Monday, August 22, 2011

surprising grandma lori | personal

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I've been plotting for about a month on how we would tell my mother-in-law the news if this baby was a girl. I wanted to make it super duper special for her. We have no girls on my husband's side of the family. My in-laws had three boys and those three boys all had boys, giving them 5 AWESOME little grand dudes!!! Yep, that's right all boys and they all start w/ a B...Braeden, Boston, Bryson, Blayne and Brody.

When I found out I was pregnant my brother, Vince, said "it's a girl!" Grandma Lori already has her basketball team of 5 boys and now this one is her cheerleader and he was right!!!

So back to the surprise...The pictures pretty much tell the story. When she got home from work she had a puzzle on her sidewalk...the suspense...and then she opened her gift and cried!!...mission accomplished =)

P.S. for those of you wondering if little miss pease will have a "B" name...The answer is no, she gets her own letter...lol!!!!

it's a... | personal

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We are so excited to announce we're adding PINK to our family...IT'S A GIRL!!!! Could somebody pinch me b/c I'm still in shock!!!
Last night I could hardly sleep, all I could think about was our future...blue or pink? I counted down the hours and woke up several times b/c of crazy dreams.
Not trying to sound selfish but I really really wanted a girl. As a little girl I always dreamed about having my own little girl and doing the things we love.
The time came for our ultrasound. The tech lady was so sweet and talked us through all the body parts...then came time for what's between the legs and she said the words I have always dreamed of "it's a little girl". I said "are you serious?" and she said yep, I'm 99.9% positive! I started crying and she handed me a tissue. I looked over to my husband and son, they were beaming with big smiles and we all started to laugh w/ joy!!! At the end of the ultrasound my husband made her double check to make sure it was a girl and she explained to him that girls have lines (their cookie..lol) and boys would show something much different...hahaha!!!!
When we left I told my husband to pinch me b/c I still can't believe it. On our way home he said I guess we are in for pigtails, hair bows and dresses...sounds expensive!!!...lol!
We can't wait to hold our little girl in our arms and introduce her to our family and friends =)

Here's to January!!!
XO


Wednesday, August 10, 2011

sending birthday wishes to heaven | personal


Today, I'm sending birthday wishes & hugs to my brother, Jerald. He would have been 42 years old. I can't help but wonder how his life would be today if he was still here. Who would be his wife and would he have any children. Did his white patch of hair grow any bigger? Would he look more and more like my dad...I'll never know in this life time.
Happy birthday to my GUARDIAN ANGEL!! I miss you everyday and will continue to miss you until we meet again. LOVE YOU!!!! XOXO

Lincoln | Paulding, OH Children Photography

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I have to confess, this kid made me a tad bit nervous at first. He wanted nothing to do with me and was throwing a wee fit. After 20 minutes he kind of forgot about not wanting pictures taken and warmed up to the camera. Here are some of my FAVORITE images of this little stinker. Isn't he adorable?! I wanted to take him home...lol!
I must say my favorite image is of him licking the window. I think it should be on a Hallmark card to brighten up someones day. I laugh every time I see it.
Thank you Mr. Lincoln for a fun evening =)

Sarah+Shad | Van Wert, OH Engagement Photography

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Okay, I have to admit this is one of my FAVORITE engagement sessions I have done to date. I feel so blessed and honored that Sarah found me and chose me as her photographer for her wedding.
I had such a blast photographing these two. Sarah had some special request, which was to add Shad's baby {his bike} into the pics and then of course how they met...playing soccer at Camp Clay. I feel like the pictures tell their story.
I can't wait to photograph their wedding 9.10.11!! It's just around the corner =)

Laura+Brandon+Baby | Paulding, OH Love Bump Photography

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I LOVE "love bump" sessions and I really LOVED my session w/ Laura and Brandon. We had such a blast, lots of talking and laughing! Momma-to-be was glowing and dad was beaming w/ happiness. I can't wait to meet their little guy next month. Congrats and Good Luck!!

SUMMER lovin'...

This summer I photographed some gorgeous couples, beautiful families & adorable kiddos. Here are some of my FAVORITE summer lovin' pics...

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Corbin & Melinda are just picture perfect! Such a gorgeous couple and fun personalities. I enjoyed my session with them =) Can't wait till the next one...hint, hint...lol!

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Here's one of my FAVORITE families to photograph...I LOVE hanging out with this family and watching the kids grow. They always make me feel welcome and are up for anything during the session. Even though it was a hot muggy evening we managed not to melt away and I captured some AMAZING photos!!

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Here's another beautiful family! Little man was full of energy and the mosquitos were out biting...ouch! I managed to get in some shots and here's some of my favorites.

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Here's that family again! This was actually our first session and dad couldn't make it b/c he was out in the fields farming. I LOVE LOVE LOVE these images! Who doesn't love an evening fire w/ some smores?!?!...and the lights, can't forget the lights...felt like fireflies in the air.
I can't believe summer is almost over with and the kids will be going back to school =(

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Another one of my FAVORITE families!!! I LOVE photographing this family! Troy & Sarah are always smokin up the lens...lol!!! And I never know what I'm going to get with the kids, they are unpredictable BUT that's a PLUS!!! Little Sienna who never smiles for me actually gave me some smiles and Eve was being a little diva...lol! Hope you liked your sneak peek!