finally fall

it's been a while since i've done an 'intentional' photo-shoot with the kids.  by 'intentional' i mean the kind of shoot you put on the calendar, plan/buy outfits, pull out the real camera & lens, and own up to the fact that you'll do just about anything to get the smile that defines them...or that will define them for the next couple of generations.  so, the long-put-off photo-shoot happened on friday with the cutshall kids.  funny, it seemed easier this time around than i remembered it being...another sign that they are getting older.

eight (and three/fourths) years old, madeline is a constant reminder (because her father keeps reminding me) that she is her mother's child.  i can't help but be a little proud of that...

connor just turned seven.  he's a heart melter.  he is so different from me (i don't need any reminders from the hubby to know this.)  i like to think that he somehow keeps me well-rounded, by keeping me on my toes.

our baby isn't really that anymore...except in our hearts.  she'll be four in a couple of months, although i'm not quite ready to admit that.  she's another one to keep us all on our toes.