Baby Girl makes 4....

OH MY DEAR Nelson Family!! 

How do I love thee...let me count the ways! 

LOL 

OK enough being sappy and cheesy. 

But in all honesty I love that they get me and I get them...time after time they call me up and say JENNIE we NEED you!!

Such a great boost to my ego...tee hee hee.

Thank you Nelson family for allowing me into your lives and capturing those moments in life that you want to remain still.

 

In home sessions are GREAT as they allow the families personalities to come out and I'm able to capture life as it REALLY is! 

 

I have to share a tid bit from an email Mrs. Nelson sent me....

"So you captured one of the most unexpected things... Bonham's blankie's.  The little boy knows exactly how many he has out at the moment and gathers them all up, so glad this is documented!!

Beautiful as always!! Now I'll stand outside and wait for the disc.:)"

 

I want to introduce to you all you Blog Followers little Baby Dempsey!!!

(She looks JUST like her big brother did when he was a newborn.)

Balloon's for Kyle

This post is written with a conflicting heart. 

Let me start from the beginning.....

My friend Angela Little and I met on Facebook by happenstance. 

I came across an image that I did a double take on as I thought it was my own daughter! 

Low and behold is was a beautiful little girl named Grace and her mother was Angela

(a fellow photographer)!

I contacted her and from there we became friends. 

She currently lives in Florida but has family in Minnesota so she is super familiar with my state. 

She is an amazing Godly women and has more strength then most of us can dream of having! 

She has 3 beautiful children her oldest with many medical issues. 

I can't really go into depth about them as I don't want to miss-speak and say the wrong medical terms but in the last few months of his life he struggled everyday and would come out strong each time.  This type of stress would have made me lock myself away and cry but Angela kept strong and reached out to her friends for support! 

There were days she would post his condition but asked for NO comments ...she just wanted to vent.  We all understood! 

Well on February 2nd her son Kyle was to turn 24 (and he did) but he also went home to see the Lord! 

Kind of the best Birthday gift ever but oh so sad for us left behind on this earth! 

Kyle LOVED balloons and as a celebration of his life on earth Angela has asked me to spread the word about "Balloon's for Kyle". 

She is asking for anyone to share a creative work of a balloon release up to Kyle. 

It doesn't have to be fancy, it can totally be in front of your home taken with your cell phone. 

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE spread the word about this wonderful act of kindness.....you may not even know Angela or her son Kyle but if you're a parent you understand the lose one may be feeling and can show your love of children up in Heaven!!

(feel free to post your images HERE for Angela and her family to see....Thank you)

 

If releasing a balloon is something you aren't comfortable with due to the effects on the environment and animals then feel free to fly a balloon from your front porch in Kyle's honor!  

 

I have taken a few images of my time with Ryan after school today.....Ryan is my wise and tender hearted girl. 

She knew exactly what we were doing and gave that balloon a big hug before letting it go! 

Angela....we love you and your 'Little' famiy and pray nothing but warm hugs from the Lord.

 

 

Stolen Heart....

As many of you know I'm part of a great charity organization called 'Inspiration Through Art' formerly known as 'The Littlest Heroes Project'.  I've been with this organization for a few years and truly feel honored that I can say I've been apart of theses young one's lives even for just a moment! 

 

I want you to meat Lilliana!  She is 3 years old about to celebrate her Golden Birthday in February.  She was one of the shiest kids I've ever met.  During our time together I would ask her questions and she would answer me by whispering in her mothers ear the answer!  (too cute)  I knew that I could get some smiles and interaction out of her eventually cuz at least she was answering my questions!  Well needless to say I ended up bringing out my "surprise" early to capture her amazing smile and bubbly personality!  Low and behold it did the trick!!! 

 

Lilliana was born with a heart defect and has undergone 3 open heart surgeries and is on her way to her 4th.  I asked her mother to share a bit in her own words what they have gone through. 

 

"Lilliana was born with a very rare and severe congenital heart defect similar to Hyper plastic Left Heart syndrome. She is one of the most complex and unique cases her doctors have ever encountered.  Within the first year of life she underwent three open heart surgeries (one of which was emergency), multiple heart cath’s, chest tubes, and countless other invasive procedures resulting in very long hospital stays. She has been blessed with countless miracles and has made it though things no doctor thought possible. She will be celebrating her golden Birthday Feb 4th and will undergo her 4th open heart surgery only 7 days later at Boston Children’s Hospital."

 

Her mother wanted to share her blog as well so that anyone wanting to follow her story could!

 

learningfromfaith.blogspot.com

 

Well with out further ado....here is Liliana!!

 

No more FUSS....

Another Christmas post for you all!! 

 

This one I've been PATIENTLY waiting to post. 

This session was done back in October but had to wait till Christmas cards were mailed out as to not ruin the surprise! 

Mama Jordan had a great idea to make Christmas Pictures fun this year. 

We tried to shoot for the "Ugly Christmas Card" but they came out pretty darn CUTE!! 

Due to Mama being pregnant and chasing a one year old ...not to mention helping Dad out with his company and doing business of her own....

finding those "Ugly Christmas Sweaters" didn't quite happen.
The Boots and Hats worked great ...gave it more a Minnesota feel I think. 

I love that there was no fuss about this session! 

It was different then my normal sessions where we try and get great smiles, look for the different angles, be creative kinda stuff! 

We just had fun and went with the flow!! 

I love that they were laid back about the session and were themselves. 

(Such a good looking family it was pretty hard to get a bad picture) 

 

Enjoy the images and remember to relax this Season and not worry about all the FUSS!

 

(Their baby girl is coming soon....can't wait!!)

 

Christmas Traditions 2012....

Happy December everyone! 

As many of you know I'm no longer in business and have been enjoying my time so far finishing up the last sessions of the season and keeping busy with my young'ns and doing things for myself!! 

 

I've attended a crafting party recently which was SO fun and such a change of pace for me! 

Here is a Facebook LINK for you to enjoy or if you're into crafting. 

 

I've been busy organizing my children's clothes, toys, and my office finally has a FLOOR!!! 

 

I'm in the middle of re-purposing several chairs...just painting them really! 

My good friend Katie Cottingham is the expert at re-upholstering!! 

Her chairs will soon be in a small boutique!! 

SOOO excited for her!! 

Once she gets a web-page up I'll be sure to share!!

 

I've also been busy working on my physical self...this is very helpful with mental sanity at times too!  LOL 

I've been enjoying 'bootcamp' classes at the YMCA! 

I'm not seeing many results in the scale number but I feel great and will keep it up and hopefully by Summer I'll be in amazing shape!

 

Enough about ME and what I've been up too....here are some images from our recent family outing!

 

Every year we go scouting for the perfect tree and cut it down ourselves!  We started this tradition when Ryan was born 5 years ago!  We love having a real tree as both of us grew up with fake trees and wanted something extra special for our kids to remember from their childhood!  This year we chose a tree farm closer to home...it ended up being twice the price that we normally pay but we made the most of it!  I brought the kids hats I recently made for them and we clicked away with pictures!  It was a foggy day and the wind was a tad chilly.  (Rob wished he had a hat like the kids....LOL!)  We ate Christmas Sausage, warmed up by the camp fire, drank hot coco, took a horse drawn wagon ride and hunted for that PERFECT tree!  All this fun of course comes with a tad bit of stress getting the kids to behave and smile for pictures, to "STAY with Mom and Dad", changing poopy diapers in the wagon, "NO you can't have those nick nacks" being sold in the store, lossing the saw and having to look all over for it, and "let's just go I'm cold!!" HA  It' wouldn't be Christmas without this tradition! 

 

So with out further ado....the Gaskins' Traditional Tree Cutting 2012

 

The 'W' Family....

Sweet Sweet Faces!! 

I just love this family and everything they bring to the table each time I get to capture them! 

I love that Mom & Dad are both involved and truly love capturing these memories

with their children! 

Little Miss Addy was 3 this time around!

She kinnnndddaaa had her own agenda that day but we made it work!! 

Turned into one of my favorite images of the session! 

 Handsome Bennett was 6 months old and super easy to capture!! 

 I have a feeling he's ganna be keeping up with Big Sister the next time I see him!

 

ENJOY

 

Crosby QT....

OH little man how you have grown in just a few short months! 

 

This session is kind of a complete circle for me as this handsome couple was the last Wedding I captured back in 2009!  (See the blog post HERE)

They are now one of the last families I had the pleasure of capturing! 

 

Stay in touch you guys....I want to see more beautiful babies from you two as well!!  ;)

 

ENJOY