My grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 11th!

On March 5th we had a party for them with their friends and family!

This frame was from their 40th wedding anniversary celebration! Their wedding topper and memory book!

How cute is this little guy! His great-grandmother is my grandma’s sister – I think! There were so many people there!

My cousin’s baby *B* – he is such a cutie!

*B* is Vanessa’s nephew – she is so good with him! I can’t wait to have her come stay with me this summer!

My aunt LuAnn and her sweet grandbaby!

My cousin’s son *D* – he will be 5 in September! *D* poked my belly and when we told him there was a baby in there – he looked horrified. He wanted to know if I had eaten a baby! Jared and my cousin Zach played angry birds to pass the time!

These sisters are too cute! We had a session earlier this year – finding out that we were related through my grandma! Craziness!

My grandma with her sisters!

My mom, grandma, uncle Ronald, grandpa, and aunt LuAnn!

Happy Anniversary grandma & grandpa! Love you so much!

This is my third time taking pictures with Rachel! I love lifelong clients! And I especially love Rachel!

Her little girl *S* has the best little pouty lips in the WORLD!

Isn’t she beautiful!

She is so cute! I hardly ever get a smile out of her – but this time she gave me a few!

She is so sweet and photogenic!

Thank you so much Rachel – I love being able to watch your little girl grow!

I met Brittany on FACEBOOK and through several of my clients! We set up a session with her little guy – *P* – at the beginning of March!

It’s crazy how we think that 38 degrees is a heat wave – but it was the perfect day to get some outside shots of the whole family!

What a beautiful family!

He is such a handsome little guy!

I love those shots!

And just how ridiculous is this series! Those toes and those chubby cheeks!

He was not thrilled about becoming an angel for us – but he warmed up to the idea!

Brittany – thank you so much for scheduling a session with your little guy! Can’t wait to see you again!

I met Sabrina on FACEBOOK! We set up a session for her little miracle at the end of February when she was a little over a month old!

*L* is such a cuddly, chubby baby! Remember – when I say your baby is chubby – it’s the greatest compliment I can give! I LOVE LOVE chubby babies!

Little *L* and her sweet cousin *A*!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that shot!

I just love little girls with their daddas – melts my heart!

OH MY GOODNESS!!

Purple is my favorite color and I just love this tutu my friend Sassy made for me!

Thanks again Sabrina for welcoming me into your home! I love love LOVE your sweet baby girl and can’t wait to watch her grow up!!

I had to take some newborn shots of Rowyn while we were visiting! She was so beautiful and perfect! Derek thought she would be cold and fussy – but she was such a natural!

SERIOUSLY – look at that face!! How adorable is she!!

Such a sweet baby!

Oh the chubbiness!

Jessica wanted some photos with the necklace from her wedding – such a great idea!

SO PRECIOUS!!

Jessica looks FANTASTIC for just giving birth nearly two weeks ago!

Such a sweet little family!!

You guys are incredible parents! I cannot wait for Fitzy and Rowyn to meet and grow up together!!

I met Jeanette on FACEBOOK and set up an appointment for her sweet kiddos!

Her little guy *C* is 2 and such a great big brother!

HOW SWEET IS THAT SERIES!!

Little *C* was a week old when we shot this session – and so alert!

OH MY GOODNESS – so cute!

WHAT AN ANGEL!

Jeanette – thanks so much for welcoming me into your home and lives! Can’t wait till our next session!!

I met Brianne through Chelsie – who I met through Stephanie – have I lost you yet? At Stephanie’s wedding in June – her future sister-in-law Chelsie told me how much her sister-in-law Brianne loved my work. She wanted to get her a gift certificate for Rylee’s 6 month portraits. Not long after – Brianne called me and made an appointment for Rylee’s 1 year portraits! Brianne is mega organized – like me – and since she already planned a session with me – Chelsie got her a GC for the 1st year session!

We have had this planned since July! I cannot believe time flew so fast!

How RIDICULOUS is she!!

AHHHHH!!

Those shots are my FAVORITE!!!

Sweet baby girl and her momma!

I love sessions in the snow!!!

Thank you for opening up your home to me on your baby girl’s special morning! I can’t wait till our next session!

Thank you also for the baby blanket and photo book for Fitzy! We are so blessed!

. BE YOURSELF .

It’s something I have always tried to remain true to. It wasn’t always easy! Thankfully I had several influences in my life that encouraged me to be myself.

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and how to reach those kids that are in that crucial stage of their lives! I remember all too well what it was like to be in that stage! It’s awkward and painful and confusing and stressful. You want all the attention in the world but you don’t want anyone to notice you. You feel stuck.

I want to document this stage – this important phase of life that we seem to wish away so quickly. As parents you wish your little guy or girl would just come back to you and this stage would pass. When you are going through it you can’t wait to grow up – to not be a kid anymore!

You are becoming who you are during these moments! I want to capture those faces – show the beauty in them!

. BECOMING WHO YOU ARE .

When you book a session for your 9 to 14 y/o during the month of February – you get $50 off your session!

(the session doesn’t have to take place in February – just the deposit down)

On a side note – I was struggling with the decision to focus on only seniors, babies & maternity, and brides with weddings with Fitzy coming. Are you kidding me? I can’t give up the rest of you! I will still be doing all sorts of photography sessions – families, babies, kiddos, maternity, pets, seniors, just because, pretty much anything! I will only be taking appointments 3 days a week this year so make sure to get your appointment on the calendar!

Thank you again to all of you that support me. pray for me. encourage me. love me.

. BE YOURSELF .

Laura contacted me about doing a session for her sister and their little cousins – as a Christmas present for her sister!

When I got to their house I realized that I knew the little cousins – I photographed them last year!!

SUCH A HANDSOME COWBOY!!

Laura – thanks again for setting up a session! Can’t wait to see you for our next one!!

Vicky emailed me in November to set up an appointment for her little guy – who turned one on December 27th!

He was such a poser and way too cute for words!

MAGICAL!

I CANNOT STAND THE CUTENESS!!!

Vicky – thank you SO MUCH for asking me into your home!!! I had a great time getting to know your family and am looking forward to our next session!!