I sit here tonight listening to the giggles of my 3.5 year old little man and his amazing daddy coming from a bedroom where that little man is supposed to be LONG asleep.  I sit here tonight remembering the face of the Ladybug as she wobbley (yes I made up that word!) walked her way across the room and giggled her face into her daddys chest.  I sit here tonight writing drafts of blog posts that will be coming of the changes we are making to our business together. I sit her tonight grateful for an amazing husband, father, best friend, business partner, supporter, giver.  How I got so lucky, I don’t know, but I do know I am grateful and give thanks every day I am alive. And just so I don’t forget, a few favorite moments and quotes from the day…
Jackson says to Rick as soon as they are awake this morning “Dad, why don’t girls and Mommy’s think toot toots are funny? Only boys do?”

Molly sat under the table picking up toys at Rick’s feet and whispered, “Da-da” while she handed him toys she isn’t supposed to play with.

Jackson sat on the couch after his bath and said “But Dad, my eye aren’t getting heavy yet, can we just watch another show?”

Molly climbed on our bed and did ‘the worm’ all the way to the end where Rick was blocking her and she just cracked up laughing on his face.

Jackson and Molly were in the bath and the two of them were belly laughing as they splashed as much as they could (while I was having a fit internally because water was OUT OF CONTROL!) Rick just joined their giggles and encouraged it like a awesome Daddy!

Jackson asked if he could sit between us tonight and said “Mom, Dad, I love our whole family…”

We love you and Molly too, Jackson David.

What’s a post without  a picture… One of the ladybug from a playdate the other day.. (taken with Heathers new Canon Rebel!! – Totally stole this off her facebook! Thanks Girl!)

What Mom? You don't want me to climb on the table!?...

Just because I love that little smile. And because I added an app so I can blog from my iPhone and I needed to test it out!

Announcements tomorrow

Lots to catch up on but before that, Check out the cutest family that managed to brave the super cold weather the end of last week.  I know it’s fall and all, but man, these guys really rallied – it was CO-LD!  If only I had the same energy as this three munchkins!

With an uncle who is a photographer (Daniel Reade – of Reade Studios) this pretty girl knew just how to work it!

Second to her was this little face:

And of course – how could we miss this little man! (love his sweater!!)

And last but not least, one of my favorites…

Reade family – it was so nice to meet you – so great to spend the (*chilly!!*) afternoon together – Thanks for sticking it out with me! – I look forward to playing again.  We’ll be in touch very soon!
Much love,

To say its been a busy month would be an understatement!  I have been blessed with some of the greatest clients and sessions and our family has had some amazing family memories.  I can’t believe the end of August is already here – How did that happen!?

I have a LOT to blog about – I have a LOT to catch up on and I promise I will.. for now I will leave you with two recent sessions — two recent blessings — two precious little newborns I fell in love with!

Liam is the newest addition to one of my bestest college friends, Lara.  She and Jason welcomed this sweet baby boy a few weeks ago. Needless to say – I couldnt wait to get my camera on him – its always such an honor to photograph your friends child(ren.) I never take it lightly.   Lara and Jason – Liam is perfect. I love him. I cannot wait to smooch his face again! Molly said she can’t wait to meet him too <3 – Much love to all of you.. xoxo

look at his little cheeks – i just want to pinch them!

apparently I was very funny!

Next up is another sweet friend Heather’s nephew.  Can you even stand this little mans cuteness!  He was a dream to photograph. So perfect and sleepy.  His Mom and Dad couldn’t be more happy to have him here.  Heather told me when he was born he was pretty stinkin cute… I have to agree!  It seems like we were just photographing Heather’s daughter Emma as a newborn – I can’t believe she’s already one!!??  Just proof that these little newborns grow too quickly!  Meghan and Steve – Congratulations on your newest addition – We’ll be in touch as soon as the rest of your gallery is ready.  Much love…

love that little hand and all that hair!!!

all tuckered out

I have two other sessions and a beautiful wedding to blog about in the next couple of days.. so stay tuned. I will also be blogging about our family trips to storyland (again!)- boston and NYC  — Jackson and Molly updates – and a few announcements for my clients — so much to report! Thank you for being loyal readers and sticking by me while we’ve been MIA!

Big Hugs — Stay cool!

oxox

Can you stand this face?

Yes, I know, me either.  Look at her cute little red hair!

Oh man.  Ms. Brooke is growing up WAY too fast.  She was so tiny the last time I photographed her – How did she get to be 11 months already?  I was pregnant with Molly when I saw her last too – time sure is flying these days…

Remember the Mother’s Day contest I ran?  Well this is the family that won!  Corey (aka “Husband of the year!”) nominated his wife Stacy and they were the random winners of the contest.  I was so excited to see them again – as always it was so much fun to catch up.

So,  I spent the late afternoon with this little munchkin and her family – what a lucky little girl she is to have such awesome parents! Her grandmother and aunt were there to bring out her smiles which definitely didn’t hurt!  I love when family comes out to make the kids laugh – I always wonder who is having more fun

Although her Mom kept commenting that she sounded like a terradactyl with this new screech she does, I think we caught some pretty cute faces too! hehe…

Chasing Bubbles – who doesn’t love that!

Nothing like a little toss-the-baby from Dad! (Mollys favorite too!)

This little monkey was even showing off for me – Showing me exactly where her head is!

And last but not least, a little stroll with Mom and Dad.. But look out- shes fast and ready to stroll all by herself!

Soo good to see you guys again. I can’t wait to bring your session over for your ordering so we can catch up again.  We’ll be in touch!
Much love..