Christmas

My favorite picture of the day.....Christmas Eve, and I did what I wanted....To see Christmas through my children's eyes.... Yes I have this photo, and one of Ean, but the rest, I put the camera down, and I enjoyed, embraced, and savored every moment. And I am thankful of that.



Ean, my toughest subject, but he is so honest in this picture.....



The Tree....



The Night Light between Mica and Ean's Bed.....



Mica.....





Ean............



Reese, hiding under Mica's bed in which he loves to chew on her bed skirt!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

I am overwhelmed with so many people emailing me and sending me cards for Christmas. I humbly thank all of you and for your sweet thoughts and inspirations. It is a time for family, time so precious, and a time for rest, rejuvenation and inspiration. I Hope EVERYONE Cherish's this time.

I saw this on and loved it..

http://vimeo.com/2283546

Holiday Cut Offs

For Albums, the latest to order is Now, Now Now, but I still don't guarantee because they are in the mercy of FedEx.

For prints, the latest is Thursday.

My studio will be closed from December 19th through January 5th.

Enjoy this link of Gloria Estefan: "Christmas Through Your Eyes"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKrkam2oESs

Copy and paste this to your browser to listen to a beautiful song......

This Christmas, my kids are 9 and 7 and still believe. I want to see Christmas through their eyes. Please respect my time with my kids and family and I look forward to photographing yours in 2009!

Meet Katelyn!

On the WARMEST day in December, I had the privilege to photograph this beautiful person. And She Is, Inside and Out; as her pictures show! Meet Katelyn!

Yellow Belt and Mica!

Another Proud Moment for me, Milestones for Mica. She got her yellow belt the other day. Guess Mom with camera and photo op in hand = MUST BLOG about the things we love......



This is my favorite below! She is doing a front down kick, (Sorry Sensei, if I don't get the kick right!, but I love how she knocks him down! (and this picture is as is, NO enhancements!) spelling P-R-O-U-D, definition = MOM!

Holiday Cut Off's

I will be taking orders up through December 18th. Any paid order will be processed if ordered by this date. After the 18th, all orders will be processed on January5th.

Maternity Pic!

I don't normally show off maternity pictures that I have taken for privacy reasons, but this expecting Mom said she would not mind. I have about 40 striking pictures of her, the Dad and the Babe to be, but this one was my ultimate fav! I love how the green brings out her gleaming eyes. My thoughts are with you Mom, as she is expecting to deliver this week.

How Do You Pop Your Bubble?

http://www.bubblewrapfun.com/

I am a:

Stomp-Popper

Extroverted, Self-Motivated - You like interesting and varied work and are not afraid to take risks. You are ambitious and eager to play an active role in events.

More than likely you will have an aggressive career as a professional wrestler or stunt person. (it also drives Reese, the dog crazy, and he so does need attention!0

I am also a :

Prepared Popper - Love to get the kids involved, so sometimes, I can wait......

Peaceful, Well-Balanced - People consider you warm and down-to earth. You are admired for your ability to anticipate the needs of others. You may be regimented yet ready for new challenges.

My little Reese Cup!

My little Reese just loves to look out this window! I love how he is anticipating, almost as if he is waiting for Santa Claus!

By the Way....

You will find this heading north on Route 19. The main road from Clarksburg to UHC, but in the other direction. If you get off the VA Bridge and turn right towards town, you will see this. Had to share.....WAY TO PROUD! We will be in the Parade tonight as well!

Customized Chirstmas Cards

It is still not too late for customized Christmas cards or other items. If I have photographed you already this year, please call me by Monday if you are interested in personalized gifts such as cards, photo books and more!

I just love the simplicity of this card! It can be a flat 5x7, or a folded 5x7 with more guts and details inside and back.

Two Cuties!

This is one of my all time favs. The sweet innocence of a little boy, hoping......



And his big brother is a cutie!



simple, sweet, togetherness........

Christmas Parade

The Clarksburg Christmas parade is Friday, December 5th at 6:00. If you are in the parade, or just spectate please stop at the Courthouse Plaza for HOT Chocolate and baked goods! Genesis Youth Crisis Center will be selling these with all proceeds to benefit the children temporarily housed at the two emergency shelters. I can't even imagine, what it must feel like for a 6-18 year old right now to be in their shoes.

Busy Weekend!

It was a very busy weekend for me and from listening to clients, for them as well. Seems everyone enjoyed what they were doing, from shopping, to decorating to munching down on feast with family and friends. The Clarksburg Christmas parade is December 5th, so put this down on your calendar! Happy Monday!

30 degrees below, Yes!

You would not believe how cold it was taking these pictures.!

Mommy + Ean = Smiles, Love & Happyness

It is late, Saturday night and I am smiling! My Son, Ean, just got me a pillow for my cold office chair, and a blanket for my legs........I love how caring he can be.... {wink, he get's it from me ;) ;) , double wink!)

Nick + Kayla

My little cuz got married a couple weeks ago. I had many favorites but these were the top of my list....

I love this one. How creative, balloons and Christmas bulbs! I really love how the lighting captured them and made this a dramatic picture of details!




Let me just say, they got married in November at 4:00. We did a whole bunch of inside family stuff right after the wedding....So these outside pictures were taken when the sun had already gone down.

Say Thanks to Our Troops For Free!

http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1024.html

This website gives you the opportunity to send a free printed postcard to a U.S. military personnel showing your support and appreciation for their service to our country. You can't pick who it goes to, but wouldn't it be GREAT if everyone got one! Send one today!

Custom Designed Christmas Cards!

Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving! If I have photographed you this year, it is not too late for a custom designed Christmas Card! They can be flat or folded and tailored to you! I would have these made in the next week to ensure you have them, addressed them, and delivered! (A little tip for the flat cards, add a small magnet to it! It may just end up on the refrigerator all year!)

Meet Tara!

A very beautiful girl inside and out! It was so hard for me to choose on these. Tara did an outstanding job working with me, and I think Mom had some fun too!

Just Beautiful!



Eyes, eyes, eyes, and a very flattering pose too!



This one's for Dad!



Georgeous!





Love this baseball pic!

Meet Joe!

I so much enjoyed photographing this guy! We laughed, we had fun and he got AWESOME pictures!

Joe loves the Steelers!



And has killer eyes with soooooo much Soul!



My daughter really likes this next one!



And this is one of my favs.......

A Miracle Cutie!

You would never know this little guy spent most his life in operating rooms, hospitals and such. So much life he has and he will capture your heart as he has mine! I just wish I had his energy!