Every child begins the world again….-Henry David Thoreau

A sneak peek for the lovely “R” family. The husband booked this session for his wife’s birthday! What a guy! And just look at this sweet baby face.

I captured these little twins as newborns and what fun it was to do it again 8 months later. They are so happy and so cute together. It is just amazing to see the connection they have.

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Sneak Peek for the fun “W” family who braved the cold water and wind at Coronado.

And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
~Lee Greenwood

http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/05/musician_steven_curtis_chapman.html

I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.
How it amazes me you’re changin’ with every blink.
Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.

So let them be little,
‘Cause they’re only that way for a while.
Give ‘em hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let ‘em cry, let ‘em giggle,
Let ‘em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

I never felt so much in one little tender touch.
I live for those kisses, your prayers an’ your wishes.
An’ now you’re teachin’ me how only a child can see.
Tonight, while we’re on our knees, all I ask is:

Please, let them be little,
‘Cause they’re only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let ‘em cry, let ‘em giggle,
Let ‘em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

The so innocent, precious soul:
You turn around, an’ it’s time to let them go.

So let them be little,
‘Cause they’re only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give ‘em praise,
Give them love every day.
Let ‘em cry, let ‘em giggle,
Let them sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

Let them be little.
(lyrics by Dean Billy)

preschool out takes. the girls.

the boys.

uh. oh. wondering my website won’t load? my website and slideshow program were accidentally deleted by my hosting company. in the meantime please check the blog for updates. i will be working on getting a new website up and running just as soon as i can.

I love *certain* challenges. The first time I photographed miss “M” I was told none of her photographers had been able to capture her! Well, that’s the type of challenge I love. I love being able to capture that moment, that split second pause, where I capture their attention and they look at me like this.

so fresh. so new. so tiny. so loved. so perfect. a miracle. a living work of art.
meet baby “k”. i wanted to take him home with me. he was so calm and so easy to work with just like his parents. enjoy the sneak peek!

I know his Auntie will be dying to see these pictures. So here ya go “C”. He was just simply perfection.

“The noblest calling in the world is that of mother. True motherhood is the most beautiful of all arts, the greatest of all professions. She who can paint a masterpiece or who can write a book that will influence millions deserves the plaudits and admiration of mankind; but she who rears successfully a family of healthy, beautiful sons and daughters whose immortal souls will be exerting an influence throughout the ages long after painting shall have faded, and books and statues shall have been destroyed, deserves the highest honor that man can give.”(- David O. McKay)

a moment captured. otherwise forgotten. everyday life.

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. (-cynthia ozick) CLICK HERE.

To me, every hour of the day and night is an unspeakably perfect miracle. (-walt whitman)

When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses. (-joyce brothers)

okay, i have way too much to do, but i couldn’t help myself–i had to take a peek! i know i will have alot of favorites from this high school senior session! what a beautiful person both inside and out. and her eyes were sooo cool! loved them!