And she arrives...

Isn't the change so worth it. I didn't know you could love an idividual so much. I am so happy for the two of you. What a sweet sweet baby.

SNOW DAY...

I just wanted to take some of the first big snow fall. I need to invest in clothing that matches...lol

Almost time...

Your lives will change drastically when your little one arrives. It will be the most cherished drastic change you will ever have. I am so happy for you two and excited. I know you will be the second greatest parents in the world. As long as Jared and I are here in this world you will forever have your work cut out for you...lol. Seriously though I am not kidding. Ok, so I really am, I think I couldn't compare to the patience you two have. Congrats.

Go REDBIRDS...

I was just playing with this and really liked how it turned out. Thanks Shannon for the idea. You rock. I am glad we met and get to talk about this stuff...no one else really understands.

GGGx3...

Here is a session where I took my kids out one afternoon after school. I really wanted to go try out this location. I LOVE IT! I can't wait to go back next year.

Janera...

This is another one of my favorite Metamora teachers. You are a great teacher and are so sweet and kind to the kids. I am so glad my kids both got you too. I saw Brittney driving not that long ago and about died...I didn't know she was old enough for that. She did pretty well from what I saw. Isn't it amazing at how quick our kids grow up? I am glad you could be a part of my kids' lives. Thanks for the photography session!

Ky...

Ky your kids were so fun. Ricky was bit tough but fun. Next time take the Nuk away about 20 minutes before I get there...lol. I think we got some good one's regardless of that darn Nuk. And there was no yelling during our session like someone claimed there would be...lol. Just kidding. Thanks for the opportunity Ky.

Ty...

Another nephew. Poor baby just decided to give up and let the photographing go on. He takes it better than my brother does...lol.

Gabe...

Oh how I wish you all could watch this chunk walk. I get such a tickle out of him. He really does walk like an Orangutan...lol. My brother in law calls him Clyde. He is so cute.

My family...

Here are my three kids, Josie's kids, and Clints baby. This session was really hard, but I think my kids are starting to get it now. They know the sooner we sit and do this the faster we are done...lol. I am still working on the other kids. My mom liked the pictures anyway. That is really all that matters...right?

Mark...

Another Mark and Cassie, not a husband a wife team a father and daughter. Mark thank you so much for letting me take the kids out and photograph them. I think Cassie is really a neat girl.

Mark and Cassie...

What a FUN FUN FUN FUN session. I am so glad you used this image on your Christmas card. You guys are such a hoot. I can't wait to take Greg's pictures this spring.

Wendy...

Oh how I love thee...no seriously though. This wonderful woman was Gavin's first teacher when we moved over here. We had a really bad experience in Morton with a really BAD teacher and this is who we were assigned when we came to Metamora. You are a TRUE teacher and everything I think a teacher should be. You were so inviting and warm and kind and sweet and every other adjective that goes with anything nice and genuine. You took Gavin in and really helped with the transition. I don't know how I could ever repay you for what you did for that sweet, shy boy. The phone calls home pretty regularly those first few weeks were nothing but AWESOME. I didn't worry about him at school, because I could tell he was in very good hands. I knew when Grant went to school I was gonna pray REALLY hard that you would get him and then to see you at the kindergarten screening relief yet again. One more child to come through your grade...Garyn...although you will run the other direction from her. I still hope you get her too. If I could have you teach them the rest of their lives I would...lol...ok, so I know they need different experiences and I do accept that. Although, I really couldn't ever repay you for what you did for my family...thank you so much Wendy. Your boys were so cute and such a joy to photograph. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity. Let me know if I can ever do anything for you!

Jennifer, Brian, and girls...

A big thank you to you guys too for the patience with the new camera. I love love love the colors of fall. Fall is my favorite time of the year. I joke about heading south for the photo opportunities pretty much all year, although they sure don't get the beautiful colors we get here. I guess I will stay here...and dream about land...that I don't have...lol.

Chris and Kasey...

Another Areka client...I think this family is one pretty family. Thanks Chris and Kasey for bringing the boys to me. I sure enjoyed our session. I know I was knew to that camera, so thank you for being so patient.

Cooper...

As sad as I was to see Areka go, I was sure glad to get this family. Sorry Areka. I do miss you! Sarah and Steve, Cooper has been a delight to photograph. His eyes say it all. The sweetness in his face sure make me miss having a little one. You two are great parents and really enjoy him.

Sarah's BIG Family...

This is one sweet family. We had a couple who didn't want their picture taken that day, but we still got some really cool photos. For obvious reasons, I couldn't post everyone's individually, but there were a ton I would have posted. Thanks Sarah's family. I love big families. I come from one and it is the only thing I know. I really thought as a kid everyone had a huge family like I did.

Sydney...

This is one really sweet girl. What beautiful eyes she has. I sure hope to see her again when her sibling is born. Thanks Kimberly for bringing Sydney to me. She really is a sweet girl.

Jill and Brian...

Another BEAUTIFUL place to photograph. This is my dear cousin and her husband. They have a great deal of detail to their wonderful story. I am so happy, there dreams came true...! You two are really amazing and inspiring people. You kept the faith when times were hard, and I really look up to you. Congrats guys!

Caleb and Gabe...aka...Clyde or baby O

My sister moved to this house this last year and what an amazing place to photograph. So given what we had, we took the kids out and played a little here are a couple of what we got that day. Oh how I dream of one day owning a large chunk of beautiful land...sigh...well back to reality. So here it is...some pics of Caleb and Gabe.