Our Family's Portrait Session

For the first time since DJ was about 2 or 3 years old, we FINALLY got our family portraits taken. This is the first time Cody is included in our family portraits so I think this officially makes him a permanent fixture in our family. =)

We headed out to the Wooden Valley Winery with the awesomely talented Sharon of Homegrown Photography.

True to form, my boys wanted NOTHING to do with a camera! I can't imagine why. It isn't like they have had a camera on them almost daily for all of their lives. =)

Sharon was able to hold their attention and capture some beautiful expressions on my boys faces. DJ, of course, had to throw in his "cheese" smile. He's so funny!

I was going to post another family picture, but you will just have to wait for our Christmas card instead.

Look at my little stud muffin! He's so cute!!!!

At the end of our session, Cody found a twig and decided to draw on the dirt. He had an elaborate story about what he was drawing and in his own little language shared that story with Sharon.

Sharon stole Doyle and I for a few couple shots. This is my favorite! (For those that haven't seen his hair yet, YES, Doyle is now blonde!!!)

Halloween 2009

This Halloween DJ decided to be a Ninja. Not a red one like a few years ago, but a “different” Ninja because it was BLUE and black, not RED and black. =)

I don’t think I would want to mess with this Ninja!!!!

Because Cody prefers to not have anything on his head or face we had a difficult time finding a costume for him. When I saw this Pirate costume I knew it was perfect. BUT because he would not wear the hat people thought he was a Gondola driver. HAHA I should have bought him an oar to carry around. =)

I’m not sure what pose this is, but apparently this is how mean, savage pirates pose when you ask them to pose.

 

Cody with his Uncle.

 

At school, Cody had a costume party. They had crafts, trick-o-treated, enjoyed a haunted house, and munched on pizza, chips and cupcakes. By the look on his face, I would say he enjoyed the pizza. =)