Evidence of Them....

When the house is quiet and the kids are in school...I find evidence of them.
Like the half eaten graham crackers that Jensen left on the kitchen bench...


Or the much examined leaf arrangement that the girls left on the table...

I have a brief moment of motherly angst about the mess, but soon realize that it's the pieces of them that they leave behind unknowingly for me and I can smile about it and love them even more for it.

Tracy + Colin = Baby Henry

They were waiting for me in the courtyard...two people in love, full of smiles and laughter...Never mind the blistering heat, they were up for it.

They settled into each other soo easily. Her beautiful curves of motherhood just eased into his embraces so effortlessly.


They were so insync with each other, so connected. It was amazingly beautiful to be able to witness this kind of connection and capture it.


They are going to be amazing parents to Baby Henry.




To see the entire session:

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(Music by Parachute, She is Love)

Thank you for spending your Sunday with me! All the best to you both!

Out on the track...

So as I mentioned earlier in the week, my husband is a huge HUGE motorsport fan. He races his own suped up Mustang around the course. He's always wanted me to take my camera out to the track during SCCA solo cup and snap some shots. With him being in a cast and out for the season, this past weekend was the perfect time. Naturally, I don't want to get run over, so he was my spotter/assistant for the day.

Motorsport photography is a totally different "animal" than people photography. How do you tell stories with cars?

You can definitely capture speed...


but I love to capture stories...
like this guy, not more than 12, in his go cart, whizzing by...maybe a future Formula One Champ?


or it's the dad who gave his car to his son and are enjoying the gravel for the day...


or it's the afternoon spent together enjoying brotherhood...


whatever the story was, it was a great day to be out on the track...


Thanks for stopping by! As always, if you enjoy my blog, please pass on the link. Be sure to stop tomorrow, full posting of Tracy + Colin's pregnancy sesh.
Have a great Thursday!

First Tooth...

To her surprise, a month ago, she got her first wiggly tooth. Excitement, excitement! "Will it come out today mom?" "Give it about a month sweetie, just keep wiggling it," I said. "Ok, I need to eat more apples, that'll help." Girl has got a lot of logic.

So the day came, it was time..., that tooth was hanging on by the edge. "When does dad get home mom?, I want him to take it out tonight." Of course, dad happily obliged.


...and it was a family event! (gargle, gargle, swish, swish, spit...)



...gotta take another look....



Her new smile..... "Mom, I've got a few more to lose to catch up with Olivia.. ;)"

Tracy + Colin Sneak Peek

I had the pleasure of a Sunday afternoon to photograph these two lovebirds and their little birdie in the belly. Just a sneak peek of their session because the suspense is getting to the grandma to be! Enjoy!





and one of my personal favs...


Have a lovely Tuesday!

My Incredible Hulk?

A busy weekend was had in my household! I need another day just to recover. Monday came too soon. David is a huge, HUGE, HUGE!! motorsport fan. Big on Formula One Racing and the American LeMans Series. So it was only natural that he would want me to learn to photograph fast cars. It was hot on the pavement, but I had a lot of fun trying to capture those speed shots. I'll post those soon.

We found these two beat up cars just hanging out and David did his best "don't get me mad" pose, you know like what David Banner says right before he transforms into the Incredible Hulk. Although in my case, my husband is not the hulk, but he is pretty darn INCREDIBLE!

Go forth and make it a great week!

On being grateful...

Everyday I wake up, I stretch, blink a couple of times, reach my leg over to my husband's warm leg for reassurance and think, "I'm a lucky girl". I had a relatively good upbringing, I went to school, got my degree, worked in my career for a time, got married, had kids, now here I am. A roof over my head, food to eat, family and friends that I love, my health and my family's health, nothing to complain about. Sometimes I really have to stop and say to myself... it's not luck, it's being blessed, truly.

< I am blessed > .

I am grateful for my husband.

and I'm grateful for you...


I am grateful for you...


and I am grateful for you...


My heart is open and I am listening.
Stop and take a moment sometime soon and be grateful for the things and people you love.

O & P, Golden Girls

One that makes me smile. Thanks for visiting and please, if you enjoy my blog, please forward the link. Hope you're having a great Tuesday.

Recovering...

All the kiddos got sick this weekend. Starting with Belles, then Marlena and Jensen at the same time. Jensen seemed to have recovered within a day. We were couped up and they wanted to get out and stretch, so we went on a little walk.


Bella was back to herself in no time and Marlena is still recovering. The sun did us great, especially since the weather turned grey all of a sudden. All I know is that I'm constantly washing hands and hand santizing.
Not much going on for the next couple of days.

Baby J

It was a pleasurable morning meeting this little guy. At 6 weeks, he is a stunner.


I love this age. Hands still in a grip, eyes wandering, not yet having enough muscles to break out a smile.


His neck just oh so strong enough to keep up his head. Listening for mamma, making sure she's close by.


Staring out into the world with his gentle blue eyes. I often wonder what they're thinking. 6 weeks. The soft skin, the newborn smell.


The round belly full of milk. Satisfied for a bit.


Yes, I'm talkin' about you. Just look at your belly!


Thanks Baby J and mama for letting me come over. You are going to get soo big, soo fast. To see more of Baby J click here.

Happy Friday!

Home with a Sickie...

She's home with the sickies today. Just a fever, but still, a mother needs to be cautious and not send her kid to school to spread anything. Heaven knows what little nasties they bring home. Nothing that a Jamba Juice, Coldbuster with Immunity boost won't help later in the afternoon. Is it Thursday already?

My Big Boy...

First day of Pre-K for my little buddy. He woke up this morning, picked out his own clothes, ate breakfast, brushed his teeth and was ready to go.


Of course he was ready. Back pack and everything! and he knew the way....


He walked right in like he owned the joint...didn't need his mom to hold his hand. He had it all under control.


My last little birdie is flying the coop. Mamma loves you buddy.

Squirrels and Labor Day

Today was a relaxing day, the whole weekend was quite relaxing actually. We've been busy with hustling and bustling that this weekend was a much needed one to do nothing. Absolutely nothing. I did nothing taking photos of my kids.


So I ask Belles, "Why are you collecting all those acorns?" and she says to me, "So in the winter time when the squirrels are hungry, they'll have enough to eat." She was busy laboring for the squirrels today for a bit.

Sweet Boy.

Here's a sweet boy that I got to take photographs of this summer. He really is a sweet little boy and he loves the neighbor girls; who happen to belong to me. :)







It's almost Friday!

Fancy Free

To be 6 again. Not a care in the world. Footloose and Fancy Free, this is who she is. Have a great Wednesday!