It's that time of year again...

the time where I allow myself to be photographed as proof that I do indeed exist. I almost escaped it this year, as I had missed the weather window to have pictures taken outdoors and I was insistent that we have our yearly picture taken in a Fall setting rather than Christmasy. But, we got a lucky break with the weather and have had the most GORGEOUS fall weather lately!! So Saturday, my friend Kelly tromped through "the wilderness" (as my kids refer to anything with more than 3 trees) with us and took pictures up the canyon. It was the best experience we've had. She was super flexible and patient and the kids love her so they were completely cooperative with her. Even Brooklynn and McKenna who are always such pills! I was very happy with how they all turned out. THANK YOU KELLY!! So since I used all the new pictures in the new layout, there you go. I'm not including them here.