Fall At The Vineyard

"Fall in the south is a time for celebrating the fact that we survived the summer~" James T. Farmer All Things Farmer


We were invited to a Grape Stomp today. There is a local vineyard not far from our home. I am so glad we went. I usually don't like taking the kids to "Events" without Lambert with me. But we went and had the best time. A couple friends from school and church met us out there and it was just a beautiful day. The Doll was not about to get in the barrel with those slimy grapes, but Hoot did and he loved it. He is convinced we should sell our home, move to the country and open a vineyard... I know NOTHING about wine and have even been known to add just a dash of Equal or Splenda to my glass. I know, real classy... My mom taught me that trick... what can I say? Maybe Hoot will be a vineyard owner some day!









Maybe he is meant to be in the wine business











She is a HAM

But not when I ask her to




I so inconvenienced her by snapping a few shots.. all she wanted to do was chase her girlfriends


So I found other subjects to photograph







I love these little flowers/weeds... i don't know what they are but i love the little yellow pop in the center.

Pumpkin Playdate

Libbie had a little friend over for a play date this morning. We had a great time playing cell phone, office, shopping, baking, etc... Libbie's room has never been so messy and I don't think she's ever had a better time in it! I didn't even make them clean up... we moved right along to lunch and then began painting and glittering our pumpkins! I think the pics speak for themselves... a good time was had by all and Hoot... he got to play on the computer... he LOVED every minute of not being nagged by his little sister!



The girls played cell phone... it was soooo funny. Libbie stood in the hallway and while her friend stayed in Libbie's room.. they talked about the silliest things and sounded just like mini mommies...









Libbie ditched the paint brush and used her hands... arms... face...

A Little Off Road Engagement Session

I can not wait to shoot this couple's wedding in November. They took me off road (which I have NEVER done) to a location that was just amazing. We really went to shoot at this huge tree, but by the time we got there the lighting wasn't great. I think we got some really great shots any way. I had to CRACK up at the groom... He picked his clothes up from the cleaners right before they came and changed at the location. He didn't realize he picked up his 17 year old son's jeans instead of his.... Whoops. It was so funny to see him squeezed into the pants. He was such a trooper and thankfully fit... We were all drenched and dirty by the time our session was over, but it was well worth it!


































It got dark on us quick!

Happy Fall Y'all! Cold in Houston

It finally feels like fall and we will rejoice even if it's only for one day! The littles have begged me to drag out the Halloween decorations every day for about 2 weeks. It's hard to get into fall when it's 90 degrees and the mosquitoes are still invading! I love fall decorating, but I'm not a huge fan of Halloween. Hoot lives for Halloween and all the creepiness that comes with it. I'm mostly to blame. We had a few awesome Halloween parties when he was little and I think he had the most fun. He loves to dress up and talks about Halloween all year long. We have been planning his Halloween costume since last November. It has changed at least 300 times and were still not 100% certain of what he will be this year. He usually manages to score two costumes. We buy him one and then one of the grands will be manipulated into buying the other. I'm not sure how he works this magic but he does. When I was growing up we usually invented our costumes with what we had around the house. I was a punk rocker one year and used almost a whole tub a Vaseline in my hair... yeah no one told me that wasn't a good idea... My poor hair was greasy for 3 months. No amount of washing seemed to help. Not cool in 6th grade... Daddy Lambert went to Dallas this weekend to a car show so the kids and I readied the house for his return. Owen wants to transform our garage into a haunted house so we can scare him when he opens the door... This is coming from the kid who is still scared of Dr. Jiggles from Veggie Tales.. He's a big talker... Instead we baked up some delightful goodies hoping that would lure him home! I'm the worlds biggest chicken (aside from Hoot) and hate when he is gone. I hear every creek and crack and just know there is a boogie man under my bed! So both kids have slept with me this weekend. We crawled in and snuggled close. We watched an all time favorite, The Wizard of Oz... The kids were mesmerized just as I was when I was little. I can't wait to take them to see the play this fall.






























There is a Ninjia dying to escape this pint size 5 year old little girl!



I love Hoots face. This is the Truman look of concentration.. I do it and so does my dad..


I'm so thankful we put in a HUGE island when we bought this house. Little did we know it would accomodate our little chef Libbie. It's perfect!

I think were all ready for Dad to come home! And FALL to stay!!!