Life in Florida 2009

So here is a recap of life in the Rowe house for 2009. Some of you may know that we moved about a year and half ago from Texas. We were pretty focused on showing the kids what Florida has to offer. I'd say we have scratched the surface last year! Here are a few picts...

Madison caught this beast in the backyard pond!

Universal Studios Orlando

Key West

Blue Heaven...our fav. restaurant on planet Earth!

Captiva

The coolest vintage candy store ever!

Indian Rocks Beach

Busch Gardens

Double Take

These two brand new boys were hilarious! I had previously done their parents maternity shoot and got to know them a bit. Their dad (like a lot of dads) didn't really enjoy his pictures being taken. One of the twins SOOO had his personality! We continued to joke that while Dad wasn't here at the shoot, but his presence was felt. Little Man would be O...U...T, until the moment we were ready to shoot away, and he'd wake up, crack one eye open, or swipe the pacifier out of his brother's mouth!

Seriously, the boys did great. Don't they look like a litter of puppies in the basket? I LOVE their newborn wrinkles! No body fat at all... wish I could say the same! We decided to break the shoot up over the course of a few sessions so stay tuned for more to come...

I included a few of their maternity session that I never got posted on the blog (gasp). You may recognize them from the local community. They own SideKicks Family Martial Arts. They are completely amazing with the kids...check them out.

3 Ring Circus!

SOOOO let me first say that I know this family... so I get to tease them a bit! Forgive me Kim! :)

We had a dad, who was OH SO HAPPY to have his portraits done {already wanting to book a new shoot on Monday, I'm flattered}, a daughter who {hated} her dress, a son who was worried about his hair... but not too worried to stop clowning around. {He had me laughing a majority of the shoot... he's actually completely funny!} This all ended up looking like a three ring circus. And what does that yield??? A very bewildered mother!

This crew was quite the lively bunch. In a good way! I was entertained by their humor and razzing... but not nearly as much as their unorthodox Christmas songs! Tee he he... The resemblance to my own family is uncanny!

I actually posted this sneak peek to assure their mom that we did get our share of good shots! Enjoy your preview.








Check out the "Cover Girl" hair. Wind is one of my favorite props!

Love that nose crinkle!

Gentlemen in the Making

gen*tle*man (-men) n. 1. a courteous, gracious man with a strong sense of honor.

This is one of my top priorities for my own son. I want him to be THAT boy that holds the door for girls. It is one of my favorite things to watch him do {especially when he remembers on his own}. I am a HUGE believer in "ladies first". I know this may not line up with today's beliefs and may be a bit old fashioned. I can't help it!

I watched these two children and *smiled* inside as I watched their nature play out in front of the camera. You could tell they were text book gentlemen! Good job {parental units}! Here is a sneak peek for you..

Two Little Munchkins

Two adorable little kiddos (the little one with a feisty sense of humor...{which I LOVE}!) Both kids were awesome. Sorry for the short post. I have a lunch date today with my own little man!

15 YEARS

This couple gave each other a photo shoot for their 15th wedding anniversary! How darn sweet is that??? What a fantastic idea... this time in their lives... captured on film forever.

Their kids were so mild mannered and polite! It was a pleasure to work with them. (I should qualify that by saying... Miss "B" was most cooperative until I had the bright idea to have Dad splash her with water. She didn't really care for the salt in her eyes and I don' blame her!) Enjoy your preview and here is to another 15 years...

Do you think she has EVER had her picture taken before? I'd say she knows how to work it!!!!!!

My Guy

So I really have a "thang" for baby teeth. And here is my baby with two loose teeth! Not just any loose teeth... but his first loose teeth! So what do I do???? Of course I do a photo shoot to captures that picture perfect smile before he becomes a snaggle tooth! (Can you tell that he is kinda into Batman?)