A birthday....

Six years ago she hadn't even made her appearance yet.  She would come into this world not long before midnight - a beautiful, lovely little girl who didn't want to close her big bright eyes.  So eager to take in everything she saw - just as she is now.  We loved her before she ever arrived, but she has now cemented her place in our family. So many memories.  Can't believe how fast time flies.

I took these a few days ago - reminds me of another picture.

A favorite pastime - feeding ducks

We went down to Oklahoma City last week for a family reunion. We spent the afternoon visiting, then all went out to eat at a Mexican place in Bricktown. The kids especially liked feeding the ducks at the place where the reunion was held. And I loved the opportunity for some great pictures. So happy with these.....

More from Samuel's Outdoor Shoot

A few months back I posted a preview of Samuel's Senior Shoot. With the busy summer we had, I never got back to posting more.  Soon we'll do a studio session, hopefully our schedule will allow that soon. :) I was really happy with the way these turned out. Samuel is pretty easy to photograph - his quiet, layed-back personality comes out pretty clear in these shots. Great job Sam!

 

 

Kaleb Senior Preview

After 2 weeks of cool weather, we were hit with a heat wave over Labor Day weekend. Temperatures were once again over 100 degrees. Kaleb's shoot had been scheduled for a couple of weeks before (when it was cool), but was rained out, so we re-scheduled for Labor Day evening. Therefore, we had a nice hot day for our shoot, but we made it work.  :)  We drank plenty of water, worked fast and stayed in the shade as often as possible!  I was really happy with the results. I've worked with this family for a wedding & family shoot and enjoy them every time.  Great job Kaleb - hope you like these as much as I do....

My New Toy

In June the local camera store liquidated stock for two weeks and then auctioned off the rest.  My sisters & I spent hours there looking through everything and buying up camera stuff at rock-bottom prices. We found some lenses, filters, straps, bags, books & much more. It was almost like Christmas ..... only we had to pay the bill. <smile>  My favorite purchases were two old cameras. I don't know yet whether I can make them work or not, but if not they'll make great props. I used money I got for my birthday for these.... and my little sister says "big people" don't get toys for birthdays.

Absolutely LOVE the flash on this one

The bellows on this one are so "old-fashioned"

Teeny Ballerina

I took these pictures quite some time ago - soon after I got my new digital camera.  Must've been around 2008.  This little cutie has always loved dancing, ballet & dressing up.  My heart melted when I saw these pictures again.... I can't believe she's so big now.

Dressing Up....

My little sister wanted to play "dress up" this week, so we dragged out all the stuff and I made her up time and again.  We do this from time to time, she & I.  She decides what she wants to be and then we go through everything she has.... raid the sisters & mother's closets...... and even pick a few things from the boys' room at times (especially for cowgirl) to make it "poefect" (her word for "the best").  Once she's all done she looks in the mirror & smiles.  What a great way to spend the afternoon - I wouldn't have it any other way.

Of course the camera comes into play.  She used to tire of the camera very quickly - I think she's resigned to it now.

A twirling Ballerina

A pose of her choice (she has PLENTY of suggestions for poses)

A "ballerina bun"

As "The Queen" (she borrowed mom's jewelry)

Going Out



As Laura Ingalls