Finally, A REAL Snow Day!

No school and AT LEAST an inch of snow. You could still see the grass peeking out above the snow but we did get more than last week and we were able to do some sledding. Lots of fun!!

Little Cowboy

He might be the cutest cowboy ever! Guess I'm a little biased since he's my little cowboy. We got these boots and hat for Christmas and I've been waiting for a semi-warm day to take him over to Grandad's horses and take some photos. Funny how he loves to wear the hat all around the house but when we got over there he didn't want anything to do with it. He was all business when it comes to the horses. Obsessed with carrying the buckets to feed them! I did a post a while back calling him Grandad's Shadow and that is as true as ever. My dad told him he hopes he's as eager to help when he's FIVE. We'll see, but somehow I think so. I think his love of horses will last. Stay tuned for spring when I have some more boots and hat photo ideas. Hopefully, he'll cooperate!

1st Snow!

We finally got some snow! Well, people in the Mid-West probably wouldn't call it a snow event exactly, but to us it was REAL snow. It snowed pretty hard for maybe an hour yesterday. It blew away pretty quickly after it stopped but the big boys got to play some football in it while it was coming down and after little man took a nap, he got to venture out into the remaining white stuff. It was his first official snow (and Rocky's first snow also!). They both liked eating it best of all. I really hope we get some more this winter. The boys tried to snowboard but there just wasn't enough on the ground this time. And I definitely see some dog sledding in the future, too.

A first look...

Happy New Year...well, ok we are 2 weeks into the new year but I've been neglecting my blog so this is my first official post of 2009.

I started my new year off with a very fun "day in the life" style shoot with the "S" family last weekend. They invited me into their home to capture some images of their 2 1/2 month old baby boy and their very handsome (and polite!) 12 year old son. We aimed to get some casual, candid images of the family interacting in the comfort of their home. Baby "I" is so alert and full of expression for his tender age of a few weeks! And big brother "J" just adores his little brother. We also got some great shots of big brother playing his guitar. He didn't want to just pose with his guitar or "fake it"! I got to really hear him play and he is GOOD!

I had a great time with you guys! Here are a few images from the shoot and I'll be in touch soon with a slideshow and the finished session. Hope you enjoy them!

Merry Christmas!

Santa and his reindeer

Family of Six

Had a great time yesterday hanging out with the "G" family. Love the interaction between the 4 kids! The weather didn't cooperate for our planned outdoor pond shoot be we managed to brave the cold and wind for a few front porch photos. Enjoy your sneak peek and stay tuned for your slideshow to, UH, Twisted Sister!?! You guys were a blast and thanks for spending time with me on Sunday afternoon. We'll have to do the outdoor shoot this spring!

BRRRRRRRRRRR!

I gotta give this family some credit for being willing to brave the 35 degree temperature for their 3 generation photo. We had already rescheduled our date due to rain. Too bad it wasn't snowing for this one! It sure was cold enough! Anyway, we took some really quick shots and despite some cold noses, everyone did ok. Thanks "T" family and happy holidays!

Holiday shoot

I had the pleasure of photographing this family again. We did their matenity shoot and then the birth of baby E back in the spring. It was holiday photo time and they all looked beautiful all decked out in their holiday best! Enjoy your sneak peek and I'll be in touch soon!

Holiday Fun

In my attempt for a holiday card photo, we did get to enjoy an afternoon at Oatlands Plantation. This is definitely one of my favorite places on the planet and they decorate it so beautifully for Christmas. It closes down the end of this month and doesn't reopen until spring. The boys love exploring all the "secret" garden passageways and running up and down all the terraced levels. Here are some out-takes from the afternoon. Tune in to your mailboxes for the holiday card choice!

Another cutie from my weekend...

Engaged! (part II)

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas...