Lucas and Jessica +4

Alright, I have to be honest...I was fairly nervous about taking these family pictures. Why, you might ask...first, it's been almost 12 years since I have seen Jessica (she was in my husband's high school class) AND she has 4 of the cutest kids ever (did you hear me? 4 kids!) I was so nervous that I might not get a good picture of all six of them! I have the bar set pretty high for myself with this whole photography thing...maybe I wouldn't be fast enough snapping the picture, maybe I wouldn't have any good ideas, maybe they wouldn't like the location or time...my mind was wondering in SO many different directions of potential disappointment. BUT, after I got there and they got out of the car my mind was at ease. They were the most realistic, down-to-earth, friendly family ever! AND the kids were SUPER! So well behaved!! I was impressed and now want more babies....large families look like SO much fun (and work), but mainly fun.

Also, I need to say that I LOVE what they wore! It says we are a family full of energy and spirit!

 How sweet is this?? Could this little guy be anymore LOVED?!?

He was a bit tired after all the excitement of his big brothers and sister kissing on him. He fell right asleep though after mom laid him down...I never had one THAT easy...never.

Little sis. Look at her curls...and smile! We had to get dad to act goofy for that one ☺ She is just SO adorable. And looks just like her mommy! 

And this guy...he wasn't too sure about me. I did get just a few smiles out him when I asked him if dad farted. That's right. We talked about dad farting...it works! He was so sweet.

The oldest. He is such a great big brother. He was always rounding the others up or making sure to pull them into the picture with an arm around them. I also never, not even once, asked him to smile. He is just a happy kid.

While the little guy was passed out I couldn't help but get a few pictures of his chubby little feet and bottom.

Have I mentioned before that I might want another baby?

Those kids are so blessed...they have awesome, loving parents.

And, like usual, I will share MY favorite picture from the day. There is something about this picnic table that says to me family and time spent together making memories. LOVE it!

Another favorite! It's the smiles.

Thanks Lucas and Jessica for making time on your trip to have your family pictures taken. I had a great time and really hope you enjoy the pictures!!

Dustin and Emily

On Friday evening we had the PERFECT evening for family pictures...it was gorgeous. We headed out to Dustin's parents farm. The have so many great "treasures" out there that added to the character of our pictures...REALLY!

These two brothers remind me so much of my boys. Cute. Cute. Cute.

They found an ant hill while exploring...what is it with boys and bugs?

Isn't this a fun picture? I am in LOVE with it. Bryant was a good sport to let everyone tickle him while he was getting his picture taken.

Grandpa has way cool stuff too. What boys wouldn't be in little boy heaven with old tractors to climb on?!

I had a few pictures like this...oh, Buck (that's his nickname...not sure why, but that's what everyone has called him for as long as I can remember).

AND my FAVORITE picture of the evening...the smile on Emily's face is every reason why I LOVE being a mother.

Thanks for asking me to take your pictures! I had such a great time out there looking through "treasures", riding on the Gator, and watching the boys play!

First Family Photo

Remember Britton?? She was just a tiny little thing last time you saw her. Well, she has been busy growing and keeping her parents moving. Look at how those little legs are chunking out!

Here are a couple of the pictures we got this weekend of them as a family.

The park was a great place for pictures on Saturday. Imagine 84% humidity though ☺ Not sure why I showered before I went to take pictures...I suppose they appreciated not smelling me.

The hot, humid weather didn't bother Britton one bit. She was so happy and content.

 I asked Matt if he could look at Haley without laughing for a picture and he said probably not, I love this picture of them.

I think this is my favorite family picture of the three. I adore the way Britton is looking around and soaking in her surroundings. I really wanted to grab her and run. 

You would never know that I made them sit in dewy grass and go up and down a hill 400 times to get this picture.

She is precious. I want a little girl. That's all I have to say about this one.

Thanks so much Matt and Hailey for asking me take your first family photos. I had so much fun and I look forward to watching Britton grow. She is adorable!!

Something Beautiful.

I found these in the pasture by our house.

Along the fence row.

I can't believe it. He said he did, but I've never seen them before.

He told me he planted them along the fence row....

They are gorgeous. 

Untouched.

The most beautiful reminder EVER.

Thanks, Dad.

An exciting opportunity.

I have been really excited to share this you. I mean, really excited about it.

This is a picture that I took...it ended up in an ad for Associates in Women's Health. Exciting, right?!

There is also a Theatre Ad that is soon to be published with another one of my pictures...I don't have a copy of it yet and the PDF file I was sent of it doesn't upload to the blogger, but if I get a copy you will be the first to know!

A special thanks to Jenny, the aunt of the two pictured above, she was my connection for the all the excitement!

Girls Day Out.

Last Sunday our church, Ebenfeld, hosted a Girls Day out.  I was asked to take a few pictures.  There weren't many who were brave enough to step in front of the camera, but I did have some! Here they are:

These were so fun to capture! Thanks ladies for asking me to take the pictures and all the other fun that I was able to participate in! Malinda has the disk and should be getting your prints to you soon! Hope you enjoy them!

Mom. Big Sister. Baby.

I was so excited to be asked to take these pictures! First of all, because Christina is one of the sweetest people I know and second, because she had faith in me to capture wonderful maternity shots when she knew that this was my first ever maternity session!

Isn't she gorgeous!? She is due any time! No kidding!  

I have so many favorites from the session, but this one ranks pretty high on the list.

This is Shae...soon to be big sis. And she is pumped, let me tell you!

After I took this shot, I immediately knew I loved it....and want one for myself now with the boys. I need to learn to set up my tripod and use the timer.

Look at that belly! There's something about being pregnant that is simply beautiful.

Black and white.  I can't get enough of them.

Precious.

This little girl was SO easy to take pictures of! I didn't even have to tell her to smile...I'm sure that Nate standing behind me flirting had nothing to do with it.

Thank you Christina for asking me to take these pictures. You are absolutely gorgeous and Shae couldn't be cuter. I can't wait to meet your new addition, I'll be looking for your name on the census everyday I work!