Whew...

Well.

2010 was busy.

Very very busy!!

I am so grateful, humbled and happy to have worked with all of my wonderful clients. I enjoyed meeting all of your beautiful children, whether they were a week old or a young adult. I loved capturing smiles, smirks, hugs, pensive moments, sleepy heads and even the tantrums and tears! I saw so much love and beauty at the weddings I photographed this past year. Thank you, all, for allowing me to step into your lives for a brief moment.
I'm still catching my breath after a super busy fall and holiday season and I still have a few orders to fill. My mind is full of ideas for the new year. I'm very much looking forward to the upcoming winter days when the kids are back at school and I have the house to myself again. I'll tie up my loose ends from 2010 and get busy with 2011 plans. What is in store? I'm not really sure yet... possibly a new website (been thinkin' about this one for awhile), online ordering, new marketing material, re-vamping some pricing, some promotions, take a class, buy some new gear, etc... I'm just not sure yet, but I am excited about 2011.
Thank you again. I'm very blessed to love what I do and to be able to share it with you.
Cheers!

Snow Bunnies

My last session of the season was scheduled during what became a 95 hour long snow storm!! I was thrilled to spend an hour or so of it with this super family. The snow was deep and cold but we had a great time playing in it!

The beautiful older sister...
The super cute little sister...
Thought this was funny of the brother...
Some snowy snowy group shots!
Mom was providing a little extra snow burst in this cute shot! Love the expressions.Winter Wonderland!!
Thank you so much for making my last session of 2010 a flurry of fun!!!

Four!

I had the pleasure of photographing this wonderful group of 4 kiddos again this year. This year was especially fun because someone was having a birthday!!! Four years old is a very big deal!
Getting some cuddle time with big brother.
We made cookies and the little guy was way more interested in tasting than making.
AND... we ventured out into the snow. I think someone was V E R Y excited about the snow. I'm sure she is bursting at the seams now... a few days later and oh, about 2 feet of snow!!!!!!
Thank you AGAIN! Merry Christmas to your beautiful family.

Extra Awesome

I love what I do... I love meeting new people and spending a small bit of time with each family to capture the essence of their life. This family was no exception. Actually, these boys were extra amazing! From the minute we said "hello" I felt like they were people I've known forever. Easy, kind, charming, spirited, full of life and love...

They made my job seem so easy. We had a grand time on a *perfect* late November afternoon... the setting, perfect... I could have stayed there all day.

They were a very touchy, physical pair. There were headlocks.


And over-the-shoulder grab and carries (not sure the official name for this!)...

Climbing on the backs...
Being hung upside down. Poor younger brother...
And even an attempt to bag and kidnap the older brother. The action didn't stop the entire time I was there.

In the end, you're still brothers and you love each other. Looking up to big brother and keeping a watchful eye on the younger brother... that is what life is about.
And, Life is GOOD!
Thank you SO much! Your boys are very special!! I had so much fun!