Just a swingin'

There is something irrisistable about a swing picture! It just always has such a happy feel to it! This was at VBS at our church. The kids had a GREAT time! But I just loved this picture of my little one and thought I'd share it. I'm sure I will have others to share this week - we have some gorgeous children at our church- so of course there will be lots of good pictures.

A Tribute...

To those behind the scene! We don't get a glimpse too often of what is going on in between the shots. There are mothers (bless them) and aunts, cousins, friends, and sometimes just a curious passerby! For all but the latter this is usually exhausting at best and can get frustrating and very hot at worst! Thanks to the patient waiters (that is my son in the bottom picture just sitting there... waiting... with no game to play... thirsty... just waiting...

The group with all of the kids was between shots- aren't they cute! To think that there are actually two missing from this shot- we were busy! The oldest and the youngest are hiding I guess- who could keep up??

I could kick myself for not making their Momma's get them all out of the care - one more time- to get some great group shots. I couldn't have gone wrong with that group! But When I mentioned it after 3 and a half hours of dragging and bossing kids around- they were looking at me as if I had really lost my mind! I guess I had- but wouldn't that be the cutest shot right here on this blog?????

Any way--- these will have to do!
Enjoy!

More of the group...

Here a few more of these guys. I felt like they needed some pictures of them by themselves shown. They are just so cute. I was so proud of them. The top picture is one of my favorites. He is just so serious and would do anything I asked him to- it was so sweet for him to be so attentive- that doesn't happen too much =) . They really were very good.

More editing... the group

Well, I am still playing with all of their sessions. I did a "first" on this upload. See the picture of the football and onlly part of little 'B'? This is it. Generally I hate the cut person pictures (as I call them), but I wanted to really focus on the football and this is what I came up with. -- I know some of you will love it and some of you will hate- I can probably guess who- but some artistic people like those strange pictures! Let me know what you think! I can do more like that- I just don't do it often-

I thought these turned out great. I can add other words ar whatever to the pictures- if you just let me know what you want! =)

Black and white groups

I turned a few of the group pics black and white- and of course- loved them! I just think they are so much more dramatic, I loooove black and white! I have been editing like a crazy person trying to get all of these done. They are just gorgeous! Beautiful kids make my job so easy!

The groups

These are some of the groups of cousins. They are just sooo cute! WHEW! what a busy day!! We had a great time- thanks guys!!!! =)

Little "B"

Can you tell this little guy is a football coaches son?? He is so adorable- and truly one of the best babies I have ever been around! You never even notice him, he is so quiet and sweet!

This is a surprise for his expecting Mommy. He will soon be a big brother- so being alone in the spotlight will soon be a thing of the past. So, if you know his Mommy- sshhh!!

He was a lot of fun with his gorgeous golden hair!

I have a confession- the last picture is not actually mine! I edited it, but my best friend had taken it with her new, nice camera while I was taking some of the others from this day. But I thought that the football being in the fore front was so great! Good job, J!!! =)

He was a joy to photograph, and I hope his Mommy loves it!

"E" girl

Beautiful!!! She is just stunning to me. She is not quite 5 years old and just adorable! She is also a cousin to the "A" boys. She is the only other girl that is usually around. She and my little one play so well together.

I will have another session for this little one- I didn't get a whole lot of her by herself. So I will be getting her again, and look forward to it! She will be so much fun!

Look for her again soon- she will be in a lot of the group shots I still have to post.

'A' Boys

These 2 are like my own children! Our families are very close and have even gone on vacation together a time or two. Our children are always together and I just treat them like my own. I guess I don't have to say that they are near and dear to my heart!!

They also happen to be the cousins of the the 'L' boys posted before- from this same day. Aren't they all handsome! My little girl is surrounded by a LARGE group of what had better be some very protective "brothers"! These are all her best buds- and of course my little boys too!

These guys are smart, funny and great to be around. We could literally write a book of the funny things the little ones says does and make a fortune!! He is a free spirit like his granny. The older is a little more serious with a huge case of smart alleck- just like his Daddy! They can wear you out! =) I love these guys and should have taken their pictures FOREVER a go! But just like my two- they had to squeeze in where I could "fit" them- HA! Look for more of them later- or go to my lab address.

LR session

Here are a few more of the next session. Doesn't he have some of the most gorgeous blue eyes!! I must have been captured by them, because I found that most of his pictures are head shots- showcasing those eyes!

He is sort of shy, and with having so many things going on at once, I really didn't have the time to let him just be himself and play. But I did get some great shots of him, despite the chaos! I wish I had time to post them all. I will have all of thee uploaded to the photo lab in a few days, you can see all of his shots (and all the others there). That address is www.printroom.com/pro/nielsensflash

This little guy was on our T-BAll team too. He was a good little ball player! He really came a long way this season. He is just too cute. I have really enjoyed getting to know his Mom, too. I got her in a few shots today, I will have to post that too. I really meant to get the other Moms too- but I just couldn't think as clearly today as I usually do with just one session =)

I really enjoyed this little guy!! Thanks so much!!!

'L' Boys

These are some of the "crew" from the last post. These 2 are brothers, and belong to a good friend of mine. In fact, they really feel like family. They are very precious and did anything I asked them to do. The older one will be in 1st grade with me (and my little girl) next year- SHE is very happy about that! The younger one will still be in pre-K- he just turned 5.

We got started very early this morning and they were good sports through the whole thing. These guys are great athletes, too. The little one was posted earlier from the T-Ball post.

When I get through some of the rest of the sessions from today, I may post a few more. I know some of these will be just gorgeous in black and white and other specialty colors.

I really enjoyed you guys- you are soooo handsome!!!