Dramatic B&W

I've been following a photography website called I Heart Faces. Each week they have a different theme and ask people to enter photographs that fit the theme. This week the theme is dramatic black and white. I love this picture. It's my daughter's first birthday from a few weeks ago. I think this is dramatic for a few reasons. One, it reminds me of an old Hollywood headshot with Lauren Bacall or something. Two, I think it's a dramatic way to present an event that is usually done in a cute fashion. I like the lighting and the angle. The way the light makes the icing look like it's becoming part of her face makes it so she is truly one with her cake! Of course I love her expression and her eyes. It's like she's thinking, "Hmm...I cannot believe I get to eat as much cake as I want." I've only had a DSLR for a year so I welcome any advice!!

Ellie Jane's First Birthday Party

Well, on Tuesday, our sweet Ellie Jane will turn one. Crazy. We had her big birthday party on Saturday. It was a springtime party complete with butterflies hanging from the ceiling. Being the fatastic eater that she is, Ellie Jane downed her cake with great abandon. Ellie Jane is a sweet, loving girl with a great laugh and lots of hugs to offer. She is such an important part of our family and we thank God everyday for the blessings He has entrusted to us; the blessings of our girls. Happy Birthday, Ellie Jane!!!

Updates...

We have finally had some sunny days!!! Yea!!! Hello Sun, we've missed you. We all went out to the field and the girls got to play. Everyone is doing fine. We are gearing up for Ellie Jane's first birthday...I cannot believe it. Enjoy the photos!! Me getting a special Ellie Jane kiss. She gives spontaneous kisses all the time.

Me and the girls...we could not get a picture with both of them looking.

Another one of me with the girls. It was a beautiful day.

Daisy...enough said.

Mary Paul sporting the shades and the Charlie Brown shirt.

I bought this car at a consignment sale and the girls love it!!

Ellie Jane taking a turn. She loves to stand up in the car.

Our version of the "Left Behind" series. What happened to Mary Paul?

Ellie Jane and Daddy. She is getting so big. I love her laugh, her smile and everything about her.

Bryan's not to shabby either.

Life Is Good

It's snowing here. Mary Paul has taken to lining playfood up on the stairs and loving Lucky Charms cereal. Ellie Jane is happy, pulls up, crawls, loves toys and eats all the time. I am blessed and Bryan cannot believe his good fortune to have three beautiful women in his life.

If You're Happy And You Know It....Laugh!

Some of you might remember this post ....well, the laughter continues at this house and Bonkos is apparently making a comeback!!! I promise to post some pictures next time!!!

Look What We Can Do!

For Christmas I got a Flip Video and love it!! I've finally made some movies of the girls and wanted to show off some of their skills!!!

First of all...Ellie Jane started really crawling, not just inchworming, Sunday!!

The second video is of me and Mary Paul singing our duet...please ignore the off-key adult and focus on the incredibly cute, talented kid on said adult's lap.

A Hodge Podge

Well, needless to say...I have been bereft in updating the blog. Sorry. Instead of trying to explain everything that we've been up to...I'm doing a quick peek of how busy we've been (which is quite busy). First, we went to Atlanta for Bryan's mom's birthday and Thanksgiving with both families. While there we got pictures made with Santa...and rode The Pink Pig. Mary Paul loved Priscilla the Pig. We played at Aunt Beth's house for a few days before heading to Grandmommy and Grandaddy's house.

Ellie Jane did her impression of Jerry Lee Lewis.
Then we went to Palmetto for Thanksgiving and hung out with family. We played on the playground... And got love from Ellie Jane.

Once we got home we made a gingerbread house...during which...

Mary Paul ate way more icing then she was supposed to. When I got on to her she said, "I know, but it tastes so good."

We have played in front of the Christmas tree... Slept in very odd positions...

and had a party for Mary Paul who turned three years old!!!

Then Mommy attempted to take pictures for our Christmas card....
over and over again...
but finally was able to get these last three which will appear on the Thornton Family Christmas card. We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!!!