Don’t Quit Your Day Job

So I had this bright idea to try and put Trace in this cute aluminum pail I found in Gene’s parents back yard and take his pictures in the field next door. The temperature was about 80 degrees until I decided to strip him down and start taking pictures. Photographers really do have a talent. I am only sharing these because if he hadn’t been crying and I had a little more talent then the pictures could have been really great! Ha! I will leave the photography to the professionals from now on!

I think he is a little big for the bucket….

He looks pleased doesn’t he!

I think I needed a bigger bucket, sleeping baby and warmer weather! This was one of many Mommy photo sessions gone bad!! I hope you laughed (at me) a little!

Thanksgiving 2010

Let me start by saying I have been awful at taking pictures lately. I guess my brain is functioning due to lack of sleep! We spent Thanksgiving with my family the Saturday before the actual holiday. Then we headed to Del Rio to spend the week there with Gene’s family. This has been our tradition since Trenton was born and seems to work nicely. Usually we spend the holiday with my siblings and their families, but the last couple of years extended family has come as well. It is always nice to see my Aunt Wanda and her family. This year my Grandma (Dad’s Mom) came in town. It had been a while since I have seen her and she got to meet Trace for the first time! Gene and I were a little nervous about travelling with 2 kids, but the boys did great! We made it there in record time. The trip to Del Rio was relaxing and it is always great to spend time with the Flores side of the family. Trenton and Trace got to spend the holiday with both sets of Great Grandparents (mine and Gene’s). I am so Thankful for Gene, Trenton and Trace.

Celeste (niece), Hollie and Kym (youngest sister)

 

Gene and my Mom

Maddy, Sonya and Trace (Sonya is pregnant with my brother’s first baby!)

Laurie (older sister), Me, Kym (younger sister)

Me and my Mama

  

Trenton shooting his first BB Gun!

My little turkey!

Carlos and Trenton playing a game on his phone

Our sweet little niece Raelynn

How cute is this picture!

Trenton was asleep so I have no pictures of the boys together

Gene and his brother Luis

Luis, Gene, Carlos and Big Gene

The Flores Men

Me and my honey!

Trenton being Trenton

My father in law feeds all of these deer and the group has grown from 2 to 11! Trenton had so much fun feeding them apples and corn. You can get so close to them that they almost let you touch them!

Flores Party of 4

This year we decided to get the most for our money and get our family pictures taken at Portrait Innovations. I am a HUGE fan of them, but get tired of the same ole pictures. Well I made an appointment at 12:30. Now, anyone who has kids knows how important scheduling is. I wanted this time because Trace would have just eaten and been relaxed and ready for pictures. We arrive at PI, check in at 12:25 and FINALLY get pictures taken at 1:25. I had a crazy toddler and an angry baby! I had NO intentions of taking the cheesy Christmas pictures, but was forced into it. I also wanted cute brother pictures and newborn pictures. Well see the photos and they should tell the story themselves!

Flores Party of 4 (cheesy Christmas background, but it turned out nice)

Priceless looking up at Santa!

 

This is more the style I wanted! I love this picture!

Super Big Brother

This is 1 of 15 shots. Needless to say we didn’t get great pictures and our photographer was a little irritated at this point.

 

This one is ok

My sweet baby Trace (only solo picture we got of him)

And of course 2 of my favorite people!

3 Weeks

Trace is 3 weeks old! He is growing so fast I can hardly believe it. What is Trace up to at 3 Weeks:

-Wearing newborn clothes, but I put him in 0-3 months sometimes and he looks fine.

-You are still a great sleeper (about 3-4 hours)

-You eat 3-5 oz at every feeding!! You are so much more alert these days! You even coo at us and smiles here and there. You are such a happy baby!

We have a busy week coming up with Thanksgiving celebrations and a long trip to take to see Grandma and Big Dog in Del Rio

 

 

Always need these sweet documented big brother pics!