Happy First Birthday Twin's

It's double the giggles and double the grins... And double the trouble if you're blessed with twins.

The fascination with Baseball starts at one

Brothers

I can't believe it was almost two years ago that I first started photographing this very special little guy!

Look at him now, it's amazing how fast they grow!

Now he's the handsome big brother to this special little guy

I will share some of the photos from our recent photo shoot

isn't he adorable......

and Playful

just like the Gerber baby!

 

Love notes

A lot of people always think to get traditional Christmas and Easter pictures taken of their kid's.  Here's a new one... Valentine pictures!  What Grandparent, aunt, uncle or special person in your child's life wouldn't love receiving a valentine from their favorite child?  Imagine how special they will feel to be thought of on Valentines day... after all, it's not just a holiday for lovers!

Another great idea for these pictures would be to make wallet sized cards for your child to pass out in school.  It's not your traditional Barbie or Harry Potter valentine card and this card is sure to be a big hit!  Most drug stores now offer templates to make your own valentines cards... all you need is the perfect picture.  Here are a few pic's of my sweethearts!  

Thoughts to Ponder...

I know this is completely random and doesn't have anything to do with photography, but I wanted to share this with you. 

I challenge you all to ask yourself these questions and see what you come up with.  Heres my answers.. although I have many!!!!

I am:   a caring person

I want:  to make a difference.  I want to live life to the fullest

I have:  a creative side

I wish:  Children didn't have to get terminally ill

I fear:  tsunamis, even though I live in Michigan (it's the only reoccurring dream I've ever had and I've had it like 10 times) 

I hear:  my inner thoughts

I search:  for peace within 

I wonder:  what I can do to better myself

I regret:  saying things that hurt others feelings

I love:  with all my heart; my family, God, life, babies... chocolate and photography  :)

I always:  try to look at the bright side

I usually:  do to many things at once

I am not:  going to let go of my dreams

I dance:  around the house with my kids

I sing:  when I hear music

I never:  smoked funny things or did drugs 

I cry:  when I am sad, when I am happy and when I am touched by something or someone 

I am not always:  right, I'll admit it...

I'm confused:  with directions

I need:  to keep learning new things

I should:  exercise when I'm stressed instead of eat chocolate!  

I am thankful for:  Family and friends who support me :)

By the way, if you liked the cute little guy on this post, you'll be seeing more from his photo shoot soon...

Soulmates

A soulmate is the one who makes life come to life

A soulmate is someone to laugh with

The one who warms our heart 

the other piece to our puzzle

-connected souls-

our best friend

The one we fell in love with

For all you bachelor fans

I know a lot of ladies are crazy for ABC's hit show, The Bachelor.  I will admit that I was hooked on the series with the "very adorable" bachelor Bob.  My girlfriend would come over on Wed. nights and we would sit and eat popcorn and watch those "catty girls" get into fights over him and then watch Bob hand out roses to his favorite gals.  

However, I haven't watched another bachelor show since... instead, I prefer to cuddle on the couch with my hubby and watch t.v with him.. even if it's sports!  

p.s.  I know that's not a rose, it's a carnation, but I thought this was too funny!

scenes from a marriage

Who ever said you have to have kid's in order to take family photos?  I enjoyed capturing the relationship and bond shared between this adorable married couple.  

I had so much fun with this photo shoot.. as a photographer one of my favorite things is not just capturing moments, but personalities. To me it's about capturing who we are ... These are the stories worth telling, the feelings worth remembering.

Louis and Jen, I had a pleasure being able to work with you two love birds, you are a very fun loving couple who is young at heart.   You are a perfect pair together.  

A reason to celebrate!

Thank you so very much to everyone who checked out my new blog and for all the kind comments and encouragement.  You really know how to make a girl feel good!!  

This weekend I will be celebrating a very special occasion!  The occasion is called.. My "baby" turns 12!!!!!  Can you believe it?  Chloe, my sweet little baby, will be 12 years old!  The saying, They don't stay little forever, is so true!  It's like you blink your eyes and they are "almost" as tall as you and even share shoes with you.... it's kinda scary!  That's another reason why you can never get enough great pictures of your sweet little "sometimes" innocent children... because it only happens once!  To freeze their expressions and cute personalities, as they grow into who they are, is such a priceless and timeless gift.  That is one of the many reasons why I am in love with photography.  To be able to capture those special moments in the life of a child is truly an honor to me.  If you ask Chloe and Alyssa, they think I take to many photos of them.   I still don't think I take enough!!   When they are mom's one day they will understand!  hahaha!

Watching Chloe grow into the beautiful young lady she is becoming is an incredible journey. Although I look forward to the future, I just love to savor the moment and hold on to the last of her youth as long as I can.   (and when she's older yet, there will always be pictures..) 

Happy Birthday Chloe.. I hope you enjoy being 12, it's like a beautiful sunrise.. the beginning of something new and wonderful.  Here is your favorite picture of a Jan. sunrise I took last year up north.  Just like the beautiful colors of this gorgeous sunrise.. always let your true colors shine through!

ps.  Your not a Teen yet!  Enjoy being a kid as long as you can!

A Gift from God

Babies are heaven sent, they are a gift from God

Enjoy this collection of photos from my latest photo shoot.

Got Bump?

No, she didn't over eat during the holidays, 

she has

 the cutest bump on the block?

A Real Miracle

Pregnancy is such a beautiful thing.  They didn't come up with the term "pregnancy glow" just for the fun of it. I really think a woman is radiant with child, and glowing.  Capturing the loving feeling the expectant mother has for her unborn child is a timeless treasure.  

I had the pleasure of being able to capture these beautiful portraits of someone who is very special to me.  These pictures are of my sister-in-law Emily. She is carrying her first child and he is due in March.  Yes I said "he"... it's a boy!  I am looking forward to becoming an Auntie to this very special little guy. 

Congratulations Emily and Dale on this wonderful miracle come true! I know you will be wonderful parents to Baby W.  

By the way Emily, you are so pretty pregnant.