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Category Archives: First Year Of

Jack & Lily | one year old

So here we are one year after our Jack and Lily were born and we are wondering, where did the time go. Yes it was one year ago we were all just sitting around waiting for these two bundles to arrive. I can remember how uncomfortable Jen was during that time. But it has gone by fast and everyone has survived the first year. Maybe a little sleep deprived still but things are starting to settle down even though now they are getting around quite well and you can’t take you eye off of them for a second. But that’s what being a parent is all about. Yes we all love them to pieces but keeping them safe is the most important. We haven’t had their first birthday party yet but we did do these pictures with their first little birthday cakes and that was fun. I love the patriotic theme for the cakes too, it made the pictures that much more colorful. When Jen and Jim arrived at our house for these pictures they brought in a huge tub filled with all kinds of STUFF. That STUFF was all used for these pictures and was pretty much from one end of the studio to the other when we were done. They were actually afraid that Lily wouldn’t cooperate too much as she had not had her nap that she needed. However everyone was good and only had a few meltdowns (and that was Jim and Jen, LOL). When we put them in the car to go home Lily was asleep before they Jim and Jen got in and they all slept when they got home. Oh well, our little Elyse (Jack and Lily’s cousin) is up next. She is one month after Jack and Lily. Having grandchildren is an awesome job. Especially when you can create lasting memories with the ones you love. You get to take the pictures and spend time with family. It doesn’t get any better than that. Enjoy!

Lily & Jack | CHRISTmas 2011

Last Saturday Jim and Jen stopped over for some Christmas photos of Lily and Jack. We actually had a great time and got everyone (including Rocky) in some pictures. It was a good day to take pictures, drink beer and watch U of M beat OSU. Doesn’t get much better than that. Spending time with family while watching TV on the couch.  Christmas 2011 will sure be different than past years but next year will be much more fun with them all running around. Here are few of my favorites from the day.

Leah…A BIG Two Years Old!

Some of you might remember my little model Leah who I photographed for her first year. This was direction I wanted to head in but unfortunately weddings, and the money associated with them, kept me going in that direction. I have some time over the next month or so to decide how I want to proceed with my children photography which is what I want to do over the next few years. Weddings will always be my strongest passion though. I will be putting the “First Year Of Leah” album together and that might just be the spark I need to continue down that road. I love taking baby pictures and feel a strong passion to continue with it. I hope that the weddings I have done over the years will lead me to new families who need a family photographer. We will see, but for now here is a few images I captured of Leah on her birthday this past week. Oh yea folks, don’t think I’m not going to continue with weddings. As I said earlier, it is what I love to do most of all in this life.
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Norah Grace is 11 Months Old!

Our little Princess stopped by today for a little picture time. She is going to be 11 months old in just a few more days. Wow! time flies when you’re having fun. I wanted to get this posted for my wife to say “Happy Valentines Day”. Tomorrow is a big day for us as we will be going to Canada for my Father’s wedding. There will be pictures of that next week, I’m sure. Enjoy!

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Babysitting for Leah

On Wednesday evening Deb and I babysat for our little Leah. You might remember Leah as my first model for the “First Year Of” album that I plan to start marketing. I need to get working on that album, but right now is a very busy time with all my weddings. Being busy is a good thing, but it can get rather overwhelming sometimes. I hope to start getting caught up with editing and album designs next month, as it is a much slower month for me. This weekend is another Saturday/Sunday double-header, and then I can begin to relax a little about two weeks after that. Here are a few pictures of Leah!

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