Mr. W. at almost 4 Months!!! - Jordan Baby Photographer

It was so much fun today to go back and see this handsome little man!  The last time I saw him, he was just a newborn.  It is amazing how much these little ones grow in just 3 short months.  It was great seeing you again.  I said I only kind of look forward to our next session, just because that means summer is over :(  But I can't wait to see Mr. W. again!  Enjoy your summer with him!!!

A big smile for mom!!  We worked hard to get these.  They are really hit or miss at this stage, and he had a fun morning with mom and used up lots of them before I got there, but he still saved a few for me!!

Love this shirt with his eyes

Hanging out in the grass

Big boy!

So good on his tummy holding that head up.  He's a strong one!

And, I just realized we got a shot just like this at his newborn session, almost the same expression everything!  I love the changes in 3 months.  Wow!

A Blog Apology

First of all, I believe in my last post, I said I'd be a better blogger.  I've failed.  The past month, I've been a very bad blogger.  However, I've been CRAZY busy!  As most of you know, I'm also a full-time teacher, and the end of the school year has been crazy.  So with lots of homework for school, a daughter adjusting to summer time hours (i.e. not going to bed until about 9ish), that leaves me to start my work at about 9:30.  

So, no excuses, I've gotten lazy.  I'm a big fan, and user of Facebook.  I know most of my clients are too, and love to see their pics up there and share with their friends.  So I've taken to sharing my previews, etc. on Facebook.  It's quick and easy.  By the time I get them up there, I usually decide it's time for me to go to bed!  I always mean to blog the next day, but then there are other things that come up.

So with summer time now officially here, I've been busy.  I have a new blog in the works, as well as some changes to my website.  I've been super busy with sessions, as you've seen if you've been keeping up with me on my FACEBOOK FAN PAGE. (If you're not a fan, you should be, just click here to become one!)  Anyway, I'm really excited about the new blog.  It will be a few weeks yet, but stay tuned.  I PROMISE when I have my shiny new one, I will put it to good use, and it is my goal to blog DAILY.  Yes, DAILY!  Hold me to it!!! 

So with that said, I apologize, I really do.  Thanks for hanging with me!!  Enjoy your summer, and the wonderful time with your family.  I know I will!!

Happy Mother's Day!

First of all,  Happy Mother's Day to all of you mothers and soon-to-be mothers.  I hope your day was wonderful and you were treated like the queens you all are!  My day was great.  I'm so lucky to have the best mom and also the best daughter anyone could ask for.  They are beyond amazing.  I would be LOST without my mom, in so many ways.  She is my best friend,  my #1 Avery baby-sitter (I couldn't do this without her), and the best Nana I could've ever dreamed for my daughter.  She is just so amazing in so many ways and I'm so beyond blessed to have her as my mom.  Love you Mom!  I also shouldn't leave out my mother-in-law either.  I know I said my mom is the best Nana ever, then my mother-in-law is the best Grandma.  Seriously, Avery doesn't know how good she has it! :)  I know how lucky I am to not only have such an amazing mom, but such an amazing mother-in-law too.  I'm sure not everyone can say that, but I honestly can.  Love you too Roxy, and I'm SO lucky to have you as my second mom! :)  

I have to apologize for my bad blogging lately!  To be perfectly honest, this has been a crazy busy time of year.  As most of you know, I'm also a 4th grade teacher, and we are in the midst of testing season/winding down the school year and my 25 10 year olds are keeping me BUSY! 

I'm usually up until pretty late editing and working, and I've gotten bad about just posting preview on Facebook, as it's much quicker, so I usually just do that with the best intentions to blog them the next night, but then I'm on to the next task.  It is my May resolution to be better about it!  Anyway, not trying to make excuses, just being honest, but I promise I will be better!  I know not everyone has Facebook access, so I don't want to leave anyone out!

I also hope to add more posts on my blog about me, my family, and whatever else I may feel like, so that you can get to know me a little better too.  I feel so lucky to get to come into your homes and meet your families,  that it might be fun for you all to know a little more about me too.

Finally, I hope to add a new look to the blog here in the coming weeks.  It's first on my summer to-do list, to give my blog a face-life, so be on the lookout!  I can't post without a photo, so here is a snapshot of my daughter and mom on our visit to Florida to visit my brother this summer!  

I adore this photo!

Chunka Love! - Waconia Newborn Photographer

This chubba love little man was six days old when I photographed him on Monday, and he weighed 11 pounds when he was born!  Yes..11..I told him mama she deserved an award for sure..but she gets to keep this little man so I think that's reward enough!  I could've snuggled him up all evening.  Here is just a preview from our session!  Congrats again S Family!

Colton - Chanhassen Senior Portrait Photographer

Colton- Chanhassen 2011 Senior Rep

Jordan Senior Rep - Jordan MN Senior Portrait Photographer

Jordan Senior Rep - Beautiful Sammy!  LOVE these shots around Jordan!

Chaska Senior Rep Preview - Chaska Senior Photographer

Meet another rep from Chaska High School.  I met up with the beautiful Jenna on Tuesday and we explored Chaska!  It was great to wander around downtown again, and we definitely found some beautiful places to shoot!  I love how her mini-session photos turned out, and this is just her preview!  Chaska 2011 seniors...call or email to set up a session today!

Adorable Quadruplets!

Yes, you are seeing this right...4 beautiful babies!  Yes...4!  This weekend I was lucky enough to be able to hang out with these beautiful brothers and sisters.  2 handsome boys, and 2 sweet girls!  It was their 5 month birthday for these photos, and they were such troopers for me!  I had the best time! Thanks for such a fun morning!

The whole crew

Handsome B.

Pretty Little S.

Sweet Little E.

Cutie Pie M.