Jim Hughes

Ben and Madi came for some Nana/Papa time Saturday afternoon. I haven’t had a good chance to shoot much with Ben in a while, so I focused on following him around and clicking off shots. He’s a busy boy, so that was quite a job.

Seems like almost every time Ben comes over, he wants some popcorn. The boy just loves popcorn and watching Veggie Tales or Spidey.

Popcorn! (© Jim Hughes 2010)

And here’s a fun shot without the popcorn, but with some great light while he’s really focused on the TV.

Serious! (© Jim Hughes 2010)

Then we spent some outside time, first checking out the trees, and then just some good old fashioned running around.

Checking out his favorite tree (© Jim Hughes 2010)

Loves to run! (© Jim Hughes 2010)

Since it got too chilly for Papa pretty quick, we were soon back inside for a little sit at the table and work with the new blocks Nana had bought. For some reason, it even required the computer to figure out how the blocks were supposed to go together!

Now what's this supposed to spell? (© Jim Hughes 2010)

And of course, sometimes you just have to go crazy, as seen in our last shot for today. Seems that he had a handful of straws and then…well you can just imagine! I think he had a good time!

Going crazy! (© Jim Hughes 2010)

It was cold in Houston last week, so when the Fam came over for chili Friday night, Madi was all bundled up — and just needed some pictures taken.

Mark and Madi

Turns out she’d gotten a couple of shots that afternoon, so initially she was playing a little shy. But that can have it’s own charm.

I'm hiding here...

But then Aunt Sara started working to warm things up, and guess what? Madi’s famous smile showed up, along with her recently emerged upper teeth!

New Teeth!

Once she warmed up, she and Sara got really engaged in looking at something. I don’t remember what it was, but I just loved the expression Madi had when I shot this one.  Cute kid that makes my photos look really good!

Focused!

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The Fam came over for lunch on Saturday, and so of course, I took some photos.

I really liked these first two, with Madi riding on Mark’s shoulders.

Look at Me! ©Jim Hughes 2010

Her relaxed hands and body position just say “confidence.”

By the next click of the shutter, she had decided show off a little by waving — and showing us the Madi smile.

Hi! © Jim Hughes 2010

Right after lunch, Aunt Sara took Ben to his first movie, and Mark and Kathy headed out to do some chores while Madi stayed with Nana and Papa to get some one-on-one time. By late afternoon, we were all worn out, so a nap was in order.

Nap Time! (© Jim Hughes 2010)

And after nap, of course, it was time for a snack while spending some time with Nana!

A Snack with Nana (© Jim Hughes 2010)

And to just wrap up the afternoon, here’s one of Madi seemingly lost in thought. I have that look sometimes, and I bet you do too. But don’t you just wonder what she’s thinking about?

Thinking! (© Jim Hughes 2010)