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Sweet Family, Sweet Girls

2012-02-24T11:25:00.004-08:00

Happy Alec

2012-01-03T11:34:00.001-08:00

Alec came loaded with smiles for his shoot today. His mom came with some outfits, but in the end, the preciousness of his rolls won me over. This is why he seems to be naked in most of his pics. Deep brown eyes, skin tight chubby cheeks and a round belly are perfect when it comes to being a model at 6 months!

Kinley Roo

2011-12-30T12:26:00.001-08:00

Kinley Violet is now 6 months old and filled with smiles. She was such a sweet little model, but the big points go to her mommy who was on "Tip Patrol". Kinley is still perfecting the ability to sit upright, but thankfully for me, she has perfected her precious nature and her ability to flaunt her brilliantly blue eyes!

Generations

2011-11-16T12:05:00.001-08:00

Families tell the story of God's blessings. It is revealed from generation to generation.

1 year Kate

2011-11-05T13:21:00.001-07:00

It was one year ago that Kate's mommy and I were both anticipating the arrival of our newest family additions. Now Miss Kate will celebrate those happy 12 months this week. She comes with an abundance of smiles for her mommy and a calm, pleasant temperment. Not to mention, really cute toes!

8 Month Ryker Brock

2011-10-18T12:12:00.001-07:00

I remember the first time the Sombke Family brought their little man Zeke to me for photos. His eyes actually made my jaw drop when I uploaded the photos to the computer. They were amazingly bright and his eyelashes never seemed to end. Well, I have to say that Zeke has competition, and it lies right within the family. His little brother Ryker has the "wow" eyes too. Add to that, he is such a willing little model. No complaints from this little guy and no time wasted. He was just ready and willing to sit on down and flash those baby blues!

Blustery Day

2011-10-14T21:32:00.000-07:00

Eyeore may have been right in his element in today's weather. Yet, despite the gale force winds and the chattering teeth, this adorable family put up with me dragging them around downtown. Go ahead and say it, because if you don't I will-"Such an adorable family!"

Alec and Family

2011-10-03T19:05:00.001-07:00

Picture perfect weather for these pictures. Alec returned for 3 month photos and brought his mom, dad and big bro along. He was a stitch, for he was full of smiles until I'd lift the camera up. He didn't want to smile at that gadget, he wanted to smile at a face. Even so, his chubby cheeks and deep brown eyes were irresistible

Kinley Roo

2011-09-27T12:59:00.001-07:00

See that precious little newborn hanging out in my hammock at the top of this blog? Well guess what? She is already 3 months old and was back in front of my camera this morning. She was such a trooper being shoved in crates, pails and even laid out on the hard cement floor. What a sweetheart!

Boys

2011-09-20T19:11:00.000-07:00

My first attempt at a photo shoot with upper elementary boys. You know the kind, where mom wants to be able to freeze time and enjoy every moment, whilst the boys can't imagine having to sit in front of a camera. I told two of my favorite AWANA clubbers that I would be more than willing to dig out the tutus, hair bands and other baby props. Also told them that if they needed a diaper change or a feeding we could take a break. After all, this is what my photo shoots usually encompass. That loosened them up pretty quickly and they were very cooperative! They also came bearing their own favorite props. I loved that, truly does allow time to be frozen into who they are at this moment. Thanks for putting up with me Caleb and Jacob!

Beautiful Evening at the Farm

2011-08-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

What a fun evening at the farm. The weather was delectable AND I had an adorable family in front of the camera. The kids were up for just about anything I asked them to climb or do and their smiles were not manufactured, but true. Thank you Williams Family, I was so blessed by your family tonight!

Kate is 9 months

2011-08-24T19:45:00.001-07:00

10 month Abbott

2011-08-24T19:40:00.001-07:00

Soren

2011-08-24T19:34:00.000-07:00

Celebrating One Beautiful Year!

2011-07-24T20:57:00.001-07:00

One year ago this world was blessed with two little cuties. I was so honored to be asked by each of their parents to take their photos to mark this big milestone. Brown-eyed little Rigo had facial expressions that would make anyone smile and eyelashes that just go on and on. Then there is Mya. To date I have never seen little Miss Mya in a sour mood. She has this modeling thing down to a "T". I point the camera at her and she just hams it up!

Happy Birthday you two!

Two Newborns in One Week

2011-07-07T19:33:00.000-07:00

You see, I think this whole obsession with photography is really only because it is me secretly finding my way to get my hands on these little newbies! This little man named Alec knocked on my door this afternoon and came ready to model. He was so snoozy and so good. He and baby Kinley (see following shoot) were born just 3 days apart and were the two little lives we had prayed for in our small group for quite some time. Mitch and I reveled in the fact that we were able to travel up to the hospital twice in a week for answers to prayer, rather than visiting someone in the hospital for a prayer request reason! Precious Alec, we are so glad to have you in our midst!

Newborn Perfection

2011-06-29T14:48:00.001-07:00

It is true that I have a baby addiction, so when given the opportunity to photograph an adorable newborn, I naturally couldn't keep my excitement under control. Now, add to that, the fact that this little baby girl has been the center of our prayers for well over a year. She truly is God's perfect miracle! Miss Kinley is God's newest princess, she belongs to the King of Kings!

Playing Model

2011-06-17T12:15:00.000-07:00

Abbott is 8 months

Brothers

2011-05-21T12:44:00.000-07:00

These two handsome little men showed up on my doorstep this morning. They happen to be two of the four most handsome nephews I have ever met. Yes, the photos of them are precious, but what was most precious to me as their auntie, was that I got to snag a 1/2 hour alone with each of them this morning. That doesn't happen often since I'm usually chasing my own 4 hoodlums about. Just sitting and editing the photos brought me such joy. They are such gifts and being so adorable is the cherry on top!

6 Month Old Kate

2011-05-08T13:46:00.000-07:00

6 months ranks high on my list of favorite ages. The little ones are so curious at this age. Kate was so intrigued by everything around her during her photo shoot. It is fun to see her little mind taking in and absorbing every little detail. She did a magnificent job and was a pro at flashing those beautiful blues!

Mya is back

2011-04-19T13:00:00.000-07:00

Somehow 3 months flew by and Mya was back this afternoon for her 9 month photos. She is one happy, content little girl who will share her dimples with anyone. She is pulling up on objects and even took my breath away when she let go of the chair prop at one point. She is a delight and one sweet little model!

Easter Chicks

2011-04-01T12:59:00.000-07:00

A New Genre

2011-03-16T12:21:00.000-07:00

This morning was a chance to try shooting a new genre, that of promo shots for this beautiful lady. So different to have a chance to shoot an adult. They do what you want the first time you ask and they smile on command too. It is almost like cheating, and since Sheila has modeling experience, she was so natural.

Sisters

2011-02-19T12:36:00.000-08:00

I know firsthand how precious sisterhood is and today I was able to shoot some photos of two little ladies that will one day know that joy as well. Here is 3 year old Mara and her 3 month old sister Kate. Kate was such a willing subject, never complaining about where I tossed her, crunched her or flipped her.

Big sister Mara was much more interested in the toys and kids having fun in the basement. She was, for lack of a better term, 100% THREE!

She would much rather have been in poses such as this:

But I have a few tricks up my sleeve too (and so did mom and grandma), so we were able to catch a few clicks of her contagious smiles!

Gotchya Mara!

Newborn Ryker

2011-02-13T16:23:00.000-08:00

Newborns from head to toe are a testimony in themselves of what a magnificent God we serve. Just look at the perfection in this little man.

6 months of Mya

2011-01-22T13:39:00.000-08:00

If you have come to this site to get your fix of seeing really cute babies, then I would like to introduce you to Miss Mya. Her little 6 month brain was absorbing ever thing that was happening during her shoot. She was deep in thought and had zero complaints about the whole process. In fact, she was so patient that I have more than enough brag worthy photos for her mom and dad.

(I do need to apologize to her father for the flower and bead photos.

He can blame me for those, yet I am not ashamed to say that they are adorable as well!)

Smiley Miss Taya

2011-01-21T09:50:00.000-08:00

This little girl comes with an endless pocketful of smiles. You simply look at her and she smiles. Happy 1st birthday Miss Taya!

Baby Blues Give Me Goosebumps

2011-01-14T13:35:00.000-08:00

This handsome little dude goes by the name of Zeke. His eyes caught me so off guard that when I looked through my camera and saw his lashes with those baby blues, I literally had goosebumps. Warning to his mom and dad, those will certainly get him in trouble with the girls!

Terrible Twos? Not Him!!!

2011-01-07T13:11:00.000-08:00

This little guy will be turning two this month!

A Growing Boy

2011-01-07T12:28:00.000-08:00

Baby Boy

2010-11-09T13:22:00.000-08:00

Class of 2011

2010-10-01T20:46:00.000-07:00

Country Living

2010-09-12T13:48:00.000-07:00

Family Fun

2010-09-04T20:35:00.000-07:00

Pretty and Precious Taya

2010-09-02T11:27:00.000-07:00

An Adorable Red-Head with an Equally Adorable Personality

2010-09-01T15:26:00.001-07:00

Siblings are a Gift

2010-09-01T15:22:00.000-07:00

The Matriarch, the Patriarch-Sis and Bros

2010-09-01T15:14:00.000-07:00

Cousins

2010-09-01T15:11:00.001-07:00

Butterfly Princess

2010-09-01T13:25:00.000-07:00

Psalm 29:2

2010-08-31T11:35:00.000-07:00