Bubbles, Blooms and Bugs

Tonite we took time to look at things from different angles.  We also learned that as long as we have a healthy respect for nature it's fun to notice the littlest details.

The Grandkids

I met up with four amazing grandchildren and one very proud grandma this morning.  Here's the family's sneak peek - I'll have some more for you soon! :)

Downtown

Looking for new locations to photograph at...

Pillows

A friend of mine recently asked me to sew some pillows and curtains for her.  I finished the pillows and just have a couple steps the curtains.  I think I like sewing!  :-)  I'll post a photo of the curtains as soon as we hang them!

Garden flower

I found this new bloom in my garden this morning.

Summer Days

One more of my favorites from last week's mini session.

Bubbles

Bubbles are always more fun with a friend!

Summer Days

Ahh... lazy summer afternoons...



So I'm taking photos of eldest daughter S when all of a sudden she starts giggling like crazy.  I turn around... and this is what I see behind me!  Love you, A!  :-)

A few more

A few more fireworks photos to share then I'm done for the night! :)

Fireworks

Hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable 4th of July!

K & D Reception

Here is a sneak peek of a lovely couple I recently met.  They were married last month out on the west coast and I was honored to document their reception here in town this weekend.  Congratulations, K & D.  I'll be getting the rest of your photos to you soon.

StrawberryFest

When it rains on your parade...

...the parade keeps going! 

Dance Recital

A backstage view of my daughter's dance recital.  What an amazing group of girls, moms, and teachers!  Excellent performances, all of them!

L & K Engagement

Last weekend I met up with this wonderful couple to take their engagement photos.  The weather was perfect for picture taking and they were both so fun to take photos of. ("...relax, L!")  :o)))  I'm glad to have met you both.  Congratulations on your engagement! :o)

Dreaming of ice and snow

(CORRECTION:  The official temperature reached 103 degrees.)
102 degrees today.  Hottest it's been in 23 years here.  Ice doesn't stand a chance.

Farm Field Trip

Having fun on the end of the year school field trip to a local farm jumping in the hay and looking at all the farm animals! 

Riley

I'm experimenting with a different "look" to a portrait drawing.  Comments anyone?

Graphite Pencil Drawing
Image size 2" x 2"

Sweet Dreams, Baby N

You may recognize this drawing from a photograph I took awhile back.  It's been a favorite photo of mine, and I've been wanting to create a pencil drawing from it ever since I took the photograph, and now that I'm done with it, I'm glad I did.  I like how it looks as a drawing too.
Image Size 3" x 5"
Graphite Pencil

Spring Baby

This baby bird chose our deck to stop and rest upon while learning to fly this weekend.  The girls were happy to encourage him (her?) in his flying lessons and soon, with parents keeping a close eye on him from a nearby tree, he flew off to the front of the house and then on to the neighbor's yard.  Happy flights, little bird!
 

Miss M

I couldn't resist taking a few impromptu photos of this little cutie.  She's got such a sweet smile, and her giggle was infectous! 

Miss E turns 3

This Miss E celebrated her third birthday this weekend.  It's so much fun watching her grow with each photo session we take.  Happy birthday, dear Miss E!

Miss E turns 8

The lovely Miss E celebrated her 8th birthday with an adorable and yummy Littlest Pet Shop cake.  Happy Birthday, Miss E!

A Weekend for Birthday Celebrations

This was quite the weekend for birthday celebrations.  Not only did we attend three, I knew of three others being celebrated this weekend also! 

At this one, while younger sister was making her wish, blowing out the candles and removing decorations from the top, older sister was still contemplating her wish.  Apparently she was taking a bit too long and younger sister decided to help her blow them out!