Samantha ~ 6 month session

The adorable Miss Samantha came back for her 6 month session last week. I think this stage is the best. At six months they can sit up, do the arm push-ups, and grab their toes. But, they can't crawl or run away!

Melody & Eric ~ Engagement Session

I met with Melody and Eric in Rockford, MI for their engagement session last Friday. The sun was shinning and it was a perfect day to be outside walking around in Michigan during the winter season. It was great to hang out with you guys and I am really looking forward to your wedding this summer at the Post Family Farm. I know it will be fantastic, especially with all the little extras you are planning Melody! : )

Family

It had been too many years since these sisters had all been together with their families in one location. So, as a gift to their parents they had me come over and document the occasion. Two Grandparents, Four Sisters, Four Husbands, and Six kids. I was worried...but this family was fantastic. I had so much fun photographing everyone and the events that I soon forgot how many people were actually there. Here are just a few of my favorites from the day. Thank you Shannon for thinking of me and it was wonderful to meet everyone else in the family!! I hope you made tons of great memories with your time together.

This is picture reminds me of the incredible tolerance mothers have. : )

Baby Lucy

Last week I planned to take sleepy baby pictures of baby Lucy...but she had other plans. There was no way I was going to get her to sleep without her pacifier. So, the paci stayed and it works. The pictures are unique to Lucy and they show her personality, as new as it is. I always know that I should expect the unexpected with this wonderful family. I hope you guys had as much fun as I did. Thanks for letting me capture these moments!





Then we finally got her to sleep with out the paci....all I can say is that this mama is great. : )

New Year's Eve

It all started last year on New Year's Eve. As we headed home from my parents house in those first hours of 2009 my husband asked me where I would like to bring in 2010. At the time I was pregnant with our third child, so I knew I wanted it to be family oriented. We decided on Disney World. Now a year is a long time when you are saving and planning and waiting for a vacation.

As the month of December drew near we started planning our trip. It turned out that it would be better to go to Disney after the New Year. So, we had New Year's Eve open. I decided to call my cousin Amie in Florida and see if our families could get together. After talking I thought it would be fun to do a family photo session.

We all had so much fun, and I just wish we lived closer. I am also so glad I got to capture these pictures. We love you all so much.

Of all the pictures that I took this one was the most emotional one for me. My cousin is amazing...her shoulders carry so much. She has a wonderful husband, five(yes 5!!) children, and is also battling cancer. I can't even begin to imagine the strength she has.

This little boy is definitely outnumbered!!

Winter wonderland

This engagement session was the day after the first snow of the year. It was also my first "snow" session, and I had so much fun! I love it when clients are willing to go along with my ideas! Thanks guys for freezing your -you know what- off.

Melt my heart...