Trunk or Treatin'

Actually there were no trunks involved as tonight's activities were moved indoors on account of rain. So what did the Hackney 4 dress up as for Halloween.

Aaron went as a spy. The trenchcoat that he had to have was ditched after 5 minutes. Rachel went as Snow White, complete with purple tiara and pink hair.

Dusty dressed as Sherlock Holmes and I became the Cleaning Fairy. I even had some killer silver shoes. (And I do mean killer!) I did have a lot of requests for home visits, but I had to remind everyone that I was imaginary and a fairy. Therefore the Cleaning Fairy does not really exist!

Sneak Peeks - Lusk Family

What can I say it's been busy....up today, my brother and his family

This is becoming a well-used shot this season. :)

Couldn't keep Daniel out of the props set up for the Haunts of Hidden River Hayride!

Sneak Peek - King Family

Happy Anniversary Brian & Melissa!

Sneak Peek - Schmidt Family

Thanks for getting in the leaves guys! :)

Sneak Peek - Bohrer Crew

Fall Photos

It was such a beautiful day today, and probably one of the last days to be this warm for the fall. Had a last minute change of plans, so we got everyone dressed up in the fall colors and headed out to the park to get some family photos. Thankfully the Painter family had the same idea and was also at the park, so I got a much needed assist on the family photo from the head photographer at El Cinco Photography. Thanks Paul - that was much easier than the tripod and remote control!

Sneak Peek - Brumley Family

Today is Chloe's 9th birthday and all 4 of her grandparents were here visiting from Texas. Happy Birthday Chloe and thanks for letting me take some photos on your special day.

Stacy, Chloe, and Kevin show me how real Texans cheer on the Longhorns
"Hook 'em Horns!"

Sneak Peek - Loralei

Happy 5th Birthday Loralei!

Sneak Peek - Perry Family

We got it squeezed in before we lost our daylight! :) Thanks to Josh, Elisa, & Gavin for a fun shoot.

Fall

or otherwise known as the 3 weeks that do not slow down! Leaves...photos...costumes...photos...retreats...photos...leaves...photos...let the fun begin!

Walking with Alli - the video

Walking with Alli's Pals

Today was the Indianapolis Buddy Walk to benefit Down Syndrome. Alli's Pals, in honor of Allison Schmidt, had 135 walkers. We were the largest team in the entire walk and were told quite possibly the largest team ever in the history of the Indianapolis Buddy Walk! I'm proud to be part of such a great group of people.

Hanging out with the Super Bowl trophy

Doing what I normally do at stuff like this

With the #1 pal - Allison!

We did it!

Allison Schmidt - our #1 pal!

Our team for the 2009 Indianapolis Buddy Walk, Alli's Pals, raised over $850.00 for Indiana Downs Syndrome! That's exceeded our goal; and we're still going. It's still not too late to donate. Click on the box to the right. The weather looks great for Saturday. Alli's Pals is the largest registered team in the Indianapolis Buddy Walk. We have over 125 people signed up to walk. It should be a great time!

Happy 12th Birthday Aaron!