The Sweet Life

I woke this morning to the not-so-distant rumbling of thunder and the steady patter of raindrops. For a brief second I snuggled deeper into my bed and pulled the covers over my head…I love rainy days! Then I remembered my park session set for 9:30 this morning, not gonna happen!

Poor Hopper and his parents had to reschedule for next week (Okay, admit it, you’re as anxious to see the little cutie behind that name as I am!). And I earned a much needed morning in my jammies to sort through print orders and return emails and phone calls.

And so, a few announcements (ignore the pink flamingo jammies…I really am a serious business woman):

Due to popular demand (aka the gathering mob with pitchforks and pleas for holiday portraits) we’ve added one more day of Holiday Mini’s. The day is Tuesday, October 17 and available times are 9, 10, 10:30 and 11 am ONLY. I know, I know…not exactly the most convenient time. Truly, this is the last day I have available, and at least the park will be quiet which hopefully means we won’t have to compete with a million other photographers for the prime spots. Plus, there’s a Starbucks around the corner…See-I’m always looking out for your best interest!

For those who can’t squeeze this in but had a session earlier in the year, I’d suggest our Annual Print Sale as an alternative. From now until October 27th we will repost your previous gallery…you’ll receive a 20% discount on prints 11×14 and smaller (note: these make super gifts!) and will be able to cross a few folks off your list. Priceless!

To participate, just drop us an email and let us know you’d like your gallery reposted. This offer is for families who have already placed an order from their session. We’ll respond with the password to your gallery as well as the link to our holiday card designs…might as well let us cross one more thing off your list!

So sit back, enjoy this gorgeous cool fall weather (FINALLY!) and start thinking of gifts you need to buy. If we can simplify your holiday and most importantly…make it sweeter…let us!

So says the sign that hangs in the playroom at Julia, Christopher, and Riley Mae’s house. These three munchkins were non-stop action, and I love that it’s probably not just because today was Riley Mae’s 3rd birthday (Happy birthday!!!). So what’s the best thing to do? Let them just be themselves and go along for the ride, documenting each giggle, each tickle, and each sibling tackle.

A crazy, jumping, wiggly time was had by all, and in the end I think their dear dad had to admit that he had fun, and the session was (in his own words) “painless”.

It’s families like these that make me look at my own two gorgeous (crazy) kids and think “Hmmmm…” (which is also when my husband starts muttering words like ‘birth control’ and ‘college tuition’).

Meet J, C and RM:

Day 1 of our Holiday Mini’s were an absolute blast! The weather cooperated, the kids cooperated, even the Mommies and Daddies cooperated…it was an all-around success!

In order of appearance:

Christopher, who at 2 has a strong desire to climb. And to run away from the camera (but oh Christopher…I have a few that your mommy and daddy will LOVE!)

Next up are the three siblings to baby Jane who we met at another session over the summer. Twins Henry and Elizabeth, followed by Caroline and the ever-smiling Jane. I love the various personalities in this one (don’t worry J-we have some great group pics. But this one just made me smile). See what I mean about the smiley Jane?

Towards the end we got a little nutty-and you know how I love those jumping shots!

Brothers Mac and Ryan are repeat clients. Since our last session we seem to have lost a few teeth while gaining the ability to climb, climb, and climb some more! Of course, Ryan is fairly sure that his big brother absolutely hung the moon!

First came the three K’s…Kellen, Kieper and Karston. Can you say color, color, and more color!?

(Their sweet mom brought my favorite Starbucks along-gave me that last little burst of energy that I needed to finish in style!). THANKS S!!!

Then came the three E’s…Evyn, Ella and Emma (say that three times fast). I have in my notes that Mom requested artistic…”the more artistic the better”. Those words are just heaven to me!

I was in love with these outfits! When Ruthann and I suggested that families wear color-we were NOT disappointed today!

I love this one because they are obviously not just sisters…they are friends.

Last but certainly not least…Madeline! (who I kept trying to call Madison-whoops!)

Sometimes we resort to the upside-down shots to get serious kiddos to smile and relax. Not in her case-we did it just for our own amusement. She could not have been happier or more photogenic. But you don’t want to see the same old, same old, do you? Here’s Madeline’s little personality just shining through (along with her piercing blue eyes).

Phew-what a day! Tired yet?

Day 2 of our mini’s will take place next week…think NO RAIN on Thursday!