Tea at Two

 

A Tea at Two o'clock dim sum tea party is most fitting for my little dumpling. 

 

A Vietmanese farmer straw hats with a girly twist. 

I spy a tray of war figures. 

Yes those are hers. 

She loves to line them up and carry a cuple in her pocket to play with at the grocery store. 

 

This year the brother got to sit back as Elise tore through all the warpped presents. 

Two year old figures were in full affect.

In a day lit room we gather a few family members near and far for the special occassion. 

It's always sp special when the DeAngelis family comes to town. 

 

Mini spice bunt cake. 

 

My little helper recieved her own cleaning set. 

For play and to help along side mommy, what a fun present!

Of course Elise has a couple other ways to use the parts. 

She likes to tickle her brothers with the mop end.

 My trio. 

You make my heart skip a beat. 

 

She is loved.

such energy

 

Watching the children play is such a joy. 

 They play with such vigor and energy. 

With two older brother, Elise holds her own trying to keep up. 

 

 

She learned to ride a three wheel no pedal tricycle this fall.

She gets the concept of not having to pedal which will make her ready for the Like a Bike in the spring.

Yeah!

Holiday card 2012

The Bittings Holiday family photos

 

 

 

 

Where did this mile come from.  I'm loving it!!!

 

 

 

Ethan was still beaming from playing on the swing. 

 I could eat those chuby little fingers.

 

Oh sister. 

The intent stare into the camera lense does it for me. 

What an honest look for a two year old.

Holiday card happens this way....

 

After I plan the outfits and pick a location, our holiday card each year has a mind of its own.  So much is unpredictable during a photo session whether I am the photographer or we hire a professional.  The lessons Kyle and I have learned is to pack snacks, and have fun.  Let the kids be kids and to love their frowns and forced smile.  On the opposite spectrum also to be totally grateful if the camera catches them in a totally genuine demeanor.  I love the entire process. Both the funny blooper pictures and the and ones that ed up on the holiday cards are apart of the entire making of the holiday card experience. 

 

Above Elise was saying "uppie uppie" to Kyle.  Her 'guys" wore rain boots to tramp around Uncle Heath's property so she was not wearing fancy shoes either. 

 

Ethan's

" pirate smile"

Arrrr!

 

I could not figure out what was wrong with Aidan during the shoot. 

WE just had lunch and he was plying on the swing so happily minutes ago. 

 

I guess one he sat down Aidan had time to realize he was hungry. 

Crankiness is more bearable on a cute outfit.

 

Aidan found the mugs of hot chocolate.

 

 Wood peg swing. 

Entertainment for hours.

Morris is watching

Morris our elf on the shelf is watching. If Santa checked his list twice I'd end up on the NICE list. It's only the first week of December and our holiday cards are signed, sealed and soon to be delivered. This year the big idea is reusable gift bags. I hope to make a dozen of all shapes and sizes for the next few years. That's the goal anyway....