Jamie, YHS, Class 2010 {Senior}

Yesterday evening I got to spend a bit of time with one of my favorite people. She's like a little sister, and we've had numerous impromtu sessions over the years, but last night was special. Miss Jamie is a Class of 2010 YHS senior. The evening light was gorgeous, just like this lady. Here are a few of my favorite shots from her shoot.

We sampled a couple of different locations for this part of her session & will be meeting again to finish off a few more.

Miss M is Turning 2 {Toddler}

Yesterday I got to spend part of the afternoon with Miss M & Family for her 2 year old portrait session. My how she's changed over the past year and a half. I love watching the little ones grow & their personalities develop, it's always so amazing.

...The Little Miss...

...and her baby...

...in the midst of the flower bed...

...one of my favorties. She was so happy and laughed a ton...

...Miss M & her wonderful parents...

...and last but not least, it wouldn't be complete without adding Mr E to the session...

Thank you guys for a wonderful session. I'll be working on your images & creations this week. Enjoy.

Holiday Session Specials--Update

We will be moving the weekend of October 10th, therefore I will not be taking appointments that weekend.

Due to this wonderful event in our lives, I am extending the Early Holiday Special through October 25th.

Book your session soon, weekends are filling up very fast. If the weekend doesn't work for you, there are lots of weekday sessions still available.

--Product Spotlite-- Gift Certificates

I thought that for this month's product spotlite, although later than I normally post it, I would showcase my Gift Certificates.

They are available in any dollar amount and may be used for prints, product or session fees.

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, what better way to get some of your gift giving taken care of early! Give someone you love the gift of beautiful portraits.

Vacation {My Life}

Over the Labor Day holiday weekend we visited Newport, OR with my Brother-in-Law and family. It was a nice little getaway, even if the weather didn't cooperate as much as we would have liked.

...sealions down at the wharf & my nephew trying to see out of the viewing station...

...the view from the house where we were staying...

...we took our girls to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, with Fum-Fum (grandma)...
Anna loved seeing all the different animal, Grace was sleepy and enjoyed the not so great stroller bed.

One day we drove up the coast a bit to see the angry waves crashing on the rocks. It was a bit chilly and very windy, but that doesn't stop Anna from posing!

...the sky was beautiful, it was really grey & cloudy, but when the sun would shine through, it was amazing...

...waiting for Auntie, Brad & Brandon to get done shopping we went down to a whale watching bench and watched the ocean at Depoe Bay...

...On our way home Monday we stopped at The Wildlife Safari in Winston, OR, we enjoyed our lunch with a peacock...

...then drove through the park, Gracie enjoyed standing up and NOT being in her carseat, I think she grew to highly dislike it during this trip...

...Anna got to 'drive' and loved checking out ALL the animals...

...the last image of the day, taken in the "America" section of the park, wish it was out in the wild though, he was a beauty...

We can't wait to go on our next adventure. Not sure where we will go, but when we asked Anna if she'd like to go camping, she informed us 'mine like fishing', so maybe before it gets tooo cold here, we'll head out and do a little camping.

September {Specials}

The August special is being continued this month. Book your appointment soon to take advantage of these great deals before all the available dates are taken!

It is also time to start thinking about those Holiday Portraits & Card Sessions.

Here is the 2009 Holiday Season price list.

Fire Watch {Life}

Today, about the same time my hubby walked through the door the local fire alarms went off.

...a flare up...

We went out to photograph the event and came up with a mostly shots of the Helicopter, as my longest lens, wasn't long enough (next on the long shopping list) to get much of the action.

...a test drop, right back into the pond...

...taking off with his load of water...

...the 1 and only drop...

...and the return...

---Product Spotlight--- Greeting Cards

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and that's when I get the most orders for custom greeting cards, but they are available for every occasion and special event you have.

I offer various sizes & styles of cards. From flat to folded, with a single side, two, and even accordion style! Cards are sold in sets of 25 and they all come with envelopes.

Prices start at $30 a set

Crazy, Beautiful thing called...{My Life}

Life. Yep, it's crazy, its beautiful, its unexpected, suprising, and wonderful. I am totally blessed to have this life and wouldn't trade (well most days I wouldn't trade) anyone.
It's been busy around here the last couple of weeks/weekends.

...We took the girls to Chuck E Cheese for the 1st time...

...Baby Grace has her first 2 teeth, although one is being stubborn...

...Anna remains INDEPENDANT, obviously, check out the outfit. It was her "I want to play in the rain" clothes, although I'm not sure where the Swimmer fit into her thoughts, because it wasn't raining anywhere near hard enough to need it...

...Gracie can also sit up all by herself (don't mind the drool/spit it's a never ending battle with her)...

...They play so well together. Anna is a really good big sister always taking care of the baby...

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And on to other news...we're also expecting again. WOW! Yes, a shocker to us as well. We certainly didn't plan it, nor were we expecting it, and yes we know what causes this. We are very aware that we are not the planners, and God's plan for us is to be parents of 3 (he must know that my sanity is actually more intact than I think it is somedays). We've lived in the shock of the news for the last few weeks. However, we feel blessed that we are going to be parents, again. Tentativly, the little one will be arriving March 23rd.

Anna's already named the baby "Brother Bear". She was correct with Grace, so we'll see how her predictions hold out this time. I'm thinking she may be correct, as I have morning/afternoon/evening sickness, which I never had with either of the girls. To the mommys out there who've experienced it more than once, I have so much sympathy for you. BLAH!

August {Specials}

This months specials are:

--$35 Thursdays--Regular sessions, scheduled for 6pm or later on Thursdays in August & September are just $35.00!!! That's a HUGE savings.

--Senior Session Collections booked & held in August receive a $50.00 discount.

--8x10 & larger prints are Buy 1 at regular price, get 1 free (*equal or lesser value*)

...some of my favorite images from July...