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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!! 

OMG, you guys….you have no idea how much *fun* this family was to shoot.  By the end of the session they had me ROLLING.  They made me walk away from the session wishing I had 3 teenagers and a 5 year old at home – NOT an easy task to do!    I know you guys have been dying to see these.  I LOVE them!!  Thanks for an amazing session!

I am literally *bursting* with joy over these photos.  My dear friend Kristi recently gave birth to her first child, and I was lucky enough to get to visit them for a morning on Karli’s 17th day of life.  Mom and Dad are completely in love with her – how could they not be??  It was so good to get to see my friend again and to capture this precious time in their life.  Kristi, Chad – I am SO, SO happy for you three!!  Karli is a perfect angel, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to come over and take these photos.  I can’t wait to watch her grow up.  You two are already phenomenal parents.  I love you guys!  

I LOVE photographing seniors!!  This girl was no exception.  Thanks for a fun evening, and letting me try out my new lighting on you!

was FUN!  There was so much love, energy, laughter, and fun exchanged during this session.  I loved every minute of it!

My availability for the fall season is becoming slim.  If you are interested in a session, there are a few week day sessions available.  I also have a last minute opening for this Saturday, 9/27.  The only other weekend date I have open is Sunday, 10/5.  Book now, as spaces are filling up QUICKLY!!  Now, onto the images from this fun-filled session….

One of my new favorites…..

You may recognize the little man in these first two shots from the top of my blog.  He’s the little flirt with the blonde curls that is shown in the revolving photos.  To my surprise, he was so grown up, lookin’ like a little man when I arrived for their photo shoot last weekend!  I’ve been photographing these brothers for over a year now ( take a journey with them here, here, and, here ) and I just love them to pieces!!!  One thing I’ve always noticed is the connection between these two guys.  Big Bro Joe started making silly faces, and Beau just LOST it.  This kid was laughing so hard I thought he was going to start crying.  I have another photo of him with one of those crazy, hysterical laugh faces on – just precious!!  It was after that Joey promptly told me he was “done” with photos, and I had to agree.  We had a great morning, and he supplied the perfect ending to the shoot.  Much love to the K Family – you guys rock!

So CUTE!!!!!

All boy.  I was so excited to meet the newest addition to the K Family – pretty little Bella.  You all know how I love my boxers, so this was a pure treat!

Hanging out in “Big Daddy’s”  awesome car.  Love the sun streaming in on this one.

I love how Joey is looking up at Mom & Dad with such a sweet little smile.

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Thanks to all of you that came out on Saturday! If I missed you, I hope you had a FANTASTIC Popcorn Fest Day!

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I’ve been working hard all night to get the display ready at Butterfly Kisses on Lincolnway in Valpariso. Come out tomorrow to see the reveal! If you can’t make it, full details will be posted on the blog next week.

a surprise in store! There will be a clue today and tomorrow. Check back to see them. I’ll reveal the surprise on the blog next week – OR, you can stop by Butterfly Kisses on Saturday during the Popcorn Festival to see what the big news is!

Today’s clue

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Happy Friday!