Baby Brooke (our niece) turned five yesterday.
We had a party at her house last night.
She got an Easy-Bake oven.
And gobs of other fun stuff.
Tater-Tot is doing well post-surgery.
Annie and Grandma Jo.
Brooke and her Dad (Josh's brother).
A game of Operation (that's what we got Brooke for her birthday...nice job shopping on your own Josh Downs).
Me with Josh in a headlock (thanks for grabbing the camera Misti).
Courtney Lee and Grandpa Tom.
And that lovely little pumpkin (who won't keep her clothes on).
Okay, I have to ask.....how do you get such nice photos in such low lighting. Now that the sun sets so early, I'm having a hard time getting decent photos. Are you using an external flash? What lens? What's your secret?
Posted by: Mye | December 12, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Thanks for posting....I love my girls and love to share them!
Posted by: Brooke and Tate's Mom | December 12, 2008 at 11:02 AM
What a trooper Tater is! She looks itchy. I bet that cast is miserable...
Posted by: Katie | December 12, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Cute photos Karen! I love how you were able to capture the chirstmas lights twinkling in the background.
Posted by: Lan Amphone | December 12, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Hi Karen,
Looks like the party was a blast!! You and Josh remind me a lot of my husband and I....crazy. I love all of the photos but the one of Courtney Lee and Grandpa Tom is so sweet.
My Madigan has some sensory issues....she loves to be naked....and I do mean NAKED!! Does Taylor see an OT? Miss Madigan had to because she didn't like the way certain foods felt...so eating was an issue....well still is.
www.caringbridge.org/visit.madiganclairegow
I put a youtube link of her singing jingle bells...too cute
Karen, thanks for sharing your knowledge of photography and family w/ us.
Merry Christmas,
Valerie
Posted by: Valerie in PA | December 12, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Awww!! What a bunch of cuties!!
Posted by: Katie | December 12, 2008 at 02:03 PM
Awh Karen those are some sweet moments you captured.. and love the headlock!! hahahahha
Posted by: Teresa B | December 12, 2008 at 02:19 PM
i have the same question as "mye"! i've got a two year old birthday party to shoot...and it of course has to be in the evening after everyone gets home from work. love the look of these...and they're not even that "noisy"! you must have an external flash of some kind?
Posted by: katie | December 12, 2008 at 03:33 PM
love the photos Karen! I love how the lights look in the background too! very cool!
Posted by: jenn | December 12, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Great photos and great headlock on Josh!
If I were in a spica cast I think I'd be taking my clothes off too! Poor little one! Hope it comes off soon!!
Posted by: Deb Wisker | December 12, 2008 at 05:35 PM
Happy Birthday Baby Brooke! You're so lovely!!!
(But, I'm jealous! I want that Easy Bake Oven!!!) :P
Posted by: kat-in-texas | December 12, 2008 at 09:13 PM
ooooh - love the bocca on your shots!!!
=) Nona
Posted by: Nona | December 13, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Awesome shots....the background blur is so beautiful!!! Santa says I can have any lens I want!!! Any suggestions?
Posted by: Debbie | December 17, 2008 at 07:37 PM