Sweet Nielsons and...Smeeks!

While I won't win any prizes for taking any stellar photos with my putz of a camera, can you really find fault in any of these photos of our HOLIDAY photo subjects, the Nielsons? I shamelessly followed around little Nicholas trying to coax him of his more serious demeanour and discovered he- like any self-respecting smart three-year old - knows it is best to hold out for a wad of bubble gum before revealing a smile or two. As you can see, his daddy is wise to his ways:

And when Stephanie said he has the most gorgeous brown eyes (and silky blond hair) she wasn't kidding:

A little blue soda pop appealed to him, too:

The entire Nielson gang (along with their cousins) soon relaxed and offered up some silliness:

And not opposed to gushing when it comes to kids, I declare Stephanie and Christian's children as truly well-mannered, grounded and adorable children. They were a joy to meet and photograph.

And, as we all know, pretty comfortable with being in front of a camera!

You are all going to swoon when you see the photos from the shoot.

I think we will have done Stephanie proud...as she should be as the mother of such a sweet brood.

Oh, and if anyone is wondering...

 Christian?

Yep.

He is as wonderfully charming as she says he is.

And sooo in love with his wife!

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See more behind-the scenes of the Smeeks shoot here.

Where oh where can she be?

Poor litle blog.

Left all alone, unattended, to greet her loyal guests while mama left her be, neglected.

Bad mother!

Excuses?

Sure. But who really wants to hear them?

Let's just say I've been plunked at my new little desk working away on other projects. Some you know about, and others I can't reveal just yet.

I have also been doing a bit of clothes shopping (gasp!) for my upcoming trip to Arizona to meet NieNie.

Christmas in Arizona, in 100 degree heat?

What does one bring, besides lots of deodorant?

A hat for my (assuredly) frizzy hair?

Sophie thinks she should come because, in her books, Arizona can be considered tropical and thus she could scratch that off her list of things to do (go somewhere tropical!). She also saw photos of NieNie's girls, Claire and Jane, and she thought she would have a lot in common with them.

She definitely shares their cheeks and freckles:

I will miss my freckly girl (and boys!) while I am away.

Though I am sure I will come back with loads of freckles to share...!

Tomorrow, I will show you the desk in its entirety. Don't get too excited. I love it (I really do!), but it's no fancy pants office make-over like others create. Because, if you are looking for fancy offices, you'll be at the wrong blog!

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