"To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there." ~Barbara Bush

Today is the beginning of a very busy couple of weeks for me. This morning was a precious baby and this afternoon was a sweet family. You won't find me complaining! This is what I LOVE to do;) I will have plenty of sessions for your blogging pleasure.

Back to the current task... a new sneak peek. I haven't seen Mom in a long time (another high school buddy,) but it didn't take long to catch up. We had more family fun on the farm and tell Hunter that he IS "the man!" ;) lol! Hope you had fun because I know that I did.  Lots more to come!

Here comes Santa Clause, here come Santa Clause...

This morning, I had a play date with the super sweet AND handsome Cullen (which you will remember from here and here.) Omgosh has he grown! He has Daddy's eyes, but Mommy's beautiful mouth. He also has the cutest little dimple in his chin. Although he was playing hard to get with his smiles, I think he was adorable all the same;)

 

"I see Santa! I see Santa! There he is!" 

{ Glass Pendant }

This is another new product that I will be offering... glass pendants. So cute! I had a little trouble with the product image, but they are actually  very clear and distinct:) I will  be offering a variety of "necklaces." The ball chain you see pictured is just one choice. I will also having sterling chains and ribbon chokers. I am contemplating making Swarovski crystal necklaces to go along with them. The first two pics are from recent sessions. The last pic is a surprise for my daughters. I am taking them to see New Moon today and I thought they would LOVE the Team Jacob and Team Edward images!

"To love is not to look at one another, but to look together in the same direction"

I had the most wonderful experience of shooting a wedding at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN. The setting was magical, the scenery was divine, and the happy couple was glowing. Here is a few to whet your appetite. Head on over to the wedding blog for more;)

*** NEW & oh-so-cute! ***

I am in the process of packing and getting ready to head out the door. I am so excited to shoot a wedding for a friend from high school at the BEAUTIFUL Opryland Hotel. What I didn't pay attention to was... this puts me getting on a plane on Friday the 13th! Ugh! Lots of prayers!
 Anyway, the first of my new product lines came in today and I wanted to share them with you before I left. I will be offering a full line of photographic purses and totes. Omgosh! they are even cuter than I thought they would be:) The colors are oh-so-vivid. The quality is excellent and the price is reasonable;) These would be just perfect for Christmas gifts. Moms will LOVE a shot of their babies or a whole family picture to proudly display. Get with me if you are interested. Take care and have a great weekend!

"Rocky Top you'll always be home sweet home to me."

This past weekend, I was able to go "home" for a long weekend. Have I ever told you how much I LOVE Tennessee??? I do! If I had my choice, that's where we would be:) I only managed to snag a few pics because my camera was the last thing on my mind. We had our 5 plus my sister's 3 running through Nana's house all weekend. Can you say Excedrin? haha. Just kidding. It was a blast. I have always said "the more the merrier." If any of you have any kids out there you don't want anymore, just drop'em on my doorstep;)

Here is Taylin trying to escape the madness and acting like a recluse teenager. lol

This is one of my twins, Jesse, before he ran off. I couldn't get Jake to sit still. Don't you just love their plaid with the adorable overalls?!?

My beautiful niece, Sommer, at Opryland Hotel. I am shooting a wedding there this weekend for a friend from high school. Yep, I get to go back home again:)

My beautiful sister, Shelia, not really wanting to pose for me. She is my baby sister, but she isn't a teenager even though she still looks like one:P That is her daughter, Sommer, pictured above.

Another one of Shelia. Yep, she got all the style in the family;)

"While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about." ~Angela Schwindt

Today, I had the pleasure of an afternoon playdate with a fisherman and a wood fairy. How sweet! The light was just right and the personalities were even better. We got a lot of good shots and I hope Mom and Grandma love them as much as I do;)

{ as good as it gets }

Ok, I know that there are more images here than my usual sneak peeks, but I could NOT narrow down my favorites any further than this. This session was "as good as it gets!" Mom teaches my fitness class (yes, she kicks my butt) and we have been talking for a while now about getting some family shots. I have known Dad since high school. Together, they have surely made a GORGEOUS family and I was more than happy to prove it;) I LOVE their kiddies and wanted to bring them home. (What's a few more when you already have 5, right?) Enjoy the pics, you have MANY more to look forward to!

{ Wordless Wednesday }