Matt & Erin.

My brother and sister-in-law ended up doing their reception a few months after their wedding day, in July.  I was asked to take some pictures of the event.  What a beautiful evening it was!  It reminded me a lot of my wedding reception 8 years ago that had also been in my Parents' backyard.  Except this time I was glad not to be in a wedding line ;0)  Instead I enjoyed the pleasant weather, ice cream buffet and wonderful company.  Congrats, Matt & Erin!

Spring Temple Sealing.

Earlier this Spring, when I was VERY pregnant, we took a crazy long road trip to Utah to be at my brother & sister-in-law's sealing in the Draper Utah Temple.  It was so special to be there as they made covenants with God and promises to each other.  My Mom told me to bring my camera along and although it was a FREEZING cold day, I just loved snapping pictures and playing the part of second shooter (they hired a photographer to document their day).  We are so excited to have Erin in our family and that they're setting on the wonderful eternal journey of marriage.

Graham.

Photographing newborns is not my expertise, but Graham's mom was so laid back and let me run with the various locations and poses I had in mind.  What a cute little guy and what a fun shoot!

for my Dear Friend.

 (I took these five years ago for their seventh anniversary)

After several years of trying to have another baby, my dear friend recently found out that her options are in vitro or adoption.  Her family is rallying together to do a fundraiser, selling a beautiful set of Easter eggs to tell the true story of Easter, and to raise money for Rebecca's cause.  I've often looked for ways to make Easter more Christ-centered and this looks like a beautiful way.  And all of the proceeds go to my friend and her family's effort to have a baby!  Such a wonderful endeavor.  Definitely check it out and spread the word!

Too sweet for words.

           

      

 

This is my friend's almost-one-month-old baby girl.  Isn't she beautiful?  We did a mini photo shoot last night as the sun was setting.  She is too sweet for words.  We of course had to get a few pictures of her big brother out on the front walk where all the kids play.  If you look closely he's wearing a pair of green butterfly wings that he put on while playing with my daughter. Love it!  He'll be a great big brother to a little sister :0)

Azhar.

Azhar is one of the sweetest people I know.  I feel so blessed to have met her here in St. Louis and to be able to call her my friend.  She is forever doing things to help and serve my little family.  Bless you, Azhar!  A few weeks ago she and her cute little (soon-to-be-growing) family were over at our place for a BBQ.  I couldn't help but snap a few pictures of her BEAUTIFUL self, baby bump and boys!

P.S. I do not understand Blogger formatting.  Anyone else?  The pictures and text in this post were fighting me tooth and nail and I could NOT get them lined up properly.  Battle lost.  Oh well.

beautiful morning light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

I think it's tradition now to do a photo shoot of Heather while I'm in town...What can I say, I love to take pictures and she doesn't mind being in them.  It's a winning combo ;0)  In any case, it was so fun capturing the beautiful morning light streaming over Squaw Peak.  And my Parents' back yard never disappoints.  A lovely morning indeed.  Thanks, Heather.  Til next time :0)