In absense, there is still presence...

Where have I been? What have I been doing?

Well, I've been working on several top secret projects (seriously, I've been sternly instructed to zip the lip) and undercover missions (that one isn't so serious). Good things are to come, this is sure!!!

My first session with Cat and Curt was cold. Like, wicked cold. Considering we were running around trying to warm ourselves while looking for fantastic locations in the knee-deep snow, we fared quite well. All things considered, a spring {warm} session was declared in need. We went to the same locations, but what a different effect a few measly months have! Love these...mucho...

Cat and Curt; can't wait to shoot your fabulous wedding in July! You two are so easy going and naturally beautiful together, I feel so honored to document your day.

I like me some good sun flare!

I think this one is my favorite...heart...

Trying out some new textures-thoughts?! Leave me your comments! :-)

Rwwwaarrrrrrr!!

Pomp and circumstance

The auditorium was fairly full as 400+ students filed in, blue gowns freshly pressed, hats pinned on just so. It took us a little bit, but we spotted her. Pride and smiles, we laughingly waved, pointed and proudly exclaimed, 'That's her! There is she! I see her!' The culmination of many long hours of homework, seemingly endless projects, scheduling debacles, Internet connection fiasco's, commuting, learning and last minutes babysitters all piled into one two-hour ceremony. She still has a few things to finish up (and will be completely finished in December), but that's just pomp and circumstance.

He waits so patiently...

Woot, woot!!!

MORE COW BELL!!!! :-)

Congratulations class of 2010!!!!!

Just Jack

Because skinny babies are just not quite as fun.

;-)

My nana has the most fantastic knitting talents.

She made this hat especially for little Jack--could it be any cuter?!

Introducing :: Parker

Oh, my! I'm on a roll-three blogs in three days!

:-)

Edy makes my day...and now that she's a big sister, she's become quite the little character!

Her facial expression is priceless!

Casey :: 7 months

Aaaaahhhhhhh....a photo post! How long it's been! Feels like ages...

Business is busy as summer is around the corner and I have to say that I'm getting excited for the warmer weather and, especially, boating season!! Casey's session took place a couple weeks ago when the weather was actually warm (not this rainy mess we've had for the last few days). She was so interested in everything that wasn't in front of the camera, but that's usually how it goes for the little ones. As always, she had both her mother and I laughing along with her. 

What a cutie...and those CHEEKS! 

Ahhhh. I heart them.

See what I mean?

The little cow makes me smile...

so big!!!

Ooooo...a byline!!!

Perhaps...I embarrassed some people who know me.

Oh, that's right.

I did the happy dance. Kirimi, you know what I'm talking bout. Inst, inst, inst, inst, inst...oh, yeah!

Why, you ask?!?!

My first photo byline! How exciting! To read the entire article click HERE!!

What's up with the one sentence blog posts?

I have no idea.

I think I like hitting 'enter' too much.

My bad.

because she is, I am

words cannot describe how amazing, beautiful, fantastic, loveable, imaginative, friendly, talented, inspirational, caring, trendy, super, talkable, laughable, creative, fun, compassionate, crazy-haired, dance-like-nobody's-watching perfect my mother is.

Happy mother's day.

ONE!

Okay...so it's not an 'EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT' kind of situation. I admit, I dropped the ball on this one.
Baby Gavinn turned one!

Nearly three months and change ago.

But just because I'm late doesn't make him any less cute! 

These were taken on his birthday: January 21.

Since we were shooting on the actual day, OF COURSE he had to have some cake! I love these little cakes made by Angie at The Ole Café. Not only do they look ridculously adorable, but they are so nummy, too! 

Gavinn wasn't quite sure what to do with it at first...

But it didn't take him long to figure it out.

He was...messy...to say the least!

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Okay, time for a flashback.

Can someone please explain to me how this...

...turns into this in just a few short months!?!?!

These were taken about three weeks ago...

Unbelievable. He. Rocks. My. Socks. Off.

In theory, ending with this shot would be a perfect segway into Tawna and Charlie's engagement session...but I'm going to sit on that one for a bit.

I'm so mean.

But don't hate.

It will be worth it.

Have a fabulous weekend!!!