{christmas kids pics ROUND1}

It is that time of the year that I try to get MY kids pictures done, for our annual Christmas time pictures. The time of the year that the boys are not thrilled in the least, and some serious bribes come into play! Irisa however loves the idea of the attention of the camera on her, and outfits being put together…true girl! SO…today was only her and the group and boys shots will be happening soon.

AND I have to share that most of these were edited using Brenda A’s actions. And not only do i heart her tons, her action sets are incredible! I love being able to mention amazing artist’s, and incredible products..and Brenda and her work are just that. :)

Here are a few. Oh how i love her joyful spirit!

OH my fave below!

i ♥ baking

I love baking, sometimes cooking but mostly baking. And as most of my friends and family will tell you, it is 85% chocolate that i bake! I wanted to share a few recipes, things that my lil family love and that are definate this time of the year goodies. Who doesn’t love a GOOD tested and approved recipe. The only thing I am thinking may be difficult is that I don’t have pictures, did manage one…so, you will just have to try and imagine the ingredients going together and I will try to entice it with mouth watering description titles. sound good?

AND..if anyone has any they want to contribute to the comments, yea!!

first recipe:

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BUTTERY CRUNCH POPCORN

{this is a fave in our house, even my NON sweet tooth hubs}

Recipe #2

BROWNIE PUDDING

i wish i had a picture of this! OH if you love oowey gooey chocolate desserts than this is for you! It is between a brownie and a pudding, it stays this gooey mess that is just delish topped with vanilla ice cream. This is actually a Ina Garten recipe {i heart her dishes!} and it is stamped with MY approval! You bake this within a pan of water, which slows the baking process down a bit, hence the goo!

I will be back with some more delish things, and hopefully some pics too! enjoy!

{the Meyer family}

Had the greatest time capturing the M family again, and this year with their newest member Addison who stole my heart! you guys are such a gorgeous family!!! I love Addison’s independent, loving personality. She was SO happy and smiled the entire day. Her daddy Dr. Adam Meyer is a chiropractor and along with his colleague Dr. Brian meredith work wonders on my photography back! HA! Their office is Corrective Care Chiropractic, and I can’t say enough good things about it!

On a side note I will be back tomarrow with some more free printables just in time for Christmas! YEA!

SO prepare yourself for some serious cuteness! and her fur boots just about put me over the edge!

{Amilee Joy}

Meet Amilee Joy. Only eight days old, so tiny and perfect. I had the great privilege of capturing her, and even though she gave us quite a feisty fight we did manage to finally wear her out. Even though i think mom and dad were also wore out at the end of the session! :) Thank you Jeremy and Meghan for allowing me to capture this moment of pure little, bliss in your life. :) She is so adorable!!

ahhhh….not so happy :/

you guys make an adorable family!

the girl teddy version…oh how i love pink :)

had to add this last close up image for you Meghan :)

{the E fam}

After many, many months i was FINALLY able to capture my aunt Amy and her family. My aunt is only five years older than me, and we grew up more like sisters. our kids are close in ages, ( yes we are one of those families where you have to explain to others HOW exactly your aunt, and you are so close in age, and it mostly confuses our kids) LOL! I love her more than words! AND she is an amazing hair stylist, so if you are looking for someone she is the lady! contact me for her info! They are such loving, giving people so I am thrilled to be able to give them these memories!

The E fam were incredible to do photos of! They just did these shots, the little models that they are! :) and it just so happened to be Dan & Amy’s wedding anniversary that day, and i think the direction from me was for them to spice it up like a newleywed shoot…and WHOA they did not let me down…HOTTTT!

I love you guys tons and tons!!

this is the DIRTY 530 gang….they race and my uncle helps run BOOMTOWN BMX track. they have been updating it out there, and if you have kids you need to go have some fun there..my boys love it!

{Christmas catch up!}

Thought I would post a few of my recent family sessions….with many more posts to come! I have dedicated this week to catching up on editing to make the Christmas card timeline! I am getting there!!

Also, I am now completely booked for December so will not be taking any more sessions until January.

Had so much fun with the adorable “M” family! Ava & Beckham so cute, and such troopers in the cold morning! I love seeing how much love is within a family, it just shines in the photos!! thank you guys for letting me capture you!!

AND….for the second post, just a few.

This is the Green’s. Great family, have been friends with their daughter and son for years…so it was fun to capture JUST them! :) And it was even more fun to try and bring out the romance in the pictures…which of course brought out some silly shots…love it!! thank you guys for letting me do your pictures! :)