Tennis Anyone???

Little Miss Bai was all about playing tennis today.

She got all her gear....the bag was probably as heavy as her.

I think she packed a baby doll, a spoon and a crayon along with her

racket and a can of balls.

Man, I wish I could freeze her.

Over Due...

But hopefully worth the wait.

Some FUN FUN randomness from the rehearsal dinner.

Sooooo many more to look thru.

I'll keep you posted;)

Good Stuff

In celebration of 50 years

Looking forward to sharing all the wonderful 

photos with you this week.

Congratulations, again.

puttin together

a slideshow for a Very patient client.

And fell in love with these 2 images all over again.

This little man wanted NOTHING

to do with me.

Until I busted out the **HiGH-FiVe** trick

man, I love getting kiddos to open up.

happy thursday!

Amazing

Can't Sleep so I have been up working and "google-ing" baby names.

Ran across this CRAZY SITE THAT MAKES ME SMILE and I wanted to share.
Love it.

Check it out.

Out of Town

Off to see my little bro get married 

to this beautiful girl.

Will return in 2 weeks and be all over completing all outstanding proofs.

Promise.

FUN-FUn-Fun

I am not sure WHO had more fun....me or them????

This clan o'cousins were super energetic 

and so great to run around after......

they probably got a bit messier than dad anticipated....

But had a blast doing it:)

Hope you enjoy the results;  

Sand and all.

Absolute Loveliness

Had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration. Complete with extended family and LOTS of grandbabies.  

The families were really wonderful.

See?

You know my weakness for all that is child...sooo lets just say there are some super sweet images of adorable-ness.

Case in Point

Followed by the birthday girl 

(ran into grandma with a cart full of birthday goodness today)

ONe last sneak peek for my older models.

Soooo where are the lovely grandparents who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary??

silly.

you know how I love to keep the suspense.

Look for another post for 50th anniversary goodness;)

Glad you enjoyed celebrating with your beautiful family.

Congrats

2 very happy newlyweds reveling in their moment.

a moment defined by love

by insight

warmth

compassion

and kindness.

congraulations.

A few

goodies from a recent wedding.

Hope and Jonny choose to say their vows as the sun set in front of  friends and family in Key West, FL.  

The day was perfectly humid but sincerely wonderful.

Totally out of order but loved this shot of the bride getting ready.

Soooo many more good ones to come;)

3y.o. boys

have a lot more energy than i do...

but I love trying to keep up!

this little guy was  a great explorer

great runner

great gecko finder

a fine leaf and dirt experimenter

and silly face maker

And the best mommy-hugger/cuddle bug EvER

Always a JOY

to meet fresh little ones....

This little guy is as sweet as his brother. 

Congrats to this beautiful family.

MIA

Celebrated a phenomenal wedding in Key West.  Photos coming soon....right now I need Sleep!!!

wouldn't be

mothers day without some play time for mommy.  

While Brad decided to be husband of the year ( I slept in, got breakfast in bed, he took kids to pool, took big kids on a "date" while Bai slept, took care of all meals.....would go on but wouldn't want to make ya MORE jealous;) I got to play on the computer.

discovered some photos;  discovered some textures.  enter results:

having a Vry spoiled mothers day and hoping you are too.

Happy

MOTHERs DAY

To all the amazing women who continuously GIVE & GivE...

Have a nice weekend...and hopefully a couple hours off;)

My Daughter turned 5

in January.

seriously.

But January is so close to the holidays that we always kinda delay the party a bit.

you know.

Spread out the presents.

We had the party last month.

seriously.

note the VERY melted cake.

scrumtious anyway...but they don't typically melt in January.

Note the sneaky little sis.

going for the cupcakes.

little sisters are notoriously sneaky all months of the year.

My little girl is five...

OK, is nearly 5 1/2....

but she is 

growing too fast

making me so proud

struggling with so much knowledge and the context to put it in

challenging me

challenging herself

encouraging said sneaky sister

asking so many questions

trying to grow up even faster

making me want to freeze where she is at...

YET

Loving how she finds ways to fly

even when nothing supports flight

She SOARS

Bugs & birthdays

Happy birthday Grandma.  We love you and wish we could be chomping down some cake with you in Montana.

Now for the quote of the day:

**Mommy, this is a picture of a dung beetle;  do you know what Dung means??**

Yep.  Dung means poop.

**I know (giggling).  Everytime I see a dung beetle I am going to poop for them**

MOMMY,

can I sing you a song?

**sure**

Mommy and daddy sitting in a tree.  K-I-S-S-I-N-G.  

First comes love, then comes marraige......

WHat is marraige?

**when you get married because you love someone with all your heart**

I am going to marry Brady.

BRADY!! wanna get married?

sure.

quoted from this morning while getting ready for school.

Not Kissin

at this moment:

But honestly. 

One of the few moments I caught without you 2 smootchin.

THIS MAN

Loves me.

Supports me.

Allows me to do what I love.

Thanks Baby.

EAT your heart out HANNAH

my little performers;)

Everyone

is getting hitched!

Minutes before "I do" the groom is playing peek-a-boo with the flower girl 

Love the anticipation moments later

OK....I have been sitting at the computer soooo long I can't feel my hiney.  Time to enjoy the weekend with the kiddos and return to the PILE-O-Photos waiting for me on Monday!!!

the CREW

These guys were sooo much fun.....happy weekend;)

Just before

another smootch!  

Like mother...

like daughter.

2 beautiful women 

on one very special day.

Its a Bird; Its a plane.....

with her super powers she amuses many.

My Littlest Girl

is stubborn.  

bright.   

caring. 

sassy. 

very vocal. not at all quiet. LOUD.

independent.

pesty. 

beautiful. 

warm.

spicy.

AMAZING

To my little cling-on, lover of all dolls, consumer of all dessert, and worshiper of anything that will get attention from her siblings (think "off" on remote control)

Love you.  

Thanks for keeping life interesting  (with the volume turned up)

One More

happy 3 year-old in momma's arms.

I know you didn't want to be in any pictures but this one was too good to pass up.

Fun

was had by all!  

Thanks man for not catching any geckos today.   

Spirited

and sweet.  

Miss J was all full of spunk and silliness.  She was adorable......very curious and a bit adventurous-my kind a girl!

At one point we were climbing up trees and being chased by a dog-a nice neighborhood dog......this girl can run!!!  (me, not as well with heavy camera:)

Then I would catch a quiet moment...

loved this 

Happy early mother's day Mrs. M.  I have more "jewels" for you to see soon!!!

Mr & Mrs

I hope your day was all that you envisioned

Loved this family Tartan.

I had such a wonderful time at the reception meeting everyone....and getting in trouble (I promise not to climb  with camera equipment at nice resorts-I promise not to climb with camera equipment at nice resorts......at least not in front of security again!)

I am truly grateful that they choose me to record their day.  SUCH an AWESOME couple surrounded by really great friends and family.

Hope marriage is treating you well!!!!

Kiddos Dressed to impress

What a sweetie.  I think I fell in love with this little guy.

OK....2 weddings in one week...I am burried in photos and am shooting another wedding tomorrow;  did I mention it has been spring break so my kiddos haven't let me near the computer until today (because I bribed my sis to take them to the beach AND the pool)......And I LOVe it!!!!  (not that I am swamped) but I love the people I have met and the job I get to do for them.

so cool.

These 2 kiddos were adorable and such good listeners.  

Could totally clone them.

And this guy was a ball of energy and absolutely awesome:)

I suppose I should post some pics of the bride and groom........but I am leaving them in suspense for another day or two...hehe