I’m in Love

I’m the first to admit that it is HARD to run a home-based business with 3 kids 4 and under! I have LOTS of help from my husband, mom, friends, and a nanny. But even with all that help, I find myself drained, frustrated, and completely lost some days. I feel like I am not giving my kids the attention they need and deserve, and I’m not giving my clients and business the attention they need. This has been a particularly hard year with a 4-year old that is into the talking back and testing the boundaries and rules… a 2-year old (OK, I can just stop there)… and a newborn. Work has become a much needed and enjoyed creative escape for me. However, these last two months with our trip to Newport Beach and this last week with our trip up to Pine Top, I have really enjoyed the escape to some good ol’ fashioned family time in a laid-back relaxing setting. The kids have been soooo great on both trips, and we have all really really enjoyed each other.

The last morning the kids woke up just before 6 (unfortunately nothing unusual there), but were extremely loud and crazy. We decided to get out of the house before they woke everyone else. We walked down to the lake/pond and of course, I just had to snap a few shots in the beautiful morning light. Wow… not only do I just love the light and setting (who knew that AZ looked like this?), but look at my kids! They are actually touching each other and not fighting, punching, scratching, biting, or whatever else that normally goes on. I don’t even think I had to bribe them for this one.

These are my favorite. The boys just took off running with Reeces… found some ducks, the old boat, flowers (which they kept picking and giving to me!)…

There is a reason two-year old are sooooo dang cute! You easily forget why you just want to strangle them sometimes! I think I need to enlarge this for my kitchen so I can remember this moment…

Ryan is so cute with Kate. He LOVES his little sister and is quite the protector. He is constantly hugging, kissing, and loving on her. (Sometimes a little too much for her personal space), but still is soooo sweet to her.

A very rare moment with all three. Have I said how much I love these series of images?

And just a couple more from that morning. I will make another post soon with some of our pics from hiking and various other activities.

June 21st, 2008 by Marnee

Categories: Personal Chaos

Mandy — It looks like you guys had a great time! I am so jealous! The weather looks amazing and the pictures are perfect. Those trees are just absolutely beautiful. I am incredibly impressed that with 3 kids you didn't have to bribe at least one of them for these great shots. They are priceless. Definitely worthy of enlarging and framing!!!! :) ( June 22, 2008 @ 8:40 pm )

Jane — How could those three adorable children ever be a challenge! They are beautiful and so are the pictures. You know of course I will need copies. I might need a bigger house with more wall space! :) ( June 24, 2008 @ 12:34 am )

Jen — One of the most important reasons we are supposed to photograph our kids is solely so we can REMEMBER on our walls each day why we love them right? Seriously these turned out GREAT! I am not only surprised they all cooperated so well but equally surprised YOU were awake and happy enough =) Is that what I have to do to get good pics of my kids, get out of bed earlier? I can't pick a favorite but I definitely think you need a big one with those beutiful trees and your kiddos! Good job, and diddo on the difficulty of running a home business with 3 kids...mine aren't 4 and under though...that makes me even more baffled by all you do =) Can't wait for our vacation now =) ( June 25, 2008 @ 12:46 pm )

Jenni — Awesome! The setting on all of those pictures is fantastic! I particularly loved the bridge one. Great to see your blog! ( June 26, 2008 @ 5:08 pm )

Janalee — They are beautiful, Marnee. I am amazed. I opt to focus my attention on the raising kids thing and I still don't feel like I have enough time to do that and you manage to throw in running a huge business... I don't know how you do it and balance it all etc. WOW ( June 27, 2008 @ 6:25 pm )

Donette — Holy cow these pictures are absolutely breathtaking and incredibly cute! You are so talented! We really need you to take some pics of our family! ( July 16, 2008 @ 3:25 pm )

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