Michael is my dad's brother...and yes he is the type of uncle that teases me. ;) My heart is heavily invested in these children. Luke-man and Maddy-Shmatty I call them. Their eyes, his crazy blue and hers crazy goldish brown, are some of my favorites. :) This family is my family. And I was more than glad to capture them in all their cuteness on this lovely evening in November as the sun slowly set.
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Just for the record, her real name is Madeline Rain. :) She is just so sweetly gorgeous...always has been. :D
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Those eyelashes...I mean...really? :)
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And this is Lucas "Why, yes, I do know I'm handsome" Ray. ;)
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Maddy: Let's prance around like beautiful ladies.
Lucas: I have a better plan.
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Let's be airplanes. When you can't be yourself, always be an airplane.
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Bitty Chucks. :) *clap clap*
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Maddy gets much of her loveliness from her pretty Mama, Joanna. :)
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I apparently looked so adorable taking their picture that Lucas felt compelled to throw in some improv and blow me a kiss. I do what I can... ;)
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You will now witness Maddy's attempts to run away. :)
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And if one runs, why not everyone follow suit? :)
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Well, hey now! ;)
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Maddy the Escapee Part Two
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Lucas found that he fit here perfectly. :)
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It amused him :)
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Until, of course, it didn't. :(
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Ah, back where things are safe and sound and not so far from the face of the earth. :)
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~Through Christ's Love ♥
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