Un-photogenic... no such thing!

Jenny and Troy are in my Thursday night bible study.  Love these guys.  I always keep these guys in my back pocket for those moments when you just need some parenting inspiration.  They love God and show such compassion and patience for others--including their little Miss A. They came to me with the claim, "we just aren't photogenic people... and last time Miss A. got her pictures taken, she cried through the entire session." What??? Look at these guys--no lack of love or beauty here!

My Kiddo.

I've been feeling rather guilty for not taking pictures of my own little guy lately.  It would be like a gardener not feeding their kids vegetables, right???  Okay, maybe extreme, but these are helping me relieve my conscious.  The last ones crack me up--Aunt Tiff bought Brecken a Woody toy last week (yeap... he made a picture or two ;)  and I brought him along to "tickle" him.  Wow--what a reaction! Most will tell you taking pictures of your own kids is a crazy ball of wax, but Woody made things so much funnier.  

Micah + Benitez

So I've never had a bride do her own hair... until Micah!!!  From what I hear (and saw)--she's one of the hottest stylists in town.  I had so much fun with these girls at the salon where she works down in Murphysboro, IL.  And Benitez won my heart when he totally broke down when he saw how beautiful she looked.  She and Benitez had a rockin' party afterwards. Check out their beautiful little girl on the dance floor ;)   Congrats guys!!!

4 Posts in 1.

This is for you Callie ;)   I know I'm way behind on posts, so I'm going to multitask here and put a couple different sessions all in one post!  Here's a couple of my favorites--engagements, families and babies.  I still have weddings and seniors to follow, but here's a taste of two weeks ago. Enjoy!

Awesome kids!

Little Gap models.  That's the best way to describe these kid-dos!  They were soooo good!  Look at these beauties!

D & T--I just can't get you off my mind!

I've come to terms with the fact that I'm obsessive in nature.  The clothes in my closet are sorted by season and color, I can't sleep unless the dishes are put away, the seam on my socks cannot be crooked in any way shape or form--I will stop whatever activity I'm doing to straighten them, I sort my receipts, my cash, my bills... I get tired of my endless thinking at times. I tell you this because I carried Danielle and Tim around with me ALL week. I've been behind (who isn't?!?) and in order to catch up and rest my mind, I've taken my lap top with me EVERYWHERE... to the surgery center--my sister had knee surgery this week, to various doctor appointments, to lunch, to sporting events... it's been everywhere!  However, I am finding relief even now when I type knowing that another wedding is being safely tucked away into the archives :)  Danielle and Tim, I've thought of you constantly this week--you had an amazing day and I'm really so thankful that I got to document it. Beautiful.

Alex: the heart doctor

I've met some pretty awesome seniors this past week.  First, there's Brooke whose name is definitely going to be in lights and next there's Alex--the heart doctor.  I forget exactly the type of cardiologist he is aspiring to be, but it's very specific and a smidgin beyond my vocabulary :)  It astounds me.  I stumbled around with 2 other careers while moonlighting in photography before I finally realized I wanted to that and only that. Kudos to these seniors for knowing exactly what they want!!!

Kristina & Isaac + 1.

Kristina is a dear friend in a lot of ways--she does my hair, she's in my bible study, she knows way too much about me ;)  She and Isaac are going to be welcoming a baby girl very soon. We're all eagerly awaiting, but until she arrives, know that you look beautiful pregnant Kristina!!!

Put Her Name in Lights!

Brooke has got dreams--let me tell you... she is an aspiring Broadway actress.  She didn't say it in those words, but she dances and performs and is going to school somewhere far away to exactly that. She's creative beyond most. And she's not just saying it.  Her schools are already narrowed down to 3 and she's heading out to do auditions at each of them.  Brooke, I'm going to keep my ears up--I know I'll hear of you someday doing great things... you go girl!