Happy New Year!

Well, we’re home from our annual Christmas trip up to visit family in the dark, arctic north Upstate New York. Having raised our kids in the South, Ava was ready to hit the ‘slopes’ at approximately 7 a.m. the first morning after our arrival. SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to mention that as kids, we would toss ourselves down hills probably 1/4 mile long and so steep you had to hope you avoided a tree. Whereas this joyful hill Miss Ava is careening down is simply the slope off my parents’  riding arena. So flat we had to give her a hefty push, and the ride was approximately 20′ long. But hey – to her, it’s Heaven. And worth repeating about 5,000 times.

Prior to the sledding festivities, a snowman was in order. Since it was *so* cold, the snow was gritty and not “snowman snow” (if you’re from a snow state, you know what I mean), so she and Vic basically made a snowman HILL and carved him a neck and waist.

Saratoga Race Track hat, a baby carrot for a nose, and horse treats for eyes and mouth (which mysteriously were gone the next day, Bleu – my parents’ new weim mix dog being the likely culprit), and Frosty was complete:

Disclaimer: Aidan WAS with us. However, just as the snowman building began, he decided to hit Vic with a mondo snowball – Vic (naturally) retaliated, which resulted in Aidan running screaming to the house that Dad was going to “get him.” Ahhh..our sweet, overly dramatic boy!

On the Lisa Russo Photography front, I’ve already photographed my first newborn of 2010, beautiful Harper. Be on the lookout for her sneak peek soon.

My schedule is full for January – I’m currently booking February through April dates. If you’re interested in a session – especially if you’re expecting a baby soon – contact me asap!