Nicky + Kurt

After 18 weddings this year, I have mixed feelings about wrapping up the 2009 year. It's only January until my next comes along, but I always have such a great time and absolutely LOVE weddings that I have to admit... I'm going to miss not going to a wedding for the next month and a half. Josh is looking forward to some family time and weekends together--I am too... just going to miss the "me" time--when I don't have to think about making the next meal or doing laundry or cleaning house or changing diapers... all you Moms know what I'm talking about ;)  And really, does it get any better than getting to be a part of a couple's first step? One of the happiest days of their lives? Ohhh... let's not talk about it anymore--I'll be back there soon. 


Nicky and Kurt ended on a fabulous note. The ceremony was in a beautiful church in Hannibal and the reception was outside (Yes! I love anything outside!) out on the countryside. They have a great, supportive family and friends to boot. I have to be a little bit envious--they live in Hermann, MO. If you haven't been there, you must go. It's a fabulous little German wine town full of quiet bed and breakfasts, small family restaurants, fantastic wineries and so much character. Josh and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary there a couple years ago and we've both been longing to go back. But aside from all that, Nicky and Kurt are a joy to be around. He makes her laugh. She gives him the look... a fun-loving, adorable couple who threw one fantastic party. Kurt even SANG to Nicky at the reception! You go Kurt! Fantastic day for a fantastic couple. Cheers!

Lily, Lucy & Reagan

Lily, Lucy and Reagan really were troopers. It's asking a lot of a little one to get up, get ready and then to go out and take pictures on a cool (I say cool, but it was cold) Saturday morning. Reagan had other plans; at just 14 months, she was ready to run. It was just too early for Lily, and Lucy--well, there's always one who doesn't mind. The girls did awesome. They cooperated long enough to grab some great pictures. Thanks girls!

Kelsey

Oooohhh... I am totally in love with Kelsey's senior pictures. She just had "the look" -- the serious stare... the one models make and you try to recreate yourself in the mirror, but it just doesn't look the same... yeah... that one. I really just took entirely too many pictures, but I was lovin' it so much that I just couldn't help myself. The sun finally went down on all my fun though and here's just a little of what was left...

Little Miss Jillian

I say "Little Miss" because Jillian didn't act like the typical kid. She was an incredibly great listener and loved every minute of the photo shoot. Such a beautiful little girl (with such beautiful long hair!)

Picnic and Pictures

The Schmucks were awesome! They were a fun family full of smiles, hugs and giggles. When I arrived at the park at the end of their picnic, I had a feeling they were going to be cool (aren't all families that have picnics?!?) We had a great time rolling in the leaves and they even humored me by taking pictures in a corn field. We were all a little sad when our balloon flew away, but all was mended at the end of the session when I happened to have two extras in the car for them ;)

Megan & Benjamin

Talk about a rewarding Sunday afternoon... Megan and Ben were so enjoyable. We only had a small window--Ben is involved in the upcoming play, Westside Story, (go see him!) and was super busy, but we managed to squeeze all we could in an hour. The leaves were brilliant and we found a new water spot... exciting!!!