My Lil' Biker Girl

I love her facial expression in this photo.

Cub Scout Sunday

Yesterday my son, Kaden gave a talk in church for Cub Scout Sunday. He told me he wasn't even nervous. Can you imagine only eight and giving a talk in front of so many people. I haven't given a talk in years and just thinking about it makes me sick. Anyways, I was very proud of him, he was cute and funny. That's my Kaden, he is turning out to be a great kid.

Gabe's Very Grumpy Not So Good Day

Once upon a time there was a lovable, adorable, four year old boy, named Gabe. One morning he woke up and was having a very grumpy not so good day. He refused to go potty, refused to get dressed, refused to eat and refused to go to preschool.

His mother seeing his displeasure wrapped her magical arms around him. But her hugs didn't work. She sprinkled him with her sweet kisses, but her kisses didn't work either. He was having a very grumpy not so good day. What's a mother to do? The wise mother that she was, bribed him with a twix bar and sent him to school. Surely he will return home a lovable, adorable, four year old boy.

Upon his return from school the bus assistant had to persuade him to get off the bus. He cried as he slowly, unwillingly climbed down the bus stairs. He cried as he walked to the house, he cried as he took of his coat. Gabe was having a very grumpy not so good day. His patient mother that she was, made him the most scrumptious lunch (grilled cheese.) Surely that will make him a lovable, adorable, four year old boy again. He cried because he had to share his sandwich with his cousin, he cried because his sister ate his apple sauce and he cried when his cousin played with his toys. Gabe was having a very grumpy not so good day. What's a mother to do now? Send him to bed!!!

To be continued...

You Know Your Mom's A Photographer when....

the kids are sick and I still take their picture. I couldn't help myself look at her baby blues.

Me Ra Koh Confidence Workshop

A week ago I had the opportunity to attend Me Ra Koh's "Confidence Workshop". It was an amazing experience. Me Ra and her husband, Brain are the nicest, down to earth people. They were so funny, they had me laughing non stop. One of the things I learned was finding the artist within me. What about me and my experiences can I bring to my pictures. On Sat. and Sun. we had actual models come. I must admit I was so nervous taking pictures in a group setting. I still struggled with my confidence but I made it through. It was good that I had to stretch myself that's how we learn, right? Oh, and I have to mention that the ladies that I learned with were great. They were all so friendly and helpful. We even started our own FB page. Here are just a few pictures that I took.

I heart faces contest

I am submitting these photos into the I Heart Faces logo photo contest. By entering, I am granting I Heart Faces LLC permission to consider my photo for use in the marketing and promotion of their website. Yes, I'm entering another contest. This time I could win a new lens. Wish me luck.

Sled Boarding

Yes, it's a little sad that my kids have to go sledding in the drive way. At least they had fun and Kaden invented Sled Boarding. (ok, I'm sure it's been done before but I thought it was cleaver.)

My Three Musketeers, a rare picture with all of them.


I love this action picture of Riley.

Even sister got into the action.

Will I Soar?

Many of you know I enjoy doing photography. I've always wanted to have my own business but have worried if I'm good enough. Anyways, on of my favorite photographers, Mera Koh is offering a scholarship for three lucky ladies. The winner gets new camera gear and bag, mentoring, website and blog, business coaching, free software the list goes on and on. It's everything you need to start you business and succeed. So, what are the requirements?

First, you have to fill out an application and submit a 2 minute video. The application not a problem but a video. I don't know how to make a video and I don't have a camera with video, nor video software. So, I decided not to enter but I kept going back to the SOAR website. Three days before the deadline I decided to enter. So here is my dorky video. Yes, I'm in the one in the Santa hat. Please keep in mind I did this all by myself and I had no clue how to edit my video. I just download a free trial. But I just had to try if I didn't I would always wonder. I know it really is a dorky video but if you would like to leave a comment of encouragement for Mera to read you can do that here. Just scroll down and click on comment and leave a message. Don't forget to include my name and number #148 so they know your talking about the dorky girl in the santa hat. Thanks to all my friends and family who have supported me in my photography endeavors. You guys are the best!!!

Meet the Twins

Ok, these boys are serious the cutiest kids ever. They were so fun and easy to take pictures of. I had a hard time deciding which ones to post, so I guess I just have to post a lot of them. And isn't their mother just gorgeous? I think so and she happens to be a very special friend of mine. I hope you like these, thanks for letting me come to play. Click on the picture to see a better image.

Here come all the B&W I love so much.

Meet Little B

Today I got to shoot cute Little B., doesn't he have the cutest smile. He sure was an angel. He loved watching his mommy and listening to her voice and he was so alert the whole time I was taking pictures.

Look at these baby blues.

Ok, I'm very partial to B&W photos.



And of course I had to include a foot shot. I love how he is spreading his toes.