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Yesterday was one of *those* days.  One of those icky days where everything seems to go wrong and everything tests your patience.  I don’t speak too much about my personal life here on the blog, but yesterday was stinky.  I was actually headed to this session in tears after the last straw broke right before I had to leave, and it sent me over the edge.  I was trying so hard to get it together, knowing I had a very important session in front of me.  And, the moment I laid eyes upon Mom and Dad’s smile from their car window, my bad day got better.  Then – I walked up to their car and was greeted with squeals, and hugs, and pictures drawn for me by 3 of their 4 girls.  And THEN – THEN!!! – I was able to meet and hold and love on the newest member of this family – Clayton.

There is no way I can do this adoption story justice, so please go read Mom’s blog.  She is such an amazing woman. I have followed this adoption story since the beginning, cheering on this family in all of the hurdles they overcame, praying for them every step of the way, and shedding tears of joy when I finally heard the news that they were bringing this sweet boy home.

Yesterday I was blessed to be reminded of how lucky I am to capture these moments.  Yesterday I was blessed by the experience of documenting this wonderful family.  Yesterday I was blessed.  Thank you for erasing my bad day and making it one that I will remember fondly for a very, very long time.  I simply adore you all and am beyond elated when I look at these images and was beyond elated to capture them!!  So much {love} to you all.

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Oh, how I just adore this child!!!  This is now my third time having the pleasure of photographing this beauty.  I couldn’t believe how much she had changed since last year.  We had a fantastic time downtown playing, laughing, singing, tickling, and jumping around during our photo session.  Can’t wait til next year!! 

Sweet, funny, smart, beautiful…..

::sigh::

Clients make my job TOO easy!!

and pieces, and pieces, and pieces. Seriously, this family is SO much fun – my cheeks were hurting when the session was over from laughing so much. They are some of the most genuinely FUN families around. Thanks for a fantastic afternoon!!

I was lucky enough to get to spend the afternoon with a fantastic family that I know quite well! Meet the newest addition to their family…..Teagen Rose!!

Steve had one of the nicest fall days we have had all season for his session. It was a great afternoon spent at two very different locations. He even played his guitar for me while I was shooting!! THAT was a session highlight!! He is a VERY talented guitar player!! Thanks for a wonderful session!

I never get tired of photographing this family and one of my favorite little men. Ian!!

Soooooooo, Jason…..did you know you are a totally hot model?!?!?!  Cuz, you totally rocked it out for my camera.  Thanks for an amazing session!!!  

This may have been the cutest story I have ever been told by a client.  However, I am not really the greatest story writer, so bear with me….

First, I have to tell you how much I love this family.  They are all so sweet, but little Alex has just stolen my heart with the way he calls me by my full name “Samantha Uphold” all the time.  Seriously – so cute.  Anyhow, his mom tells me that he started pre school and that he already has a girlfriend (which didn’t surprise me at all because the first time I met this little guy he showed me the way he “picks up chicks” lol) .  So, I asked him about this girlfriend, and he gave me a horrified look and just walked away from me.  I turned to his mom and said, “That’s funny.  He just looked at me like ‘How did you know that?!?!? Like, I’m Santa Claus or something.”  Mom started laughing and told me it was funny I said that because just that morning, as they were eating breakfast before they came to the session Alex asked his mom, “Hey Mom, do you think Samantha Uphold can see us eating breakfast right now?”  LOL!!  Ha!! So PRECIOUS!!!