2016 Photo Challenge - SEPTEMBER: Expressions

I believe that one of most expressive parts of the body is the eyes, which is why I chose these two pictures for this month's challenge. (And of course, I couldn't resist sharing some more images of my adorable nephews - Isaac and Asher.)

Mysterious, happy, pensive, playful, kind.... and more:

Isaac

Asher 

Isaac Joy!

I love the amount of laughter that comes out of the child. I love the pure joy…

It's gives me such joy. I'm full of love.

First Family Images as Four

The joy is emanating - even from newborn Asher James in the last one!

Love and sweet fun.

Sunday, Sweet Nephew, Sunday!

It's like spring in Portland, so I took a bunch of short sojourns to the park, market, for a late lunch and of course to the ice cream shop!

I just had to share the picture of big brother, Isaac, holding his new little brother, Asher… I just love how focused Isaac was on how to hold him and Asher with open eyes sharing a tiny smile, giving us a little wave.

Sweet love.

Two Loves….

Asher James - 15 Days.

Isaac Slade - 2 1/2 Years.

Isaac's Smoosh.

Remember when smooshing your face against the glass was the best thing ever?

Full Heart.

Photo 237 - Happy Birthday, Isaac!

Two years old….

Love this sweetie!

Photo 145 - He So Wants To Smile!

Photo 137 - I Can See You….

This is my nephew - curious, pointing and blocking the camera….

Photo 129 - Mother Love.

This just makes me smile…..

Photo 124 - Rosy Nose….

and cheeks! Isaac braved the snow and cold temps of New York… something that doesn't happen very often in Portland. :)

Photo 115 - Isaac's Christmas Pose

One of my favorite pictures of all-time of this little guy.

Love him!

Photo(s) 114 - Reunion Expressions.

One of the best parts of Christmas Eve was being reunited with my nephew Isaac and family.

Here are some of my first shots of many from the holiday season with him.

Photo 109 - First Candy Cane.

Photo 106 - Piggy Back Fun.

December - 2013.

Photo 105 - Dreaming Drummer.

I love this time of the year, when I go through the several pictures I've take from the year in preparation for making my annual family photo books. These next few days posts will include some of my favorites from the year.

Enjoy this first favorite of my nephew… who already seems to have drumming skills like his daddy.

Portland, OR - April - 2013.

Happy Birthday, David!

Wishing you a year of much happiness and love!

I love you!

Isaac - The Baby Drummer

Isaac gets serious on the drums.... It's uncanny, some of the expressions he has on his face - just like his daddy!

Sweet Isaac Faces

I was having a hard time choosing just a few from the many photos of my adorable nephew that I visited this last weekend, so I decided to share many. He just brightens my day, so I hope these do for you!