My baby....

I want to cry when I see these....I think it's because, besides being beautiful photographs, I didn't have to deal with him during it...So he looks really sweet, charming and like he loves having his picture taken. That's quite an illusion that I photographer portrays. I've never gotten to experience it. Thank you, Betsy, They are beautiful!

Looks pretty good, for 4.

These are a few of his 4 year pictures. I'm taking a few more when I can catch him while he wants something really bad and I can bribe him. By friend Betsy will be taking some also. She's done some really cool things lately and I'm anxious to see what so can do to him. I'm the "easiest to please mom" ever where pictures are concerned.

That pouty one is one of my favorites....even though I was SO SUPER MAD at him in the moment and expected him to smile sweetly. I'm getting that printed for my secret picture stash...the stash of pictures that I don't him to know how cute I think he is.

Tagged a couple times...

Well, here's my tag...Ian's tag to follow shortly, maybe.

The Rules: Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog. Share 5 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog. or Share the 5 top places on your “want to see or want to see again” list. or Share 5 things you never pictured being in your future when your were 25 years old. Tag a minimum of 5, maximum of 10 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog. The tagees have a choice of which they want to do.

Weird facts...I'll try.

1. I Love Dolly Parton...and I have since my dad bought me the 9 to 5 45 record. (he doesn't even like country music. I was raised more on 50's, 60's and 80's rock and of course, gay bands from the 80's, thanks to my brother Ahh...The Wham Rap) I have nearly ALL of her albums...new and old. and have any embarrassing obsession with the movie Rhinestone.

2. I never wanted to have kids until the month we tried to have Ian. I'm thankful God gave me some confidence to have him. Now I could love to have 10 more...not "have" them but I'd like to play with 10 more.

3. I have a BIG problem with the T.V. being on if no one is watching it.

4. I used to paint and use a sketch book consistently...I gave my last complete painting to my friend Sarah in college and haven't been able to paint anything since. That's nothing to do with her, by the way. :)

5. I picture mine and other people's death and horrible things that could happen to the point of keeping me up at night. (hmmmm...I know most of you could have gone forever not hearing that. Sorry.)

Ok...I tag...sorry, if you hate tags...but I do too. Heather, Celeste, Angie and Sarah B.

All the Pictures

Here they are!

As you can see...Ethel had a good time too.

Sir Ian Thomas of Pike Road

Today was Ian's 4th Birthday Party. We had a really good time! More Pictures to come.

I can't stop.

I am stopping now though. But Ian's b-day is coming up and Valentine's Day pictures...just to warn you.

more of Lily... and couple of Ian.