It's About Time...

Yes, it is about time I finally posted something! It's not that I have not been at the computer, but most of my time lately has been spent designing and ordering christmas cards. I am getting close to caught up so I'll try to post some recent card designs soon.
In the meantime I will leave you with some photos from "E's" 5th birthday. The dust has finally settled after the party and I had a chance to sort through most of the pictures. We decided to go with a bug theme, which I think was one of the easiest birthday themes I've done. We had bug cupcakes and a dirt cake, went on a bug hunt, caught bugs with bug catching tweezers, played "Pin the Bug on the Leaf" had some bug stories and enjoyed the most buggy food I could think of.

This first photo is the one I used for the birthday invitation.

These sandwiches turned out to be quite the hit! I had my doubts about them when I was putting them together but the kids loved them. They were made with rainbow bread, nutella and banana slices.

...and a glimpse of the aftermath!

Drive-By Shooting

I know it sounds strange, but this really was a drive-by shooting. I really wanted to take some photos of my little monkey (who turned 5 this week). I wasn't sure how or when I would fit it in though. Last Sunday, which was a gorgeous day, was full with a family session in the afternoon and supper at my in-laws right after that. I had a feeling we wouldn't get another beautiful day like that so I convinced my husband to let me do a quick session with "E" on the way to his parents. I knew we would drive right by this spot so....my husband stopped the vehicle, we hopped out, snapped some photos and we on our way again in exactly 6 minutes (yes, I was timed)! Thankfully, "E" was in a pretty cooperative mood and we got exactly what I was hoping for. I love these pictures of him because....they are just so him.

A Taste of Fall

I'm sitting at my computer and as I glance out the window I see snow, icy roads and bare trees. I guess fall is over. These photos are from a session I did several weeks ago. At that time, the weather was perfect, the leaves were beautiful and there was NO SNOW! Maybe these pictures will brighten your day and help you remember our gorgeous fall....it wasn't all that long ago!

Wedding Bells!

I typically don't really consider myself a wedding photographer but when this couple asked if I would take pictures on their big day I couldn't say no! They had such a great wedding party that kept me laughing all afternoon. They certainly had a beautiful wedding day! Here are some of my favorites...

A twist of ..... luck?

I really thought that I would be taking these family pictures in much colder conditions. I envisioned everyone with colorful hats, scarves and mittens. But wow, I was definitely wrong! This family got the most beautiful November day I can recall! We had a great afternoon outside with not a single snowflake. The grass was even still green. I don't think you can expect much better in November! Here are a few of my favorites. Enjoy!

I love, love, love this photo! It brought a smile to may face as soon as I saw it! This just completely captures the bond between brother and sister!