Our Family Grows by Four Legs

Yes that is right, we have added to our family and it is Rexie our new dog! Santa came to the studio this past Saturday for Ross to do a quick mock up on the Santa Set and Santa gave Brock a puppy while he visited. I have to say as the mom, it was by far the cutest thing ever!!! We were going to give Brock a puppy for Christmas but then we decided to build a house and it won't be ready for a few months - not until after Christmas. But then I had a great idea to have Santa really give it to him in person. My parents (we are staying with until the house is finish, yes, I know we are crazy!) thought now would be a great idea since they can help with the potty training since they are home all day long. It has been fun! I forgot about those sleepless nights when I had Brock, but it is getting us prepared for another baby. No, I am not pregnant - yet. Rexie has brought a lot laughter in our home. Look at these adorable images when Santa gave Rexie to Brock!Santa asking Brock what he would like for Christmas, of course Brock says a puppy!

Look at the shock on his face when he Santa opens the box - yes Brock it is real!Thank you Santa!

The first portrait of Rexie, and by far not the last.

The come about of the name "Rexie". When Brock received the puppy he asked Santa, "is it a boy or girl?" Santa replied, "it is a girl". Brock, "can you make her a boy"? Santa, "no she was made a girl". Brock, "Mommy, can you use your magical powers and make her a boy so I can name the puppy Rex (from Speedracer)"? My reply, "no Brock. God made her a girl and we can name her Rexie and call her Rex for short". It is sweet that Brock really thinks I have magical powers, one day he will be disappointed but until then I will let him believe!

Thanks to www.Snipsa.org where we adopted sweet little Rexie!

Tough and Cuddly all in one!

Two boys with a baby sister you can guess it... football and doll houses! Kaleb and Parker play a few downs at the local football field with their dad and Brock, while mom and Addy are back at the house for a tea party. Amazing how Ross can photograph in two locations at the same time :o) Thanks Patrick for the yummy breakfast you made Ross and I, next time I will make Ross fire off the grill and make his speciality steaks. p.s. I love the collage Ross created for Parker!

The Beautiful Pelletier Family

Ross had a blast getting to know this beautiful family while taking their portraits at The Sunken Gardens.

The Bass Family

The Bass family is gorgeous and so sweet! They were such wonderful troopers even though it was really hot outside. Check out these grunge style portraits!

River Fun

These images make me want to have 2 more kiddos! This trio are too cute together! (It doesn't help that I like the parents too!) They had so much fun being themselves at Guadalupe State Park. This is what I love about Ross, he captures kids in their environment and doing what kids do!