"A" Family Sneak-Peek!

I had the wonderful privilege of photographing this lovely family this week! With two girls who absolutely adore each other, how could I not just have a great time?

I photographed these girls the evening before we found out that we were having a girl and after this session, I wanted a little girl all that much more (that's not proper grammar, is it?). It was great fun to see how Mom and Dad loved on their children. I can't wait to take more of your photographs in the future, "A" Family!

Enjoy your Sneak-Peek and Consider Yourselves Loved...

"W" Family Sneak-Peek!

Mom came to me about four weeks ago to inquire about a family session with her husband and two handsome boys. We took a small jog over to the Shakespeare Festival where we were greeted with lovely grasses and beautiful colors! They brought their VERY cool dog and we all had fun taking a walk around the gorgeous trails.

Thanks, "W" Family for letting me hang out with you on Monday! Enjoy your Sneak-Peek and consider yourselves loved...

The Jury Has Reached it's Verdict!!!

Let me begin by saying that for the last two days, Julius has told us that he is going to have a little sister. Not even sure he knew what this meant, he was very consistent and persistent on his evaluation.

Turns out he is right :). We are having a little GIRL!!!

I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!! From the beginning, I have unashamedly been hoping for a little girl (only because I think this will be our last biological child), thinking that I would be completely devastated if I was not having a girl - not because I didn't want a boy, I just wanted a girl :). Anywho - about 5 weeks ago, I really felt good about having another boy - for reals. Not because I didn't want to be "disappointed". It was a surprising peace, but let me tell you - when I found out it was a girl, my inner girllyness came through!!! I screamed like a little girl :). So - we are very happy to have a baby girl on the way - most importantly, though, it looks as though she is growing well and she looks healthy!!! That's what we are truly thankful for :).

Okay, okay - I know y'all want to know who won the contest, so....


DRUM ROLL PLEASE...


Mistie Kindall - will you please claim your prize???


Have fun getting your hair done by my awesome stylist, Girlly-Girl!


And now - for a picture of our little cutie-pie!!! Isn't life such a miracle? Praise the Lord...

Gained a Few Pounds, Got My Hair Cut

The not-so-obvious new thing in these photographs is my hair! I just love it :). Jacquie Otteson from Ingrid's Hair Design Downtown did this for me. She put a bit of purple in my hair as well. Do you see it? I love it!!!

So - for the pretty-obvious new thing in the second photograph. Not all of you blog-stalkers know this (we weren't really open about it until about a month or so ago - not that people couldn't tell anyway), but we are pregnant with our second baby!!! We are so very excited to add this little bundle of joy to our family. *So, just a quick note of maternity leave between October 1st & December 1st-baby is due October 15th. We find out next Wednesday if it is a boy or girl.

*** CONTEST ***

Here's a fun contest for you. I want you to guess if we are having a boy or girl. Only one entry per contestant, although you certainly can make more than one comment! If you are correct in your guess, your name will go into a drawing for a $100 salon gift certificate with stylist Jacquie Otteson at Ingrid's Hair Design Downtown. She does an AMAZING JOB!!! I will post the contest winner on my blog next week sometime - be sure to put your name & email address in the comment!

To schedule your own appointment w/Jacquie, call Ingrid's at 208-344-9906.

"D" Family Sneak-Peek!

This mama called me a few weeks ago to set up her maternity session. They reside in Twin Falls. She gave me a huge compliment on the phone when she said, "I didn't care where you were, I just knew we had to come to you!". Thank you, Hon - you have no idea how much that made my day!

What a beautiful couple - they are so amazingly in love. It was so fun to spend some time with them. I love to hang out with first-time parents. It's such an honorable title, "Mom & Dad" - I love it when the joy of that title spills over into the every day life of a pregnant woman & her husband.

Thank you for letting me spend part of my Friday with the two of you - I can't wait to meet your son!!! Enjoy your Sneak-Peek and consider yourselves loved...

Guess Who Had Their Baby...

YAY! Congratulations to our good friends, Jon and Kortney. Surprise - it's a girl :). And her sweet name is Luella Belle. Love it! She is just perfect. I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph this dolly and her parents this week. She slept like a little princess and was a perfect little lady. Very impressive, Little One!

Do you love the hat??? Jamie Wiseman of http://www.flickr.com/photos/brownbirdy/ made it for me - she's got a great special on baby shoes right now - check her out!!!

Enjoy your Sneak-Peek and Consider Yourselves Loved...

Super fun Engagement - Sam & Livi's Sneak-Peek!

Livi booked me for her June 11th wedding a few weeks ago. She added an engagement session to her Wedding Collection and wanted it done downtown - I LOVE downtown sessions :).

Anywho - what a beautiful couple!!! They were so fun and I had so much fun seeing them in love. I love love!!! Congratulations, you two!!! Enjoy your Sneak-Peek and Consider Yourselves Loved...