now and then

Today’s photo assignment was “Now and Then”.  Last year we got our puppy Lily.  A few days later we had a freak snow storm since we rarely get snow in Texas and I snapped this fun pic of Lily playing in the snow.  This year, almost exactly one year later, we have another snow storm!  So I wanted to show how much Lily has grown over the past year.  She means a lot to our little family, and we sure love having her.  This summer we lost our beloved Java, whom we had for 13 years.  While Lily can’t replace Java, she has filled a hole in our hearts that Java left. 

how they look

Yesterday and today we have had major ice here in the DFW metroplex.  Grey has been home from school, I have been home from work, and we’ve had a really nice, relaxing few days.  Today’s photo assignment was how they look.  Grey adores his footed jammies.  It’s become a bit of a struggle to actually find him jams since most big boy pajamas are two pieces.  So, every Christmas, Target has footed pajamas and I have to stock up for the entire year.  I wanted to document Grey just getting to be himself.  No timeline, no rushing around, just being able to stay in his jammies all day long and play with legos.  This EXACTLY captures my son and his personality right now.

what they do

For the month of February, I am joining Willette Photography in a photography workshop entitled The Joy of Love.  Each day we are encouraged to document our loved ones by a theme.  Today's theme is “What They Do”.  I decided to document Ella today, my youngest, because she is growing and changing so fast.  I want to be able to remember how happy and fun she is at 2 yrs old.  Ella is a dancer.  She hears music and her body just can not be still!  I love watching her boogie and get down!  She also loves to jump.  I bet one hundred times a day (at least) I hear “momma, i jumpin” from her.  So today I captured a fun picture of her doing one of her favorite things…She Jumps!

Later that night, after all the toys were put up, bathes were done, jammies were on, it was bed time.  Ella and her Daddy have a special bond.  I wanted to capture one more shot of him putting her to bed.  I just love how much they adore each other.

Valentines day photo sessions

 

Anyone out there searching for a great Valentines day idea?  I am going to be offering a mini session which would make a perfect gift!  I will be at the Gaylord Texan on Sunday, Jan 23rd, and Sunday Jan 30th (I can add days if needed).  This will be a 45 min session and you will get 10 images on a CD along with a personalized Valentines Card.  You can then make as many prints for as many people as you want!  No high costs on prints over here!  I do offer canvas printing and am also including a 20% off coupon for a gallery wrapped canvas print.  Please contact me if you would like to schedule a session.  You can leave a comment here, or on facebook and I will get back with you! 

snow!

It snowed in Dallas today!!  We went outside and played for a while and I got a few shots of the kids enjoying the weather.  It was a really fun time.  This doesn’t happen often here, so we try and take advantage when we can!

Cottrell family

I had the pleasure of doing a photo shoot for repeat customers!  Little Miss Morgan has grown so much since last year and is going to be a big sister in 2011!!  I can’t wait to meet the newest member of the Cottrell family. 

Becnel family

This little dude just stole my heart!  He reminded me, so much, of when Grey was his age.  He was so sweet and fun!  Becnel family, I hope you find some pictures you just love!  I had a blast with yall!