It’s A Girl!

On Saturday I had the chance to go out to Stow Lake with my friend and her family to take some family photos. These weren’t just any family photos though they were gender reveal photos. I’m sure if you’ve perused pinterest at all these days you’ve seen some shots of couples finding out what they are having by opening up a box and depending on the gender either pink or blue balloons pop out. Jessica and I loved the idea so we decided to give it a shot.

Jessica brought me the top secret envelope on Wednesday and I had to keep quiet for 3 days!! I was so excited to find out that they were having a little girl. They already have a son so Jessica was hoping for a girl but she was convinced she was having a boy. She was extra happy and surprised when she found out it was a girl. Jessica and I have been friends for many many years and in a lot of ways she has been like a sister to me. So this was an extra special moment for us to share together. I’m super excited for her and her family and look forward to meeting her sweet bundle of joy in a couple of months!

 

Crutches

my little man helping me along

For the greater part of February & March I found myself confined to a chair with my foot elevated and only able to get up for very short periods of time. I missed being behind my camera so much. But I took the chance to bone up on my iPhone photography skills. Took on a photo a day challenge & started taking photos from my window. It was a great time of reflection for me but boy am I glad to be on my feet again! I’m super excited about a couple of upcoming photo sessions I’ve got planned. Stay tuned!

 

 

 

5 years

I can’t believe my baby girl is just a couple of days away from turning five years old. I can distinctly remember five years ago trying to walk and walk to get her to want to come out. I started going through some old photos and came across a few of my favorites from the hospital (even though I look hideous in the one with me and my best friends, I just love that they were there with me right after my princess was born) and some pictures from our first few days at home. So in honor of “throw back Thursday” and my baby girls fifth birthday here you go…

Sweet Haggus

So, I’ve never been much of a pet person. My parents didn’t have pets until I was in high school and I just never really warmed up to the idea. My parents now have two dogs & their best friends had a dog names Haggus. My mom was always like Haggus’ other mommy. When their best friends would go out town my parents would “dogsit” and when they’d all go on vacation together my husband & I would watch all the dogs. Haggus was the best dog ever. He was the only dog I’ve ever liked. He was such a sweet dog. He never jumped, hardly barked, and he was so gentle and sweet with my babies even when our little man would try to ride him like a horse! The kids loved to try to make him lick them & they got a kick out of it. Haggus could never hold his “licker”. Haggus went to doggy heaven this weekend and we are going to miss him terribly. May you rest in peace sweet Haggus!

weddings past

looking back at some of my favorites…

Yogi Daddy

So a couple of months ago my dad turned 50. On his 50th birthday we went out and took some shots of him doing his thing. You can read a little bit about him here.

Nature

If you know me at all you know that I am definitely not an outdoorsy type of girl. I HATE hiking, “glamping” is the way to go, and bugs don’t even get me started! Since I discovered my passion for photography I have started to unearth my love and appreciation for nature. The world we live in is such a beautiful place and I love capturing as much of it as I can.