Sunday was a big day!
maura.
Oh, sweet baby girl! I love everything about this bundle of joy. She is my best friend’s second daughter. She is pure joy. She already has such a calm and beautiful energy about her that makes her so hard to let go. Her name is as gorgeous as she is. She is perfection. She is Maura and I love her. Now, I get the pleasure of going to hug and… Keep Reading
a new beginning.
Dear Brandon, Today, you began your school career. Today, as you walked inside the school with your Kindergarten class a transformation took place inside of me. I felt my role as your mother shift a little. I am no longer the one whom you will share your entire day with. I no longer am the one person you will go to for help or who will make sure your needs… Keep Reading
melondipity.
I have the pleasure of working with this wonderful local company called: Melondipity They have some awesome products that I can’t wait to share with you and my future clients!!! Here is a little taste of their Short Line hat. Charlie: Introducing… Mr. M:
tutu cute {commercial photographer}.
So, there is this awesome designer, Christina Jokerst, who makes these super cute tutu’s and hats. Christina is working on getting her Etsy shop up and running and I LOVE that I get to help her with the images. Once it goes live I will be sure to post a link so my faithful blog readers can all go check out her stuff and get yourself some of these great… Keep Reading
street of dreams.
I am so proud and honored to have teamed up with Angels Among Us and Pohlad Custom Homes, Inc.in this amazing effort to raise money for families of children battling cancer. During the Street of Dreams event you can register to win this awesome Children’s Playhouse and Portrait Package. Go get a ticket people! Tickets can be purchase at Pohlad Custom Homes, Inc. 19402 Hamilton Circle, House #2. Plus, this… Keep Reading
friends.
My boys are growing up so fast and so are all our cute neighbors. Just wanted to post some fun-in-the-sun pictures from this past week. My boys LOVE the water… and Charlie is loving the ladies!
brinkley.
Dear Brinkley, Today, you have taught me to live my life to it’s fullest. Today, I will hug my children and make sure they know how much they are loved. Today, my husband will get extra kisses. Today, I will pray for you and your miracle. Today, I will live, dance and love more because of you. On May 26th, 2010 sweet Brinkley was diagnosed with Brain-stem Glioma which is… Keep Reading
going back.
On Sunday, I had the pleasure of meeting up with 3 amazing families from Fremont. This beautiful family showcased first are some best friends of ours and the other two I knew at some point during my childhood. I was born and raised in Fremont and going back is always enjoyable because you never know who you will run into from the past! The rain held out for us… thank goodness… Keep Reading
{hold me}.
It’s funny how we often forget our needs as humans. As adults we forget that we still need to be held by the people we love. As a mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, photographer, etc. I to often get wrapped up in the day to day tasks of it all that I neglect this important need for touch. Sadly, on many occasions I actually reject it when it’s offered to me. When this… Keep Reading
favorites.
Some of my favorite boys came back to capture their yearly milestones: 3 & 1! Can you believe how fast the time goes sometimes? Some of my most favorite shots are of big brother and I wanted to share them here again for all to enjoy because as an artist… they make me smile. And, now… little brother gets to join in the fun!
just one.
Brandon says, “Mom, will you please take a picture of me?” “But, only one!” Of course, I talked him into a couple but this was my favorite! He just looks so grown up.