Determined to get a Photo

My calendar was actually clear today so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to get some pictures of Bryce on the day he turned 18 months old.  There is a field near our house were they are building a Middle School that I sometimes pass when I run around 6pm and it looks so pretty at that time of day.  Seemed easy enough to snap a few pics before dinner.  I check my camera as we are heading out the door and notice the battery is a little low.  I can't find my charger so I figure I will just cross my fingers and go for it.  We get out to the field I get 2 shots and BAM my camera is out of batteries.  I regroup and run home for a quick charging of the batteries.  No such luck!  I cannot find my charger anywhere.  I call Erin (she is a photographer she may have a battery) only to find she is at Disneyland.  Being the wonderful friend that she is she always me to break into her house to borrow a battery (I didn't actually have to break in).  She warns me her battery is also low... I hope for the best.  Back out on the field again I snap a few shots.  I just wasn't getting what I hoped for so I let the kids run up a hill and think I may try again later.  As we reach the top of the hill I found the perfect spot for the look I wanted. I get the kids to let me take a few more pictures but my CF card is full! Back down the hill I go to get my other card.  Back up the hill we go and perfect we have it!  I get 5 shots of Carli and BAM the battery is out again!  I could not believe my luck today.  Here are a few pics I got of Bryce.  I did get some that really capture his personality right now.  It was not exactly what I hoped for but, in the end my determination (and having good friends) paid off.

Bryce 18 months....

You no longer have little baby feet but I still love to kiss your toes.

You have an intense curiosity about life!

You LOVE airplanes...

and to do whatever Jeremiah is doing

You have a great arm and throw EVERYTHING you can get your hands on.

You LOVE dirt and bugs just like all boys do...

and we LOVE YOU!