Mine on Monday-Southern Utah Photographer

Posted on June 7, 2010

So, my sweet Little Miss turned 3. That happened fast. It is such a bittersweet feeling to watch your children grow. On one hand it is so fun to watch them learn and on the other it makes me want to cry. It all passes so quickly. I fear the day that I am no longer her favorite person in the world. I mourn the day that I can’t pick her up and have her little legs wrap around my body. I already miss the day when she stops covering me in kisses. For now, though, I will try to soak it all in and make every day (even those when she drives me bonkers) count.

We had a princess party with just two other friends. They were in heaven. I made huge, rainbow cupcakes and they ate mac and cheese and other assorted little treats. There was a cute little favor provided by my friend whose daughter’s birthday we were also celebrating. It was fun, girly stuff. Here is one shot in her princess attire…

and, for her birthday she asked for a camera which she got from her grandma and grandpa (isn’t it so cute that she wanted a camera like her momma??). Her brother commandeered the camera though and when I emptied the quickly filled card I found oodles of great pictures and hilarious self videos.  That little boy of mine is a crack up. Here are a few of his recent shots…

He has got a unique eye. He may be staring a business soon.

Mine on Monday-Southern Utah Photographer

Posted on May 25, 2010

Though it is Tuesday, it sure feels like Monday. We had an awesome weekend with my sister in law, her hubby and their cute little girl visiting from Georgia. They left yesterday and I am still trying to get back in the swing of things! I love having company and it is so hard to have them leave!!

I got the pleasure of photographing my niece while they were here. It was so fun to see how her personality has changed from 8 months ago when we saw them last. I can definitely see some similarities in personalities between our kids and her. She also has curly hair like my Miss P. I know where some things come from which is fun!!

Sweet Miss P-Mine on Monday-St. George Children’s Photographer

Posted on May 17, 2010

Wowzers…I just adore this little girl. She is such a sweet, happy (most of the time), feisty, smart little thing. She has a strong personality and isn’t afraid of much! And the best part…she adores her mom. You can’t beat that!

Mine on Monday- St. George Photographer

Posted on May 10, 2010

I had the privledge of photographing my youngest brother’s wedding this past weekend. It was quite the whirlwind few days with a 12 hour car ride both ways, but my kiddos were troopers. I think I was the grouchiest of us all on the car ride home. I couldn’t wait to get out!! It was a beautiful wedding though and Greg and Christina are such a happy, good looking couple. Now they are both off to medical school…the adventure begins!

It is always so much fun when my whole family can get together. I am sandwiched between four boys and wouldn’t trade it. They are great firends and I am blessed with (now) three awesome sisters in law. We have such a great time when we get together and laugh at each each other’s dumb jokes. That is how family should be. I wish we could do it more often.

And, as a little treat to you all (just kidding) I am including a picture of yours truly. It doesn’t happen often. I am mega critical about dumb things (like the fact that one eye is squintier than the other) and it is rare to be on the other side of the camera, so here you go!

And is that little miss P not the cutest thing ever. I am yet to get tired of taking pictures of her cute little face, though this time she insisted on shoving her dress between her legs. Whatever little chica!

Hope spring is treating you well. I have many a session to be editing so check back for some new pictures and a contest from one of my favorite accessory makers. You won’t want to miss it!!

Mine On Monday-St. George Photographer

Posted on March 15, 2010

J Man…he has been called that since he was a wee thing. His cousins and friends even refer to him as “J-Man” and it suits him. Love this guy. He is the child that compells me to read book after book on parenting and dealing with strong wills, but when he chooses to be, he can be the most tender, kind hearted little man. He has a strong personality, but I just know that if I can channel it right, he will turn out to be an amazing adult. He says the funniest thing and has the cutest little lisp.  Last night he came out of his room around 9pm (goes to bed at 7pm). When my hubby took him back to bed, J said, “Dad, I have something I need to tell you. I have been pwaying my weepster for a few hours now. I am so sowrry.” Little stinker was in his dark room playing his Leapster! We got a good laugh out of that one!

Mine On Monday-Southern Utah Photographer

Posted on March 11, 2010

okay, so I realize that it isn’t Monday, but seriously, it wasn’t until half way through editing this picture that it dawned on me. I was gone the first three days this week at a big photography convention in Vegas (more on that soon) and so I have felt like it was Monday ALL. DAY. LONG.  I took this picture last week and had plans on posting it Monday, so we will just pretend. This is my little miss P. I made bird feeders with the kids last week and after hanging them up and cleaning up the mess, I came  out to her cleaning out the peanut butter container, with her hand. She is so her father’s child!

Happy to report that she is back to her usual, feisty self. Her tonsils healed up fine and she doesn’t snore anymore. This is good and bad…bad because in the past when I laid down to nap with her, it would be a quick 20 minute cat nap on my part until her snoring kicked in. Now, two hours later I am awaking from a dead sleep to find her already up and doing her thing.  (that is also a good thing…the sleeping part, because who doesn’t love a good nap!)

Mine On Monday- St. George Family Photographer

Posted on February 8, 2010

I definitely will claim this little girl as mine. She is my niece and she is one of the sweetest, most obedient little girls I have met. I couldn’t believe how old she looked when I saw this picture. I guess they tend to do that on us…grow up. I am so happy that my kids are close to their cousins. It is such a blessing in their lives!

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Posted on January 25, 2010

This little boy…where to begin. I love this little guy. We butt heads much of the time because he knows more than I do whether he is wrong or right, but he is the funniest, smartest boy around. He loves to read, add, color, and play with friends. He loves to be hugged and kissed. He is kind to his sister (most of the time), a great helper and becomes a friend to anyone and everyone.  I sure love him!

Mine on Monday-St. George, Utah Family Photographer

Posted on January 19, 2010

I know, I know, it is Tuesday, but it’s raining and that really put a damper on my fun idea. Plus, life just slows down when it rains, right? And, it was a holiday. All great excuses why I am barely posting this before it is officially Wednesday.

This isn’t what I had planned originally, but I really wanted to capture my sweet Miss P. She is such a little character and I often find her all decked out in her princess garb, with food in her purse, cell phone in hand, and plenty of accessories. You have to love little girls. She is just that too…a girly girl. Wow, she goes through more clothes than I ever imagined a child could. She changes multiple times each day, changes hair accessories and SOCKS. I had to move her socks out of her reach because I no longer have any matching ones. She is obsessed with putting socks on for 10 minutes and then leaving them wherever she finds herself…the trampoline, behind chairs, bathroom floor, car.

She has outdone my son when it comes to busy-ness. This child is NON-STOP. The energy never runs out. She is constantly into mischief…she flooded my bathroom floor (took 10 towels to clean it) yesterday when she insisted I give her “pwivacy” in the bathroom (yes, I know that was a lack of judgement on my part!). She gets hair product out and applies it liberally whenever she can sneak off to the bathroom. She loves to get into my makeup, dump things out, and make messes.

Yet, she is everything I ever hoped for in a little girl. She is fun, cute, feisty, outgoing, and has the cutest curly hair and raspy voice. And, despite all my flaws as a mom, she adores me. It is always me that she wants to snuggle with. She always asks, “when you be home” if I am leaving without her and is so excited when I return. She makes me laugh and cry in the same moment. So here she is…isn’t she a cutie? I sure think so.

The second picture I titled, “someday my prince will come” and that smile in the last….my children have a hard time coming up with a normal smile when I take pictures. She doesn’t have an underbite, but she insisted on smiling with one…whatever floats her boat!

Mine On Monday-St. George, Utah Photographer

Posted on January 11, 2010

This beautiful lady is my 93 year old grandma. I have had the privledge to live down the street from her for the past 6 years and it has been such a blessing. My kids adore her as she does them. She spoils them like a great grandma (Grams) should. She is also such a friend to me. We get together every Sunday evening to watch the Masterpiece Classic. She is spunky and smart even at her age. I sure love you Grandma!

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