Summer Days

Things have been a little crazy here as of late…the poor blog has been a bit neglected.  I am working hard to keep things balanced this summer with my kids, business, and life.  Some days, I must admit, I am failing miserably but overall I think I may be learning how to make all this chaos fit into one very blessed life.

This week has some great items in store including an adorable baby session that I photographed today.  (Did I mention that she’s adorable?)  And stay tuned tomorrow for a “Wedding Wednesday” featuring a very talented business that you won’t want to miss.

For now, I leave you with this.  I love finding light like this.

$25 gift card to first person who knows where this shot was taken.  (Answer coming in a future blog post…along with more gorgeous images.}

My Favorite People

We’ve been a little under the weather here the past few days so I thought I’d share some images I took of the my kiddos a couple weeks back.

I love my job.  I really do, but when I get home in the evening the last thing I want to do at times is take another picture.  I make myself though.  I make myself pick up the camera one more time to capture all the things I don’t want to forget.

I make myself because they are the cutest kids in the world.  (I am aware that I might be a wee bit biased.)

And for a real look into my life:

Maybe one of my favorite photos of my little man ever:

And my little girl…just how I usually see her…mad that she’s not getting her way.  Right after I told her it was time to go home.  :(

Biased or not, they sure are cute.  Don’t you think?

Oh Oh Oh, the Sweetest Thing(s)

I have to tell you, when I found out my sister was having twins, my first thought was wow, that’s going to be tough.  My second thought, though, was I can’t wait to take pictures of those babies!

After a couple weeks in the NICU, these two are finally home and adjusting to life.  Well, actually, I think they’ve adjusted….my poor sister and brother-in-law are the ones adjusting!  Last week I finally was able to have the session I’ve been thinking about for almost a year.  And, oh my goodness, let me tell you…I love these two.

Meet Luke:

And now Blake:

Yes, it’s official.  I could eat them up.

I bought these hats for them from Sweet Pea Hats before they were born.  I’ve had this shot in mind for a while now.  I may be biased, but I love it.

What is it about baby toes? I just can’t get enough of them.  {And yes, Matt, they unfortunately got our families “finger toes.”}

Blake and Luke, I love you so much already.  I can’t wait to watch you grow up.  Thanks for being so good for our session!  Hugs and Kisses.

***And if these two don’t need an “If you think I’m cute, you should see my aunt” t-shirt, I don’t know who does.  Wouldn’t you agree?

3 Years Old!

I feel like a bit of a broken record but I don’t know how time flies so fast.  My sweet little niece is somehow three!

I love watching her and Eden grow up together and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for both of them.  I just wish the future would come a little more slowly.  It will probably feel like tomorrow and they will be in each other’s weddings.

I can almost hear her laughing in this next one.

Look at this little lady!

Happy Birthday little {A}!  Love you lots.

The New Men in My Life

Two days ago my little sister went into labor and brought two little guys into the world.  These photos are through plastic and with terrible lighting but I still think they are the most beautiful photos of even more beautiful babies.  {Of course, I am aware that I might be a little biased.}

I am so proud of my sister and these two already.  They have a little more growing to do before they are allowed home but with so much good care and love, I don’t think it will be too long.

First is Luke:

s…t…r…e…t…c….h….

And now Blake:

Daddy’s hand with little Luke:

Luke and Blake, I love you both so much.  Grow quickly and come home soon.

Downtown Akron Shoot

Last week we went to downtown Akron to shoot a senior session.  There will be a sneak peek of that session soon, but until then, I will leave you with a couple fabulous shots I got of our lovely intern (who may kill me for this.)

And just to prove I am not totally mean…Here’s one she got of me:

Hey, that hair flip isn’t easy to pull off.

Happy Easter

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter.

And in response to the hundreds of requests for more photos of my kids {with cheesy grins}….here you go:

God bless all of you.

Amy

Stomach Bugs & an Engagement Photo

I’ve learned three things in the last week…

1. Lying in bed for days isn’t as fun as it sounds
2. Cherry slushies might be the yummiest drink in the world when nothing else sounds good
3. The stomach flu should die a long and horrible death

I have lots more to blog in the next few days, but I just wanted to check in and say hello…oh and share this favorite image Dave took of his son and his fiancée.  {More coming soon!}

Older But Maybe a Little Wiser

The thing I have been dreading for the past ten years happened yesterday. Each day it grew closer and closer.  I knew I couldn’t avoid it, but I sure tried.  Despite all my efforts, it’s official…I am thirty.

I’m not really sure how it happened since I am still so super hip, (right?!).  :)  But, hey, overall it’s not too bad. I think I might have learned a little.

Ten years ago I didn’t know how to forgive.

Ten years ago I didn’t know I could miss someone with all my heart.

Ten years ago I didn’t know that marriage is HARD but worth it.

Ten years ago I didn’t know that wedding and portrait photography would make me happy.

Ten years ago I didn’t know that life is not a fairytale but a journey.

Ten years ago I didn’t know that I could ever love anyone as much as I love my babies.

It might not be what I ever imagined it to be, but it’s my life and I love it.

All the photos above were taken by Dave.  Beautiful, huh?  Dave’s birthday is actually today.  {Yes, ironically, our birthdays are only a day apart.}  Stop over on his Facebook page and wish him a good day.

Three Things I Love and One I Hate

Guess which one I hate?

I try not to but in truth I hate the snow.  This is what my street looks like for goodness sake:

But as much as I hate snow and coats and gloves and scarves and cold…these two sure look cute in it, don’t ya think?

I love capturing the kids as they are. Lifestyle photography at its best!

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