dog days

my bro and his fam

My oldest brother got his family together on the nicest Saturday in December for some family shots. I just love the country and how peaceful it was...even though the wind was trying to blow us away!

our attempt at a family picture

what good of a photographer am i if i can't even get some good pictures of my family? this saturday we got all dressed up, found the best light in our house, rearranged furniture and got the camera on the tripod with my camera remote in hand.

sadly enough, this is about the best shot we got (ok, i lie...we did get one ok shot but that is being saved for our holiday card if i ever get started on making them). this picture just makes me laugh so i thought i'd share it with you.

on a sad note, our family photoshoot ended at an abrupt hault when jozlyn went running towards the tripod knocking it over with my camera and new lens attached. CRASH! i couldn't bear to look at my camera until today for fear it was broken for good but thankfully it survived the accident with a few scrathes and a couple of small cracks. like my dad said, "nothing a little duct tape can't fix"

Happy Holidays!

Madison

This girl stole my heart! Madison is the sweetest (and smartest) 2 year old. I was in awe, I had a blast running around and playing with her and her mommy and daddy. Thanks for the fun time guys, can't wait to meet your new little one! Madison -you are going to be a great big sister!! Enjoy the sneak peak...

family love

This family has love written all over them, it just beams from them in these pictures. It was a pleasure meeting and getting to know this family. They are a true definition of blessed! Here is your sneak peak LeAnn, you've been waiting so patiently!

m and t

These two little siblings were so fun...and fast! Big sister M was always on the move and had lots to tell me while little bro T was pretty relaxed and enjoying the camera. Thanks for the fun guys...and M I hope you enjoyed that big lolipop that I left with your mommy!

what a beauty

Isn't she beautiful? Even though Elsie was tired we still got some great shots and had a lot of fun!

We even got all of the cousins together for some shots, looks at this gorgeous brother and sister.

I told you she was tired! What a little sleeping beauty.

doesn't get much cuter than this

what a cute family!

Meet Jerod, Rachel and Lyla! (click on Rachel's name to go to her rockin' interior design site-check out the before and afters!)

Can this little 6 month old be any sweeter (and cuter)? I had a great time exploring some new scenery with this family. Thanks for the fun afternoon guys, I'm so glad the weather was so nice!

nolan and carter

These two boys were loads of fun and Carter definitely kept me (and his mom) on our toes! We had a great time running around in the fall leaves and got some great shots! Don't you just fall in love with this red hair? Thanks for the fun afternoon guys, here's your sneak peek!

gorgeous.

Gorgeous is the one word that comes to mind with this family. Seriously, could they be more perfect? They were so fun and I could just feel the love beaming between this mother and daugther. Rylee is such a fun, sweet, well behaved little 2.5 year old (I got some great tips from her mom on that!) Thanks for the fun morning guys, it was so great to see you again!

day at the park

I met up with my long time friend and her two kids at the park yesterday for a little photoshoot.

Could these kiddos get any cuter? And boy does my good friend have her hands full, they are less than 12 months apart and her awesome husband is overseas serving our country! She's got my vote for mom of the year :) Thanks for the fun morning and happy 1st birthday to Alyssa!