Handsome Matthew

I should have taken some vitamins this morning! If I had known how active little Matthew was, I would have. This guy was everywhere and I just thought he was a doll. I really appreciate Margaret for referring them to me. I love the (few) still pictures we got with his contemplative expressions. He was a handsome guy in his vest and jeans! Mandee, it was great to meet you and I had a great time running around with you guys today! :)

And the Sun Shone Through the Clouds!

Slone had her three year old pictures taken last year at the farms. This year, her mom called to see if I wanted to meet them at the Country Club. I thought that was a great idea, and it did end up being perfect. The sky was amazing, the colors brilliant, the family just precious, and Slone an absolute adorable dear! What a great afternoon! I told Kraig when we finished that there are just some families you feel so incredibly at ease with, and this was one of them. Mike, it was great to meet you. Edie, thanks for calling me again! I had a ball with you all!

Boots, Sweaters, and Sillies...

Well, there is a very long story associated with the outfits for these pictures. It involves lots of turmoil and hassle. I do not want to talk about it. I bought them in late summer with the intent of pairing them with brown sweaters. Little did I know, there are no brown sweaters in little girls' sizes to be had... not at Target, not at Walmart, not at TJMaxx, not at Children's Place, not at Old Navy, not at Kmart, and not at Kohls. After nearly losing it in the middle of one of these stores over this (which Emma told me WOULD get me taken to jail), I gave up and went with turtlenecks. Not totally happy with the look, but whatever. The boots were a whole other fiasco. Call me cheap, but paying $17 and more for a pair of boots they MIGHT wear twice this season when I just sold 23 pairs of shoes at a yard sale for 50 cents each is not my idea of being a good steward. Not exactly the style I wanted, but I can handle $8 at Walmart for boots for a fall picture.

Apparently, I DID want to talk about it. :)

Happy Fall, Yall!

They are Family!

Well, I met this cutie back in the late summer, so I was understandably excited when her sweet Mom called me to schedule some family pictures this fall! Mandy and George are just as pleasant to be around as Aubrey (and Kraig might have even found him a new fishing buddy in George!). We had the most beautiful afternoon for their session and I was so excited for them at what we came out with. They are such great people and I am anxious to photograph them again in the future. Here's a sneak peak!

Baby Blue Eyes

I take pictures of so many teenagers these days (and don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I don't love taking pictures of teenagers-- 'cause I do!!!) that I sometimes forget how much work how much fun it is to take pictures of little ones! Little Madison wore her mom and Aunt Brenda and I out on Friday afternoon, but it sure was fun to capture those sweet expressions and adorable actions! She is such a doll and is so talkative for eighteen months old! Wendy, it was so nice to meet you again (we went to high school together) and you have such a sweet child. (Thanks to Debbie, too, for referring Wendy to me. Debbie's kids are no stranger to my sessions!)

They'll Go So Far From This Day...

So... about a month ago, I photographed this sweet family. While they were here, they asked if I would be willing to photograph their wedding. We were supposed to be out of town that weekend but, quite honestly, I had such a great time doing their session that I couldn't say no. SO, we delayed our trip until Saturday morning and I spent a rainy, windy Friday night in Riceville photographing their wedding. It was especially cool because part of the wedding party was another family I have done a session for! Thanks Kevin and Sheree. I hope you guys like your pics and I wish you all the blessings in the world! :)

A Hint of Fall...

During my insane headache those weeks this summer, I had to cancel Erika's Sweet Sixteen session. We rescheduled it for today, so they ended up with more a fall feel to them than a summer look. However, I think Erika's coloring is SO suited to these pictures. Her eyes are beautiful and I just love the colors she wore. Fall was certainly in the air this evening. Last summer I photographed she and her many brothers, which was a lot more hectic than today, huh, Erika? :) I had a great time with you today, Erika, and I hope you like your shots.

Go Raiders!!!

One thing I have been staying busy with in the past few weeks is team pictures. I have gotten to shoot photograph the Cleveland High Dance Team and JV and Freshman Volleyball teams. We just added Varsity volleyball this week. GO BLUE!

Windows to the Soul

Today was such a pleasant, easy session with Hannah. This girl has eyes to die for and my only problem is that I kept having to make myself take some shots that weren't close-ups! We had a great afternoon of photography and I really enjoyed getting to know you guys. Thanks to Marlyss for referring them to me! Enjoy your sneak peak! Sorry it took a couple of days to get them up!

The Nearest Thing to Heaven...

And just how precious IS THIS fluffy butt tutu from PiggyTails???

What a privilege I had today! I got to take pictures of sweet baby Maggie. She is almost four weeks old and she sure was a precious innocent darling! Traci had planned to come for maternity pictures but life went a little crazy on her and we never got them done. That's okay, though, because this girl is way cuter than any belly would have been! :) Maggie was just a doll and Michael was his usual adorable self. You might remember Michael's massive phobia of slight nervousness around the Easter bunny last spring... or the family Christmas session last year. I even did a session with their extended family a year and a half ago. I am so blessed to have such wonderful repeat clients. Thanks again, Traci, and I can't wait for the matching Christmas outfits!!!

My Whole Life, My Whole World...

And my second late posting... the other daughter... Emma.

Emma is so much like me it scares me sometimes. This child can be so reflective and gentle one moment and so crazy stubborn the next! I did not imagine it was possible to be so proud of your own, but every time I see her interact with her friends or read notes from her teacher, I just get so proud it gives me goose bumps. She is a precocious little six year old and I just feel so lucky to be her mommy. Emma, you were the one who made me a mom, and that title has come to be one I adore more than almost any other. I can't wait to watch you grow into a beautiful, Christian young lady. That day in 2003 when you were born... And I Thought I Loved You Then!