They Love Trees

Seemed fitting that this would be THE Picture of the day...unless you count the ENDLESS funny faces of Jim....which I will save for another post b/c they ROCK (and are a bit of a contrast from this lovely sweetness-hehe).  I LOVED hanging out with this couple.  They are too fun and made my job shooting a blast.    I get to capture their big wedding day in LESS THAN 48 HOURS!!!!!  

Easter Love

Survived the day of jellybean and peanut butter cup ingestion with multiple trips to the park. This action shot was taken in the wee morning....and yes that is one easter basket for every 2 halloween buckets for egg collecting.

This killer grin was taken a bit later after the sun was awake...and several rolos were missing:)

Typical View

Mmmmoooooom pick meee uuuuuupp!!!!

i love being wanted.  

I do.

but with camera in hand, picking up whiney, sandy, kid mid-temper tantrum and having to put down said camera---a'la my instant happiness-- is sometimes a drag. 

YET sooo happy to have captured the arm reaching up, the tired eyes, and intensity that only this girl possesses.  

I know this stage will pass all too quickly.  

I know I will miss it. 

 glad i got it to look back at one day.  

to say remember when you had to be held for 3.75 of the 4 hours you were awake after your nap.  

remember that you were soooo persistant that mommy had arms of steel from learning how to cook, clean and all other activities of daily living one handed.  

If only i could train you to hold the camera while I take pictures  than i would be set!!

Check this out

found this hidden in all my proofing that has sooooo piled up.  Umm, I love my clients but I am sooooo behind;  bear with me:)  I promise good stuff.  Promise.

I am off to the tundra tomorrow (OK..just Chicago) but since I was very cold the other day in 60 degree weather I am not going to be feeling the love- or my toes-if it is 30....I have turned into SUCH A WUSS......but I digress.

All those waiting for proofs I will deliver mid next week......wish me well on my travels & think warm!!

Sandy

Piggy toes for Chris.  Be well.

SIGH.....

My little girl refused to go in her crib.  She wanted to nap in a big girl bed......

Love-Love-Love

Was totally inspired by this couple today.....yes today (you know I am inspired when i blog within hours of taking pics....hehe!)  These two could not stop grinning.  Could not stop this aura of goodness between them;  yeah!  Plus they were just plain fun.

I look forward to pestering them with my camera next month....and getting more goodies like the following...

PLAY

Had the opportunity to play with this sweet family on the beach this week.  Big sis and her little Bro enjoyed finding shells....OK and eating the sand!!!

Miss Char asked if the picture lady could come take pictures of her at the park sometime...I took that as the sweetest compliment.

Little Man

OK..he is not so little BUT he is MY little guy.  Brady and I busted out an impromptu photo session (ala cookie for bribery).  It is sincerely nice to spend my afternoons with this kiddo.  He is such a sweetheart....and a goofball....but mostly a sweetheart!

Couldn't help but take this one....wish I could invent the freeze a kid.  sigh.

For Grandma

This sweet photo was taken of Bai this weekend.  I couldn't help but post it for all the family to see....especially the grandma who is sooooo smitten with this little one and that will be seeing her soon!

Park Time!!!

Another perfect evening for Picnic in the park....interpretation, mommy doesn't have to cook and instead orders pizza and cupcakes (mini ones:) and lets the kiddos run off all their energy before bedtime.  This is when I love living in FL!

Miss Thing

Sar has been a natural little model since I first met her years ago.  I was soo excited when her parents asked me to take some photos of her!  Despite the big dark clouds..and intermittent sprinkles we had a blast...trying on clothes and being all silly.....almost fell in a pond once-not sar but me!  Can't wait to do it all again.

Strawberry Pickin

Today was my daughter and son's first field trip EVER.....much more of a milestone for me than them...they were oblivious to its significance.  So we head out caravan-style.  I manage to NOT get lost-bonus:)  And fun was had by all!!   Great berries, beautiful weather--good times:)

Give lots of LOVE!!!!!

Happy Valentines Day to everyone!!  My munchkins showered me with love today...AND LET ME TAKE THEIR PICTURES....some more willing than others hehe!!  Here's what my bunch looked like before school....and yes that is a lollipop in Bai's hand at 8am (sooo not my fault-daddy approved that one)

Angel

This little thing was truly angelic....even without the wings!  Sweet Bree is turning 3 this summer and her parents are looking for a magical image to have enlarged for her big celebration.....i fell in love with so many I can only imagine how difficult it will be for them to choose!  

50 years

I had the pleasure to meet a super nice individual who will be celebrating 50 years of Marriage this summer.  I look forward to documenting their day photographically....i.e. driving her and her family nuts by taking a zillion pictures!!!!  She had the most adorable little dogs..Max was constantly showing her some puppy love

SOOOO Much LOVE

for their new little brother. 

its a BOY!!!!

Welcome to the world little man....Jonathan David is the 2nd boy amongst 5 girls!!!!  Though he made his appearance 4 weeks early, this little guy is healthy and getting adjusted to all the affection from his beautiful family.  Many more images to come:)

Sooo Much FUN

at the park tonight...love it when we head to the park to run off energy and everyone has a great time.  keeg crossed the monkey bars a zillion times (her latest skill), Brady climbed on everything, and Bai...well after throwing sand in a  little girls eyes and apologizing 12 times, Bai ended up lovin the slides.  i was able to soak up the fun they were having as well as photograph it!!  gotta love giggling and running around AND being able to take the camera:)  Of course we headed to Burger King to top it all off b/c what is a fun night without a little fast food badness?

Big Friend

Today is the day....my son heads off to a new room at school.  Yes-he is only 3...but he has been content in the Montessori room for 18mos.-3 year olds and today he goes to the "sailfish" room for 3-6 year old friends.  I love that Keeg said.."mom-you got to take his picture since this is his first day"  and that she filled him with reassurance this morning telling him" I was scared my first day in the big kid room but its fun...you get to do challenging work and there is a bird in your room and you'll like the boys and I will get to play with you on the playground.  We can play Lilo and Stitch!!"

I absolutely LOVE that those 2 are finally getting closer.  the 20 months between them seemed like a century but now I am seeing a glimmer of mutual friendship.  

Too cool that I got to capture Brady still content to be my sweet little boy ala thumb in mouth, holding his blankie.... and then he busts into "big Friend" mode full of smiles and read for what the adventure will bring!!!