A Day In The Life

B is for...

BABIES!

I just remember growing up and thinking all I wanted to be was a mom. I have loved babies forever and can't stand to not hold the ones I see. I think it's something about the miracle of new life and the purity of an innocent newborn. They all steal my heart and deserve to be spoiled insanely!

A is for...

Since it is the month of Thanksgiving and I have a lot ot be thankful for I thought this woud be appropriate and fun.

A is for Apples...caramel that is :)

What genious thought of these things? My husband makes the best stinkin' good caramel apples in the world! He was so cute. While I was taking pictures of him making them, he was explaining to me how he makes them so good and then he said, "Could you stop taking pictures? It makes me nervous."

THANK YOU!

As a great big THANK YOU for the kind words on the forum,

I am giving anyone who schedules their Christmas session

by Friday, November 9th a free 8x10.

Just mention that you saw The Nag's thread and it will be done!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

not your normal studio session

I laughed so hard during this session!

This family was so great! We did some easy breezy portrait shots and ended with some crazy ideas (I won't say who thought of this :) When Mrs. W called me saying they didn't want average studio shots, I had no idea what I was getting into. Thank you for the excellent shoot! It was more like a party than a photo shoot. At one time, I was shooting some candids while the kids played in their fabulous playroom. I overheard one of the boys say, "This is way better than Picture People!" I do like Picture People but the compliment felt so good.

This uber-talented mom has several businesses:

http://www.remarkablewalls.com/ - amazing words on walls and car decals

http://www.mrswreshdesigns.com/ - digital scrapbooking

the handsome boys! (i did not photoshop the eyes!)

and the handsome and beautiful cousins!

and the whole gang!

8 inches later

BEFORE

This is a rare event in history. I do not like to post pictures of myself but I want to show my family my new "do". (I didn't even photoshop.) Studio Charme (thank you, thank you, thank you) did an awesome thing today and gave haircuts to anyone willing to donate to Locks of Love. Of course I was in since I have been growing out my hair for that reason. Scott was a little hesitant to let me do it but when I came home he said, "Who are you and what did you do with my wife?" I think he's ok with it now :)

AFTER

photos by Scott Stiller :)

Baby Cowboy E!

Remember this adorable couple from a couple weeks ago?

Look who's arrived!!! Once again I fell in love. He is just too sweet!

As always, it is hard to choose just a few to post but I hope this will do.

Thanks D & C! My kids love your place!

Happy Halloween 2007!

I have always liked Halloween. I remember going house to house in our little town and getting popcorn balls and the biggest apples ever. We would go to the haunted house in the next town over. It was so scary with their crazy chainsaw men that chased you. One time we had a big party at a friend's farm and played hide-and-seek. It was a little foggy out which made it kind of spooky. One year it even snowed a lot but Dad still took us out and we stomped through the mounds of snow. I think he just wanted the candy :)

A couple days ago we had some friends over and made scary ghosts!

the costumes! 2 roman guards and a princess

the carnival!

(Simon really didn't get the concept but that didn't bother me :)

the sweets!

the loot!

the kids all slept in this morning. :)

Baby J: 4 Days New!

I absolutely wanted to bring this little guy home but I don't think they are going to let him go. Thanks P & D for an excellent newborn session! He's precious!

We can't leave out Mr. T. What a great 2-year-old! He wasn't quite sure of his new baby brother but we had fun!

Quick Break

I'm just taking a break from cleaning to make an update on the Stiller Family.

Jonah blows my mind every day with what he knows and says. We were out playing tic-tac-toe on the back patio. I was O's and he was supposed to be X's. He started drawing lines instead of X's. I asked him why he was drawing lines and he answered, "Because I am the Line King."

It's hard to catch a picture of Simon these days since we are potty-training and he's usually naked or only in underpants. He loves the new show on PBS called "Super Wy". I caught an eyelash shot this morning while he was watching. Hip! Hip! Hooray! His favorite thing to say right now is poopy and adds it before anything. "That's a poopy sandwich." I think he gets it from his dad ;)

Our little princess is growing to be quite independent. She walks around constantly picking things up and moving them around the house for me :) At our neighborhood playground (the ant playground) she can climb the stairs up to the top and go down the slide (with help). She also has daddy wrapped around her finger. Last night she laid in his lap and just stared into his eyes. I wanted to go grab the camera but it was one of those moments to just enjoy. Here she is playing in the dirt with her brothers.

Its going to be a busy week. Tonight I'm off to do a 4-day-old baby. I met the mommy at Founder's Day when she was about to pop :) I'll put up pictures soon I'm sure because she wants them for his baby announcements!

God is good!

God put another person in my life that I know is going to be extra special. (Does He ever stop?...haha!) This beautiful lady called me last week and asked if I could photograph her daughter's 2nd birthday party. What a Pink Poodle Party it was! You can check out more pictures on her amazing blog: http://pfeiferfamily.blogspot.com/. Thanks, N!

We are going to be starting a MOPS Club soon! Please let me know if you are interested in helping out.

I heart this family!

All five of these beautiful children have been adopted by one lovely woman. Thank you, D! You are so blessed as am I for getting to take your pictures!

Anne Geddes

This is one woman that I really look up to. We are so similar. She is a middle child of five girls...I am a middle child of five girls. I am a photographer...she is a photographer. She has a blog...I have a blog. She has a gorgeous accent...I do not. Okay, maybe we're not all that alike but there are some similarities.

I happened to switch on the tv this morning and saw her promoting her new biography Labor of Love (in stores today.) I can't quote her exactly but she said something like this during the interview:

I think it's unfortunate when the kids are off playing in the background and the photographer is busy setting up the perfect scene when the magic is already happening behind them.

If any friends/family are reading this and wonder what to get me for Christmas...here's a hint...heehee!