sneak peek

Just a little peek at what I've been up to...

Sweet Miss A.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing a close family friend. This is the third photo I took. I think I could have just gone home after this shot!



But then I would have missed this...



and this...



And I just love this one. She was cold, and it was the end of the evening, but I think we captured just a little sass in this one.



Thank you for spending time with me last night!

tutu cute

tutu test drive

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We have had this fabulous Kaiya Eve pettiskirt for 2 or 3 months, and I have been longing to test it out. We only had about 30 minutes of daylight left, but we made the most of it!

Big sis also joined in the fun. After jewelry, jewelry and more jewelry, it is a nice reprieve to break out the camera for an impromptu session.

Photography...a cautionary tale

*Photo used with permission of the phot-ee

Scientists announced today a rare sub-type of PTSD, PTMMPD or

Post Traumatic My Mom's a Photographer Disorder.

It is characterized by bugging of the eyes, distortion of the smile, and

general facial contortions. Thankfully, this disorder appears transient in

nature; only appearing when a camera is pointed in the patients general

direction. At this point, no long term affects have been noted, but

scientists agree future studies will be needed.

Remembrances...rebirth

*I know you have many options for remembering 9.11. This youtube video has a unique perspective. Take a few moments to watch.*

I never thought I would have a "I will never forget" moment. That all changed on 9.11.01. Like millions of Americans, my life changed that day. I lost my innocence, I became more fearful; guarded. Today I set out on a run and a block into it the heavens opened. I was soaked with rain. My first reaction was to turn around, but then I realized I needed this. As I ran my heart reflected on where I was 7 years ago, the grief and tears as fresh today as then. The further I ran the more cleansed I felt. I'm not sure what happened to me on the road today, but I know I felt reborn. I came home with my heart swollen with hope.
Philippians 4:4-7
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

~be blessed

Sunflowers!

I have lived in Kansas most of my life, but can you believe I have never taken a photo of a sunflower? Last year I thought I would try, but I could not find a sunflower field. This year a friend was kind enough to tell me how to find it! I am so glad I did. We have known this family since we were newlyweds. They had been married like 3 years and I thought they were really wise. Now, 13 years later, they are still wise, and the closest friends we have. We have had our kids together, traveled together, trained together (Dea will do her first triathlon this weekend!). We have laughed, cried, celebrated and prayed together. When Kristian was in the hospital last year, they stepped in and cared for the other two without missing a beat, without a thought of how it would affect them. So my dear friends, thank you for sharing your lives with us, and thank you for letting me take these photos of your beautiful family. I hope you cherish them!