Gina's Business Partner

Meet Mary, Gina's (scroll down to meet Gina) new business partner! They are busy creating documents for their new accounting firm--I will keep all updated on their progress. Look for them to open their doors at Parkville Commons in a few months.

Parkville Days a Success!

Thanks to all that stopped by my space at Parkville Days! It is such a great event and I love meeting all the new people.

While the three days are l o n g, it is well worth it!

Note to everyone: Do NOT wait to book your fall/Holiday session!!! If you do, you will greatly risk not getting in.

Online Proofing down

The online proofing page is down due to issues way beyond my control. I'm working on it and it should be restored within the next few days. :) Clients waiting on proofs will be the first to be notified when it's back up.

Teensy bit behind

Just trying to keep folks updated.....with the start of school, Parkville Days this weekend, and other life stuff, I'm a wee bit behind! Argh!

So, no, I'm not ignoring you if you are waiting to hear from me! Promise! :)

First Day of Kindergarten

I can't believe it--my baby started kindergarten today.

Cue the crying!

She was so much more nervous than I expected her to be and I was by far more weepy than I expected to be. I've decided that the first day of kindergarten is solely to torture Moms! ;)

Carly was nervous too--she packed a play backpack full of who-knows-what and declared that "she was packing up and going to school with sissy too!". (I wanted to do the same thing, so who could blame her!)

Despite the worries and bittersweet feelings, she headed off this morning and became a big-school-age-kid.

She was exhausted when she arrived home, but I think she had a great day and will LOVE kindergarten--she's been ready for this for a while!

She's ready!
A fake smile--she was not so excited about the pics this AM!


With a neighbor friend at the bus-stop


Carly scowling at me "I AM going to go with sissy. I AM." (Notice the backpack.)


Off she goes


Gone and my tears flowed!

Brother and Sister

I have always liked the little purple house in Parkville--so it was great fun to photograph the children of the tenant in the house! We utilized the front steps and great color for a fun photograph.

Things are looking up

Well, things may start to be on the mend. The phone seems to be working--I've done several tests and it's been AOK.

The email is still very, very glitchy.....but glitchy is an improvement over nonexistent. ;)

Everyone cross their fingers and do some sort of meditation! (Just kidding, but I'm desperate at this point.)

Phone and Email Update

I woke up this AM to find that both phone and email are 100% non-functioning. I cannot receive messages nor send them.

I am working like mad to try and get it fixed.

Phone and Email

I seem to be having trouble with my phone and email this afternoon--people can't seem to call me on either my home or business lines and, while I can receive, I cannot send emails out.

I've about had it with Time Warner. Really.

Very, very frustrating.

(And did I mention that my a/c is out AGAIN???) That frustrated screaming you hear is coming from my house. LOL

Happy Baby!

What a great, happy little guy!!

Taking much of the week off

I will be taking much of this week off. It is my very last week of summer with my girls! Sigh. It went toooo fast!

They are headed to Colorado with my in-laws next week (I can't go because I have to be back at school so early!) and the following week I start back at school part-time, and the week after that is the first week of school!

And so it has occurred to me that this week is the last week ever of Emma being 'little'. (Just typing that is bringing tears to my eyes!) She starts kindergarten on the 15th and the end of an era for she and I. It doesn't seem possible that the baby I gave birth to just yesterday (right???) is headed off to school. But, she is, and I vow to give her my utmost attention in this very last week of an era in her life. Sometimes you just have to stop and truly cherish what you have.

I won't be neglecting business entirely, I promise, but much more time than usual is being set aside for cuddle time and some fun activities. My response time to messages will be slow. Thank you for understanding! :)

Lexi and Trisha

These beautiful young women are in town for a short time visiting their aunt and uncle--I've rushed a 'sneak preview' so they can see some of their images before leaving town.

Enjoy and have a safe trip home!

Boys bein' boys!

This summer I've been photographing some great siblings and these two were no exception to the fun!

Professional Photos

Meet my friend, Gina!

I have known Gina practically forever and am thrilled to see her career booming.

We took some professional career photos this month.

Alexander!

Good friends Pak and Cathy have welcomed Alexander into their family!

Big brother seems pretty proud too!

Gina and Randy--Engaged!

Congratulations to Gina and Randy!

Be sure to come back in August to see their wedding images!

Big Girl Bed!

My youngest has graduated to a new big girl bed!

Of course, we had to document the occasion!



(And, yes, there are new pics of Emma coming soon!!)

Mom and Daughter

It's hard to believe, but these two are Mother and Daughter!

Even harder to believe is how old I am--I babysat this gorgeous 16 year old when she was a baby!

My three year old....`

.....just covered herself in self tanner.

This little factoid was just too funny not to share with you all.

If she is an interesting shade tomorrow, I'll be sure to share some photos. ;)

LOL!!

Updating with pics--click on them to see the full effect:

Hadley!

This little one was so sweet and has the greatest range of expressions!