miss "e" & mr. "m"

ok - second entry for tonight!

this one is very dear to me.

at church, i teach the toddlers & babies. at times, the atmosphere there is wide open and you only enter if you're wearing a crash helmet.

the wonderful lady who braves this excitement and danger with me is emily.



she & her husband matt have an adorable daughter -"e" -



"e" is about as sweet as they come!



but recently, her world changed.


meet two week old little brother "m" -












and while the future probably holds lots of sibling squabbles over toys,



and messes,



i think that right now, miss "e" and mr. "m"



are getting along just fine!



and together they make a beautiful family!!



congratulations, much love, and many, many blessings you guys!

ladeedaa!!!

ok - i am WAY behind in blogging shoots, so here's the first of the night!

back when i shot little "k"'s 9 month pictures, her mom, Tracey, asked if I could also take a few for a new business she & two of her friends had started.

Meet Tracey, Stacie, and Dorthy, three busy moms who met at taekwondo.... (not them, their kids!) after lots of conversations while watching practice, they realized their shared other common bonds - the desire to start a business and a flair for the "hip, trendy, and prissy things in life" - T's words - promise!! : )



and while they love their kids........



they also love unique gifts that are "just what you're looking for!"

this passion for one-of-a kind gifts led them to create ....



ladeedaas!

not only do they buy & sell these specialty items, but they love using them themselves.

i am NOT what one would call a "girly-girl", but the organizer that Tracey had was quite attractive



and i adored the business card holder almost as much as little "k" did!



currently, you can shop ladeedaas online & at local festivals. Just visit their website to find out local dates.

that perfect gift ( for yourself or a friend!) is just a click away!

quick mother's day peek!

I haven't had time to process all of the images from a shoot earlier this week of sweet little "k" who turned 9 months, but here's a few for her mom on mother's day!



the girl had the foot thing going that day!






doesn't her mom do a great job coordinating outfits & blankets?!






my favorite so far!



happy mothers' day to all moms out there!