A Family Photo Shoot

Nothing is getting accomplished tonight except going through these beautiful photos--laundry to be washed, dishes sitting out, toys strewn around me.  I usually care about these things (well, sort of care about these things) but after a photo shoot I have to get to work.  I have to see what I treasures I got!

And this family is a real treasure to us.  In seminary, they were members of our dinner club, no wait, there were rules, right?  The first rule was "there is no dinner club..."  So never mind about that.  :-)

So long time friends, a fellow clergy family, a stylish mom who is a mama extraordinaire, and 5 lively little ones running around.  I loved coming out to see you guys tonight!  Thanks so much for your friendship, encouragement, and love.

A Family Photo Shoot

Happy Mother's Day to my good friend and mother to these beautiful children.  She's been my friend from Bible study for several years.  She's faithful, thoughtful, and has a shabby chic style that's perfect.  (Can you come help decorate my home?)

Here are her little ones from tonight.  They are loads of fun and full of life!  A set of twins and a little sister following, or leading . . .  I think the baby is leading the way.  :-)

Thanks to you all for a fun evening.  And again, Happy Mother's Day!

My Cheerleaders.

I just wanted to share something else I've been working on.  She's a doll!

I also want to thank everyone who has been cheering me on in my new endeavor as a photographer.  Without your words of encouragement, I wouldn't have the confidence to keep moving towards my goal.  I've been dreaming a lot about my high school days.  I've been dreaming about cheerleading try outs. About the courage it took to tumble across the gym floor in front of my school and have them vote for me.  And I've been drawing upon that same well of courage in the last month or so, and my well is full because of all your love and support.

So, thank you.  And also, thank you to my sweet adorable models.

But don't be shy friends, if you have any pointers/critiques/a thumbs up or thumbs down to let me know.  I know I have some very artistically creative people reading this blog (especially Alex's family.  good gracious you guys are artistically talented.  my family is pretty talented too...when it comes to dancing...)!

If you phrase it nicely, I'll accepted it fully.  :-)  And it'll improve me.

A Family Photo Shoot

We had the perfect day for family photos.  A warm sunny afternoon with a beautiful family perfectly dressed.  The little girls were so proud of their new high heel shoes.

Unfortunately, I think the shoes left scuffed and their dresses a little dusty because these girls were all action.  All the children were all action--running, climbing, posing--they did it all.

Unlike most of my past photo shoots, I did not know this family previously.  We have a mutual friend that put us in contact, and I'm so she glad she did.  What a fun family.  And the parents are the perfect mix of loving gentleness and athletic courage.  (Every child was high in a tree at some point!)

It was fun.  Thanks again for the opportunity to capture your gorgeous family!  Enjoy.

Family Photo Shoot

I had the pleasure of chasing this family around Brookside Botanical Gardens on Saturday evening.  (Have you been to Brookside Gardens?  It's fantastic!  Go!)

Rebecca has been a dear friend to me.  When I need a laugh, some healthy parenting perspective, or an empathetic ear, I know I can call Rebecca.  A sweet friend and a special family.

You might remember little baby Caelyn.  She was my first photo shoot of all time--those are future bragging rights, you know :-).  Well, here she is all grown-up with her 2 big brothers.  Almost grown-up.  Kinda but not really.  :-)

Enjoy!

Family Photo Shoot

Some more close friends of ours.  These photo shoots are starting to feel like a friend parade!  It's a sweet way for me to introduce you to all the loving supports we have in our lives.  For example, Annemarie and Greg took us in when we lost power for a few days, took Eloise home when Cordelia and I went to the hospital, helped us when we had a flat tire, and more and more and (I think we owe you one :-).

Without friends like these, I'm not sure how we'd get through life.

I love these precious girls.  Not only are they BFFs with Eloise and Cordelia, but I love watching them grow up.  They're smart, spunky, and a whole lot of fun!  Raising children is crazy and it is much easier when we can do it together.  Thanks for doing it with us.

We'll be seeing you soon, I'm sure!