Spring is here!

In Texas one of the first signs of Spring is when the bluebonnets (the TX state flower) are in bloom! They can be found on the sides of busy highways or in open fields. Many families make it a tradition to take annual bluebonnet pictures of their kids...we happen to be one of those families! This was actually taken in the front lawn of a Nazarene church just 5 minutes from our house! Happy Spring!

Baby Blue

How could you not get lost in these baby blues? Introducing Miss Emma, the older sister of Brock (see previous post). Her stunning eyes and charming personality just makes me love her that much more! While little brother Brock was eating or being comforted between shots, Emma hopped up in front of the camera! This girl is a natural! She is also one of Seth's favorite friends!

Meet Brock

I finally got the chance to photograph a baby other than my own as a photographer! A friend of mine wanted 2 month pictures of her newest arrival! He was such a sweet baby to work with. Thanks Robin and Dustin for a fun morning! To see all the pictures from the session go to this website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shellplum/sets/72157626271746283/

Seth the guinea pig

This was a test shot in order to get my camera settings and lighting right for a newborn session I'm doing next week! There is more of Seth on the photography blog www.shelleyplumlee.wordpress.com

First Flower (weed actually)

A couple of weeks ago Seth gave me his first flower! My heart melted and I could have cared less that it was actually a weed. However, not too long after that he wanted it back and he held on to it for at least an hour!

I have no words

A Spring-like day in February

A week after our freezing temps we have had 70-80 degree weather everyday--incredible! This little boy would live outside if he could! he kept looking toward our neighbors yard because of the loud mower
he loves playing with his outside toys

the boys in the fort

boys are attracted to dirt! (he ate some the other day!)

getting his hands dirty

Hi momma!

he swang like this for 30minutes while daddy pushed him!

15 MONTHS

Well we finally have a walker! And let me tell you its been great, he can get to where he wants go with ease. His first steps were actually January 15th and just grew in confidence after that. At his 15month appointment he weighed 24lbs 3oz and he was 30.5in long. He is right on track and in the 50th percentile for both weight and height. He is on an interesting diet of toast, oatmeal, dry pancakes/waffles, bananas, applesauce, pudding, mac n cheese, chicken nuggets, crackers, milk and water---this is all due to him being a picky eater, it makes things interesting. He is also starting to use a spoon and a fork, on his way to independence! One my favorite moments so far of toddlerhood is finding random things in the fridge put there by Seth which includes: keys, magnets, tennis ball, and his toys! As far as sleep goes, he is down to one nap a day which usually lasts anywhere from 1-3 hours depending on the day. He also can a few words like dog, mama, dada, go, Jesus, ffff(fish), bbb (barney), kkk (car). However, he understands more words than he can say. This little boy is full of personality and has become very social and we are loving this new exciting and challenging stage!

Cabin Fever

This was day 4 of being iced/snowed in and the Plumlees were beginning to get cabin fever. We had been out a few times to get necessities like diapers, pizza and sonic drinks, but other than that we were stuck at home. But we got about 6 inches of snow for Seth's 15 month birthday! He wanted to get out in it until he found out it was wet and cold!

He looks just like Pop in this picture!!

From hot to cold

Texas weather is so crazy--I grew up here and it still never ceases to amaze me how much it can change is just a day or two! Saturday it was about 73 degrees or so, 3 days later we have a high of 20 degrees with a low in the single digits! And as of now we will not be above freezing until Friday! What are we going to do?! Good thing I went to the store on Monday to stock up on food. Poor Seth, I could tell he really wanted to get out of the house and play today, but it was just so cold and VERY windy. We had to get pretty creative today to keep our little 14 month old boy occupied. Normally he and mommy get out alot during the day to mix things up. But today we watched some of his videos, knocked over some blocks, played cars, tossed the football... mommy and daddy took turns playing with him while the other got some things done or rested! Anyway, Last night we had something the weather people called 'thunder-sleet.' This is a normal thunderstorm but instead of rain, we get freezing rain and sleet which makes for a nice sheet of ice over all the roads. Spencer was fortunate enough to get to stay home today and will also get to stay home tomorrow--lots of family time the next 2 days! Seth and Daddy out for a few seconds in the cold
our snow covered yard- our driveway is a sheet of ice!

he liked looking outside today!