enjoying the process » loving the journey, not just the destination

I have a list of about 10 things I need to blog about, but this one goes first. While we were in Tahoe, Canyon turned 6! Now, I know you're probably sick of hearing me say this, but… it is going WAY TOO FAST!!!!!! I told Canyon to stop growing up and stay little with me forever. He said, "I can't mommy, but it's okay. I will still be your family!"  I found a bunch of old photos to show how much he's grown over the past 6 years. His face doesn't really change. Do you think he looks like Keagan?

 
When Canyon was 3 weeks old, he had a fever of 102 & they admitted him to the hospital right away. It was probably the worst 3 days of my young life, seeing your baby poked and tortured … in the end, everything was fine, but I would not wish that on anyone!

 
One of my favorite photos of Canyon- ever! Yes, he does look like keagan here.

 

Always with the tongue- also like Keagan.

 
When Kennedy was brand new, he wouldn't touch her- he'd just giggle.

 
In his big boy bed- he was only 21months old!

 

 
Troutdale with Papa.

 
Turning 3 years old. THis is how he used to show "3" fingers 🙂

 
In Lake Tahoe with Cade & Pearson

 
For his 3rd Bday, we went to Disneyland and spent the night at the Grand Californian.

 
On his 4th Birthday, we spent the day in Pasadena.

 
On his 5th birthday, we went to Scooter's Jungle ( I lost that photo somewhere along the way)

 
On his 6th birthday, we went snowmobiling, ice skating, sledding, to Hard Rock Cafe & ate an Indiana Jones birthday cake. I'd say, it just keeps getting better & better!

 
And this is what he's doing right now… playing with his very best friend in the whole world. and they are SO LOUD!!! I sure do love that boy (well, I love all of my children, but since this post is about Canyon..you see what I mean, right?)

So I just discovered that I've been tagged by my sweet friend, Mary. This was actually really hard for me (not because I don't want to show my bad photos) but because of the way I strategically (pronounced: obsessively) organize my photos. I was supposed to choose the 4th photo from my 4th folder… well, my 4th folder is full of hundreds of other folders, which are full of hundreds of additional folders and so on… So, I chose the 4th photo inside the 4th folder inside the 4th folder inside the 4th folder (if that makes any sense at all) and here it is:

 

Then, I chose the 4th photo from the 4th folder from the … well, I'm not sure what I did, but it seemed right at the time.

 

Look at those boys. I can't believe they are so grown up now. It makes me sad.

Tahoe was incredible. I'll download my photos tonight & try to post this weekend. Oh yeah, so now I tag….. Hallie, Cari, Sara P. and Kelli G.

I just loaded the first of MANY sneak peeks for the day… www.emilyjamesphoto.com/blog

Feel free to comment! (Pretty, Pretty Please) 🙂

2 sessions down & 9 to go (tomorrow). I had SO SO SO much fun today. I've really missed my business since I've been on hiatus. It was like a burst of energy for me today! Who needs coffee when you can just take photos? That was a joke- I NEED coffee. I take it back. I take it back!!!

I posted a *larger* sneak peek on my other blog:  www.emilyjamesphoto.com/blog

Such a cute, cute boy!  His eyes are amazing- so big & so so adorable. I can't wait to post more tomorrow! Until then… I'll leave you with a photo of Keagan from Library Storytime on Tuesday. We haven't taught him any social graces yet. Next week at storytime maybe we'll read How to Win Friends and Influence People.  🙂