Although Brett may not be the “birthday type,” and would gladly watch it pass by without mention, I am not that way. Especially with him. Today is a special day to me, because it is the day that ***34 years ago*** (I TOLD), the love of my life came into this world.

Beyond words I love, adore, and cherish my husband. He is my best friend, someone who listens to me talk, and talk, and talk (most of the time :). He is supportive of me, and our family unit. He is the BEST Baba (what our babies call him) EVER!
He is my gift and blessing in this life, and that is why the day of his birth is so special to me. I am glad he is here, and so thankful for who he is. I don’t know what my life would be like without him.

Saturday Brett ran a half marathon (13 miles!) in Columbus, Ohio. He and some friends trained and ran it together. They did awesome and I am so proud of him!

We went last night to Brett’s Mama’s for a YUMMY dinner. The kids gave their gifts then too.

Brett with his Mama. :)

The best Baba around.

This person makes me :)

LEAVE BRETT A HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISH IN THE COMMENTS BELOW!! :) :)

She may be 2 years old, but Leyla knows exactly WHAT she wants….and DOESN’T want.

On this particular day I was taking photos of her baby brother Zazi, but of course it just wouldn’t be fair not to get some of Leyla too….so, I asked her if she would come with Aunt Jesse out by the flowers. She wasn’t going for it. She just was not in the mood. I tried to convince her it would be the funnest, coolest thing ever if she would follow me……NOPE. Her Mama was getting a little impatient with her (: but I said, No Problemo, I will just chase her around and snap what I can.

I love shooting young children. They don’t get funny about a camera in their face. They don’t try to fake smile, pose, or worry about if you are shooting their “good” side. They pick their toes (see below),scratch their butt, make a mad face, pout. They are themselves. I LOVE IT.

Here is the ONE shot where she did what I asked….
:)

I put her up in this chair….

and she decided it was the perfect time for some toe pickin’

After a while later we went BACK outside (I wanted to try again) and then she decide SHE WAS TAKING THE PICTURES. This is my assistant Leyla with her purple camera.

….checking her shots…

she found the perfect shot….

“LOOK Jesse!”

Now she’s happy.

Then of course Brett swings home for lunch, picks up the camera for 1 minute, and snags this beauty. WHAT??!!

Well no matter what the mood, happy or stubborn, we are crazy about this little gal. :) :) :)