My Beautiful Children: Best of '09

Last year I did a wonderful photo post, a review of 2008 in photos. Actually, it was my top 12 photos of 2008. I had forgotten about it until I went back and did my Blog Recap post a few days ago. I had such fun looking back through the highlights pictures of 2008 that I had to do it again for 2009. However, when I went back through my files today, I found way too many pictures for one post. So, I've decided to break them into two posts: one of my favorites of the kiddos, and one of daily life favorites. This post is the kiddo post. I am really excited to put up these pictures, because my kids have been my (mostly) cooperative and patient practice models for my photography, and I am thrilled with the results. So without further ado, here are my Top 6 Photos of Snapper, Top 6 Photos of Pepper, and #1 Favorite of them together.

Snapper

6-turned-7 in 2009

Frustrated 1st grader

Enthusiastic 2nd grader

Energetic and talkative

Avid reader, developing writer, math whiz

Playful and oh, so ticklish

Compassionate and kind

Not so great at listening

Budding swimming superstar (at least, she's a superstar to us!)

Bossy big sister

Attentive and concerned big sister

Welcoming and friendly

Growing daily in her love for Jesus, and desiring to dedicate her life to serving Him

Our precious girl

Pepper

2-turned 3 in 2009

Homebody cuddlebug

Contented preschooler

Curious and mischievous

Spiderman wannabe and Buzz Lightyear fan

Imaginative and focused

Family-oriented and shy

Not so good at first-time obedience

Attentive to detail and very particular

Pesky little brother

Adoring little brother

Generous and loving

Methodical and persistent

Increasingly interested in Jesus and the Bible

Our priceless delight

Snapper and Pepper are our gifts from the Lord. Every day I cherish and adore these amazing, wonderful children.