The Bittersweet Beauty of Reminiscing

When our loved ones are grown, or gone, or both...what do we have left by which to cherish them?

Why is it that in case of fire, the first over which we weep are the photographs?  (Or is that just me?)

It seems that our loves are linked by our senses.  You know, it's the sight of tears shed on your wedding day.  The touch of your husband tracing the small of your back.  It's the smell of your newborn's hair as she snuggles against your skin. And the sound of your toddler giggling as he plays.

When the wedding is over, the children are grown, and the husband is gone...we have nothing left to smell, touch, hear and see...

...Except what we see in a photograph.

And then we can still see and touch and remember.

And that's why I do what I do.

My big man and little man, fast asleep after a hard day sledding.

Wrapped around his finger

One morning (one of my very busiest house cleaning mornings), my wonderful husband and little princess were enjoying a bit of time together. 

 Nathan said "Oh honey, take a picture!"

I wanted to keep cleaning, but I got out my camera.  And I am SO glad I did! 

Check out these super sweet shots...

I love the way her emotions evolve through these shots.

Winter Wonderland

Shortly before Christmas, we spent a few days with my in-laws.  During that time, we had a fantastical frost, and I simply could not resist...

Here are *some* of the results:

This tree totally enchanted me...

Not so much as it did the morning before though:

I love foggy, frosty mornings, don't you?

Fall Evenings

Playing catch-up here.

These are from a fantastical fall evening out driving in the hills "looking for deer".

There is a wonderful simplicity about lone windmills, don't you think?

I love my little man.

There is something about a father leading his son.

I found this at just the right moment.  Five minutes later, and the moon had risen.

This I call my "crowning glory".  I was SO excited about this one...

My Little Princess...

Yes, I'm probably setting my daughter up for a life of vanity by calling her a princess, but it's just too much fun to say.

The lighting was perfect the morning I took these...I couldn't pass up the opportunity.

Fellows Clan

Over Christmas break we did a short shoot of my Aunt and Uncle and their growing family!  

Now, I LOVE my job, but when it comes to family, I love it even more.


I'm in the process of editing all of the shots, but I thought I'd share a few with you.

Here's a sweet beginning:

Couple #1:

 And their adorable son:

Couple #2, and their sweet daughter:

Couple #3 (I LOVE this one):

All of the sons:

And the whole family.  Don't they look great?

Here I am!

I thought I'd help keep everyone connected with my business by blogging!  It seems in the world we live, blogging goes a long way!

Anyway, I hope y'all enjoy the fruits of my *fun* labor!