sweet.

This precious little one is as sweet as can be. I am working on getting caught up so these are to hold you over Nicki : ) She is beautiful!

senior session update

What a trooper and a natural. You would never know he did not like to have his picture taken. I am pleased with the results and hope you will be. love the b&w and grunge!!

little lessons - worth their weight in gold

Sometimes I get stuck in the daily grind and to busy to notice the sweet innocence and wonder in our children. I am so thankful for the simple things they do that snap me back to the reality of just how blessed I am and the need to take time to stop and breathe in every moment with them. M does this to me quite often and yesterday was one of those times. She received a phone call from her dearest friend. I passed by my room to find her snuggled up in my bed with our well-worn copy of The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter and the phone on speaker. It was the small voice of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle read in an English accent that captured my heart. She was reading it just as I had read it to her all those times. It was a mommy moment for me. The next time I am asked to stop and take a moment to read a story I hope I reflect back on this. It is not just that we stop and do it but how we do it that they remember. Thanks for the reminder M. I love you!

our little helper

We went to the apple orchard last weekend. This has become a family tradition and we had extra help with our little (J) this year. I will be posting more later.

2009 Seniors

Congratulations 2009 seniors! I am now booking fall sessions. Mention this blog and get 10% off your session until Oct. 15.

OUR SOLDIER

We received this picture from our oldest, and his wife, serving our country in S. Korea. We are so very proud and miss him more than words can say! Seeing your picture makes us smile. Thank you so much - we are counting down the days until we see you guys again. May God bless and keep you!

another summer gone by...

Our family just got back from the State Fair. It was definitely a chilly one this year but that has me excited for fall. We enjoyed the time together, finding a mound of bedding to play in and all the animals. Sheep were our favorite, of course! (L) our oldest DD did a great job and really liked the competition.