ROCKS. While we really haven’t done much, swim lessons and errands, I’m really really loving spending my time with these punks:
They’re really cool. They’re all old enough now, that no one is napping, no one is wearing diapers, no one is crying for absolutely no reason. I’m hitting a really sweet spot in motherhood, where they all still love me, but don’t overwhelm me with their neediness. No homework, no schedules, no problem.
June 30, 2007 - 4:36 pm - That sounds like a good place to be :D
June 30, 2007 - 8:10 pm - I felt that way for the first two weeks of vacation. Now...not as much. :)
June 30, 2007 - 8:54 pm - That is an A-dorable picture. We are still honemooning since we had vacation at the beginning, but I think the kiddos are getting on Drew's nerves, poor Drew. :)
June 30, 2007 - 11:23 pm - what a wonderful place to be, i wanna be you when i grow up:)
July 1, 2007 - 5:52 am - your kids are too cute. :)
July 1, 2007 - 4:32 pm - We love those kids!
July 1, 2007 - 5:27 pm - I love summer, too. Especially at the beginning before the kids get really sick of each other. Can't wait to see you guys soon! GREAT picture.
July 8, 2007 - 1:32 pm - Shannon - did you notice that Franklin looks he is some minature dude in a rock band?! What's up with that?! :-) Love the perspective on the photo!
It’s her birthday today.
She made a goal a couple months ago to learn to ride her bike without training wheels before she turned five. And a few weeks ago, she did it. This picture is her on that day. I didn’t get any of her actually riding, I was too busy watching her!
This girl is awesome. She sparkles. Everyone that meets her says the same thing. She’s just a happy kid, she rarely complains. If I don’t keep her busy, she’ll make her own "fun", but she’s never bored. And she’s growing more freckles every day. Not that that has anything to do with her never being bored, it’s just a fact. And I love her little freckles. And she’s a great big sister/little sister.
In other news, I’ve actually committed to taking the trip to Utah. I’ll be there July 9-14. If anyone there wants to schedule a photo session, I’m planning to do a handful of sessions while I’m there. Just email me or leave me a comment if you’re interested.
June 28, 2007 - 6:57 am - happy birthday miss sophia! you are the cutest thing. i love your freckles too and i'm so proud of you for reaching your goal! ps:june birthdays are the BEST! :)
June 28, 2007 - 8:52 am - Happy birthday Sophia! We are so excited to see you in July!
June 28, 2007 - 12:25 pm - Shannon- That is the CUTEST picture of Sophie! I love it!
June 28, 2007 - 2:05 pm - Happy Birthday Sophie! We miss you!
June 28, 2007 - 4:32 pm - OMg Shannon, I can't believe how BIG she's getting! {Sigh} I still remember her coming into my house with her binkie in tow.
July 8, 2007 - 1:30 pm - Aww Happy Belated birthday Soph!! You are so cute and love watching you grow up!!
They have a son the same age as Franklin. They live just down the street. At 4 months, he got a terrible brain infection out of nowhere. Sometimes they were afraid he would die. Sometimes they hoped he would die. It was an awful roller coaster that they’re *still* riding. It’s left him unable to speak or sit up or swallow. The fact that my perfectly healthy little boy is the same age as theirs really drives it home for me.
Now, they have a newborn. She about a week old in these pics.
I had such a great time taking pictures of them and hanging out with them and talking about life. Amazing people.
June 26, 2007 - 9:31 pm - Ah Geez Shannon, you've nailed your calling right on the head. You couldn't be better at taking photos. What a touching story. It's started the water works. You are amazing.
June 26, 2007 - 9:31 pm - Oh and I must know, WHAT CAMERA DO YOU USE???
June 26, 2007 - 10:05 pm - Yea! Shannon's back! Beautiful pics (like you can take bad ones)!
June 26, 2007 - 10:47 pm - What a sweet family! Great photos. Raimi
June 27, 2007 - 10:01 am - Awesome pics!! Wow - can't imagine going through that with a child.
June 27, 2007 - 1:58 pm - Amazing photos and beautiful people!
June 28, 2007 - 4:37 pm - Great photos batman. Amazingly sad story about their little guy... but GREAT picture of him. Nice job.
July 12, 2007 - 5:46 pm - The photos are so amazing. You tell a wonderful story through them!
I swear I didn’t pick it out because it would make a great backdrop for photos, but I love it even more because it is. 
On another note, the last day of school is tomorrow.
June 14, 2007 - 10:31 pm - That is a yummy backdrop. Yay for summer!
June 15, 2007 - 7:21 am - That is a beautiful bed! Happy summer to you!
June 15, 2007 - 9:29 am - dum dum DUM DUM DUMDUDMDMDMDMMD...that's the sound of the end of school looming..but it sounds much better on the piano. (jaws) ; ) Love the bed!
June 15, 2007 - 1:35 pm - So stinkin' cute I can't stand it!
June 16, 2007 - 7:22 am - beautiful new bed Shannon! I can't believe how big Franklin looks! He looks so grown up! Love the photos!
June 16, 2007 - 6:40 pm - Gorgeous bed!!!!
June 19, 2007 - 1:39 pm - Love the bed! I've been looking and looking for one......tell me where you got it! :)
June 20, 2007 - 5:15 pm - Cute pictures! Beautiful children.
June 22, 2007 - 7:15 pm - You coulda/shoulda been in Philly this week. :( The weather has been gorgeous! You would have had perfect timing! Grrrr....
since I posted any pictures of Piper. So…
Cute, little, scruffy, in need of some grooming, little thing.
Puppies are a lot of work. Not as much work as babies, but they don’t smell as good as babies, either. Still, somehow, despite her non-baby smell, we really enjoy having her around.
June 12, 2007 - 10:07 am - She still looks so little! I should take some pictures of my dogs. Maybe they'll look cuter to me digitally than in person...
June 13, 2007 - 8:05 am - That is one cute puppy. :) I have enjoyed your photos today!
June 13, 2007 - 8:32 pm - Stop it with the cuteness. That little face is beyond adorable.
since I officially got the title of Mother, thanks to this chickadee.
{sigh}
It’s been quite a journey. I’m forever changed because of her. There is something special about a first child. She is amazing. I learn so much from her on a constant basis. It stinks to be her sometimes, having to break in the rookie parents, but we’re all trying our best. She’s a champ.
Love you, birthday girl.
June 8, 2007 - 9:56 pm - Shut UP... she's so big! LOve the new haircut. She's looking an awful lot like mom.... what a sweetie.
June 9, 2007 - 6:37 am - She's so gorgeous...happy birthday Shelby!! (don't be too sad, mom :( )
June 9, 2007 - 2:21 pm - She's lovely! Happy Birthday to you both.
June 9, 2007 - 3:48 pm - She is very beautiful--like her mom. It's amazing how much moms can learn from daughters.
June 10, 2007 - 6:22 pm - Shelby, this is Rachel. Happy Birthday! How do you like being ten? Did you have a party? I hope that you had a lot of fun! We have been camping for a few days and have moved this week. It's been busy! How do you like your haircut? I think it is REALLY cute on you. I'm thinking of getting my hair cut short, too.
June 11, 2007 - 8:32 am - she is so sweet!
June 12, 2007 - 10:05 am - Happy Pappy Birthday Shelby!
June 14, 2007 - 10:09 am - Aww - Happy belated birthday to Shelby. She is growing up so fast. Her face is changing - she is looking more and more like a tween! Happy Birthday to Dave too! We have been bad friends - not keeping in touch. We need to be better this summer!
I was so happy to shoot a session downtown. So many fun things to use as backdrops. This session was at Santana Row, a fancy upscale shopping district close by. I loved all the colors:
And props.
June 5, 2007 - 9:40 pm - You know what's REALLY Sad -- I don't think I've ever actually walked the streets at Santana Row.... and I work like 3 minutes away. What a cool place to do a shoot! Was it awkward?
June 6, 2007 - 7:30 am - these are so great!
June 6, 2007 - 7:53 am - I love the city location- especially the colors.
June 6, 2007 - 9:15 am - Job well done Shannon!
June 6, 2007 - 10:11 am - Love all of the vibrant backdrops you found!
June 9, 2007 - 4:54 pm - love these shannon!
Clean Slate Monday.
thank goodness.
First of all, Happy Birthday yesterday to this exceedingly handsome man!
He’s smiling in this picture. You can’t see it in his mouth, but you can in his eyes. He thinks I’m really funny. He’s gotten so tired of smiling all the time, that he’s simplified it and just does it with his eyes. Easier on the facial muscles. I don’t blame him. Smiling that much for so many years was really hard on him.
Tonight I’m going to take him on a date. I’m sure we will be eating a delicious dinner. That is always first on the list. Other than that? I don’t know… a movie, perhaps. Or bowling? Dunno. Whatever it is, I’m sure he will be exhausted after all the eyesmiles. We don’t get out often, so I’m really looking forward to it. I mean, WE’RE really looking forward to it. It is HIS birthday, after all.
Glad to be starting a new week. Sorry to leave the dumb migraine post up for so long. But it was a down week for me, and I didn’t really feel like posting about it. No particular reason to be down, and I’m ok now, so mom… really, I’m fine… It was just one of those weeks were I didn’t feel up to the task of being myself. Too tired to deal with my life, trapped under a pile of chores that I didn’t have the energy to face. And then, the guilt.. because it always comes with feeling bad…that’s the worst part. But Dave stayed up until midnight last night, on his birthday, helping me with something that was stressing me out. That act of service gave me the fuel I needed to attack the rest of the pile, and I’m confident that this week will be the opposite of last week.
Here’s to clean slates and handsome men and birthdays!!
June 4, 2007 - 3:08 pm - LOve it when husbands help like that. It's huge. I don't think they get how huge it is.
June 4, 2007 - 3:49 pm - Happy Birthday Dave! And Shannon, I hear ya. I never feel up to doing chores.
June 5, 2007 - 7:49 am - Happy Bithday Dave! Shannon, Are you SURE your okay? Ha ha just kidding. Hope you have a better week this week.
June 5, 2007 - 8:15 am - Have a super fun night with your guy!
June 5, 2007 - 7:47 pm - Amen to THAT! Happy birthday to your smiling-on-the-inside man. Have a great date and a better week!
by Shannon Montez
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