so fresh and so clean. clean.

For some reason I sing that to Charlie while giving him a bath.

Also, let's pray for warm weather with lots of sunshine. Rain, rain go away... I have many sessions coming up and I have had to reschedule a few. I can't wait to post images of actual clients instead of Charlie. It's just that right now he is my only willing subject!!! Hey, at least he is SO freakin' cute to look at, right?

the face.

Charlie has this new face that just cracks us up...

i heart him. AND happy birthday sister.

I was scolded this weekend for not posting EVERY day. Steph... this one is for you!

Also, it is my little sister's birthday today and I miss her SO much. Annie lives in Canada with her hubby so I only get to see her one or two times per year. I don't have any recent photos of her but I dug up this one from a couple of years ago. Miss you little sis! Have a great birthday.

best friends.

It's so wonderful to have best friends. I am lucky when it comes to the best friend's department. I have 5!!! When we were all in high school we made a pact that we would "stay in touch" once we all moved on to different colleges, states, etc. We all knew that everybody says they will stay close with their high school friends but that the reality is no one ever really does. Life happens, people drift apart, new friends are made. BUT, we knew we were different from the norm. We promised we would make it... and we were a group that just didn't break their promises. This group of mine is amazing and these women are so unique and talented each in their own way. We have a lawyer, school psychologist, singer/song writer (check out my website and listen to that amazing song and you'll get a taste of the goods), marketing guru, a writer and me... the photographer. I am set!!! Now, of course, we are getting older and these beautiful woman are having beautiful babies. And guess what... I get to photograph them! I am just so blessed.

Okay, I'll stop now and get to the pictures. Meet Miss Bess... her mommy and I go way back and without her I don't know what I would do.


Also, the beauty in photographing your best friend's kids is that they are open to my crazy ideas. My mom found this suitcase for $2.00 about 3 years ago and I have never used it. Until now...

happy.

FINALLY... the weather is starting to cooperate. The grass is now green and the trees are beginning to blossom. It makes me so happy! Love this little guy. He was born right before Charlie. It was so wonderful to share the "world of pregnancy" with his beautiful mommy. Now, we get to watch our babies grow together.







Ha... and a family feet shot!

baby s.

Baby S wanted to come into this world about 7-10 weeks early. With about 4 weeks in the NICU and some tender loving care at home she is doing great. I believe she is about 9 lbs. now and around 3 months of age. Isn't she so beautiful... just look at those amazing blue eyes!!! When we started this session her mommy said, "Oh, she looks like such an angel." I could not have used better words to describe this little princess.

stripes.

baby c.

Gasp... that is what I do when I look at this beautiful baby boy! He gave me such amazing eye contact for a newborn and slept great too. Welcome to the world baby C.



Had to show this image in black and white too... I love it!

brothers.

Dear Brandon & Charlie,
It's moments like these that fill my heart with pure love and joy! Being your mother is the greatest gift God has given me. I love watching you both take one another in with pure innocence and love. Brandon, Charlie is so infatuated with you and I can see how much he admires every move you make. You are the only one who can make him bust out into a full belly laugh at the drop of a hat. And Charlie, your calmness and ability to light up a room with one little smile amazes me everyday. I can feel this incredible amount of peace when I look into your eyes. Such an amazing gift you have at only 6 1/2 months of age! Thank you for teaching me how to give and inspiring me to be a better person each and every day. I love you both so much!


"I can tell that we are gonna be friends." ~Jack Johnson




And, one just for fun! I think it's kind of cute. :)

daddy's tie.

spring indoors.

I had a great session this week with these two little cuties! I love the bright colors (of course... we all now I LOVE me some color) and the feel of Spring these photos have even though we were indoors. This little guy had me on my toes... he was so quick!

the little things.

Take time out today to find joy in the little things.

"super strong"

I am sure I will share more from this serious... there are so many cute ones. But, here are ones I quickly pulled and proofed. Can you say... "Holy Yellow!"