Friday, August 30, 2013

Friday's Truth

This is flat out honesty.
 
 
 
Happiness right now - I'm so grateful and those responsible for it, know it.
 
The experience and lessons? I've had more than my fair share, but I wouldn't trade them for anything. Life lessons are important.
 
And the memories I have stored thus far in my life....priceless.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Updated Pics of the Kids

I am overdue in posting these. I took these pictures a few weekends ago. I must say, I have cute kiddos.



Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Carter Goes to Kindergarten!

Dear Carter -
 
I can't believe you are off to kindergarten. Time sure flies, little guy. I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday. It seems unreal that you are starting school. You are so ready for it, so smart, so funny, and ready to tackle this big world. I know you are going to be a nerd like me and excel in school. I was so excited to get home from work to hear all about your big day. I think I was more excited than you! I'm so proud of you for doing so well and embracing this big transition. I love you more than anything, little man. Go get 'em!











Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Baby Harper {newborn}

So we had to do two parts to baby Harper's shoot because the first day, she was not sleeping no matter what anyone said or did. And awake newborn pictures are just fine, but she was really awake, squirmy, and whiney. So we got what we could and decided to try a second session a couple days later. The second shoot definitely went better than the first. Even though I was wanting to really push newborn shoots this year, I still feel quite out of my element. I really need more practice with these.







Friday, August 23, 2013

Aubri, Alex & Little Maci

I met up with this family over the weekend out at Indian Creek. It was a short shoot for some family pics, along with some of just Maci for her birthday invites. She wasn't too wild about the camera, but we made it work!







Thursday, August 22, 2013

Erin & Kevin {wedding}

I am behind on posting some of my shoots. I have had a ton lately - this wedding was actually over a month ago. I shot their engagement photos not too long ago as well.  The happy couple went in an extended honeymoon to Spain, so I took my time editing.
 
Venue: 
Ceremony - Kathryn Albertson Park
Reception - Beside Bardenay, Downtown Boise

 
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

The Braces Adventure - 3 months post-op

So I am just about three months post-surgery. Here is a link to a video summarizing the latest updates:
 
 
 

Monday, August 19, 2013

Fair Time!

It's that time of year again - the Western Idaho Fair is in town.  We took the kids Sunday afternoon/night. It was hot out, but that's just part of the fair, in my opinion. I set out with the goal of getting some detail shots this year, but there were just a bazillion people there and I wasn't able to set up a whole lot of shots like I would have wanted. So I settled for what I did get, blurred shots and all.
 
Our first stop was in the llama/alpaca building. We had never been in there before, so we figured why not? The little alpacas sure are cute! 
 
 
 
 
Then we walked to the livestock building. Kendall wanted nothing to do with those animals. She didn't want to pet them, talk to them, interact with them, zilch, nada.
 
 
 
 Carter, on the other hand, was all about the animals
 
 
 
 
 Some prizes
 
 
I have no clue what this ride is but you can bet I won't be on it.
 
 
One of Carter's favorite rides is actually the big slide. He was quite disappointed in the rides since we recently went to Disneyland. But he still had a great time.
 
 
 
Eric talked him into going on the bigger swings this year. He had a blast!
 
 
 
On of the shows was all about monkeys. We wandered over to it twice and finally ended up catching the entire show the second time around.
 
 
 
 
I love spin art. I remember doing these at the fair when I was younger. Carter has done his own before, but I wanted him to show Kendall how it was done.
 
 
 
I also let him feed some of the animals in the petting barn.
 
 
Watch out, that goat is quite focused!
 
 
Of course Pronto Pups were on the menu!
 
 
 
My loves.
 
 
Kendall really didn't have any interest in the rides - we convinced her to go on one. We thought she would sit with Carter, but it wasn't happening. Eric had to squeeze into the little ride with her at the last minute.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I really wish this shot wasn't blurry because Mr. Personality was out in full force!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I went on the water roller coaster with Carter. We got soaked! Not nearly as soaked as Splash Mountain, but pretty close!