Saturday afternoon we went and spent time with the new babe and new parents. It is so amazing to me to watch people just fit right into the role of parents.

She is a sweet – sweet child.

My dear friends had their baby girl on 6.9.2008.

I didn’t want to use the flash and wake her up. She is so precious and sweet. Good job mom and dad.

We had more than just baby excitement at the hospital – but you’ll have to tune in later for those details.

Jared and I are friends with a GREAT couple – who also share the J and D combination. Jared and Dave went to the same high school and have known eachother for a long time. Our friendship began one night in Wal*mart when we ran into Dave and he told us that he was getting married to an amazing girl Jenna. They needed a wedding photographer – what luck. :). They came over and looked at my portfolio and said – let’s do it. They were married December of 2006 and we quickly became great friends. They had a sweet baby boy in November and shortly after that Dave went to Afghanistan with the Army. Dave and Jenna are quite younger than us – yet I look up to them and admire them quite a bit. Jenna is being a wonderful mommy while Dave is serving our country. They are focused on God and His direction in their lives. Their love for God, eachother, their child, and this country is incredible. Dave is home on leave for 2 weeks and they wanted some family photos.

Here is a photo from their wedding …

And last night …

This one is an outtake but I couldn’t resist …

He is quite possibly the cutest baby ever.

Yankees fans ??

Thank you Dave for serving our country.

Please pray for Dave, Jenna, and their little one – along with all the soldiers and their families.

Jared got to hold Micah while Jenna & Dave had their pictures taken. He was amazed at how good he was, how cute he is, and especially how heavy he is. He told Jenna she must have arms of steel.

We are blessed with GREAT friends and the reminder of what a MIGHTY God we serve.

Thank you Dave and Jenna.

My dear friends are having a baby. Soon.

One of the things I love most about going to church is witnessing the next generation of leaders emerge. Right now we have quite a few tots in our church that just brighten up the day. I ducked out a little early on Sunday and stopped in the nursery to catch a few shots.

This little girl captures my heart …

Last night brought a photo shoot my way. I photographed this little boy over Christmas and was back to take some shots of his new baby brother.

It was a job getting this smile, but once I got it … it was gold.

And his new baby brother …

Adventures in babysitting …

 I haven’t really watched the girls by myself since the twins have been in full walking/running/climbing action.

I let Ella eat some grapes on the couch, which she informed me was not allowed by Mommy and Daddy and that we need to keep it hush-hush.

Then the twins woke up …

Craziness …

No, not baby babies. Baby cows.

My mom’s friend Mel runs a farm. Two weekends ago I spent some time in the mud and muck to help capture some sweet moments with her favorite calf, Sierra. Every morning Mel opens her door and Sierra runs and gives her kisses. She said that not many people believed her so she wanted proof.

Mel also has a horse, a minature horse, and a pony that chill with the cows.

Thanks Mel – I got some great shots.