Winter Break

This year I decided to take December off.  ;)  I have taken a break from photography, and Facebook.  I thought I would miss it, and to be honest, I haven’t.  I have missed the “artsy” part of photography, but not the time.  I am still trying to figure out what is coming next year…  I’m thinking of cutting way back so that I can more fully balance my life.  We shall see. 

Today we were cleaning the house, when the power went out, Ian and I decided it would be the perfect time to go for a walk.  I took my camera along because we got a fresh layer of snow, and who can resist a clean palette.  I haven’t charged my battery in a while, and I got out a whopping 10 pictures before it died.  Serves me right. ;)

 

Look Mom, there’s a tunnel…..

And here is one from a few weeks ago, I just love the innocence in his eyes.

I hope that all of you are having a wonderful Christmas season.  I truly love this time of year!

Abbie’s 1st Birthday

Oh man do I love and miss this little cutie pie!!  She is such a spunky little critter, and so full of life!  Her mommy made her a beautiful little cake, and she loved it!

Enjoy!

Dave & Nikki

My little sister moved to North Dakota about six months ago, my little baby, oh oops, I mean her little baby, Abbie, turned one about a week ago.  It was so much fun being up there for her big milestone, and also to be able just to hang out and see her and her beautiful family.  I will post pictures from Abbie smashing her cake tomorrow.  In the meantime here are their family pictures.

Enjoy.

 

My Mom

My mom got a new bike a few months ago from my husband’s business (Far Out Hobbies & Bikes.. ;) ;)  I teased her about doing a session with it, and she happily agreed.  She rides it all over town, with her cute little “baby” in the basket. :) 

Enjoy…

 

 

Family Picture Time

Yes it is that crazy busy time of year again, I call it family picture time.  I know, I’m super unique. ;)  It is such a rewarding time of year, the lighting is beautiful, the weather is perfect, and the families are plentiful.  I only wish I was wealthy enough to hire a housekeeper and a nanny, seeing as how everything else seems to go on the backburner right about now.  I have had some amazing sessions thus far, and SO excited for the ones to come.  I promise to take better care of this old blog too…  ;)

One of my favorite things about being a photographer, is being able to take my own families pictures.  I think everyone feels the most comfortable around family, which means you can try new locations, ideas, editing techniques etc.   This is my husbands little sister Delsi, and her beautiful family.  Enjoy.