Sigh...I just don't know what to do with myself. This little baby will send anyone into baby fever so consider yourself warned before going any further:o)
They don't make houses like the used to...nice deep window ceils.
My favorite!
If you can't tell by all the pictures, I love the black and white blanket made by a friend...I need this friend;)
There are many, many times I wonder what I was thinking when I agreed to live in the middle of nowhere. Like when my gas is at a forth of a tank or when I forget the milk or when I have a craving for deep fried something from a drive-thru. None of those exist out here but you know what does, what makes it all worth it?
Strawberry fields, among many other things...stars, sweet summer breezes, two trees with a hammock in-between. Back to the strawberry fields, about a mile down the road a lovely couple grow beets, peas, herbs, blackberries, tomatoes and lots of other good things. We were on a mission for strawberries for this visit because we had big plans for making jelly.
That's right folks, Pick-ur-own.
***disclaimer***not all the strawberries pictured were picked by the 3-year-old
The Goods, 3 pints of strawberries and one basal plant for the kitchen windowsill.
Jettie giving great-grandma smiles and Hughes taking off the stems to make the jelly.
All of our hard work paid off.
And my usual morning yogurt specially covered with the ruby bites.
This image is my favorite from a session I had with a three spunky, adorable kids. I just love backlit images, so soft and sweet.
Baby sister sandwich.
These sisters look just like eachother with their big beautiful eyes.
Can it get any cuter with this little girl?!! Mom and Dad said she wasn't her silly, fun self because of 8 month shots the day before the session. It is hard for me to imagine it getting any better than this...
When Mom contact me about the session and asked "what to wear" I told her about these little leg warmers that I can't wait to put on Jettie when she starts in mobil mode. Turns out grandma just treated Olivia to these...
My favorite!
This was so cute, Olivia loved sitting on the mat but as soon as Mom tried to put her in the grass, she wanted no part of it.
Last ditch effort to bring little Olivia's mood up. Bath-time.
When I'm working with a client I always make sure I capture what they are looking for and then I think-If I was in the exact same place...in a wedding dress, loving on my special someone or....
holding a baby, What would I want captured?
My heart gushes.
Elizabeth, it was so nice to meet your new family and your little guy was the perfect subject! I still can't get over his long arms and legs so I loved finding this sweet picture of his little arm hanging from your lap:o)
The phase "What a doll" isn't out there for nothing.
So Sweet.
I just love this little soul. She was so kind and thoughtful...asking about Jettie and giving me the prettiest yellow daffodil.
Fav!!
When deciding on a location for the session mom said she really wanted it in Edwardsville because M is a 4 generation "Edwardsvillian". Being a Edwardsvillian myself I totally understand and love this session as much as mom and daughter. I once...
swung from this swing...
spun round and round on this merry-go-round...
and ate the best summer treats at Northside Dairy. M's grandma worked at Northside when she was 19 so she should love these!
I just adore this family and could have spent all day with them!!
The dad gave me one of the best compliments...
"you don't do weddings do you?"
"actually, I do!"
"you're too nice to be a wedding photographer."
":o)"
The moment has finally arrived when I can start posting other adorable children that aren't mine!!! How cute are these two sisters?! Enjoy:o)
It was kind of cold...
and windy. ***dramatization***
2008 sessions are starting up soon so I am archiving all of my files from last year and came across a session I never blogged. This is one of my favorite photos EVER. The light refleciting off the floor into her big eyes brings you right in and as you take in the complete picture you realize she is in a house peering out...or are you peering in? Does she want to leave, are you welcomed in?
How I miss all the green...
and goofy faces...
and perfect moments.
