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Sweet Little Gifts — Shenandoah Valley, VA Photographer

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. Many years ago I had an engagement that was ended on this day and it never really quite held the same enjoyment for me. Now that I have been married for 18 years to a wonderful man, it is only a day to continue showing each other how much we care and be reminded how grateful we are for each other.

A few days ago I gifted myself this fun little thing. It’s called Birchbox.

I am sure you have heard of it but it not, you so totally need to do this, if you like getting little samples of the latest and greatest perfume, make-up, sweets, lotions, etc. Mine happened to arrive on Valentine’s Day and it was a little bit like having a secret admirer. Relax honey, I sent it to myself, but none the less it was an unexpected surprise and oh so fun to rifle through. Each little thing in this box came individually wrapped up. It was like a box of little gifts to open. So fun.

Now time to go sample some new stuff.

They even recommended music from one of my favorite new music finds. They are called Green River Ordinance. They have some great songs, you should check them out.

Mood Swing – Child Photographer – Woodstock, VA

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:00:17 +0000

These two beautiful blue eyes are a big part of my life.

Some days they are moody…

And some days they are just plain happy!

By the Book: Woodstock, VA – Child Photographer

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:49:07 +0000

I don’t normally enter these photo challenges but I love this picture of my daughter and thought, why not? So here goes.

Child Photographer — Woodstock, VA

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:41:07 +0000

Little boys come in all shapes and sizes,

Shy and adventurous, full of surprises,

With misshapen halos and

mischievous grins,

Small dirty faces, and sweet, sticky chins.

They’ll keep you so busy, and yet all the while

Nothing can brighten the world like

their smile.

And no greater treasure has brought homes more joy

Than a curious, active, and lovable boy!

Author- Unknown

Cowboy Nation? — Strasburg, VA — Photography

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:58:03 +0000

I spent some of my childhood on a ranch in Wyoming. A beautiful place to grow up in so many ways. Hard work for sure, but also very rewarding. I loved the cowboys. I was always so fascinated with them and the life they lead. I was probably making it far more romantic than it really was but there was just something mysterious about the men, young and old, who would help us from time to time. My favorite by far was our friend and horse whisperer Rusty Muir. I loved to watch him break our horses. It was enchanting. I no longer live in or near Wyoming and Rusty has returned home to greener pastures but I am still a sucker for a mysterious cowboy.

Pumpkin Patch — Mt. Jackson — Child Photographer

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:33:43 +0000

I was so busy this fall that I fell behind in posting my own personal photos. The pumpkin patch is one of my kids favorite fall activities. This year they were a bit bummed that the corn box wasn’t there to play in. Regardless they had a great time scouting out the perfect pumpkin. I think their favorites where the little pumpkins that decorated up our mantle for Thanksgiving. I hope you all had a wonderful fall.

Love his little band-aid… Run Micky Run!

Christmas Time

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:46:22 +0000

I hope you don’t mind if I indulge myself with a bit of a personal post. I love this time of year, always have, but about 16 years ago it came to mean something much more. It started in 1995 and ended in 1996. It was the year that we were expecting our first child. It was also the year that I lost my first grandparent. I met the girl my brother was dating and instantly fell in love with her. I learned that my dad had cancer. I watched my mom become something much more than just my mom. It was also the year that I learned much about my Father in Heaven and my Savior and what this time of year is really all about.

As the time has passed the sadness I feel now isn’t so much for the loss I felt then, but for their absence in the milestones of my children now. You see that year in my life saw the loss of some great people. My grandfather died July 4, 1995 at 77. My brother died Dec 5, 1995 at 28. My dad died July 16, 1996 at 65. I saw then the hand of God in all the things the transpired. I saw his love and mercy for my mother as she lost her son and then her husband. I saw his compassion in the sweet healthy little girl he gave me. I felt his support as I struggled through the first Christmases without them, and I feel it now with each passing moment in my life that they miss. I have felt his strength in my blessings, a wonderful husband, a loving family, a kind mother and supportive friends. I felt his friendship in a beautiful woman who kept me as her sister/friend even when her life moved beyond being my brother’s girlfriend. I feel his touch each year as I put up decorations, knowing that yet another year has passed. With each ornament I think of the things they have missed and then I feel his peace as the knowledge washes over me that they were there, in their own way.

For me this time of year is about the gifts our Father in Heaven has given us through our Savior, Jesus Christ. It’s not about Black Friday and the gifts under the tree. It’s about love, peace, strength, compassion, kindness, support, service and all the wonderful attributes of a man who gave everything to me and to you.

As I turn the lights on in my home tonight I will pray that your season is filled with joy and peace.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Cami Armstrong — Strasbrug, VA — Senior Photographer

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:15:30 +0000

Another awesome session with Cami. She too has appeared on the blog. I love these fall sessions. So many beautiful locations around the valley.

Ari — Shenandoah Valley, VA — Senior Photographer

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:02:31 +0000

This lovely lady has appeared before on the blog. This is her second session. She was such sport crawling through the trees and over other folks trash. Despite all that we found some fabulous spots and got some fantastic pics. Enjoy!

Freakley Family — Woodstock, VA — Family Photographer

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:57:11 +0000

I love this family. If I was only half as patient as this mother I would be a saint. We had to split it into two sessions as one of our little ones was not going to have his picture taken during our first session. What I love about this family is that neither one of them got upset or impatient with their kids. I am grateful for our friendship and for the things I learned from them during our time together.