Russell....Six months old

Russell is growing like crazy.  Here are some super cute shots from his six month shoot.  The rumor was that Russell could put himself into a sitting position and had done it only once before.  Amazingly, while we were doing the shoot this little cutie performed on command.  He not only put himself into a full sitting position, but was able to sit for quite a while before he toppled over.  This very persistent little smiley guy is super strong and sure knows how to turn on the charm when my camera comes out.  Love it!
To see the rest of the shoot from this little sweetie, please check out his slideshow at:  www.vimeo.com/lisaodonnell

This next picture shows Russell's quizzical look : )

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar visited my yard today...

“On Saturday, he ate through one piece of chocolate cake, one ice-cream cone, one pickle, one slice of Swiss cheese, one slice of salami, one lollipop, one piece of cherry pie, one sausage, one cupcake, and one slice of watermelon...

That night he had a stomach ache.” 
--Eric Carle, The Very Huntry Caterpillar

Goodbye to Summer

It was a hot day when we set off in search of some good photo spots.  I wanted to get a few last pictures before the mad rush of school started the following week.  Here's a few from our fun day exploring...

 

The Russell Brothers

Ok, so technically it is almost the littlest brother's birthday.  He's turning one, and so most of photoshoot was about him.  But big brother is just such a cutie we wanted to get some of this sweet guy as well.  What a pair they are. I have a feeling these little guys are going to grow up to be great friends.  Brothers.... what a special bond.  I love it!  To see the rest of this fun shoot click here:  www.vimeo.com/lisaodonnell

Summer Swim

Here's a glimpse into my world this summer.... Swim Team.  The kids joined a swim team this year and I'm so glad they did.  When I called to inquire about a swim team, I had really just intended to have my son join.  The woman on the phone was so convincing that I should include the girls as well... so I thought, what the heck - let's give it a go.  And what a go it has been!  I'm so glad we did it.  All three kids have had such a blast.  I had no idea how much training and time would be involved, but it was totally worth it.  I had to pry the kids away from having fun in the pool just to get a few portraits of the kids.  Here's a few shots of our summer...

 

 

 

Russell....Three months old

Three months ago the sweetest little love came into our lives.... Russell James.  What a fun time it has been watching this cutie grow into the smiley boy he is.  Take a look at those deep dimples!  Love this little guy!!!

 

 

 

 

Here's something fun.  This is my sort of strange take on an Andy Warhol classic....

The Swedberg Family

Freedom Park can be a busy place for a photo shoot, but you'd never know it from these pictures of the Swedberg family. Somehow we managed to dodge the crowds of the main part of the park by exploring a trail in search of little vignettes for our photo shoot.  I loved how mom and daughter had cute matching dresses.  So adorable! 

To see the full shoot from our day check out their slideshow at www.vimeo.com/lisaodonnell