Newborn Photography: Baby Carly

I met this family almost two years ago… when Kim was pregnant with Haley. I was so blessed to take maternity and newborn pictures when sweet Haley arrived. When Kim asked if I would take pictures upon the arrival of baby Carly, I was overjoyed! Haley is such a sweet little girl and a great big sister. She loves holding her baby sister and is so gentle with her. Carly was as precious as could be… very alert and content most of our time together. She was captivated with her sisters story telling and interactions, which just melted my heart. I was so honored by my time with this sweet family. Kim is a great mother and has two very sweet little's. Thank you Kim for allowing me the privilege to photograph this special time in your life!

Fall Family Session—The Drobny’s

I was blessed to be able to capture this family recently--- I just love them. Holli and Scott wanted to get some updated family photos at The Covered Bridge. I absolutely love that location, so I was so very excited when she suggested it. I can hardly believe that their little, is already nine months old--- how are our littles getting so grown-up so fast!

This family is so sweet. Their interactions are so genuine and the way they love of their little, is beautiful. I am honored to once again photograph the Drobny Family, and to have friends like them in my life.

Happy Fall--- get out and enjoy the colors!

Grundmann Family

One of my favorite parts about photography--- is getting to know you! You, the people in front of my camera. I am so encouraged and inspired by your life stories. I am so blessed and honored that you choose me to capture these special moments. I have known the Grundmann’s for sometime, but recently got to know them a little better. I had the privilege of taking their maternity photos. They have three beautiful children, and are expecting their fourth in a few short weeks. Their family is beautiful, and their story is heartwarming.

God works in amazing and miraculous ways, and I love seeing this family so faithfully follow Him. I could not have been more overjoyed for Jodie and Ryan, when they announced they were expecting their fourth child. They are amazing parents, who pour some much love, virtue and heart into their children. Their kids are so sweet. They may even have some future photographers on their hands--- two of them were very helpful in taking some pictures!!!

Ryan and Jodie--- I am so excited for you both. I cannot wait to meet the newest addition to your already beautiful family! Thank you for choosing me to photograph such a special time in your lives. You are a blessing to many!

such a sweet family.

checking up on baby… everything looks good!

Isn’t this family seriously the cutest--- love them!

Jodie--- you are stunning!

Their reward, for making it through!

in this season…

This is an interesting season of life that we are in. A fun season. A good season. A tough season.

It is a season with a 15month old who is exploring her world more with each passing day. It is a season where I get the pleasure of seeing her eyes light up when she learns or accomplishes something new, even if that something new is climbing on a forbidden chair in the playroom. It is a season where the most common words out of my mouth seem to be “Hannah no touch”, or “Hannah, no screaming” and sometime just plain old “no!” It is a season where with all my might I try and say an equal amount of times “Hannah, you are so very special”, “Hannah you are a blessing,” and “Hannah, I love you!”

It is a season where we are expecting our second child, which physically and emotionally feels a lot different this time around. A season where that spunky, feisty, fun-loving 15month old can rub on my already raw pregnant nerves--- til I am toast. A season where I constantly pray for my mood at the end of the day, that I have just enough nerves left to be patient, loving and pleasant to my husband when he comes home. It is a season where I frequently fail at that miserably, and yet every time he forgives me, loves me and reassures me. It is a season where I realize that I am more than blessed. Blessed with an amazing husband (who is an even better father by the way), and two healthy growing children.

It is a season where God is transforming me. He is challenging me, pushing me, and encouraging me. It is a season in life, where my daughter, is one of the largest glimpses into my own life. As I preach to my daughter about having a “happy heart” during a moment of meltdown--- I reflect upon myself. I reflect upon my attitude previous to her meltdown, or my mood in general that day. Often I realize--- maybe my heart wasn’t that happy either. Maybe today, I was not leading by the best example. And that, is this season. It is a season of Grace. A season of Forgiveness. A season of Love. Everyday, I make mistakes. As I struggle to be content with a busy husband who’s been gone lots, or a toddler who keeps throwing tantrums--- I’m given Grace. The same Grace that I practice giving to my daughter when I see her loose her own battle with temptation. It is a season where our home is full of love--- a little who gives the absolute best hugs and kisses--- if you’re lucky, you even get a little “pat-pat” on the shoulder.

Like I said--- its an interesting season. But so far, it has been one of the best season.

I have always loved the fall leaves, personally my favorite season. It had been a while since my little family was in front of the camera and with the leaves started to change, we decided it was time for a little family session. My dad was kind enough to snap some pictures for us. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by. I hope that you are enjoying your season of life… the good, the bad and the interesting. God Bless.

I am so very blessed by these two--- a very lucky woman.