X-Man

Hi, I'm Xavier, otherwise known as X-Man. It's spring, so my mom and dad were thinking it was time for some pictures. Mom found this snazzy suit for me on sale at Toys R Us! It's also right around that time for those cool cherry blossoms on UW campus.

I am obviously happy and like to ham it up from time to time. I've got those parental units all figured out. Shh! I think I'll try these poses:

My parents are about as cute as I am.

Love this grassy stuff!

X-Man, Superman... What the heck, I'm rolled into one.

Quick outfit change... and go, Seahawks! This has gotta be our year with Coach Carroll (fingers crossed).

Easy, pretty mama, I just had a snack!

What happens if I look over the edge?

Feelin' the love, pops. Thanks, mom and dad, for showing me a fun afternoon.

Thank YOU, X.

Deliciously Kolo

While I don't offer albums at this time, here's where I might send a client or go to make a personal project. I'm digging the simplicity of these Kolo albums made from cloth and paper, although a few leather options are available. Lots of fresh styles to choose from. Affordable, too, so of course me likey! My faves are the Noci and the Vineyard. (I wish I could take credit for these cool product pics.)

Did I mention the pretty ribbon?

If you're in a lazy kind of mood, toss those prints into a Havana box (not too shabby, I say).

I love the opening for a picture on the front cover:

Whether you're doing an album, a photo book, or a scrapbook, I hope this gives you an idea for your next photo project.

The Madden Family

Here are a few from a recent session that made me smile. I love it when kids are feeling comfy at home, doing their own thing. Gianna was full of life and knew how to keep herself (and me) busy! Every time I turned around, she was doing something new and fun.

This is little sis with her shiny gold slippers that I wish came in adult sizes:

Baby brother at just a few months, adorable and alert...

And the reason for some family pictures -- Grandpa visiting from Cali for the weekend.

Almost Spring

Just a quickie here to celebrate springtime around the bend. Tulips are right up there with gerbera daisies on my favorite flower list, and why wouldn't they be? Simple and so, so pretty. They perched on our kitchen counter this lovely afternoon -- day threeish, still standing for now! If only they made up for the hay fever that plagues us this time every year...

I hope your spring is filled with simple and pretty.