Little Lady

I had the opportunity to photography a sweet baby girl on sunday afternoon. She is so tiny and absolutely beautiful. There is something so special about little ones when they are first born. Its so hard to imagine them ever growing up, and then when they are grown-up its hard to imagine them so small and helpless. Every moment is so special and it’s great to be  able to capture those moments that you will remember and cherish forever.

Thank you Mike and Cheyene for the opportunity to photograph your little lady, she is beautiful! God bless, and enjoy every little moment!

Harvest time

Today as I sit inside watching dark stormy clouds move over head, my girls laughter and giggles make me happy to be home! Today was a fun day to relax and do whatever my kids wanted to do. So far we have baked cookies, paint our nails, and play hide and seek with their uncle. Now who wouldn’t want to spend a saturday afternoon like that.

I had a shoot this morning with a family that are friends of mine. They have 2 beautiful children, that are very fun and full of energy! I had a great time, and we got some neat shots!

Have a great weekend!

The Details

Here are a few detail shots that I had from a wedding that I shot with Jaime back in March. I just love the details, I think that’s what makes weddings so special. All those little bits that mean so much to the bride and groom. They show hints of them and are tid bits of their story, who they are, and what makes them special as a couple. Enjoy!

On a personal note.

There is a couple that I truly believe we couldn’t live without. They give of themselves so selflessly, and love each other dearly! Anything we ever need, they are happily there to help us out in anyway they can. Changing their schedule to watch our kids for a much needed date night, a photo shoot, even so that I don’t have to take the whole clan to a doctors appointment. My in laws are the most thoughtful, wonderful people I have encountered. Since my husband and I have been married, we have lived with them 3 times. They have always been so kind to let us stay with them. This last time we moved in with 2 kids and one on the way. They put up with the craziness of our family being with them 24-7 with graciousness. We stayed with them for 5 months, while my husband renovated our home to be, and ended up having our little one while we lived there. His first home was their home. I can’t say enough good things about them. This past year, they have let us use their van, since I haven’t had a vehicle to haul me and the kids around. This past month I have had it everyday to take our daughter to school, and they have had to make arrangements to survive with one vehicle, while my mother in law goes to work daily. I was so happy to be able to return the van last night!  We are getting our truck tonight, so that we won’t have to put them out any longer. I can’t even begin to tell you how much this meant to us. I don’t know how we could ever repay you for all that you have done for us! Thank you, thank you, a huge heartfelt thank you! We love you both more than words, thanks for the encouragement, love and kindness. Our kids adore you, as do we, I pray that I could show the same generosity and love to others, that you have showed us unconditionally over that past 7 years!   This is for you, you are both beautiful inside and out!

Wedding Pics

I was going through some wedding albums on my computer yesterday and found a few that I haven’t posted yet.

Happy Wednesday!

Back to gardening!

Well back to the gardening! Today we are off to spend an afternoon in the garden and see what we have fresh for picking! I think that we have a whack of beans to pick! Yummmm, maybe creamed beans for dinner!!  The temperature is to be over 30 degrees celsius today,  so I’m going to work on my last chance for a tan, before fall actually arrives.

Speaking of fall, it is one of my favourite seasons, I grew up on a farm. So there is something comforting and delicious about fall. It brings back memories of  harvest time,combining and bailing. Eating roast beef dinner and hot apple pie with my family as the sun goes down! I love the fresh crisp air of being outdoors and wearing chunky sweaters. On cool nights snuggling into blankets and enjoying a toasty warm fire. Ahhh, I have to say there is something I love about every season. I enjoy the changes and am glad for them as summer comes to a close. So as we get ready for fall and winter that is in the not to distant future, I will head outdoors to enjoy a few last moments of summer! I’ll post some images of our adventures in gardening this afternoon.

As we bid summer farewell, I sit on my deck and enjoy ice cold lemonade, in the sweltering heat. My kids play with their dora sprinkler, pick dandelions, and play house in the yard. Ahh, what a way to spend a day!

Flowers!

Today is a day of clean up and running errands. Taking kids to school, doing laundry, proofing wedding images and a few moments to post something special. I took a few pics of these beautiful flowers that my hubby brought home for me yesterday! Wild orchids and Kangaroo feet (who knew that was a flower, Lol) they were so beautiful I wanted to show them off!

These are the kangaroo feet.

This lovely bouquet came from my in laws, we had our 7th Anniversary yesterday. We are celebrating tonight, dinner and a movie! Something we don’t do as often as we would like, without our 3 kids!

For the man I love!

Today I wanted to post something special for my husband.

He is my perfect match and love of my life, I can’t imagine going through this journey of life without him.   I know he loves me, especially when he arrives home with a steaming hot cup of starbucks! But it’s not just the starbucks that gives him away, it’s his hugs and support with everything I do. Just being with each other is the best. We snuggle into our bed with a cup of tea and a book, hes there beside me, working on the computer, making me laugh, with the latest youtube video.

Our kids adore him, and I know why, because I do to. He is a man of character, full of fun, and has a huge heart, not just for our kids but for kids in general. Last spring, he went on a trip to Cambodia where he spent a week with kids that lived on the streets, and in garbage dumps. He took some video footage during his trip there, and edited it for a fundraiser for an orphanage called “Place of Rescue”. He sent home regular emails about what he had seen and you could tell how heart breaking it was for him, just to see these little ones as young as our own, fending for themselves, without a home or family to love and care for them.

I have so much respect for this man who works so hard to support his family, and loves us with all his being. Thank you for putting up with me and all my idiosyncrasies.  Thank you for being my partner for life, I love you will all my heart, and respect you more than words can say. I look forward to the rest of our lives together, and enjoying everyday for what it is!

Photo Credit: Kristen Shima of Shima Studios

I love this photo, a friend of ours took it of us in the spring!

Photo Credit: Kristen Shima of Shima Studios

Candy Apple Aprons

We did some really great commercial work this week! Again we were able to work with the lovely Katy from Fresh F.L.E.S.C.H.  for hair and make-up, and had an excellent morning shooting in this unique vintage ice cream shop, as well as their cute garden outside. It was a shoot for a company called Candy Apple Aprons. The owner is an amazing women,mom and entrepreneur, she a had brilliant vision for what she wanted out of the shoot, a fun 50s style!! The aprons are adorable, in fun, sassy fabrics that you can mix and match. Check out her websitewww.candyappleaprons.com where you can find out more info and place an order. She is also going to be at The Festival of Crafts in Calgary , November 26-29. So check her product out there as well!

Thank you Pam for the aprons for the girls, they love them and look soooo adorable!

Here is a sneak peak from Wednesdays shoot!

All for love!

As I sit here typing on my computer, chaos whirls around me. My 2 daughters and son are full of wild activity from the moment they rise. My son is obsessed with the phone and is constantly finding one and calling anyone that will talk to him. Including the woman that informs you that you have dialled a number that no longer exists.  My daughters run around in their nighties, chasing each other in their high heels. Until one falls and comes to me to console her. My true princess’s. It’s a crazy house most days, but I love it! The voices of them playing nicely in the next room warms my heart and makes me want to spy on them. Their little brother is always the baby, whether he likes it or not, there is often strong protests from him. Unless they provide a truck and a snack he’s not cooperating with any of their shenanigans! I love how they each have such strong personalities from the time they are babies till now. Which brings me to some other exciting new! My lovely sister had a beautiful baby girl last night, she is 9lbs. 11oz. It’s been a long pregnancy for her, so I am glad it’s over and she is now on the mend.

So as our week comes to an end, there are a few pics that I would love to post!! It’s been hard to get on this computer with a husband that does film editing as well. So now is my chance! And honey, I know that your film will be brilliant when you are finished, I know it!