family of 4

Baby #3 will be here soon. We are waiting. I'm waddling around. The last few weeks have been interesting. I was surprised by a kidney stone attack and haven't been feeling well ever since. Three kids, three kidney stones. I'm nothing if not consistent. They can't do anything more about the stone until the baby is born so until then we are taking it one day at a time. I'm relying on friends and family to help with Marlie and Tate and people have been amazing. I'm learning to accept all the help and let go of my pride. It hasn't been easy. Shane has proven once again that I have the best husband in the world. He's doing everything I used to do and more to keep things running around here and taking care of me too.

I set up the old tripod and got these shots just before everything got really complicated and I'm so glad that I did. They are part of a longer series that I'll share later. My sweet little family of 4 before we become 5. I sure do love these people and I can't wait to meet the newest addition.

Marlie, my big kindergartner

Last week my Marlie started kindergarten. Unbelievable. What happened? It's so true what they say about mothering small children, the days are long but the years are short.

She loves school. She is still getting used to the fact that it is every day this year. Each morning she comes bouncing in to my bedroom asking "What are we doing today?" Too cute.

Mr. Weston started pre-k 4 at Marlie's school this year. This is the first picture I have of these two together...

and just look at them now....

Ah! I can't believe it!

baby Auggie

Last week my sweet friends Matt and Katie brought over their latest family addition, Auggie, for his first photo shoot. Big sister Sophie came along too and she could not have been cuter. I love these sibling shots...

Little Auggie took a short nap and then he just wanted to look around at everyone. We didn't mind because I mean look at that little face. Those eyes! What a handsome guy.

Congratulations guys! Such a cute family!

Noelle & Rick

While I'm not officially shooting weddings anymore, every once in a while I get the opportunity to be the wedding photographer for close friends. A few weekends ago Shane and I headed to Iowa for Rick and Noelle's wedding. It was an amazing wedding to photograph with so many beautiful details and it was wonderful to see these two sweet friends tie the knot. Click here to see a slideshow of their big day.

blue cookies

Last week we got some blue cookies to tell Marlie that she is going to be big sister to another little brother! Two little boys! I kind of can't believe it. Life is an adventure :).

more of little Elliot

At just 6 days old little Elliot was a perfect angel for her newborn shoot. I just love seeing parents with their new little people.

A special thanks to Emily for helping me with miss Elliot's newborn shoot. Sometimes its nice having another set of hands and another photographer's input. Plus, I just really like her company :).

And thanks to you Elliot for being so sweet and sleepy. You are pretty darn adorable.

Welcome to the world Elliot

Lately when I see people I haven't talked to in a while they are surprised to hear that I am still shooting. I guess that only makes sense since I haven't been blogging my sessions. Yes, I am shooting. Less than I have in past years, but I am still shooting. I am working with sweet families, capturing important moments and loving it. Last week I had the honor of capturing little Elliot's birthday. Welcome to the world little Elliot and congratulations Evan and Lindsey!