Fall is here again!! Ann Arbor, Michigan Children’s Photographer

Posted on October 1, 2011

I love this time of year…the crispness in the air, apple cider, donuts, decorations. It all makes my soul happy! This year I am enjoying it in smaller doses as I wait for baby boy to arrive any day. It is so fun to have my kiddos at an age where they will cooperate (or at least can be bribed to cooperate) to take pictures. I packed them up after Jackson got out of school one day and with a friend headed over the the apple orchard. They were such great sports, considering that there were swarms of mosquitos there!! I hope to go back again tomorrow (if I can muster up the energy) and try again with my hubby in tow. He seems to be able to get them to really smile!

I can’t claim this little cutie as my own, but the picture was too cute not to share!!

Happy Birthday to my Little Miss-Ann Arbor Children’s Photographer

Posted on June 9, 2011

I took Miss P out for her annual 5-10 minute birthday shoot. It is a good thing I don’t expect much more with my kids, because they aren’t going to give it! I was completely thrilled with the shots we got and then proceeded to follow her around for a few “candid” shots. She didn’t like that one bit and in her sassy little voice said, “I thought you said we were done.” Geesh…if only she could know how much she will some day appreciate my photography obsession.

Now, I still need to get J out for his birthday shoot (he turned 6 in February). The winter was an unmotivating time of year to photograph anything. Hopefully I will be back soon with some of him!

Happy Fall One and All-Ann Arbor, Michigan Photographer

Posted on October 18, 2010

Isn’t fall glorious? I love it! Hope you enjoy everything about it! We are trying to!

Splish Splash-Ann Arbor Children’s Photographer

Posted on September 30, 2010

Well, we have almost hit the two month mark here in Ann Arbor, Michigan…hard to believe!! We are liking it a lot, though I miss my friends and family back in Santa Clara. That being said, I will tell you what I DO NOT miss! Did you know it was still in the triple digits yesterday in Santa Clara. YUCK!! I have been loving the cool temps here!! (check back in another month when the temps start to plummet!) For now, though, I will enjoy every moment of it!

I ran by this puddle while I was out exercising with my Miss P and the rest of the run the ideas were churning in my head. We hurried in when we got home, threw on a swimsuit, grabbed the boots and umbrella and headed back out. It wasn’t too cold out, but by the time we were done my little Missy was pretty chilled. She LOVED every minute of being allowed to make a mess in a puddle. And me, I loved almost every shot that I got. I love so many things about this age, but one of my favorites is that cute, three year old little body. How can you not just want to squeeze and kiss that little girl??

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.

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!

Five On Friday-St. George Photographer

Posted on May 14, 2010

Well, it has been some time since I have rambled off my five on Friday and it is even Friday while I am doing it! Hooray for me! My hubby is at a “Father and Son” campout with our church group which means the evening is mine to play…computer, sewing, taking pics of the little miss (which turned out mega cute!). It has been a fun evening. So, here go my 5…

1. If ever you are in Utah you must make a stop at Cafe Rio. It is the yummiest, best Mexican joint EVER. I am going to sorely miss that place and their delish coconut shrimp tacos they offer on Tuesday (and I eat most Tuesdays). Honestly, Cafe Rio really is reason enough to come to St. George, Utah for a visit. Oh, and Zion National Park, which is also in the running for coolest thing in my town .

2. The other joint that I frequent far too often is The Golden Spoon. Can I tell you how happy I am that fro-yo made a comeback? I LOVE it. And the best part is that a small is only three point with Weight Watchers (once a Weight Watcher, always a point counter!)

(I know this next picture looks professional, but it really is just me with my kinda long arms getting a semi okay shot after about 10 tries. Where is my dear friend anne and her long arms when I need a self portrait??)

3. So, can you tell me why, when I live in St. George, Utah…just two hours north of Vegas and very similar climate wise to Vegas, I needed a fleece sweatshirt at my son’s baseball game this week and ended up leaving early because Little Miss was a popsicle?? It is the middle of May my friends!! But don’t you fret…it will be in the 90’s tomorrow. Who wants spring anyway?

4. I have been on a fabric buying frenzy this past week or so. I love to make clothes for Miss P and have found some darling patterns lately. If you like to sew check out these…http://izzynivydesigns.blogspot.com. I bought some awesome Amy Butler fabrics and with the hubster gone, I will be up late sewing. I can’t wait!! I will post pictures when I finish!

5. I have been pretty successful keeping up on the house, though I spend around 2 hours every morning cleaning, folding laundry, dishes etc. Props to those of you who always do this! It is so hard to be so efficient. I would much rather be doing just about anything else! I do feel accomplished though that I can do it and very happy that my laundry gets folded within the same week it is washed. (Sounds like my house is a sty normally…not that bad, just not as spotless as it is now!)

And, here is a little teaser from my fun night with Miss P. We went to Cafe Rio, frozen yogurt, the fabric store (okay, I really am obsessed) and then she wanted to take pictures. Twist my arm. Oh, and a funny story…we get to where we are taking pics and of course she needs to go peepers (as we call it around here). There was no b-room nearby and I WAS NOT passing up my photo op, so we found a patch of secluded dirt and I attempted to help her go. Well, long story short, I should have put the camera down (no worries, it stayed dry). It is much easier to help a girlie so this in theory than reality. The show must go on though and the shoot was completed and P got a bath as soon as we got home!

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!!

Spring Mini Session-St. George Photographer

Posted on March 18, 2010

I am so thrilled that it is finally warming up and want to celebrate! I only offer mini sessions once a year and now is the time to get out those cute Easter clothes and schedule a session. This is a great way to capture your children when the weather is beautiful and green. Sessions are limited, so contact me soon! Newborns are excluded.

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!)

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