Beautiful Senior....

What a way to welcome Spring! We had a beautiful weekend and I did an outdoor session with a class of 2011 Senior!
The weather was perfect, and even though the lighting was a bit harsh for my liking, we did what we could...






Isn't she stunning?
I'm so exciting to see her prom dress and the session we can pull together!
I have another session this weekend with two little girls - I can't wait.

Its Saturday...

Today was one of those days where it was really too hot to go do anything. So after my trip to the grocery store, my family stayed inside and just relaxed.

But once the temps outside cool down, I went outside. My daughter had planted sunflower seeds randomly in the back yard. So when these plants started sprouting, my husband and I were confused as to what they were.

But now its obvious... so I can't wait for the flowers to open:






I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

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Apparently there were a few links for the baby contest and CHN portraits that weren't working... Those are fixed and back up working.
The entry deadline for the baby contest is July 25th.... so don't procrastinate!

Outdoors with a one year old!

Some of you will recognize this little one - her 4 month session is featured in the sidebar of this blog!

She is turning one, so you all better watch out! She can walk now and she is as adorable as can be!

We went out to the park for some fun shots:

Mommy and Daddy







Thanks for spending the time with me, and allowing me to capture your beautiful family!

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The CHN Expo is officially about a month away. Once the schedule goes live, I invite you to start booking your session for family and student portraits after you have highlighted all those speaker sessions that you want to go to.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Spring is definitely here...

Today's feature is three energetic little girls! Well, that isn't true - the baby is pretty mellow. But every time I see the girls they make me laugh and alllllllmost wish I had more little ones!
We headed out to a local park and took some fun and candid shots...




Thanks for spending the morning with me!

Field trip Part II

I am so proud of the kids! They all did so well, and really represented their families and group in a positive way!!!

Field trip!

I took a day off and we went on a field trip with our homeschooling group to the Devil's Punchbowl.
Don't worry, there is nothing evil about it!


It was especially nice because my kids had spent the night at Grandma's house (who happens to be minutes away from the PunchBowl) so I made the morning drive by myself. Which meant I could stop and take pictures at my leisure and I didn't have to explain to anyone why...
This series will be in two sets - scenic first, and then people photos second...

This grove of trees I have been meaning to take a picture of. Its on the way to my mother in laws house, but my husband hates to stop when we are so close. So I did!

This is a shot of the mountains after one makes the turn and goes behind the first set of hills. you can't see it this well from the Highway.






The Loop trail was a good hike... the next time we go I definitely want to take more time and relax down by the stream. The kids were just so excited they turned it into a power hike.
Afterwards we went to Grandma's house to have lunch...what a great day!