A slew of new subjects...

The girls & I spent the day with Katie & her family. They came in from California, and they'll be going home tomorrow. Katie is the fourth & youngest cousin of our little bunch. Heather, me, Alison & Katie make up the quartet that could manipulate Grampa into almost anything!

We don't get to see her often, unfortunately. I mean, it's hard for her to get out here too frequently, although she does make it usually once a year, sometimes more than that. And, I don't get out there. So, we just don't see each other much. I hate that, too, because she's such a fun girl. I'm trying to recall the last time I saw her in a bad mood, and I just can't, which is truly RARE for this family! Hahaha!!! We're all fairly cranky & moody now & again, but Katie seems to have avoided that gene. (I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong. :-) Ha!) She's got an infectious giggle, too.

So, anyway, we all went back to the zoo today. I know, I know...we're ALWAYS at the zoo. It's just that it's such a nice way to spend the day, plus Kru (Katie's little boy) LOVES animals. Perfect. You know me...LOTS of pictures at the zoo. I wanted to try to get a few family shots of them because they just added a new little one, Callee. (Please tell me I spelled that right!) Their kiddos are SO stinkin' cute, and I always appreciate a family picture where everyone is looking in the general vacinity of the camera, so I thought I'd try to do that for them. I think we came up with some okay shots, although I have to say...Callee in that white sweater against all the dark shirts...yeah...that's trouble for me, and it shows. I blew out her little sweater in a couple of these. Please just ignore that. Ha!


Kru had to be coaxed with Pringles to cooperate for this one:
And, here's just a random one of Callee while we were at the zoo. She's the cutest, chubbiest little thing!

I've also been wanting to do a newborn shoot SO bad lately. I was really hoping to be able to have some time with Callee for my sake (and their's), but with the weather being so cold, it's been almost impossible to do what I had in mind. Plus, time has been an issue this whole week. It seems like I, atleast, have been 2 steps behind on everything. But, anyway...I digress. So, like I said...I've been wanting to do a newborn shoot. This evening, under tungsten lighting, I decided to give it an attempt. I was afraid I wouldn't get much that I would just love, but I had to try, right? Turns out, I got quite a few that I love. I think it's the subject, though. How could you NOT love a photo of her? :-)

Color or black & white on this first one?

LOVE the little piggies! I had to go for this shot. There's just something about those miniature little wrinkly feet...
And this. Now, this was mommy's idea. I find it IMPOSSIBLE to believe that this little devil hat is warranted by this sweet angel. Haha.
And, with the new addition of Callee, and Aaron making his appearance in Texas for the first time in a LONG time, Rob requested a family picture. With everyone together, which is so infrequent, it's just a necessity! I felt the same way back in December when my mom & Craig were home. I wish I'd had more time to get this just right, but daylight was fading fast & dinner was ready. But, it's a treasure, nonetheless. And, Aaron...try harder next time. :-)