I know, I know. It’s not even 8 pm on 1.1.10. But it’s already been a great year. The twins turned 1 yesterday, and we let them rip into some cupcakes today to honor the event. It’s my version of the cake smash – only at home.

Red velvet cupcakes + white cream cheese frosting + blue icing = MESS.

Synchronized cupcake eating.

“Whatcha got over there, Holden?”

Awwww. Aren’t my boys cute?!? Unfortunately, my bathtub is not looking so hot. That blue icing was a bear to get off of the babies, and not so great for the tub, either!

I haven’t shared much for photos lately. Since Thanksgiving, we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving (obviously), 4 birthdays, 1 preschool program, 1 holiday dance show, 1 church play, Christmas, New Years, and 1 mega-cool spy party for a bunch of loud, crazy, excitable 8 & 9 year old boys. Not to mention that tomorrow it will officially be 12 years since I got hitched. That’s a lot of celebrating! Hope your holidays have been memorable and exciting, and here’s to a great 2010!

at the mall, anyway! I actually don’t like thinking about Christmas until Thanksgiving, but that’s because we have managed to smoosh 4 out of 5 of our children’s birthdays between Thanksgiving and New Years … plus Christmas and New Years itself and our anniversary on January 2. Yeah. That was some GOOD planning. :-)

But I digress. So here are a few Christmas card samples if you are one of those on-the-ball types that is already ahead on the seasonal planning. I threw in a couple of photos that were handy.

You might recognize the family in the doorway from an earlier blog post. I just love this shot!

And the small army of children + the redhead is me and mine. The hubs was taking the photo, which is why he wasn’t in there with us. Don’t you love my artistically enhanced version of him? Ha! My personal Thanksgiving goal: a family photo!

If you are interested in cards or card designs, send me an email through my site or comment here.

Also, my friend laura mentioned that she is having problems commenting. if you are having the same troubles, let me know about that too – specifics are good so i can try to troubleshoot.

Last weekend, I was scheduled to shoot the •M• family. We had everything set for a fantabulous outdoor shoot – lovely fall colors, weather that was warm enough for a light jacket or sweater, the perfect spot chosen.

That was Friday. You know, the same day that my kids were outside playing in normal fall clothes.

Then I went to bed. And when I got up Saturday morning, guess what I saw? SNOW. Bah. What a buzzkill. Not what an 8 month old cutie should be subjected to, you know?

So we did the shoot at the •M• house. I’m so glad it snowed!! Their house was super cute, and I think that having family photos in the actual family home is meaningful. Don’t get me wrong – I love a good outdoor shoot or a lovely backdrop. But a great in-the-home session? You just can’t beat it.

And of course, it didn’t hurt anything that this was an adorable family. Check out the adorable baby blues on little miss •M•.

Here are a few of my favorites. I’m almost done editing them, guys – look for a gallery link in your email in the next couple of days! :-)

I still have a few spots left for your family Christmas portraits. Call or email to book!

You should be, you know. Especially if you want to have an awesome Christmas card photo!

I’m running a special for family photos this fall, but it is only good through November. Check it out and book your slot now!

Check back in the future for some killer Christmas cards, too. I custom design each card. My favorite size is 5×7, either flat or folded.