All about Makenna today.....

I have OODLES of photos to share from the weekend but I decided to make today's post about my #1 girl. She was so excited and anxious to get to the studio to bring her Valentine's card to life. She had her own ideas about what she wanted and I tried to remain photographer & card designer only.

When we were done the Valentine's photos...the girls dug out the skirts from my stash at the studio and Kenna asked for MORE!! When you are a momographer, your kids tend to RUN when they see the camera coming out of the bag so I was delighted she was a willing target. I got a few cute ones!

Oh..here's another I liked before she changed....

I love her.

~kel~

What I've been doing.....

I'm off for another appointment...so this post will have to be short and sweet....MOSTLY PHOTOS....no nonsense chatter from me!

This is my girl Heather......this summer she married Jason (my cousin) and I did their wedding photos.....you might remember.....

Are they cute or what??? I'm so lucky, I've been asked to see this one be BORN...with camera in hand I will go to the hospital and hopefully get some shots I can share here! (I don't do the "graphic" photos, just the emotions in the room is what I'm looking to capture!

Isn't she beautiful here........
I'll post more tomorrow!!!!!!

Enjoy!!!!!

~kel~

February Birthdays.......

I'm really kinda shocked at all the birthdays in February! Today my dad would have turned 62. My sibs and I will remember him with my mom for dinner at her house. My uncles (dad's brothers) will wander in at some point too for a quick catch-up chat and a nibble of dessert....if my dad only knew how much he is still missed....

My girls have started calling Jean "Puppa". We aren't sure where it came from but I'll tell ya, because they came up with it all on their own a few months ago, Jean ADORES it! I'm not sure if most families are like this...but in the evenings after we get the kids settled into bed, Jean and I talk about our days....I share funny kid stories and he laughs. We always follow the laughter with comments like "their so cute" or "we're so blessed". He puffs up with pride when they call to him "Puppa, will you make me a waffle"....he can't refuse......its adorable.

Because this is a "father's day" of sorts....I decided to share some photos from my book project. Just a few.....

Marc and Amanda (below) both had birthdays this week too!!!!

I have more sessions this weekend!!

Enjoy this day!
~kel~

Valentines is coming!!

I know its close....but I am just getting a few ideas for Valentines Day cards for my own kids and thought I'd offer my services to those who might want to try to catch me in the next week! I am offering a sitting for $49 that includes 20 cards or an 8x10 collage! I don't have a day dedicated to specials this year (it snuck up on me) but I'm happy to help those who would like something different. I'll be taking Cam and Kenna's soon and will show you the results!

I love to see the Christmas toys still in full use....but more than that, I love to watch my little girl being a mommy! When I listen to her talk to her babies she speaks in a soft, gentle voice and says lovely things....I'm hoping it means that the times I'm screaming like a lunatic are NOT going to be what she remembers about her childhood.

Not sure I've ever mentioned it....but this little girl of mine is CHATTY! She's the most talkative of all my children and I don't think she stops the entire day....seriously....even if nobody is really listening to her!! Yesterday on our trip to the Christmas Tree Shop (If you don't have one local to you, I'm sorry to hear that) Marleigh chatted away....telling me things over and over! At one point I consciously stopped answering her after the 5th "Mom" just to see what she'd do....I counted....she repeated my name 42 times!!!!! I could not stop giggling....she repeated her story three more times and I finally said "Oh really!"...not missing a beat, she said "Yup" and continued her story. She's comical!! What will she grow up to be like? Until then, I'll soak in these days trying to hen scratch each silly comment on a piece of paper so that I can share it here or write it in a journal. She's awesome......this chatty girl of mine!

He's everywhere I go.....my shadow. His hair is getting longer...I think he's gonna be super cute with hockey hair (that's what Cam calls his winter locks - we let it grow out and cut it off in spring after the hockey season)!

Enjoy!
~kel~

Linky party....

This was going to be my FIRST EVER linky party but I'm SO unprepared! The kids rooms are torn apart for painting purposes so I just want to post a link and send you guys her way!

Grab your coffee, tea, Coke or whatever favorite beverage you have there next to you and go check out the links on the Shabby Nest for some super cool ideas from other moms on how to organize KID CLUTTER! Its worth the read - some of these ideas are so AWESOME!!!!

Enjoy!
~kel~

Leave HIM alone!

Leave HIM alone is my new phrase.....or maybe not so new....just most commonly used now. Marleigh is so grateful for her new playmate but I find myself interveneing as if they were both human children. I think of that annoying Kleenex commercial "touch, touch, touch, FEEL" as Marleigh is constantly touching poor Jack in her not-so-gentle manner.

Enjoy!

~kel~

O Toothfairy...wherefore art thou Toothfairy?

Many know that I recently gave up my transcription business to pursue my photography goals. So, my arms are getting a break from the typing but with two children still too young to compose sentences in writing, I take dictation but they must hand-sign all notes.....this one is verbatim...

Not sure if you can tell....but the Please in the PS was an afterthought....one that her mother suggested would be a nice gesture, even though tempers were a little short with the "Toothfairy"!

You know, I look at all that drama Kenna has in her life every day - first of all from just being a six-year-old girl....second of all, spending five out of seven days a week with six-year-old girls. I can't help but think, I'm so happy to be 40!! I feel a bit anxious when I think about what lies ahead - we have YEARS before the teens hit us (gentle reminder to self how fast those years go by) and I already dread the drama and heartache that comes! As much as I WISH I could spare her all of it, I won't.....she must grow through it. It's what molds us and makes us stronger.

Happy Monday!
~kel~