2016: The Agonas

Happy 3rd birthday to Miss Aubree!  It was so fun to photographer her and her famous Mama, Mary Kate.   You'll remember both of them from here and she's my daughter's favorite teacher 2 years in a row!

2016: Micky

Happy 3rd birthday Micky!

 When Micky showed up in these overalls, I was super excited. Just so fitting for this location.

 Micky is such a sweetie, he made my job a piece of cake!

2016: Martinak Family

Repeat Customer!  This sweet family has a new family member.  Meet Miss Anna.  Such a little beauty and not shy at all. You may remember this family from here and here and here.  I have really enjoyed getting to know my high school friend Dana and her family over the last four years.  Hunter is still the sweetest and so easy to talk and play with.

Congratulations Dana and Jeff on Anna's arrival. You family of four is just beautiful. 

2016: Happy 11th Birthday Isabella

This sweet young lady comes back to me every year!  Always waiting for that pretty sunny evening.   Isabella just turned 11 years old.  She is so impressive.  I love that she can hold a conversation with a grown up, look that grown up in the eye, smile and just be Izzy!

Have a super fun summer!  Off to middle school for her.

2016: Happy 8th Birthday Charles

When did this happen?  Those baby blues...will get ya every time.

 Charlie has turned 8!  He makes us laugh every single day.  He can build anything and name about every tool at Home Depot.

 This boy really does enjoy wearing a tie.  How cute are the suspenders too?

  Really?  Shouldn't this eyebrow thing be considered a talent?

 This little "baby bear" was a gift from Charlie's great grandma Ruth.  Baby bear has been next to Charlie's side since he was in the NICU incubator.  As the birthday was approaching, Charlie insisted it was time for baby bear to have his photo taken as well. They are best friends, tell each other secrets, snuggle together every night.  True friends.

Happy birthday cutie Buddy Boo.

2015: A wedding

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Shafer

Amanda is my daughter's horse back riding instructor.  When she asked me to photograph her wedding, I was like "NO WAY".  Amanda is a great photographer herself.  Weddings and I are not meant to be.  However, she wore me down and talked me into it.  They live on a gorgeous 16 acres and have built her dream the last few years.  She's always wanted to have her own horse farm and she had Matt have built it.  We were all set for a ceremony by the pond, reception inside the newly built riding arena. Until the  morning of.....the rain started and never stopped.  Amanda and Matt were both cool and calm and just went with the last minute changes.  We had to hold the ceremony inside. 

Amanda and Matt, with their children, Jeff, Carolina, Keelie, and Grace

Amanda and Matt worked so hard to finish the riding arena just in time for the wedding.  The decor was beautiful.

Beautiful bride

Bride with her sister and mother

Amanda with her oldest horse Lady

A few of the 4-H girls and students of Amanda's.

Congratulations!  Lots of best wishes for a long and happy marriage.

2015: Samaco Family

I love when friends introduce me to their friends, and this was a great referral!  They keep coming back.  The twin Lilly and Carter are my son's age and are super fun. 

Cracking us up Carter!

Thanks Kelly and Matt!