The Boyd Family Holiday photos and their new home!

I guess one of my favorite new traditions over the holiday weekend is being able to "play" photographer with my sister's family. For the second straight year, Leslie and Drew have invited me into their home in order to capture images of their family for their holiday card. I love capturing their family as it changes...last year they had little puppy, Spencer as Santa. This year, their family has expanded with both Spencer and Annie. Annie dressed up as Mrs. Clause this year, while Spencer was a little Elf. The dogs were great sports for sure. For this year's photos, we decided to shoot them at Leslie and Drew's brand new house...their is nothing like being home for the holidays. Enjoy! We love you guys!

Annie is all ready for her holiday photography debut!

Getting everyone to look at the same place at the same time is a little tough. I think that is what gives all of the photos character.

"Mom" and her little girl

Our secret revealed....we get the dogs to look at the camera by having lots of "Beggin Strips"

"The Two Boyd Kids"

La Casa de la Boyds

My favorite shots were the ones outdoors....Everything really pops with the red door behind them!
Love!

So sweet.

I love the candid nature of this picture....It has so much personality.

James 15th Birthday Party, Keely's New Apartment, and Holiday Cookies!

Our Thanksgiving weekend was full of celebrations! My brother, James', actual birthday is on December 3rd. This year, when my mom asked him what he wanted to do for his birthday party, he said that he wanted to have a family party when Tim and Megan were home. We were honored to get to be a part of James' birthday. I have to say that I cannot believe that James is already 15 years old! It makes me feel old. Citizens on the road in the state of Indiana will have to watch out for sure once James gets on the road.

The party was handled at sister, Keely's, chic new apartment in Carmel. The whole family came along with James friend, Connor. We shared pizza from Bazbeaux, had an awesome cake prepared with love by Jacqueline, watched James open gifts, and of course, birthday spankins.

After dinner, we watched the Christmas favorite, Elf, and we decorated Christmas cookies! You will be impressed with Keely and Jac's beautiful art. I love these family occassions and these are the things that I miss about Indy.

Jac and Tim chilling on Keely's new couch!

Tim and the "hostess with the mostest"

The homemade cake prepared with love by Jac.

Make a wish!
I can't believe he is 15!

Let the birthday spankins begin!

James and his buddy, Connor!

I wonder what is in there...Cashola?

Love this one...especially the geniune smile

Favorite! Again because of the smile.

The party crowd!

The cookie party.

look at the concentration!

Jac is a girl after Tim's heart, he loved her Purdue boiler engine!

The gorgeous holiday cookies!

Tim's 30th Birthday Party!

In addition to celebrating our 2nd Anniversary, Tim celebrated the beginning of his 30th year of life on November 24th. Tim's family has a tradition of celebrating Tim's birthday on the Friday afternoon after Thanksgiving so Donna hosted a great party that day. In addition to Donna and Dave, Jean, Sean, Chris, Ryan, Ellen, Pat, Leslie, Drew, James, Jac, Grandma White, and Grandma Boyd were there for the festivities. While the theme was "over the hill", Tim is by no means over the hill, but it was a fun theme.

Donna and Dave--The proud hosts.

The "over the hill" cake!

We decided to go easy on the birthday boy and we only got him a 3 and an 0 candle! We thought if we did 30 candles it would be a public safety hazard.

Tim, James, and Jac.

Make a wish, Tim!
Drew says "Cheers to Tim's Birthday"

Dad bought Tim a book for his birthday. Tim has already started digging in!

I love the genuine nature of Tim's smile in this picture

It is not a birthday party without a round of birthday spanks! We nearly lost count.

Jac gearing up for the birthday spankin!

Go, EM, Go

Dave gave his son the 30th spank!