picture proof....

... this is happening!  My prints arrived last night!!  It was like Christmas ; )  I was so excited I could barely get the box opened!  And, I think I am going to order more!  I really had to narrow down my selections... but, I am so in love with these I think I may just have to order another 6 or so!!  hehe!  I have 2 personal canvases coming - I will have to decide if I want them at home or at the studio.  

Tomorrow I hope to have a 'project' reveal on all of the things I have been working on to put into the store / studio.  This weekend will be spent organizing and decorating... and so will the upcoming weekends until opening day! 

Stay close by and be sure to 'like' our facebook pages to get grand opening information and specials! 

Knee High to a Grasshoper  and Life, Love & Lemons

{love} v-day mini's

Here She is again, little Zoe!  Couldn't you just eat-her-up!!  

fashinesta in the making

First birthdays are so fun!  Especially, when it is filled with tutus, cake, with hot pink and zebra prints! Zoe couldn't be more adorable! I can't even pick a favorite! 

Here she is, hot pink and all - the little fashinesta in the making! 

Happy 1st Birthday Zoe! 

 

Before the cake smash....

Tomorrow I will post her V-Day Mini Session!  

Winter Family Session {Cline Sneak Peak}

This is Jackie, Houston, Addyson, and Hudson :)

We did extended family pictures too - but, I thought I would share those in a separate post.

Here is a sneak peak of the Cline Family pictures - What a beautiful family! :)

Addyson was very cooperative - and gave terrific smiles!....

...Hudson was on-the-go!  I had to chase him, literally - but, we got 'em! ;)

{holidays from Harper} seriously? how cute is she?

Here is cute little Harper!  I have had the privilege to be her photographer several times.  You can see her other sessions here and here!  She is just SO CUTE!  Look at those eyes!  

Merry Christmas Everyone! :)  You still have time to book your holiday session! ;)

Seasons Greetings

It is that time of year when your mail will become flooded with updates and pictures of all of your loved ones.  What a blessed time of year!  Here are a few families I did over the past couple weeks...  a few more for this weekend! :) 

You still have time to book your Holiday Sessions!  Contact me today! :) 

Part II: if you give a boy a stick

My girlfriend Jonanne has twin 3 year old boys - and yes - they ARE as much fun as they sound!!  However, they do take a little warming up before they let their personalities shine.  I took their pictures for the first time last spring and blogged about it: if you give a boy a stick {he will give you a smile}

Here is their showcase - too many pictures too post!  They were adorable! :) 

Smith Family Smiles

This post is long over due.  I had so much fun working with this family.  Relaxed and casual - we just hung out and let the kids do their thing - while I snapped lots and lots of pictures.  I had a really hard time picking some favorites - there were lots of cute ones.  Here are a few:

Happy 1st Birthday Evan!

Happy Birthday Evan! :)

{denim and boots}

Who could resist this cutie in denim and boots?!  How adorable is he?  And, would you look at those big brown eyes!!??

I love this part of my life - taking pictures.  Little Nolan is cousins to my post about little butt cheekers.  We all got to hang out again at the farm for his session.  I had just as much fun as the kids did!  

I took a little longer than normal to get his pictures edited.  His family got concerned that there wasn't any of him smiling - or potentially pictures of real tangible quality.  Defiantly not the case! Check him out below! 

Little Nolan is 3.  And, as my soft spot for little boys should have it - he reminded me of Brayden.  Brayden isn't 3 yet - but, it is quickly approaching.  Nolan gave me a flash forward of what to expect.  He was excited, yet calmer.  He followed directions beautifully.  And, he was able to hold up his 3 fingers...  Brayden and I are still working on that :) He made me appreciate the 2 year old that Brayden still is - because Nolan was 3: more grown up.  Something that is very hard for me to picture Brayden as...  He is still my baby :) I suppose Brayden will 'grow up' too and I won't even notice the transition.  It makes me a little sad, but excited too.  

three peas in a pod

I have a soft spot for boys.  

Seriously, I love them.

You should have seen these three.  Could they be any cuter?

I am still editing - I can't decide on favorites - because they are ALL so stinkin' cute! I had to post really quick - because I was so excited.  Check out these blonde cuties - three peas in pod.

as the years go by {thielk family smiles}

Growing up in a small town, everyone knows everyone.  It is a comforting feeling - familiar faces, familiar smiles.  

This is the Thielk family.  Dana (the mama), was a year older than me in high school.  Her parents were in high school with my parents.  And here she is - a busy mom with children that are growing fast.  Her little one, and my little one are close in age too.  Years and years of of history, in one little town.  

Here is the Thielk family, and their smiles.  It was a picture perfect day! 

four generations {family smiles}

James and I are Facebook friends.  And, he is my dealer.  :)  He sometimes supplies my addiction...  for antiques!  He keeps my up to date on any of his new finds and gives me a chance to snag them first!  I love having an in! 

So, when he called last week and asked me to squeeze in a session for his wife's family - I had to :) 

I go to their home and take their pictures.  They are a lovely little family.  We got all of the requested poses and a few random too. James sent me a thank you text after I left.  I told him it wasn't a problem at all.  Then, he relied again and said, "it is the first full family picture they have ever had taken."  I about cried.  And, I was honored to do it for them.  Here they are; 4 generations of happiness and love. 

{little butt-cheekers}

I got an email the other day that said something like, "...I was referred to you by a friend,  I have a 15 month old daughter and I would love to get some nudies of her, you know, like her cute little butt and tiny feet... "

I squealed!  "Of Course, lets do some nudies!" :)

She is adorable, and perfect.  She couldn't have been any cuter if she tried!  

She had her 5 year old sister along.  She made a great assistant!  And, talk about naturally photogenic - the camera loved her!

Check out these butt cheekers!  I am going to warn you...  you are going to want to pinch those cheeks, both sets! :)

{family smiles} on the lake

Hi Everyone! Hope you all enjoyed the beautiful weekend!  I spent it with some beautiful people - and lots of pictures! 

Here is one of several sessions from this past weekend - taken at the lake.   What an adorable family!  The day was picture perfect - and so are their smiles! ;)

Lemons, by Chris Bland

I have been meaning to post some of Chris' work for a while now.  And, there has been some recent additions to FB so, I thought I would highlight a few of his projects.  See below.  They have all turned out beautiful! 

I have to say, I haven't had my picture professionally taken since I was a Senior in High School.  I was nervous.  Chris mentioned that he had a surprise for me.  So, when I pulled up to our session, he had an old truck waiting for me!  It was a fantastic surprise - and a terrible tease...  I wanted to keep it!!  Check out the Lemons by Chris! To set a session up with Chris, email him at chris@lifeloveandlemons.com

Snider Session {love this family}!

I just love this family!  I took their pictures for the first time for the Father's Day Surprise Session - see their pictures from that session here.  They are all around just a very sweet and clearly, adorable family - and their girls are breath taking! 

living my fairy tale

I think I keep repeating myself...  I AM SO BUSY!!  I am smiling though, most of the time ;) 

I feel like my mind is so cluttered with a world wind of thoughts, ideas, and of course, worry.  I have so many exciting happenings coming up that I can hardly contain myself:

• We have two weddings coming up.  Our real 'firsts' with Life, Love & Lemons!  The excitement is unexplainable (mixed with some nervousness too).  I am researching constantly - making sure I don't miss a thing.  I want every detail covered.  
• I am behind in some marketing and even further behind on my furniture painting.  A long to do list, that grows daily. 
• I have been investigating a studio.  That just about takes my breath away with anticipation (mixed with some nervousness too).  I dream about what it will look like - how to set it up and how to stay ontop of everyday life, without being consumed by something that is more than a business, but a passion.  
• I have session bookings through October - that keeps me smiling - and gives me an excuse to shop for new props!!  I love that! I still have available slots!  Book your sessions today! ;)

During my daydreaming - these are the many things I am obsessing about.  Quietly cultivating an action plan for my growing dream.  I have  scattered thoughts of needed grocery items, laundry that needs to be done, ... and how badly my floors need to be vacuumed.  

And then there is Brayden, my little guy. With his big brown eyes and his new favorite phrase, "I want to snuggle Mama!"  All of the planning, coordinating, organizing, detailing - stops.  We color and pick books to read, he LOVES reading books.  And, I love reading to him.  His laughter and silliness calms my mind, and melts my heart.  

I have to continue reminding myself that all of this, all of the aspirations I have will happen, and I will make sure of it. But, I can't loose site of the really important stuff - snuggling and reading.  Someday, to soon, Brayden will have bigger dreams then just 'snuggling mama'.  I forget in the day to day while planning my next move that I am in the middle of the best part of my life, being Brayden's Mom.

"Once in awhile, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale" -unknown

Noah is 1 !

I got the opportunity to photograph my cousins adorable son.  He was totally cooperative, even through a missed nap.  His Mom (my cousin April) and Grandma (my Aunt Ann) were there encouraging the laughter by singing songs and clapping.  We had fun - and editing, oh my goodness - the cuteness just wouldn't stop!!  
Scroll and Enjoy! 

Last but not least; Noah and his Mama! 

Sunsets and Family Smiles

What a busy weekend!  How did yours go?  Busy?  Relaxing?  I feel like summer is starting to wind down, and I have a lot to squeeze in.  I am sure we all feel that way.  So, I will get in what I can  - and still take time to enjoy this hot wonderful weather!  

I have a lot to post about!  So, to start it off - I have the Palmatier Family!  I loved the location and the sun setting - but, most of all - what an adorable family!  The girls were a hoot!  And, I think we all had fun!

See highlights below!  They will also be in the Gallery in Family Smiles!