Puppy Love

OK guys, I just had to sneak these images in quickly before I head off to bed. These are so cute that I couldn't wait to post them. On Sunday we went out to the park and even though it was a little chilly, I had a blast. This couple is SO in love and silly together. Even though we wanted a little privacy in the park, we soon learned that it was not going to happen. They were the center of attention and everyone loved them. And the dogs are TOO cute... wouldn't you agree? Oh, I fell in love with them. They are just adorable. It was nice hanging out with you guys.

Until next time...

Hands Down

Hello again fellow bloggers. What a beautiful weekend we had. Ah, it was so nice to be out photographing and taking advantage of the sun. OK hands down, this session was the cutest! If I could have posted all their images on here I would have. There is so much love and interaction between the family and little Z is simply full of life. Her curiosity and excitement for everything and anything was a joy to see. Children really do appreciate our world and they love exploring by touching, smelling, and yes... tasting. I know there were a few things her parents did not want her to put in her mouth, but we were not quick enough. : ) You know, photographing children is about getting down on their level and seeing what they are experiencing. It is refreshing to see life like they do and it makes me feel like a kid again. As adults we are here to show children how to grow up in this world, but isn't it funny how they show us how to do the same thing?

See you soon. I still have yesterday's session to post with the sweetest couple and their cute little doggies...

Moving On

As many of you know, we were stationed here in Germany with the ARMY in 2001. We have been here for most of my husband's military career. Now after 8 years of service we are now officially an ARMY veteran family. Because of our military experience, I have grown to appreciate military service men and women as well as their families. This is not an easy life. But you manage to work and sacrifice for the good of our country and that is special. Last week was his last week of duty and once again "Of course I had to take pictures!" As we move on to a different chapter in our lives, we will never forget this time. Baby, I am so proud of your service and I love you very much. Here's to you and I look forward to many more years...

Shining Through

You don't have to look far for the free gifts in life. Isn't it amazing how you can look at an image like this and feel hope, inspiration, renewal and love all at the same time? Well that is what I felt when I saw this cloud. I just closed my eyes and took a deep breath. These are moments worth living for. This shot was taken from my backyard (and edited in photoshop).

The Fall Boys

Last Friday the boys and I went outside for a little Fall cleanup. They were having so much fun that I had to photograph them. Plus, who doesn't want pictures of their babies playing in the leaves? We were having a blast until they started fighting over the same pile. One wanted to jump in the leaves and the other wanted to throw them. And taking turns was not an option that day. So, mommy had to make two piles, and as you can see J started raking on his own... too cute! Enjoy these and I hope everyone is staying warm in the cold weather.

Tagged

I've been tagged by Kelly

1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog - some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blog.
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Weird random facts about me: OK here it goes...

1. I love finding God's blessings and love in the world.
2. My husband was my first date.
3. The doctor said I would not be taller the 5 feet tall... I am 5 foot and a half inch. Oh, yeah.
4. I am extremely competitive in sports. (and I love doing cartwheels in the middle of practice when the coach is not looking.)
5. I can play the flute and the guitar... and I love to Karaoke.
6. I can touch my tongue to my nose. My second toe is bigger than my first. My brother-in-law named it "The Cheetoe".
7. Two years ago I went through about a year of vocal therapy for a paralyzed vocal chord. I worked through my paralyses and I have my normal voice again.

Here's who I'm tagging: (These are some of my favorite photographers.)

Leah
Alicia
Cindy
Jaime
Brianna
Peanut Photography
Jessica

Silly and Sweet

Hello bloggers! I am posting my last session which was full of energy. I had to stay on my toes at all times to catch the little moments in between. I love the personalities and bond between the children. They are so much fun together. To give you a little insight to their session, we were doing the chicken dance at one point. It was awesome. I do enjoy sessions like these, because it reminds me that I am here to capture you as you are and NOT how I want you to look... Which is one of the reasons I love this job. I am always pleasantly surprised at how each family session is different. Even if I try the same shot with two different families, it comes out different. That is what I am looking for, a connection or a way of looking into your lives at this point in time. Thank you D family for sharing your lives with me. It was nice meeting you.

As always, I am open to comments. I'd love to hear from you,
Leslie