Ms. Sarah

I realized that I don't have a picture on my blog of my littlest one. Her name is Sarah...and watch out for this one. Simply adorable, simply delightful, simply rotten. But she's so darn cute...it's almost impossible to tell her no. We try... I promise we do.

But look at this face....

Matthew

I hardly ever get to photograph boys...but this is Matthew. Matthew has been my summer babysitter for Sarah. Yup - you got it. He is the sweetest kid that I've ever met. My DH had reservations about Matthew watching Sarah - that whole 'he's a BOY!' thing... well - I agreed to change all the diapers (I work from home) while Matthew was here. He has just been phenomenal in so many ways and we feel so absolutely blessed to have had him care for our daughter. He gives me such hope for our future and for my kids.

It was one of the best decisions we've made. Friday was his last day - he starts high school as a freshman tomorrow. I can see the good looking man he will be... some girl is going to get very lucky with him someday.

These first two are my absolute favorites....

This one #1 Favorite - he was JUST getting ready to crack up... I had backed up... so I could get his 4" tall hair into the frame... *grin*...

Oops...cut off the hair... *grin*

I made him kneel down.... he's like 5'10 or something....wears a size 12 shoe...

He's into Manga ... and a whole host of other stuff that I don't quite get... but he liked the sound of 'emorific' in my LR presets... so I did this one...and he liked it...

So enjoy your first day of high school Matthew!

Sometimes....

people are just awesome. It's always a risk, I think, to offer to photograph someone you don't know when you are portfolio building. All kinds of potential issues....but I have been so blessed to meet so many wonderful people. I ran into T & N at BabiesRUS while I was looking for something for Sarah. Dad was pushing around the cart, in a rather 'end of the long day' fashion, and mom was shopping in that 'nesting' kind of way. My first thought - wow - the are absolutely adorable.

It's amazing how you see people differently when you are looking at them from a photographic perspective...

They are the perfect height for one another....they both have beautiful smiles...and they were just both sweet (sorry Dad!) looking.

So... I offered her my card...told her I was portfolio building and would love to photograph her. We set up a time, and they came over last night. I had the most fun. They are both down to earth - and just seem like they will make awesome parents!

Dad loves basketball...so we had some fun with it...





Have you ever seen a cuter couple?



And Mom is so absolutely tiny...there is nothing but baby there...




Sarah wasn't too happy with me when I started picking up her blocks....but they were actually bought for this very purpose....Sarah just gets to play with them in their 'off' time. ...

Baby Sebastian

After my NILMDTS session, I was so very thankful for my neighbors having perfectly scheduled my opportunity to take photos of their new beautiful baby boy.



His name is Sebastian and he was absolutely adorable. He managed to Christen one of my blankets quite nicely...and fell asleep in my basket...probably one of the most aware infants I have ever seen.




Dad & Mom are just as nice as well! (I always leave them out!). I had a bit of fun with editing...

NILMDTS

I'm very honored to be an approved photographer for the NILMDTS organization (www.nilmdts.org). I had my first session this last weekend for a beautiful angel girl. While I must admit that it has had a much deeper impact than I expected, I am so very thankful that I was able to provide images for the family. In each of our lives, there are somethings that are never forgotten, and I am so thankful that I was allowed to be a small part of helping preserve her memory for her parents.

If you know someone who will need the NILMDTS services, please contact the coordinator for your area to arrange services.