Another awesome autumn session...well let's pretend it's Christmas!

Dressed in the colors of winter and Christmas, this gang came ready to create a wonderful Christmas Card image on an unseasonably warm October day!  With 5 children, including TWO almost two year olds, that's no small job!  Fortunately for me, these parents are no strangers to hard work and trusting for wonderful in the midst of chaos.  I think we did pretty well!!  Thanks a bunch guys, I love that you're my faithful clients, but I love that you're my family much, much more:)

Photo of the Day

Showing a little love for the boys today:) 

Busy Times!!

So I'd hoped to post daily:)  I have been busy creating beautiful images though!  A mild autumn day calls for family portraits!!
Three adorable children make a photographer's work easy.  All we have to do is ignore the airplanes, cars, trains, and trucks that seemed to be all around us.  These images were created at Petersheim's Quilt Shop on Rt. 340 in Bird in Hand.  If you ever get the chance, stop in and take a look at the wonderful quilts, and their beautiful property!

Image of the Day....For Today!

Today, I have two I'd like to share!  I've had a string of little girls with beautiful eyes.  I'm just in love with big, beautiful eyes!

Image of the Day.....So this was yesterdays:)

I've decided to challenge myself for the next month and post a favorite image OR a tip of some kind on the blog everyday.  The images may be from sessions, they may be personal candids, or they might be of something that strikes my fancy on that particular day!  The tips will most often be photo tips, BUT they could be tips about fave resturaunts, recipes, cleaning tips....who knows:)  So here it goes, this is my favorite image from yesterday.  My sweet baby girl:)

After the show

One of my favorite things about weddings is the cuteness of the flower girl and ring bearer.  They are usual much to young for the job they are charged with but no one really expects them to perform to perfection, in fact, sometimes the worse they perform the cuter they are!  I wasn't able to see my little niece and nephew do their thing in early October, but I was fortunate enough to photograph them in their adorable attire after the fact.  I think they may have performed better at the wedding then they did for our "photo shoot", BUT we got a couple of cute ones:)

A Lovely Autumn Afternoon!

I got to spend a wonderful, autumn afternoon with a family that I enjoy so much.  I have known my sister-in-law for as long as I can remember.  She and I grew up in the same church family so I've known her parents and sister for as long as I can remember too:)  In fact, Julie is the whole reason why my husband got the second date.  When I found out who his brother was, I couldn't resist!
Now we're sister-in-laws and I feel so blessed to have her.  When things get just a little to serious, I can count on Julie to understand my frustrations and appreciate my sillyness.  Now I know why, her family is as kind, and silly as she is! 
I had a blast spending time with all of you.   Thank you so much for inviting me to capture images of your family.

Yes this is what it looks like!!!  When I jokingly said, "wouldn't it be funny for you to go act like two teenagers in the porto-pot over there", they said, "sure let's do it"!  See, they get my goofy:)

A bunch of love

     Before I ever met Dawn, Tim, and their beautiful family, I'd heard lots of stories about them.  It seemed that we knew many of the same people and often I'd hear about how their family was growing or changing.  So when I finally did meet this wonderful family, I felt like I already knew them.  That was probably six years ago now, and all the great things I'd been told about this unique family were absolutely true! 
   They are quite a group!!  Tim and Dawn are super organized, super patient, and super blessed.  They make having this many children (and homeschooling them) look like a piece of cake, but of course it's not.  This family was built by the grace of God!  Lots of prayers, lots of miracles, and lots of love and laughs along the way. 
   Tim, Dawn, and kids.....I love that I've gotten to know you guys.  My family has been blessed by yours.  Thanks so much for allowing me to try to capture a little of your love with my camera. 

Welcome to the World

On Friday I had the chance to share my time with a good friend and her new baby boy.  It was a joy to catch up with her and her family.  What a pleasure to be able to cuddle her little man!  He was nothing but perfect during our time together.  He almost made me want another one myself, almost:(  Blessings to you Mr. M.  I am trusting along with your parents that you will grow strong in faith, and walk in His way for all your days:) 

Sweet and New

In my opinion, God shows his greatest mercy, grace, and creativity every time he blesses our world with another sweet new baby.  This little guy is no exception.  His precious little features are to much.  I just wanted to squeeze him.  Of course everyone knows I am a sucker for redheads, so he got my attention for sure:)  Thank you Mr. Z, you were so sweet to sleep for most of the time!!