falling snow

I get a pit in my stomach when I think of icy roads, cold toes, snow in March...winter.

But even I can appreciate the beauty in the snow falling.

It makes everything it touches look a bit more magical.

changing seasons

We sat side by side in church this morning.  The meeting was nearing the close and she was bored.  She had been sitting close most of the meeting with her head resting on and off my shoulder throughout the hour.  She began playing with my hand...comparing matching freckles (the spots that we have freckles in the same location).  Then she spread her palm and fingers wide.  She placed my hand on top of hers and what seems like all of a sudden her hand is the same size as mine.  I asked her right then if I could take her picture after church.  The only thing that changes more quickly than the season changing from summer to fall...is children who grow faster than weeds.

father's day

He spends everyday helping others...

we are the greatest recipients of his hard work.

We adore him...

and are always happier when he is home with us.

His favorite part of father's day...sleeping in!!!

And a few cat naps in the afternoon!

Some say he is outnumbered in our house...

but really...he is man enough to balance it all out.

We love you Big D...happy father's day!!!!!!!!

Erica

I think of all of the families I have photographed...Erica's has been in front of my camera the most!

I can't believe she is ALREADY a senior...and headed for college!

She is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside!

 

40 years....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR VERY FAVORITE GUY!!!

to celebrate 40 years

italian sausage + mushroom lasagna

grilled asparagus

banana cake with salted caramel butter cream

(this recipe is amazing!)

salted caramel gelato

babysitting

...she even shared her baby blanket with him!

I think she likes him

xo