I’ve been taking photos of Joy since she was a tween! TWEEN! I took her wedding photos and then the newborn photos of their baby girl – and then last year when she was ONE!

She messaged me in August and said she wanted to gift a newborn session to her friend – BEST GIFT EVER!!

I met with Kasey on a rainy Sunday afternoon – but the rain held off JUST enough for us!

THESE MOMENTS are my favorite!!

ELLA WHO?

I LOVE THAT SHOT!!

The weather managed to calm down just enough to get a few shots outside!

SO SWEET!!

Newborns are ALWAYS happiest in the arms of momma!!

Kasey – I hope you LOVE your photos! Joy – THANK YOU!! I hope to see you BOTH again soon!!

I’ve been taking Autumn’s photos for the past 6 or 7 years! Their engagement – wedding – babies – family – birthday parties – ALL THE THINGS!!

This year – we met at their newly acquired property – which is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!

LOOK AT THAT FACE!!

OH MY HEART!!

BASEBALL BROTHERS!!

And soon – a little sister will make her debut!!

You know what my FAVORITE thing about that picture is? Autumn’s fingertips barely brushing her little boy’s head. THAT MOMENT.

That little glance. THAT MOMENT!

Reaching for his momma’s hand. THAT MOMENT!!

That little baby girl at the edge of the frame! AN HOUR IN THE LIFE OF YOU!!

ISN’T HE DARLING!!

This little guy – he’s gonna be a baseball player when he grows up!

I MEAN – SERIOUSLY! LOOK AT HIM!!

Autumn & Ryan – thank you SO MUCH for asking me into your lives year after year!! I can’t WAIT to see you as a family of FIVE!!

I’m not sure how I met Rachel – but we’ve been friends on FACEBOOK for a while!

Amanda submitted Rachel’s family for BEAUTIFUL – and she won!!

Rachel & Rich are on my WANTING list – a list of people who are trying & hoping & wishing & praying for a baby!

Their daughter – a NICU miracle – just turned TWO!

I had messaged with Rachel and mentioned that we COULD schedule in Sayre since my parents live that way – but then we decided on Mansfield. I didn’t check in with her before our session – which I normally do. I texted her that I was at wal*mart – where we decided to meet – by the GIANT yellow tractor-trailer. She couldn’t seem to find it. Was she at the right spot? Sayre wal*mart right?! NOPE! Mansfield wal*mart – AHHHH! This was SIX O CLOCK – sunset was very shortly after 7 – so we met in Troy – HOPING the light would last!!

WE MADE IT!! But this little peanut wasn’t REALLY in the mood for photos!

It’s a good thing that lifestyle photography is my specialty!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!!

Rachel & Rich – thank you SO MUCH! I LOVE meeting the little babies that so many of us have prayed for!

I hope you LOVE your photos!!

GORGEOUS!!

ADORABLE!!

That little guy was a VERY little guy the last time I took their photos!

That’s a SPECIAL bird!

Sometimes the sun isn’t in the right spot at the right time – but you can’t miss the moment!

They MIGHT look a little bit like mother & daughter!

7 years ago I met these kiddos & their parents wanted to recreate some shots from that day!

SISTERS!!

FRIENDS BECOME OUR CHOSEN FAMILY!

GIVE ME ALL THE SQUISHY BABIES!!

SQUISHY SQUISH!!

Kristi had one last thing to do before I left …

But I couldn’t keep up with her …

CUPCAKE SMASHED!!

Kristi & Patrick – THANK YOU SO MUCH for asking me to spend the afternoon with you!

BEST SURPRISE EVER!! I can’t WAIT to spend some time with you next week for a newlywed photos session!

I’ve NEVER been to an engagement party! And when I get to see faces I haven’t seen in years – it’s even better!!

I love that top shot – hair thrown back – a big laugh – childhood FREEDOM!!

THAT SWEET FACE!! THOSE CHEEKS!!

That last time I photographed her family – she wasn’t in it!

You KNOW how much I LOVE chubby babies – but did you know I also LOVE curly curls!?

She REALLY wanted to get OUT of that dress!!

Kristi messaged me about her upcoming engagement party – and was hoping I would be available! Thankfully – I was!

Their families and friends were gathered around – playing fun games – eating good food – drinking craft drinks. And a TOAST!

To the newly engaged couple!

“On behalf of Kristi & Patrick – thank you for coming to their engagement party! The question you get asked the most after you get engaged is – when are you getting married? DO YOU GUYS WANT TO GET MARRIED RIGHT NOW?!”

WHAT!! LET’S DO THIS!! SURPRISE!!

She’s got his ring READY!!

MARRIED!!

I LOVE THAT SHOT! Checking out his wedding ring!

Kristi had a special gift for Patrick’s daughters!

Kristi told me to just come and do my thing – cus she loves my thing. THIS IS MY THING!!

MOMENTS LIKE THESE!!

A change of clothes and a new necklace!! Today I tell your dad I do and I promise to love you forever too! BEAUTIFUL!!

I’ll post the rest of the afternoon tomorrow!!

Amy & I have been trying to fit in our final senior session – but with rain & work schedules & football schedules & school – you get the picture …

There was a day that Mansfield didn’t have school recently – but my boys did. It was overcast and chilly – and at a moment’s notice – they were ready!

This is Mary.

Those are her brothers.

I’m pretty sure they are her BIGGER but younger brothers!

When Amy messaged me about having senior photos for her kids – I was a bit confused. How many kids do you have that are graduating this year?!

Well – Allison is graduating & then she has a younger daughter. But Allison’s boyfriend is graduating and then John & Roch are part of the crew! Kylie and Mary too!

AMY!! You have such an amazing heart!

After our last session together – that one in the creek – Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is fighting hard and these kiddos are right by her side.

Make sure to tune in tomorrow for the rest of their session!

Courtney messaged me and said – I’ve been wanting to get photos done with you for a LONG time!

It’s our FIVE year wedding anniversary and we would LOVE to schedule a session!

She’s another referral from Arica & Stephanie! THANK YOU!!

SWOON!!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!!

I always encourage couples to bring at least two outfits – and usually save your favorite for LAST!

GORGEOUS!!

Cuddling your with your husband in an open field during sunset – PERFECTION!!

Courtney & Dave – thank you SO much for hanging out with me! I can’t WAIT to see you again!!

I’ve been photographing Amy’s family for the past 14 YEARS!!

When I met Amy – her oldest was only 6 months old. And now – well – she’s a little older than that!

This time it was HER side of the family! It’s been a few years since they were all together for a photo session!

The twins have been recreating the sweetest kissing photo since they were toddlers – but – we knew it would come to an end someday!

We compromised!

COUSINS!!

SISTERS!!

AMY!! Thank you! It was so great to see you ALL again!!

This little sweetie – she LOVES her baby brother!

EVERYONE loves the baby!

When she shushes him – he calms down. When she sings to him – he stops crying.

I LOVE THAT SHOT! Mom – my eye itches. BUT – I’m holding a baby – so … MOM TO THE RESCUE!

Those are the moments that would otherwise go unnoticed – easily forgotten. MY FAVORITE MOMENTS!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!! PERFECTION!

The little things!

The chicken things!

The tiny baby things.

ALL THE SWEET THINGS!

SARAH!! Thank you SO much for asking me to come photograph an hour in the life of your family!

I hope you love these images as much as I do!!

I met Sarah through the playgroup at the local YMCA & MOPS! She is a fellow geek & an amazing momma!

She asked me to come photograph her family after the arrival of their fourth child!

AN HOUR IN THE LIFE of their new family of SIX! YES YES!!

I ADORE THOSE SHOTS!!

BIG brother & littlest brother!

What life REALLY looks like as a momma of four kiddos! MULTI-TASKING CHAMPION!!

A VERY special delivery!!

Those brand new moments of life – when they fit in the crook of your arm like a missing puzzle piece!

This little life enters your world and you already forget what it was like before they were there – they must have ALWAYS been there.

Make sure to get a picture of THIS – fitting in the crook of your arm – because it doesn’t last for very long. They grow so very fast!!

That last shot – PERFECTION!!

ALL SNUGGLED UP in momma’s arms – the only place a newborn really wants to be!

I’ll show you the rest of their session tomorrow!!