After the gear is packed up …

Almost two years ago, I photographed this dear family after they brought their twins home.  The end of the session came all too quickly.  And I packed my gear up and prepared to take my leave.  And then I unpacked it all again STAT and captured my favorite pics of the day. 

 

History repeats.  [Grin.]  My favorite series of pics from after I packed up my gear this time.

I predict these two are going to grow up as the best of friends.  Just a hunch.

 

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Father’s Day

The dudes (well, two of them; the third might still have been in bed) cooked breakfast.The jeep was summer-fied…And Nana’s hot tub got a little use after some frisbee at the beach (the frisbee pics are all still on the phone)…

And then we let Big Dude bbq for dinner.  And we decided we would keep him for another year.  Because he’s pretty swell.

Beautiful Life … Annie

Here is what you need to know about Annie:  she is altogether lovely - and not just on the outside; she is lovely all the way to her innermost being.  She is quiet, quirky, whimsical.  She enjoys a good book and video game and likes her favorite cookies unbaked.  She can carry a tune.  She graduated high school this week.  She’s an animal whisperer.  She wears her freckles proudly.  She loves her family fiercely.  And she’s an extraordinary artist.

Annie, I hope you love these pictures as much as I loved taking them.  (Tell your Mom to grab a kleenex before she watches the video.  You know how she is…)



Why, yes, Annie did design the t-shirt she’s wearing with the graphic of a frog burping and knocking the girl’s ice cream off her cone… (and I’m the lucky recipient of a matching tank top!!)This drawing of her beloved dog … look closely:  the whole drawing is composed of words from a poem about labs(!!).  So stinkin’ amazing.
Annie, truly, you are beautiful inside and out.  I can't wait to see what plans God has for your vision, creativity, and amazing artistry!

 

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Whaaazup?

A little moment that made this mama’s heart smile:

 

In other news, we’re still two weeks away from summer vacation.   Ack. 

 

I finished one huge project …

 

And I’m currently working on another huge project for I Heart Faces’ October Photography Conference…

 

I ‘m editing a super darling senior lifestyle session …

 

And this week I’m celebrating 20 years of marriage with this cute dude …

 

Good times in Kellerville.  Well, except for that two more weeks of school.  I’m soooo ready for summer schedule :-}.