Pumpkin Carving

 Maybe this is not so fun??

 Planning the pumpkin face.

The final product.
Trick or treating will be tomorrow night.  Can't wait to see all the loot!

Living History Farms

On Friday night we continued our annual tradition of going to Living History Farms' Halloween.  It is always fun but this year the weather was spectacular!  We had a great time with a the other families we went with and ended the night with dessert.  Can't beat that!  Now we are all ready for the real thing.  The twins ask everyday (often multiple times) if it is the "real" Halloween.

New Lens

I got a new lens for my anniversary and so I had to take the boys out to try it out.  My boys just do not like their pictures taken.  It is like pulling teeth to get them to even look at the camera (except Ben).  Even it we did not get any great pictures it was still a fun evening picnic and play time.

My Friend Bobbi's GREAT Family

Had a good time Sunday afternoon playing with Bobbi's family and taking pictures.  The weather was great and we had so much fun.  A big thanks to Joe for missing some football so we could do some family pictures.

More Baby Joey

My Boys

Love That Shot

The web blog Love That Shot is hosting a "your favorite faces" competition.  I thought I would give it a try.  Being really new to the photography and PSE world I would love any feedback! 

This picture was taken at our local "nature scape" which is a playground for children that has all natural items to play on or in.  I have had GREAT luck photographing children here.  I just let them play and shoot away.  My 3 boys really are not into having their pictures taken so I have to depend on the neighbors' kids.  If any one has good tips for photographing boys (3-8 years or even older boys) I would love to hear them!  I did not really use my flash right when I took this picture so had to lighten her face with PSE.  Still a fun picture.  Here are a couple more taken at the same time.

Chicago Wedding

My cousin Amy was married last weekend in Chicago.  We had a fun, child free weekend and I got to take lots of pictures.  Congratulation Amy and Brian.

Baby Joey

This is my new cousin, Joseph Andrew.  He is the son of Breehan and Andrew.  He is supper sweet and has a ton of hair.