Ellie

Almost two years ago I had the pleasure of shooting a long time friends wedding. Danielle and Mike invited me to be apart of their life and it was so much fun! Then a little over a year later I get to go to a baby shower for Miss Ellie. She wasn't born yet and I was so excited to get to take pictures of Danielle's big tummy (no offense), but the weather didn't seem to want to cooperate with us everytime we planned pictures. Then Ellie made her arrival and I tried many times to get up there to visit. But fate just seemed to be against it! Finally after almost FOUR LONG MONTHS, I was able to visit Danielle, Mike and Ellie.

She is the most adorable little girl, and Kallie just thought she was the "bees knees!" I think the only thing that upset Kallie is that I was taking pictures of Ellie instead of her!

Kelti

Now this is a special little girl. She has been through so much in her short little life and is still just as happy as can be. I was able to meet Kelti for the first time at Dani's baby shower in August. We (Kelti and I) had a blast. I crawled around on the floor with her and we had a grand ol' time. That was ofcourse, before I shoved my big huge camera in her face! It was so hard to crack a smile from this one, but she is adorable just the same.

LORELAI

This girl makes me smile. Kallie and Lorelai had a blast playing together. They are a lot alike because they are both so out going!

Ballet

This was both Kallie and my first Ballet recital. She was so fun to watch, with wonder and amazement. Kallie started dance class this year in September. All she talks about is Miss Chapin, her dance class helper that is in ballet. We've gone to the park to watch Chapin dance and now of course we couldn't miss the OJC Dance recital. Kallie was so funny because as soon as Chapin walked on for her solo dance, she leaned over a whispered "Isn't her dress beautiful!!" I hope I never forget that moment.

Goodness I have a lot to learn about that type of photography. I did try my hand a few and here are the ones that I like..

Kids at weddings

Even though I'm at a wedding for the Bride and Groom I can't help but get caught up in the kids that are there. It never fails you have one talking through the ceremony or that they are the first ones out on the dance floor. No matter what they are always some of the funnest parts of weddings. I love trying to get pictures of their facial expressions and all the cute things they do. Here are a few more from Tiffany;s and Gary's wedding.

Moments

There are so many things that I love about weddings. They are always fast pace (unless they are running late then it's just crazy), There is so much emotion behind the scenes and during the ceremony, the bride and groom, kids...I could go on and on. I just love weddings, they make my heart smile. But nothing makes me smile more than when a Father and Daughter find that special someone to add to their family. This was the first time I've photographed a wedding that had a commitment ceremony for their daughter in their ceremony. Here are a few of the moments that I thought we special.

Brittany was able to walk her father down the isle.

Most Handsome Man

This past weekend I had the pleasure of meeting on of the most handsome ring bearers ever! Well they were both cuties! But this post is dedicated to Caden Cole (Shannon tell me how to spell it!!). He was a cutie pie and a real gentleman all night! ;o)