Enchanted Forest!

  I did this engagement shoot through Bella Luma Photography this evening. Doesn't this just scream enchanted forest wedding? I can't wait for this couples wedding, I know it will be just gorgeous! 

Darling Dowlings!

My son has recently been coming home from school talking non stop about Alex D. First, it was "I sit by Alex D." Then, after they switched seats it was, "Alex D. and I were doing this climbing thing at recess..." or "Alex D. and I were in the library..." the list goes on and on! Joey seems to adore Alex D. and I was SO excited when his Momma wanted me to do a session for Alex and his little sister Elizabeth! These are quite possibly the most polite and the sweetest kiddos I've ever met. They both used Thank You with me more in a hour and half than my own {littlestinker} has all week! ha! Honestly though, I'm so grateful that I had the chance to do this session. Alex was practically a pro at his poses and even said, "Hey, this would be a good place for a picture" when we passed a giant rock! His kid sister followed suit and posed herself so naturally too! Not to mention that this big brother is so sweet to his little sis, it's heart warming! Alexis, thank you so much for bringing your amazing kiddos to hang out yesterday! Many more pictures to come! 

Veteran's Day

This Veteran's Day, I hope everyone out there has had a chance to thank those who have served or are currently serving! When I was a kid I used to think that no one was active duty military. That unless there was a war going on then there wasn't an army. Like, it seemed out dated. I know that my Grandfather had told stories but I just assumed that was all in the past. Then, as I grew older and I learned differently, I feared that a war would be fought in America or that we would go to war. Then 9-11 happened and I remember hearing people I went to school with saying things about enlisting and thinking that there would be a draft. Then, after graduation I realized just how many people from my class had enlisted and how many people were on the front lines fighting for America. I'm truly blown away by the amazing people that I grew up with that are protecting me tonight. I'm blown away by their courage and their dedication. So, thank you to all that have served overseas or right here on our soil. Thank you to my Grandpa, I love him more than words can say. I remember him showing off his uniforms years and years ago. Thank you to my wonderful Step-Dad who served as Military Police and shapes and molds my little boy everyday into a perfect little man. (We love you!) Thanks to his brother Clyde for continuing to serve and for the (delicious!) MRE's that Joey gets to taste and experience. Thank you to Sgt. Matthew Moran for serving, you are truly missed and won't ever be forgotten.  Thank you to all the amazing men and woman that I've known through the years and to the ones I don't have the opportunity to know. You are in my prayers tonight and every night! 

My baby is 6 months!

Well, my furry baby of the four legged variety is any way! I never really considered myself a dog person, only a puppy person. So when my human baby asked me for a puppy of his very own for his 4th birthday... I thought about it. I got him a million toys and hoped he wouldn't notice! The following year, he asked for a puppy for his 5th birthday. So, I did what any parent would do in this situation and I took him to Disney World!! yeah... Well, when birthday number 6 rolled around and he was still desperately seeking a puppy to love...I caved. I researched breeds that might be good for a busy family that likes to play outside and a dog that "matched" our family...I like when people look like their dogs. Weird? Yeah, well! I do! So, then I looked for a dog that matched our family, didn't shed, was hypoallergenic, wouldn't get to be HUGE and was big enough to enjoy a brisk jog. Finally, I decided we had to have a GoldenDoodle! You get the smarts of the poodle and the family friendly golden retriever all wrapped into one and he would then have "hair" not fur because of the poodle. Ah..perfection. Right? The best part was that I some how found a breeder in Hampton, a mile from our home and the puppies would be ready to leave about a week before Joey's 6th birthday. Fate? So, we bought this puppy with the idea that he was a blondie like us. He wouldn't shed. He wouldn't be more than 65 pounds and basically, he was perfect. Well, yesterday my little four legged sidekick hit his 6 month milestone and since Joey got a special 6 month old party, Buddha certainly needed one too. So, we rang in the occasion with {wet} dog food and an all natural "birthday cake" for pups! Yes, we sang happy birthday! I felt like Bu was strutting his stuff all day. Like, he woke up with a chip on his shoulder because it was his day and he could do NO wrong. So, how did I make it through the first 6 months without being a dog person? Somewhere in the past few weeks, I've become a dog person. I've come to love our morning snuggles and I've come to love our walks to the bus stop day after day. However...I must have failed to read the small print on Buddha's receipt because...I will have you know...my GoldenDoodle sheds. He isn't going to be 60 pounds, the vet tells me we are looking at 100 to 120. And I am fairly certain he thinks he is smarter than we are... But, I think we'll keep him! Here's looking at you Kid! 

 This was from the weekend that we brought him home. What a little baby!!!

Doll Face!

Okay, I'm doomed. Officially. After a day like today when I get to photograph a beautiful little lady who is dressed to the nines and then my brute of a child gets off the bus with a black eye from recess that worries me sick and he deems "an awesome battle wound" I've decided that SOMEDAY there just must be a little girl in my future! Miss Teagan was so adorable today! After my first attempt at her 2 year old session, I was determined to capture this chickadee! First, let me say that she dresses far better than I do. Second, she's got eyelashes that I would love to have. I mentioned she is TWO right? Not to mention, her shoes and sunglasses are always perfectly matched to her cute little outfits! I'm so glad I got to photograph her and that this Two Re-Do session went much better than our first attempt. {In our defense, it was cold on the last day and today we had blue skies and sunshine!} I think Miss T even likes me now! Not only did I get smiles out of her, I got giggles! Perfect little girl giggles! :) Not to mention, she has the sweetest little doll face. Like a perfect little baby doll! So, between yesterday's post of little Miss K and today's post of little Miss T, I might have a fever for dressing up a little girl and buying sparkle shoes! I might just have to go get myself a babydoll...of the plastic variety to dress up for now... ha!
Check out Miss T!