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(10-day Blogathon #5! Whoa, check it out… I’m half way there! )

I was so happy to hear from Jennifer last February, and even happier when she wanted to book me for her wedding to Rob! We all went to school together, and in 7th grade she had a major crush on Rob, but he was too busy to focus on one girl (sorry, Rob!). She told me that it took the third try a few years ago to get him to bite… and as she puts it “third time’s a charm”! I’m not sure why it took so long, because they were totally made for each other, and I’m so happy to see them finally together with such a beautiful family! We combined an engagement session with a family session to include their son Connor & Jenn’s son Kenny. I photographed Connor when he was 6 months old, and couldn’t believe he got even cuter than before! Their wedding is in a few weeks, and I can’t wait!

Come back tomorrow for a very special personal post about what I did today!

Brace yourself… First, I need to apologize for depriving you of my regular blog posting. This year has been so INSANELY busy, that I had to leave something on the backburner while taking care of my clients… so it had to be my blog. Thank you to all my incredible brides & grooms that have been so utterly sweet with understanding. I seriously have THE best clients on Earth! I have taken steps to prevent this from happening in the future, which you’ll hear about sometime soon along with an exciting new launch that I won’t spill the beans about just yet…hee-hee. So, for now I am super-excited to get the ball rolling on showing you all the awesome events & sessions I’ve been covering! Let me list what I have to catch up on (I’m going to update this list at the end of each upcoming blog post, so I can be held accountable if I miss something!):

Marie’s bridal portrait
Richard & Marie’s wedding
Ryan & Jenny’s wedding
Wedding Window - Vendor Spotlight
Jennifer’s bridal session
Matt & Jessie’s wedding
OUR WEDDING - pt.1
Khimaira Farm - Vendor Spotlight
OUR WEDDING - pt.2
Rodney & Tiffany’s wedding
Gary & Staci’s e-session
Wesley & Heather’s wedding
GS Productions - Vendor Spotlight
Matt & Laura’s wedding
Geoff & Jennifer’s wedding
OUR Day After session w/ openField photography.
Rob & Jen + Two!
Matty & Jessy’s wedding
Splitpine Studios - Vendor Spotlight
Sean & Kathy’s wedding
Kara’s maternity session
Gary & Staci’s wedding
Manda’s generosity
Keith & Jessica’s wedding
Valley Pig Pickin’ - Vendor Spotlight
Brad & Casey’s e-session
David & Jacki’s wedding

Okay, deep breath… and on with your regularly scheduled blog-reading…

I’ve decided to go ahead and post a recent session first… I know it’s not fair, but if you knew my reasoning behind it you would understand… just trust me

I met Brad & Casey the other day for a fun family session while there was still a little bit of color left on the trees. They are getting married next October (October 2009 is now BOOKED!). We did their engagement session a few weeks ago, so be on the lookout for those pictures later on. We had a great time during their family session despite the cold wind, and I have to say that I totally want to adopt the kids! Kendall is such a good brother, and so well-behaved. Definitely every parent’s dream child from what I could tell. Taylor is just plain cute as a button, and totally every photographer’s dream child! Her personality just screams “LOOK HOW AWESOME & FUN & CUTE & SASSY I AM”! You really have no idea how much I was cracking up at her during this session… Brad & Casey, I know you probably thought she was just crazy, but if every family session had a child like that involved, I’d be in Heaven