rock on ladies!