With This Ring...

3 years ago today, as I was preparing to walk down the aisle to my favorite person in the world, I was nervous, excited, and ready. I could not wait to be with this wonderful man every day for the rest of my life. And at that time, I didn't even know the extent of my man's wonderful-ness, as I do now.

He: takes care of me, provides for us, makes wise decisions, always makes me laugh, gives good shoulder rubs, loves our puppies, knows how I like my hamburger, is a good driver on road trips, loves the same music I do, has such a dry sense of humor that often no one but me knows that he's joking when he is being his sarcastic self in public -(love that!), rides the big tall roller coasters, slow dances with me in our living room, sings in the shower, is understanding if I have to work late into the evening, knows that I love celebrity gossip and will fill me in if I've missed the latest headline, cooks for me everyday, goes on walks with me and the dogs in the evenings even though he is tired from his day, will change the channel off of sports if I sit to watch TV with him to find something that we will both enjoy to watch, will run errands with me just so we can be together, and of course the list could go on, but most importantly, he loves me.
(And I him!)

Happy Anniversary, my special someone!

New Guy in Town

Remember these gorgeous brothers from last summer?

Well, there is now a new 7 lb., 15 oz. surprise sleeping in their house.

And what a wonderful surprise he is!!!

I think he looks like the perfect mix between his two older brothers. That is so fun to think about....that middle brother, M, is now a BIG brother himself! I remember holding him when he was the size of new baby brother, M.

For the first half of our session, he just wanted to eat and eat. According to his momma, he'll eat 'til it's leaking out of his nose...hungry, little guy! But once we got his tummy good and full, he slept so sweetly for us.

Quite the opposite of his two big brothers!!!
These goofy guys are best friends, and at only 19 mos. apart, they get to grow up in life going through similar stages. What a lucky baby brother they have who will glean double the wisdom from two loving, intelligent, and sweet little men.

Did I mention goofy?! All I asked them was to lay on the floor here, and of course that translates into, "one of you play dead, and the other start snoring!"
They make me laugh.

May Cover

I love getting to work with the fabulous women at the Denton Connection. I've heard some horror stories of working with publications, (like arguing over the style of images, disagreeing about the content of the cover, the cropping, etc.), but my past with the DC has been nothing but fun memories and great friendships!

Look at sweet baby R and his mommy that made the May/Mother's Day cover! I love that it's a black/white cover! That is not very common, which to me, makes the cover bold, and POP all the more!

Yummy!

Capitol City

Hey there!
Sorry it's been quiet for the past couple days. I have a couple sessions to blog but I've been too busy shooting and editing! (A familiar feeling.) Just a quick note as I'm tying up loose ends...I am about to go to Austin for a few days. Remember my amazing workshop I attended in San Francisco? Well, it has arrived in Austin and I am going to assist as staff! I'm looking forward to meeting Cheryl again and all the new workshop-goers!

I will return phone calls and emails next Monday.

Have a great weekend in this gorgeous weather!!!

... I leave you with some pictures from when my hubby and I went to Austin last December...

*Evidently my lack of blogging caused me to overload you with random pictures you probably don't care about!

A + A = July 19, 2008

Yesterday morning, this sweet couple let me take them all over town to capture this time celebrating their engagement.

My husband and I will be photographing their wedding in July.
A (and A) is counting down the days! They are both teachers, so with the major plans in place, the details will be finalized once summer hits, (and more time!)

The soon-to-be-husband asked "do you do those jumping shots at the wedding?" He is not a fan, so that is his one request to have not happen. That cracked me up because I love it when clients are straight forward with me! I'd much rather only do what you want, after all, it's for you!

Good luck with the remaining details - see you in July!

Giggles at the Playground

Remember these two happy gals from last fall?

They have grown and it was time for some spring/Mother's Day pictures.
We started out with some posed-sister-time at the park, then went on to the fun stuff....

Look at her dancing! She is so goofy! I said to mom and dad that she must be pure entertainment at home, and they replied, "entertainment is not the word!" She always cracks me up!

Big sister, M, is such a pretty girl. I think she is the more reserved of the two, but don't ya know you need that in a sibling to balance you out!

I love playdates. I had such a fun time, (and I think the girls did too!)

Little Rockstar & Co.

Last Saturday I met cuties B & N for a Mother's Day session.

N is quite the girlie girl, and loves all things Hannah Montana! For this picture, all she was told is to stand by her mom, and these rockstar poses just kept coming out of her!

It's so sweet to see boys lovin' on the most important woman in their lives.



(Not that little girls don't spoil their mommy with loves, too!)

Dad popped in for this hilarious family shot. They are such a sweet, happy family!