Pine Cones and Ribbon

Christmas Season is in full swing around here with more and more decorations going up each day!  I am always surprised at how long it actually takes to get everything up.  Apparently we have more than I realize.  😄

Nenya likes these little decorations.  Isn't she the cutest?!

Narya was sure where it was that I expected her to sit for the picture.  But she finally got it and stayed long enough for me to capture this one.  😊

Vilya was fairly certain that I put him next to food and wanted to try to eat everything.  Needless to say, he didn't get to sit there long.  Just long enough for one picture.  😊

Little Models

I can't believe that its been 5 years since I first got a hamster.  I wanted a puppy, but we were renting at the time and the landlords said no, so I researched small animals and settled on getting a long-haired syrian hamster that I named Tarcil.  I never dreamed that he would have such a huge impact on my life.  After my husband and I bought a house, I got a bit carried away and got three hamsters after Tarcil passed away, as well as the puppy I always wanted, and we got a kitten after our cat passed away.  😁  So, all 5 pets in our house are about 2 years old or less, and yet, I know that these 3 hamsters are all getting old.  I am finding new motivation for taking pictures of them as much as I can, even if they are simple with no background or props.  I am quite happy at how well their personalities shine through when they are just in a chair and not surrounded by props.

Nenya usually only stops to eat, so I made sure to have a treat on hand.  She seemed to appreciate the gift.

Narya was obsessed with hiding behind the pillow and only peeking out to say hi.  She looks so incredibly happy!

Vilya didn't actually want to stay on the chair and spent most of the time trying to get away.  He prefers to be cuddled and doesn't seem to like open spaces as much.

Flower Basket

I really enjoyed setting up this shoot.  I wanted to capture the colors I see outside in the fallen leaves while still trying to hold on to summer with flowers (although I admit they are all fake flowers).  I have to say, I was very pleased that this idea was executed so well.

Nenya put herself in exactly the perfect spot for the pictures.  She seriously was the star of this little session.

Narya was incredibly stubborn because she loved being in the basket so much.  I had to bride her quite a bit so she would poke her head out enough to get the picture I wanted.

Vilya was also fairly interested in the basket, but then he decided to check out the flowers.

Christmas Cactus

I know it isn't Christmas yet, but my Christmas cactus started blooming last week for the first time since I got it last year, and I'm so excited!  I have to say, I didn't even know what the blooms would look like, and they definitely aren't what I would have guessed.  This is definitely a cool, unique plant.  I also like how easy it has been to take care of.  This was a gift from my aunt and uncle, and it's been such a beautiful way to remind me of them.

Nenya loves to investigate new things, especially if she thinks she might be able to eat it.  Hahaha!  This is why she earned the nickname "fat fat".  😁

Narya just wanted to chill in the little bed.  😍

Vilya could smell the ladies so he was also happy to just sit in the little bed.  😊