We are leaving today for KT & Chase’s wedding!

We are dropping off Schrute with my parents then heading to Ithaca for the rehearsal dinner. We are going to hang out with KT and Chase tonight and then stay with KT’s sweet Gramma!

Tomorrow I am going to the salon with KT and then it’s PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES!

Sunday morning we are going to brunch with the family and then heading back to get Schrute and heading back home – hopefully in time to make the princess party with Ella and her sisters!

Right now I have 13 blogs waiting to be posted – so that will happen next week too!

On Thursday we went to Rock Run with the youth group – RAY!

The girls didn’t want to get in all the way – I can’t blame them ‘cus neither did I!

*K* wanted to jump at least 50 times throughout the day – he made it to 55 – complete with blue lips!

the 50th jump!

Mara – their fearless – and I mean FEARLESS – leader!

It has been a little over 5 years since Jared and I said our vows.

I don’t have any close up shots of our rings from that day – five years later they look a tad worn!

but still beautiful!

I can’t believe it has been 5 years! I love you Jared!

My cousins were home from Illinois this past weekend – my schedule on Friday was busy busy busy – I had an engagement session in Corning @ 11 – stopped by a fellow photog’s new studio – ate lunch at Panera Bread (my first time) – stopped by the pet  store and Rue 21 – met Samm at the flower shop (finally deciding on the flowers) – went to the hospital to see Heather and her new baby – met with a bride and groom to go over the details of their upcoming wedding – stopped home to get in a hayride and some family time before heading back to Mansfield @ 9.

I caught some photos of the places I want to take Samm’s wedding pictures –

I LOVE this tree!

LOVE IT – can’t wait to take pictures at Samm’s wedding!

My cousin Matt – he is the big brother I never had – I love him dearly!

The usual when you are at a Trout family function!

My cousin Heather had a baby boy *B* on July 9th.

Heather has had a rough few years – this baby is God’s way of giving her a second chance.

I happened to be in town on the 10th – with my camera – and stopped by to see her and the sweet babe.

He is so cute and tiny and sweet – such a blessing for Heather and her boyfriend!

Thanks for having me over for a few hours!

I have been thinking about getting purple in my hair – I know I know – I’m so edgy!

*J* – a senior at NCA – wanted some in her hair too – so we went together on Saturday to Magic Touch.

Liz V is a new stylist at Magic Touch – if you would like to contact her for your styling needs – give her a call at 662.2347!

It isn’t too bold but just enough!

I also put on the birdcage veil to show off the style – it’s a little haphazard but you get the idea!

Can’t wait till Saturday when I can try it out for real at KT’s wedding!

Ella & Krista spent the night Tuesday the 7th – for a girls night!

We made necklaces and cards and watched Disney movies.

On the way to our house Ella was describing dinner and said – “dinner was so wonderful – let me tell you – it was a feast!”

I laughed and laughed – she was describing turkey sandwiches.

When we were making necklaces I was using the hay type stuff that I used for the wedding jewelry and Ella asked if it would start to smell in a week – cus it looked like hay to her!

She was such a trooper around Schrute – she was a little scared at first cus he was SO excited to see her – and thinks kids his height are either other dogs or play things. She fed him some treats once he sat and gave her a high five.

Once bedtime rolled around I laid upstairs with her till she fell asleep. Krista and Ella stayed in the “extra room” which has baby clothes and shoes and lamps and some other items that my mom and I had bought. Ella noticed the Pooh lamp and asked if the lamp was for my baby. She wanted to know if I missed my baby. She wanted to know why God decided to take my baby from me. I told her that I didn’t know. She told me that she thought God took my baby because it was an angel. Humans can’t have angel babies and God can’t have human babies – so He needed to take mine.

So sweet!

Christy called me a few weeks ago to set up a session for her 2 1/2 y/o son *M*.

With the weather being so on and off this summer – we were wondering if it would happen. Thankfully the rain held off!

He was quite shy at first but gave me some great smiles eventually!

Thanks again Christy! *M* is such a cutie and I hope to see you guys again!

Julie & Jere White provide sweet Gordon Setter puppies to loving families.

A few weeks ago I went up to their house to get some photos of the pups – or should I say TRY to get some photos of the puppies!

They are cuddly, sweet, and oh so soft!

If you are considering a sweet puppy – and NOT a Great Dane – although I highly recommend them – you should check out these sweet Gordon Setters!

I am obsessed with weddings. I love everything about them. I love the dress – the rings – the flowers – the veil – the newness – the love – I love it all.

I am currently in love with vintage – especially birdcage veils.

KT is getting married on the 18th and she is totally up for anything and everything. She bought some AWESOME props herself and has so many GREAT ideas! I asked her if she would wear a birdcage veil for some of her photo OF COURSE SHE WOULD!

I bought one on etsy.com not long ago and it arrived Tuesday!

I CANNOT wait for KT’s wedding on the 18th!