*S* FAMILY

Filed under: babes,family,portraits — admin at 8:41 am on Thursday, December 30, 2010

I met Lucas through Jared’s cousin Alyssa – years ago!

I took his engagement photos last fall and will be taking his wedding photos this July!

Jillian and I have also become friends through our photo sessions!

Their baby *A* is a sweetie!

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I am so looking forward to your wedding in July – and bringing baby Fitzy with me! I love you guys!

TIMMY & LIZ – 5.1.11

Filed under: marry me,wedding — admin at 10:21 am on Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Like I said in their family post – I met Timmy & Liz at the 2010 BRIDAL EXPO!

We sat down and talked about their 5.1.11 wedding in TEXAS! They booked me for my first destination wedding!

Jared and I have become close with Timmy & Liz and I don’t consider them clients but friends!

Since we are due May 8th – we will not be able to make it to their wedding in Texas – which bums me out SO MUCH!

Timmy & Liz have been so understanding and awesome throughout the whole process! Thank you so much!!

After their family session – we did a quick engagement session in the windy October weather!

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HOW GORGEOUS ARE THEY!

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Thanks again guys – I had a great time with you both!

*C* FAMILY

Filed under: babes,family,kiddos,portraits — admin at 10:54 am on Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Sara and I have been friends since 6th grade – we were best friends in middle school!

I have so many fun memories with Sara!

Her family is so cute – her two oldest kiddos were NOT all about getting their picture taken – but we made it work!

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She was so cute throughout the whole session!

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Thanks again Sara – it was so great to see you!

*A* FAMILY

Filed under: family,portraits — admin at 10:30 am on Monday, December 27, 2010

I met Liz & Timmy at the ARNOT MALL BRIDAL EXPO last January – we worked out some awesome details for their TEXAS wedding in May – all of which changed when we found out we are pregnant – but more of that in their engagement post!

Liz wanted to surprise her future in-laws with a family session!

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I had a great time with you guys! Thanks again!!

*W* FAMILY

Filed under: family,kiddos,portraits — admin at 10:14 am on Sunday, December 26, 2010

I took photos of Rachel and her husband’s side of the family last fall – this time it was her turn!

We met on a chilly, almost snowy afternoon – but made the best of it!

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You guys were so much fun! Thank you again!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Filed under: baby barden,bardenisms,expecting,family,holiday,just because,love,word of God — admin at 6:28 pm on Saturday, December 25, 2010

The Birth of Jesus – Luke 2:1-20

1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Can you imagine being those shepherds? Just sitting there watching your sheep at night – making sure nothing attacks – making sure they are all there – and then – AN ANGEL APPEARS! The angel tells them that a Savior is born – the Messiah – the Lord! More angels come and sing and exalt God! Then the shepherds look at each other and say – let’s go check this out!

I love this account telling of the shepherds – I just cannot put myself in their shoes! They find Mary and Joseph and Jesus – did they ask to hold Him – did they kiss His tender little head – did they give Him back to Mary when he started crying? Did those shepherds tell their own grandchildren that they once held the Savior of the world as a baby – that THEY were the messengers of God to spread the good news?

Today – as Fitzy jumps around in my tummy – I am humbled that God would let me borrow him for a while – that God trusts us with His precious creation. I am wondering what exactly Mary was thinking – was she concerned with the fact that He was indeed the Savior of the world or more so that He would sleep through the night?

Thank You God for giving Your Son – Jesus. Thank you Mary for being a wonderful momma to our Lord. Thank you Joseph for loving your Son and His mother. Thank you shepherds for being in that field that night!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE

Filed under: baby barden,bardenisms,family,holiday,just because — admin at 9:34 am on Friday, December 24, 2010

There are two Christmas songs that I LOVE right now!

Check them out!

“oh, mary, joseph, rest your eyes
try not to think of the ending
world full of empty, He will die
but tonight He is still just a child

the silent night drifts all away
and the angels are dancing around you
there’s the joy of knowing He’ll save the world
overshadowing the pain that He’ll go through

have you cursed at the wind
have you cried to the heavens
have you fought with this mercy you don’t understand
when the wise men kneel down
to kiss the hand of this king they found
in bethlehem town

will you hold back the years a while
will you dream that this man could always be a child
and never carry all the weight
of the dirt and the distance and the company we keep

have you cursed at the wind
have you cried to the heavens
have you fought with this mercy you don’t understand
when the wise men kneel down
to kiss the hand of this king they found
in bethlehem town

and did the stars shine much brighter that night
you gave birth to the death that would bring us to life
and did the mystery keep you awake
was the sound of His little heart too much to take

oh, i don’t understand
when the wise men kneel down
to kiss the hand of this king they found

have you cursed at the wind
have you cried to the heavens
have you fought with this mercy you don’t understand
when the wise men kneel down
to kiss the hand of this king they found
in bethlehem town

in bethlehem town
in bethlehem town”

jars of clay

“Did it feel like a night any different
Then at least a million before
Was there any rare expectation
Like there was some kind of somethin’ in store
Did the sky have to hold back the thunder
Did the moon find new reasons to glow
Could the children somehow sense the wonder
2000 Decembers Ago

Were the sheep as amazed as the shepherds
At the new star that lite up the sky
Did the willow trees whisper excitement
To the rivers and streams passing by
Did the joy ricochet off the mountains
‘Til it filled up the valleys below
Did all the world sense love abounding
2000 Decembers Ago

Was anyone able to look at the stable
And not see a child but a King
I wish I could hear back over the years
As heaven & nature sing, heaven and nature sing.

Did the walls of the barn start to tremble
With a glory they could not contain
Did anyone wake with the feeling
Of peace that they could not explain
Oh the love must have been overwhelming
As it warmed everyone in its flow
For all of the earth is still telling
Of 2000 Decembers ago

Was anyone able to look at the stable
And not see a child but a king
I wish I could hear back over the years
As heaven and nature sing, heaven and nature sing
Oh the love must have been overwhelming
2000 Decembers Ago”

joy williams

I just love the perspective of those songs!

May you have a blessed and beautiful Christmas this year! Surround yourselves with the love of Jesus!

*S* FAMILY

Filed under: babes,family,kiddos,portraits — admin at 10:05 am on Thursday, December 23, 2010

Erin & I have had this appointment scheduled for a YEAR – we had to cancel once because of the rain – but the day we did manage turned out PERFECT!

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LOVE that photo!

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I love when clients become friends – and I am thankful that most of mine are! Erin is one in particular that sticks out in my mind. She has been so excited for us on our journey and checks in often to let me know just how excited! She was calling boy from the moment she saw my belly – and was 4/4 at calling gender from photos! She is now 5/5!

Thank you so much Erin! I had a great time with your family and cannot wait till next year!

FITZGERALD FAMILY

Filed under: family,friends,portraits — admin at 8:51 am on Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Jared grew up with the Fitzgerald family – Dave & Dan are the brothers he never had!

When Dave came to town for his concert – we carved out some time for a family session!

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Cindy with her mom and dad!

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I LOVE that middle shot! MY FAVORITE!!

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Jared was hoping we were having a boy – along with Dave & Dan – since he would carry their name!

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Dave, his wife Christy, Dan, & Edie – awesome people!

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Rob & Cindy – two people we love dearly!

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Jared with his bros!

Fitzgerald family – we love you more than we can express! Thank you for a great weekend!

CHANGE

Filed under: bardenisms,family,just because,scenery — admin at 10:51 am on Tuesday, December 21, 2010

I love autumn! I love the colors, the smells, the brisk air – everything about it!

Since today is the first day of winter – I thought this would be a great day to post this entry!

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BEAUTIFUL!

This past weekend we went to my parents for the Trout family Christmas! My sister and I went out to shoot some scenes for my parents new kitchen!

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Goodbye fall – hello winter!

I had to get some shots of *baby* J too!

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He is ADORABLE!

*J*’s life will be changing soon too – with a new baby brother or sister on the way in June! Babies galore in my family this year!!

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