contagious.

We were blessed with another gorgeous day for this session. I love looking at these images... she still holds that childhood innocence that we never want our children to lose and wish we could bottle up forever. I enjoyed walking through the park with Miss M... her energy, friendliness and smile were contagious!

giving thanks.

Happy Thanksgiving! Today is a day to give thanks... to acknowledge and remind ourselves of how blessed we are in life. So today, I give thanks for:

My family... this year has been filled with new life, happiness and broken hearts. It has been a year of change for us all and even though it has been overwhelming joyful at times it has been just as equally rough. But, through it all I feel so extremely blessed to be a part of so much love. Today is tough... my family is redefining itself and this new definition is not easy. However, with change brings joy, new happiness and strength.

Now, for all of the little things that make me smile... coffee, my baby's first smile, superhero underwear, pictures, music, my son's imagination and his amazing adventures he takes daily inside himself, new markers, my husband's smell, sisters and my parent's.

Let's get to today's sneak peek... I am also extremely thankful for all of my clients and the relationships that I get to build with your children and families. Here are two cuties that have come back this year and I just love their dark eyes and sweet smiles.

Happy Thanksgiving!

gasp.

I had a great time photographing this little beauty. We did a lot for one session but little miss L did such an amazing job through it all. I gasped when I saw this first image and new right away, before even looking through all the rest, that it was my favorite. I LOVE it!

freedom.

Wow... I normally don't show this many images in a sneak peek but I just couldn't stop myself. I had so much fun with this beautiful family. Working with older children tends to allow more freedom with creativity and these boys were definitely creative. They have such different personalities and I love how these images capture their individuality, the love that radiates within this family and all the fun they have together!

cold.

It was a cold day for this family session. But, we didn't let the drizzle or cold stop us from venturing out for some pics. I love the coats and how the hats frame these little faces.

sunshine.

I just love her curly red hair and little pink coat. We managed to have a day with some sunshine and little miss a did so well in the cool weather.

on the move.

I love everything about this little guy! He had me on the move and gave me the best facial expressions throughout our time together. When I look at these images I just smile... this is what it is all about.

I love this... he looks so bored with me. "Hey lady, are we done yet?"

Christmas Templates 2008

Many requests for Christmas cards this year and I am so excited about this year's templates. These lovely cards have been designed by Angie Monson of http://www.simplicityphotography.com

After your session is complete and you have viewed your gallery please let me know if you are interested in Christmas Cards. If so, pick your favorite design and which image(s) you prefer and I will send a proof your way!

Wording/sayings on these cards can be changed and or added. The number of images presented on each card cannot be altered.

1. Reads: "Glad Tidings"

2. Reads: "Glad Tidings"



3. Reads: "Happy Holidays"




4. Reads: "Glad Tidings"

5. Reads: "Joy"

6. Reads: "Happy Holidays (front)" and "Best Wishes (back)"

7. Reads: "Peace, Love, Joy"

8. Reads: "Seasons Greetings"

9. Reads: "Have yourself a Merry little Christmas"

10. Reads: "Happy Holidays (front)" & "Wishing you the very best Love the... (back)"

family.

It was a lot of fun photographing this crew. The weather was perfect and the kids were great. I even learned a secret language! :)

sunday.

Sunday was the perfect day for photo sessions! I spent my time with three wonderful families and enjoyed all the beautiful sunshine.