It's 80's day at school, and she was soooooo excited to dress the part. As usual, we were running late getting out the door to the bus, so these were snapped on the fly. I wish I'd budgeted a few actual moments to play around a bit. She was so cute!
Friday, October 7, 2011
80's Day!
The Clausen boys got a lot of coverage in those last two blog posts, so I thought I'd toss a few pics of the girlie onto the blog this morning.
It's 80's day at school, and she was soooooo excited to dress the part. As usual, we were running late getting out the door to the bus, so these were snapped on the fly. I wish I'd budgeted a few actual moments to play around a bit. She was so cute!
It's 80's day at school, and she was soooooo excited to dress the part. As usual, we were running late getting out the door to the bus, so these were snapped on the fly. I wish I'd budgeted a few actual moments to play around a bit. She was so cute!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The Boys' Triathlon, Part II
As promised, here's the second batch of triathlon shots. Kind of overkill, I suppose, but I just can't resist. I was/am one proud mama.
Splashing around and warming up in the lake with the other kid athletes:
Aaaaand, they're off!
Cute little swimmer:
And Evan is out of the water!
Then Noah emerges to lots of cheers. :)
In the transition area:
Noah was a little quicker in the changing area (shocking to those who know my boys, I'm sure!), so he was the first Clausen out on his bike. He got a little guidance, and then he was off.
Brian ran up the initial hill alongside Evan, despite the fact that he (Brian) was running six miles later in the morning as part of an Olympic distance relay. Crazy man!
After a TOUGH bike course, they came back in by coming down that same hill.
Then Noah rode in:
I didn't get shots of Evan running out, since I'd been waiting for Noah. But here's Noah heading out on his run:
After a bit, the first Clausen boy stormed into the finish. Go Evan!
If you happened to have clicked on that video link in the last post, you may have noticed that Brian taped Noah's finish. This shot shows Noah looking over at his dad:
(Psssst. Don't start doing any math and comparing the boys' times. Noah missed the turnaround sign and ran an extra mile. Whoops!)
And a last shot of the little dudes after the race. They are real champs!
Splashing around and warming up in the lake with the other kid athletes:
Aaaaand, they're off!
Cute little swimmer:
And Evan is out of the water!
Then Noah emerges to lots of cheers. :)
In the transition area:
Noah was a little quicker in the changing area (shocking to those who know my boys, I'm sure!), so he was the first Clausen out on his bike. He got a little guidance, and then he was off.
Brian ran up the initial hill alongside Evan, despite the fact that he (Brian) was running six miles later in the morning as part of an Olympic distance relay. Crazy man!
After a TOUGH bike course, they came back in by coming down that same hill.
Then Noah rode in:
I didn't get shots of Evan running out, since I'd been waiting for Noah. But here's Noah heading out on his run:
After a bit, the first Clausen boy stormed into the finish. Go Evan!
If you happened to have clicked on that video link in the last post, you may have noticed that Brian taped Noah's finish. This shot shows Noah looking over at his dad:
(Psssst. Don't start doing any math and comparing the boys' times. Noah missed the turnaround sign and ran an extra mile. Whoops!)
And a last shot of the little dudes after the race. They are real champs!
Monday, October 3, 2011
The Boys' Triathlon, Part I
I am splitting this post into two because I am too tired and lazy to edit any more photos tonight. I'd much rather flop on the couch and catch another episode of Friday Night Lights (our new TV obsession... and yes, we're way behind the times in that regard).
Anyway, this past weekend the boys tackled the kids' version of the Tinley Triathlon out at Lopez Lake. Evan had done it last year and was fired up to do it again. Noah was happy to make the minimum age requirement this year. Actually, he was one of only two participants who were under nine!
They both had a great time and -- most importantly -- great attitudes. They just cruised along and did their thing and pronounced the whole experience a lot of fun. That's my boys. :)
If you're interested in the video footage, you can check this out. Please excuse the couple of minutes during which Foxy takes over videographer duties. It's a little Blair Witch-y if you get my drift.
Here are the first half of the photos I snapped...
Getting their transition areas all set up:
I love that the girl who did their body markings got E's age wrong and just crossed it out and wrote in the correct number:
And lastly, a family shot taken and sent to us by the thoughtful Meg Taylor (whose oldest son is a triathlon machine):
It's rare that I actually make it into a photo around here!
Like I said, I'll get the remaining photos online tomorrow. I'm sure there are some family members who'll appreciate seeing the whole set.
Anyway, this past weekend the boys tackled the kids' version of the Tinley Triathlon out at Lopez Lake. Evan had done it last year and was fired up to do it again. Noah was happy to make the minimum age requirement this year. Actually, he was one of only two participants who were under nine!
They both had a great time and -- most importantly -- great attitudes. They just cruised along and did their thing and pronounced the whole experience a lot of fun. That's my boys. :)
If you're interested in the video footage, you can check this out. Please excuse the couple of minutes during which Foxy takes over videographer duties. It's a little Blair Witch-y if you get my drift.
Here are the first half of the photos I snapped...
Getting their transition areas all set up:
I love that the girl who did their body markings got E's age wrong and just crossed it out and wrote in the correct number:
And lastly, a family shot taken and sent to us by the thoughtful Meg Taylor (whose oldest son is a triathlon machine):
It's rare that I actually make it into a photo around here!
Like I said, I'll get the remaining photos online tomorrow. I'm sure there are some family members who'll appreciate seeing the whole set.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Soccer Debut!
File this one under "posts that are 99.9% for the grandparents"...
Foxy started soccer this fall, and while the jury's out on whether this will be a sport that she sticks with long-term, she is definitely enjoying her little team and is having a very good time on the field. It helps that her team is made up of good buddies and her coach is terrific.
Technically, this was their second game, but it was the first time I brought along my camera. So, soccer debut!
Full disclosure: These photos might make her seem like a bit more of a playmaker than she actually is. I'd rank her fifth of five on the intensity/aggressiveness scale, but like I said, she's having fun, and she was getting in there and mixing it up a little more this week than last. We're proud of her, in any case. :)
Foxy started soccer this fall, and while the jury's out on whether this will be a sport that she sticks with long-term, she is definitely enjoying her little team and is having a very good time on the field. It helps that her team is made up of good buddies and her coach is terrific.
Technically, this was their second game, but it was the first time I brought along my camera. So, soccer debut!
Full disclosure: These photos might make her seem like a bit more of a playmaker than she actually is. I'd rank her fifth of five on the intensity/aggressiveness scale, but like I said, she's having fun, and she was getting in there and mixing it up a little more this week than last. We're proud of her, in any case. :)
Friday, September 23, 2011
These Two Are Two!
Long time, no see.
Right?
I have completely neglected the blog over the last month or so, for a variety of reasons. I won't bore you with the laundry list, since we all have enough of our own lists and excuses. What we don't have enough of is photos! And what's better than photos of these guys??
K & K have been a part of my life -- my photo life and then my real life -- since they were born two years ago. It was an honor to capture their changing faces every month of their first year, and their mom recently told me that while so much of that year is a blur, her memories of those photo session mornings are distinct and precious. Tomorrow is their second birthday, and to celebrate, we took the boys out to Mission Plaza and let them run around.
Get ready for a BIG preview. I just can't help myself. :)
At first, we got the smoldering, serious looks. Well, I guess toddlers don't smolder, but can't you just imagine these guys wowing the ladies in a couple of decades?
When mom busted out their skateboards, things got a lot more playful. I was FLOORED by how coordinated these dudes are -- and how BRAVE -- when they're on their wheels. The looked around for any sloping surface, and then they were off.
After skateboards, we cruised around and explored. Despite their insane physical skills, they still take stairs like any normal two-year-olds: on hands and pudgy knees.
After that, it was just pure silliness. It was so fun to watch these guys goof with each other. What a special bond twins have...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, boys! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and can't wait until we play again...
(Oh, and here's a little link if you want to see their first birthday post.)
Right?
I have completely neglected the blog over the last month or so, for a variety of reasons. I won't bore you with the laundry list, since we all have enough of our own lists and excuses. What we don't have enough of is photos! And what's better than photos of these guys??
K & K have been a part of my life -- my photo life and then my real life -- since they were born two years ago. It was an honor to capture their changing faces every month of their first year, and their mom recently told me that while so much of that year is a blur, her memories of those photo session mornings are distinct and precious. Tomorrow is their second birthday, and to celebrate, we took the boys out to Mission Plaza and let them run around.
Get ready for a BIG preview. I just can't help myself. :)
At first, we got the smoldering, serious looks. Well, I guess toddlers don't smolder, but can't you just imagine these guys wowing the ladies in a couple of decades?
When mom busted out their skateboards, things got a lot more playful. I was FLOORED by how coordinated these dudes are -- and how BRAVE -- when they're on their wheels. The looked around for any sloping surface, and then they were off.
After skateboards, we cruised around and explored. Despite their insane physical skills, they still take stairs like any normal two-year-olds: on hands and pudgy knees.
After that, it was just pure silliness. It was so fun to watch these guys goof with each other. What a special bond twins have...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, boys! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and can't wait until we play again...
(Oh, and here's a little link if you want to see their first birthday post.)
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About Me
- Erin Clausen
- San Luis Obispo, California
- I'm a Central Coast mother of three offering customized photography services to families in the San Luis Obispo area. For more info, please contact me at erin@erinclausenphotography.com.