Kitchens

What a great time we had taking these pictures!!! This family was so eager and EASY!I love the way these pictures came out!! And I just love this family. I had the privilege of teaching both of these sweet kids in 1st grade-- and think they should have had more so I could teach them too!! haha!!

I hope you love them! This session has been a LOOONG time coming!!! I hopr it was worth the wait.

Thanks so much for all you have done for me and always being such great parents!! You guys will always have a special place in my heart!!

Promise of Joy:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6

Precious Baby Boy...

OK-- the landscape collages come out sideways on this crazy blog! I am so sorry-- and there is no way to change it on here-- but I wanted you to see it for the Chrismas card!! The color one is at the bottom (sideways) Sorry!!!!











Isn't he a beautiful, wide-eyed newborn?? Of course, EVERY newborn I go to take IS wide-eyed! haha!! We did get him to sleep for a few snaps-- but not many! I have said before-- newborns are not my strength! -- but I do REALLY enjoy doing them!! I'm so used to chasing children all ove the place for a "Natural" shot-- and these just don't go anywhere- haha!!! But I do have a great time cuddling with them and visiting with the excited parents!

These parents are pretty special to me! I have known the Mom since she was very small- and actually taught her in Sunday School when she was in THIRD grade!! (Wow!! I am getting OLD!!) And through the years I have had the privilege of watching her grow into a beautiful wife, teacher and now MOTHER. I am so happy that she and her sweet husband are now parents to this beautiful baby boy! Congrats you two-- you know where we are if you even need to get away-- or need a baby sitter- or just visit! =)

Promise of Joy:
When I left the womb You cradled me; since the moment of birth You've been my God...
Psalm 22:10

Beal-Russ Wedding (Just a peek)

What a beautiful fall wedding! I love the fall and all of the gorgeous colors! I think it must be the "new June"! haha!!! I seem to have a wedding every fall!

I had a great time with this gorgeous couple! They are so quiet and sweet! I love being around them- and I truly wish for them every happiness! Their wedding was so sweet and family- oriented. It seemed like every member of their family had an important part of their big day- from the hair, to the flowers to the food-- all precious family-- which makes the day so sweet! They are very loved- and I hope they draw on that love and support to help them through these first years.

Thank you so much for trusting me with this most special day!! Let me know if there is ever anything at all that I can do!

-- It will be after Christmas before I get the rest of the pictures edited- like we had discussed. But these are READY-- and can be ordered or used in Christmas cards or anything you want if you want to get an early start =) I will work on the others the first chance I get. If you have a special picture in mind- just email me and I will get that one too!! =)

God bless you in this incredible journey!

Promise of Joy:
Love always protects, always trusts, always hope, always perseveres.
1 Corinthians 13:7

I pray that you always feel the love and closeness you felt on this day...

Little Beauties

Man-- this is definitely just a sneak peek!! There are so many good ones to choose from-- blogging was a real chore! They are BOTH sooo photogenic and just beautiful! I had a wonderful time and could have gone ALL day!!

I loved the places we went-- they were all new to me-- thanks to my sweet, observant husband that always comes homes talking about new places-- and usually he is dead ON!! He has a great eye!! So I am planning on going to these places again!!

This was certainly one of the easiest sessions ever. The weather was gorgeous and the girls fit right in the places we chose. You will have to check the gallery in a few days to see the rest of the session!!

Thank you so much for asking me to photograph your beautiful girls, again!! It is such a pleasure every time!!

Promise of Joy:
Give thanks, whatever happens, that is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

This is especially important right now around Thanksgiving-- but i do wish it was the spirit in our lives ALL year. It is amazing to watch the news and notice how attitiudes change this time of the year. It kind of makes me sad that it isn't like this all the time!! I am very thankful! My life is more than blessed-- and I praise God for all He has done!