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!!!! :)

The "G" Family...

I had the pleasure of capturing one of the sweetest families ever this past week. We started at their home, and then headed down to the public library downtown. I was thrilled with the great light that it provided, and I am excited to be able to add another venue for indoor options...especially since it doesn't look like the snow is leaving too soon. (Although, it may melt away this week...maybe!)

Here are a few sneak peeks...

...the "kids"...

...the whole family...

...I love hands and feet...and I love how this one turned out...



...my favorite so far from this session...Mom and Dad weren't aware that they were still in the shot, and I caught them chatting with each other...love it!...

More from this past week coming soon!

Mr. K...3 months old

I love this family! They are sweet, kind, great parents and always so welcoming to have me in their home for a session! (If you remember this story, you will remember their kindness too!) They have welcomed me for sessions since their oldest was 9 months old, and he is already a Big Boy Two...with a handsome little brother in tow!

And, I always say I love repeat clients! And this is another case that rings so true to that! I feel like each session I have with them, we become better and better friends. Yes, if you have had a session with me, I do call you my friend...sorry if you don't want that label! :)

I love sessions at client's own houses (especially with itty bitties when it is cold and wintery out)...kids are usually more relaxed in their own environment, and for sure are less "worn out" when the session starts because they are at their house, with their toys, belongings and what not. AND, when they start to get cranky, I can usually squeak a few more shots in because they are able to be calmed down a little before the real sleepies or crankies hit!

Mr. K didn't last super long, but I was able to get some great ones of him (and big brother too...but this session was mainly focused on K).

So, here are a few quick peaks that jumped out at me tonight while fishing through the session! Thanks J and D! You both are fabulous, and I always leave you guys with such a happy heart!

Love this expression...

...and this little stare too...

This shot was taken while Daddy was holding him...he was getting tired (K that is, not Daddy) but he kept giving so many great smiles!


:) :) :) :)


I love hands (and feet... ;)) I have a shot of just my girls holding hands hanging in my house, and I love it! I love this of the two sweet brothers holding hands together. B is such a great big brother!!

Well, I need to go to bed. We had a fabulously fun and busy weekend! The girls stayed the night at Mimi and Papa's house on Friday. That meant Gbers in bed at 8:00 here, take out for Tom and I in front of the "big screen" for a movie without interruptions from the girls climbing down the steps because...they couldn't fall asleep...they need more snuggles...they have to potty or other items. They are GREAT procrastinators!

Last night Cakies came down at 11:00, after being in bed for over an hour (don't judge the bedtime...it was way later than norm!), while I was working on the computer. Tom had just gone to bed, and I needed to finish a few things. Cakies couldn't sleep because she needed someone awake to snuggle her. Mind you, since we moved back in after the fire, the girls have been sharing a bed together, and loving it. Bean was out like a light, but Cakies just couldn't fall asleep! So, she snuggled next to me on the couch and within minutes she was snoring louder than Tom does! It was a sweet moment for the two of us. She just need some "snugs". :)

To top off a rather fun weekend, Tom and I went to the UM vs. UConn game, and UM won! It was a great game, a great atmosphere and a great date with my best friend. :)

Now seriously, I need to go to bed! Hope you had a great weekend!

My Kind of Session...

This session was totally my kind of session. It was fun; I laughed...hard...several times. The kids were adorable, and weren't totally wanting to cooperate how the parents had wanted, but I loved it and they were awesome! They ran around their Grandparent's house, jumped on their bed, talked on cell phones, played with remotes, and even got a little teeth brushing in! This is a great family, and if I would have been quick enough, I would have shot pictures of the adults trying to get the kids to smile and look at the camera. At one point there was yelling of, "Touchdown!" "WHOOOO-HOOOOO!!!" and just general applaud and praise (LOUDLY I have to add) to the kids to make them laugh. It was fun! It also was fun because if you remember this little guy, I played softball with his momma, so I knew the family also. That always brings a fun element to sessions for sure! :) So, here are a few sneak peeks of the kiddos...you will love the curls on the only girl!!!!!

"Hey, did you get a text?"...they totally loved the phones...it was a smashing hit of an idea!!!!

Brush, brush, brush...three times a day!


Imagine the loud screaming right at this moment! LOL!!!


Super cuties...


Cousin Love...love this shot...

Back to the kiddos...have a great day!

I haven't shared...

...this adorable family with you quite yet. Their electric blue eyes are captivating, and I had a fabulous session with them...

...my favorite one from the session...

Have a great week...

The last of the mini-sessions....

So, here are the rest of the mini-session sneak peeks...thanks for being so patient Z and A family!

This little one is adorable, and as sweet as can be! He searched for bugs and birds and ran around exactly like a 2 year old is supposed to in a session! His momma is expecting bambino #2 and she is adorable also! And then J, what can I say...he is flat out the kindest gentleman ever. It was so good to see all of you and catch up, and I am excited for your new arrival, to well, arrive! :)

Aren't they such a cute couple?

"Where is the baby?"

Looking at bugs...

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I love this family! I grew up with the mom's little brother's and sister's (was coached by a sister, took pictures of her nephew...yea, there are tons of connections between us!), taught at the same school as the dad, and together they have created this beautiful family...7 gorgeous kids! Thanks "A" family for coming out and putting up with the crowd! It was great to see all of you, and hang out for just a bit! Enjoy your peeks...

The youngest of Snow White's little friends! ;)

So much to do...but at least I am caught up on mini-session sneaks!