Thankful...

I am feeling especially thankful today. Thankful that I was able to go out this morning for a nice quiet run without worrying for my safety. Thankful that I got to sleep in my comfortable bed, with the air conditioning on and ceiling fan running. Thankful to be entertaining my little boy by placing dabs of lotion on him as he rubs them into his little chubby body while I sit right now, here on my computer with the freedom to post what I want and when I want. And, even more thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed their time and their lives to give me all these freedoms that I take for granted most days. So, I guess I just want to remind you to be thankful also. Thank those men and women you know that have given so much for you and me, thank their husbands and wives and children, because they have sacrificed also. Pray for our troops, and pray for our country.

Thank you Molinski family. It was my absolute pleasure to be able to give something back to you and your family, for you have given so much for mine.

Have a wonderful day.

Sweet Sweet Baby...

...waiting to arrive! I was delighted to be able to squeeze these maternity pictures in for this beautiful momma! Baby is due in July, and I can't wait to meet the little Mr.! Thanks K and T for having me to your home, and capturing this exciting time in your life!

I am in love with this next one...so sweet and so pretty...

Happy 4th Birthday Cakies!

Four, for real. Today is just as beautiful outside as it was when she was born. 80 some degrees and the beautiful sun is shining. The only difference is that I was trapped in the hospital! :)

7 lbs. 11 oz., 8:09 a.m., c-section, and she was perfect. She seemed so tiny, and it was hard to believe that we were doing it all over again! Her addition added so much love to our family. More than I thought or imagined another little one could. We instantly fell in love, and now today, she continues to bring so much joy.

She is our spitfire.
Spitfire: a quick-tempered or highly excitable person...check!

She is vivacious.
Vivacious: full of high spirits and animation...check!

(Are you seeing a pattern here?)

She is generous.
Generous: liberal in giving or sharing...check!
You are the first to share with friends, siblings or anyone else in need.

She is our biggest snuggler.
Snuggle: to draw close or hold closely, as for comfort or in affection; hug...check!
Your tight "nuggles" make my day complete, and it will be a sad day when you stop asking for them!

Cakies, I am so thankful to God that you are ours. You have brought us so much laughter, so much love, and continuous joy. You are an amazing little girl that is growing up before my eyes. I love you much, my sweet baby girl!
























We love you, Cakes!

I am still here...

So, my sincerest apologies for the lack of blogging. And, tonight, I had really, really wanted to post about my Cakies who will be turning 4 in a couple days, but I figured I should use my time to catch up (well, catch most of the way up!). Some gorgeous sessions took place the past several weeks, and many of you have seen these on FB...but I am throwing in some others too! If you aren't a fan on FB yet, head on over to here and click on the "Like" button, and you too will see the sneak peeks a tad sooner! :)

On with the pictures...and this is a picture heavy post!

Beautiful Miss D - Senior Pictures
D was a winner of one of the giveaway sessions from earlier in the year. She is a hard working Senior who is involved with her youth group and has grown closer to the Lord. What a sweet girl she was too...thanks for coming all the way here for your session!

Mr. P - 3 years old
Okay, seriously, this little guy wows the camera every session. I love this little guy and I can't wait to meet his little brother this summer! Such a sweet family, and I am so lucky to have them as clients!

The M Family - Giveaway Session Winner

We tried a couple of times to hold this session outdoors, but the weather was frightful...cold, rainy, WINDY! Not fun! So we ended up here (because they were moving and we had to get the session in), and it still just seemed like things were working against us. It isn't outdoors, but the images are still beautiful! They are such a beautiful family. Here is a little snippet from the nomination letter...

"M (the dad) is one of our proud members of the military. He is in the Army getting ready to get deployed for the THIRD time to fight for our freedom. I can not imagine leaving my family to fight for my country but to gear up to get ready to go over there for the third time is just unthinkable to me. To put your life on the line to protect our freedom is the ultimate sacrifice! Then to have to leave your new baby boy & 2 year old who is going to miss her father like crazy is going to be extremely hard for him. Having the beautiful pictures you take for Matt to take with him and for Molly and Aiden to look at everyday to remember there father would be the ultimate gift for them. Not to mention for Christine on those hard nights when she is laying in bed alone to give her something she can cherish and hold onto."

Thanks M for your dedication and love for our country...I was COMPLETELY honored to do this session for your family!

Baby R - Newborn
Sweet, sweet baby. Oh boy, oh boy...how I love the newborns! This little guy was a dream...and his big sister was adorable. She was full of compliments, and my favorite one, "I really like your voice." HA! What a cutie!

Okay...that is it for tonight. Sorry I was short on words...so much has happened in the past month...fun stuff, busy stuff, and it doesn't appear to be stopping any time soon! Cakies pictures will be next to be posted!!!! :)