A Fun Way to Celebrate the First Day of Autumn.

September 23rd is the first day of Autumn, my absolute favorite time of year!
The weather is perfect, the scenery starts changing, and it is the perfect time to update those family photos before the chaos of the holidays sets in.

Celebrate this fun time with your little ones with these adorable crafts and treats, or even make them for yourself.

Pumpkin Seed Mosaic Art
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Fall Leaf Mobile
Create fall leaf cutouts from construction paper, fine cardboard or felt. Tape the leaves to thin ribbons, string or twine. Attach each string to a small branch and hang it where it can spin freely for all to enjoy!

Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sprinkle with nutmeg, and voila!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/harvest...es/detail.aspx

Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

Enjoy with a glass of apple cider.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/oatmeal...es/detail.aspx



“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”
~Albert Camus

Happy Autumn from Alisha McKellar Portrait Design!

Aaron's Turning One!

Once again, the sounds of amazingly cute little giggles filled the room! Aaron was having a blast with all the attention he was getting from everyone, not to mention all the toys he got to play with.

One of my favorite things about these sessions is the parents' reactions. They are always so excited and can't wait to see all of those smiles!

When it comes to the cake, it is really fun! The room gets quiet because everyone is waiting to see how they are going to react. You never know if they will just stare at it, and possibly play with the icing, or if they will just dive right in. No matter how many times I get to watch these moments, they never get old.

Happy 1st Birthday, Aaron!!