..Brynli & Rhaegan..

Once again we are all lucky enough to be able to check out these two cutie pies again! Their mom warned me when I very first took their pictures (a month ago hehe) that she was a little obsessed with getting her kid's pictures taken. I just laughed at her because let's be honest...what mom ISN'T obsessed? And after I got to spend a few hours with them the first time I knew I wouldn't mind them coming back again and again because they are both just too cute for words. And their eyes....do I even need to mention their eyes? I cannot get over how blue they are. Those babies aren't even enhanced one bit. The main reason for us getting together and doing these pictures was for Rhaegan who just had her first birthday! I think she has changed a lot since the last time I saw her a month ago. Darn kids needs to stop growing up so fast, it's depressing.

This face of hers was so funny. She kept trying to bark like a little puppy so in order to get her attention I kept asking her where the puppy was, and if she could see the little puppy...at the split second I said "where's the puppy" a real dog barked, and her eyes got huge and she just stared at me like...WOW how did you know? haha

This is a pose I get out of my girls regularly. It is a rare occassion when they are both looking, and both smiling at the same time. It's practically impossible. And that's how it was with these two, they were so funny! I'd get ones attention long enough to get a good smile, but the other was looking off or in Rhaegans case--trying to eat the dirt while Brynli is busy smiling. I was laughing so hard because it's just one of those things where you take what you can get when it comes to little kids. Even if it is one like this with the oldest hugging the baby so tight so she wont escape. Gotta love it :)

Another act all parents can relate to...the older one dragging the little one by their hands, and the poor little ones trying to move their feet as fast as they can before they biff it.

And last but not least, this hilarious bum shot of her trying to stand up! I love the tutu.

..Coming Soon..

Here is just one quicky of this adorable doll face! I am SOOO close to having this session completed. Thank you so much Cally for being so patient...you're the best! I will be posting many more of this girlie and her older sister so be sure to check back and soak in all of their cuteness!!

..Serious Sickness..

I just wanted to let everyone know that me and my youngest are down with strep throat and bad head colds. So until I am feeling back up to parr I probably won't be doing any editing. I just popped some more medicine so I'm feeling good enough to hurry and fill everyone in. Hope everyone can hang in there a little longer to get their prints! Thanks.

..Sheffield Family..

This is a very special posting for this family and for me personally. I received a very touching email one day from a woman named Pam who knew a family I did pictures for and she just loved them. So she contacted me hoping I would be available to do some urgent family pictures for one of her great friends Alicia & Jared. As I read through her email I began getting extremely choked up. Alicia is only 32 with 4 adorable little kids, her oldest being 12 and youngest only 3 years old. She has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and just found out she only has 3-6 months left to live. She has a very aggressive form of cancer and it has spread through out her whole body now. I was SO honored to do these pictures for her and her precious family. If any of you know me well, you know I am a big time bawl baby and cry over just about anything. I knew this would be a very hard situation so I tried my hardest to compose myself during their session...they didn't need me chiming in too. But when I got home and uploaded their pictures on my computer I sat and stared at this beautiful woman and her family and I literally sat and sobbed. I cannot even imagine my life without MY mom and I'm older, let alone these 4 little kids not being able to have a mom. Alicia was such an inspiration to me. She is such a strong woman who even though is in excruciating pain all of the time...never did she complained once about her legs hurting, or being so tired she couldn't stand to stay awake any longer. She just sat there and smiled through it all and was so grateful that I came to do their pictures. I really wanted to capture some special moments with her and her kids, because some of these pictures are the only things her kids will have to remember her by. As soon as I met them, I knew their session would be how I thought it would go...just sweet and simple! Because they are such a sweet and simple family whose love for each other is so strengthening to be around. Alicia's sister told me a story of how Alicia really knew how to throw a great party, every year for her kids birthdays she'd go all out for each kid to have a very special day...and even though there will come a day when Alicia is no longer able to be with her family--the memories of their sweet and beautiful mom will live in their hearts forever and her strength, and love will leave the greatest legacy for her family. Thank you so much Pam for thinking of me, I am so happy you did!

This picture above just tears me apart. These 4 gorgeous kids completely adore their mom.
above is another favorite. I didn't even tell them to look at eachother, to smile or anything...infact I was paying attention to the little kids behind me and when I turned around I seen them just starring at eachother and smiling so I hurried and snapped it before they looked at me. How priceless this will be!

..Cazier Family..

It's about time I get the rest of these posted. I'm tellin' ya it has been crazy around here. I had 3 sessions right in a row this week, July was booked out so I'm working my tail end off trying to get caught up on everyone's pictures and out the door. Just to let everyone know that August is just about booked up as well, so if you're wanting pictures in August you will have to contact me ASAP to book your date. Anyways, this is my older brother and his family. We got started pretty late in the evening so we didn't have a whole lot of time for lighting, but we started at the perfect time for the sunset. I love the shots with them on their horses, it is the best way to define who they are. They are very outdoorsy and love horses. Even little Maddy LOVES to ride and absolutely HATES when it's time to get off. She's good enough to ride alone and she's not even 3 yet.

..Shane & Krista's Engagements..

Holy cow, it has taken me a while to get to this session. Sorry about that Krista, I am so backed up with editing it's been a pain trying to catch up. But now I am done and finally posting. Shane and Krista are really outdoorsy and loving being in the mountains. So we drove way up past Brighton Ski resort to do their session. I mean we're talking HIGH up in the mountains. We hiked quite a bit this day and I WAS DIEING. Seriously I couldn't hardly breathe & talk at the same time. It doesn't help that I am soooo out of shape. Also the mosquito's were horrid. It just rained before we got up there and then the sun came out so it was a swarm everywhere we stepped. There were a few times they were so bad we couldn't swat them away fast enough to even get situated for a picture. Nasty things anyway. These guys are really fun to be around and we had a few good laughs so I really enjoyed their session a lot!!

..Special Offer..

I am really excited to offer all clients who book a session through me before the end of December 2009 will receive 10% OFF of their whole order from the amazing Jason Crowther with iprintcanvas. He's a local business owner in Lehi. He specializes in canvas prints & other printing specialities! Not only does he have great prices for the quality of his products but he does a phenomenal job, and besides that he's totally awesome to work with. I referred him to a recent client of mine, and she had him do this 20x30 canvas wrap of their family picture. I just have to say that I am completely in love with it. It turned out so good and I am searching for a place in my house for one of my own. I may not get that big of one but I WILL get some cute square ones of my girls as soon as I decide on which pictures to use. Anyways I wanted to get this great deal posted ASAP so you can get your sessions booked now and you'll recieve the coupon from me after your session. OH yeah, log on to www.iprintcanvas.com to view some of his work that he's done, his prices and contact info is also on there. You'll fall in love!!

..Coming Up..

I PROMISE I am working on your pictures Krista, I haven't forgotten about you ;). Thanks for being patient. I will get more posted soon!

..A Day Out..

We took the kids to the carnival and I was SO happy to have a day out together as a family. Lately I have been gone every weekend on photo shoots, if I'm not gone on a session I'm editing all the time. So we just don't get much family time anymore. It was super hot at the fair, thankfully there was lots of shade but wasn't much of a breeze so it was still sweaty and gross. Camry didn't care for the rides one bit, she cried the entire time on the only one we got her on. Eryka loved every minute of it and wanted to stay longer. But it was time for Cam's nap, lunch and we headed out of town for my family reunion. Love my family to pieces. And NO you aren't seeing things...I REALLY am in a picture for once. Doesn't happen very often that's for sure.

I really just want to kiss her cheeks off. She is so funny, and it such a cheeser!

..Jensen Family..

Seriously not sure what is up but it won't let me post the big family picture or some others I was going to put up. EERRR! I guess just enjoy looking at the ones it will let me post. Sorry about that guys. It was awfully bright for their family pictures and the kids would not look up for nothin' until Cal behind me yelled "HEY LOOK IT'S SANTA" haha. The sun was behind the clouds most of the day except for right at the time of their pictures.

I hate every one of these chicks...they all are so skinny and they've all had at least 2 kids. Besides Marissa I guess, but her baby is only 3 months old and she still looks that good. What brats.

..Back From The Weekend..

And working on these. The lighting was perfect for that "riding into the sunset" feel! These all have such a warm and and yummy feeling to them and I love it. I will be posting more when they are done because the sunset it awesome.