First Day of School 2013

Our big (little) girl was off to her first day of Grade 1 this morning!  We are so proud of her and wish her a wonderful year of growing, learning and being a kid.  Love you Belle!

“Kid, you'll move mountains.” 
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Maternity Shoot - Amanda & Tim, Baby #4

When Amanda asked me to do her maternity photos I quickly agreed.  It was a great excuse to spend a morning visiting with Amanda, her husband (my cousin) Tim and their beautiful family.  It would be my first maternity shoot and I was interested to see how my instincts would fair on this unique type of assignment.  Thanks to Amanda's up-for-anything attitude and fun ideas, I think it was a success.  

Amanda and Tim live on the Linkletter family homestead and the sprawling property itself provided inspiration.  The mild spring day allowed us to roam the yards and stay warm enough to take our time and enjoy the hope of new things to come.  If I didn't know this sweet woman or her family, I wouldn't believe she is on baby number four.  Amanda is a glowing, beautiful mother and, as happy as I was to capture this beauty through the lens, I was even happier to share her world for a while: her positive attitude, kindness, fun spirit  and no-fuss, no-muss disposition.  Even when the Linkletter's free-range pet sheep or the multitude of kittens threatened munch her hair or roll over her while she was lying in in a trench in the damp garden, wrapped in a blanket, belly exposed, Amanda just laughed at the lengths mothers will go to create meaningful memories!

Every blessing for the rest of your pregnancy, Amanda.  Thanks for inspiring me.

"For You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb."  Psalm 139:13