SOOOOOO I thought I'd

just go in and grab "a few" for you Sheryl. Yah. I was here and there and thinking "oooh! I gotta post THAT one...ooooh AND THAT one....ooooh and that one, that one, and that one". Before I knew it I was way over my first post quota!!! (Um two?) But it was well worth it my friend. I dubbed this session "Kathy's angels" because that's exactly what they are. Enjoy, BIG {{{hugs}}} to all!! Love ~R............ ;)

I mean, just LOOK at this child. I just wanna hug him! (Glad I got plenty of snuggles when he was here!) ;)

And don't worry, I got PLENTY of smiling ones of little R... Buuuut I just love this one ;)

Look at these baby blues...too much ;)

Kathy ~ you're gorgeous.

Three muskateers? So cute. That's all I have to say. ;)

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Have a great night everyone! Love ~R........ :)

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I. am. in. love.

with these senior portraits!!! Miss B...your mom mentioned you don't like having your pic taken. Umm....wait a minute!! I would have never guessed! You look gorgeous!! Ihope you had as much fun as I did during your session!! You are an A+ client girlfriend! Enjoy! ~R........ ;) S, I am saving your family photos for your gallery!! (Don't want to spoil ALL the fun!!) ;)

P.S. I see this upcoming photo of B and "Bunny" I think he/she....it was so affectionately named so many years ago and I can't help but think....a. {{{awwww}}} ;).....and b. will my little C be this cute with his BearBears when he is a senior in high school?? You better believe it!! (Hopefully he won't be taking them to school though!!) (Disclaimer: Miss B totally uses "Bunny" as a pillow now. :)

Mr. C with BearBears...they're starting to get really narly. Anyone have an extra one laying around that you don't want? (I am being COMPLETELY serious here!!) I am going to have start searching ebay I think!! ~R ;) Umm...just searched ebay and they want 25 bucks plus shipping!!! Anyone have one that umm...(maybe I gave you as a baby gift???) that your child doesn't actually use?? Isn't this just shameful and terrible of me?? I would be totally willing to pay you $5 for it! (I paid under that b/c they were on clearance. I should have really stocked up!) Please let me know, I would love to get two new, clean, BearBears for little C - actually just one, I have one more new one somewhere in storage!! wahoo!! ;) ~R

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Remember

I said I would add some more from these sessions as I proofed them? Weeeell, here are some more for the B family!! WOW! Your children sure are photogenic!! There are SO many cute ones..I just chose these quickly so you could see! :0) Mom L informed me that little J had just been in a wedding and still had the charm and photo know-how going on - too cute!! Well, I hope you enjoy I know I have been! ;) ~R...

Sneak Peeks for today!!!

Here you go R! My goodness, your little sweetpeas are so beautiful! What a pleasure it was to meet you and to photograph your little girls! I hope you enjoy these ~ your girls truly are precious! ;) ~R......
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AND....I know what you are thinking!! Does this little girl have a modeling contract?!? :) (She should!!!)
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Here you go mommy and Daddy H...I must say...wow. Your little girl is certainly beautiful in person, but I could sit here and stare at this photo all day long. What a blessing to be able to capture her on film...er um..memory card :) Thankyou thankyou thankyou! ;) ~R....

Here you go Miss K. Okay, okay I'll say it...this is one of my favorites!! K, I just love the way you love and appreciate horses so much. It really shows...especially in your Senior photos. I hope you like this one...I know I do!! Watch out class of 2007 because here comes '08!!

Okay seriously.

This session was a Christmas card session. 10 images. I know. Do you SEE these?? They (this couple) are GORGEOUS!! YOu guys!!! (In my best whiney voice!) HOw am I ever going to pick!?!?!! ;) Hope you love them!! I do!! ~R

More to come tomorrow everyone, it's time to turn in for the night. I have been working double time today uploading and organizing...phase one (choosing the right ones out of ALL the images I captured so I can then proof and post process)...I am SO excited for ALL the sessions I have to proof!! Everyone looks amazing! Until tomorrow! Keep warm ;) ~R........

Because I know you've probably checked

this morning C!! Here is your sneak peek!! You are so beautiful...glowing with the joy of expecting that precious little miracle that God is knitting together in your womb. Can't wait to meet him, you and J were a JOY to work with!! COngratulations again you two! Love, ~R ;)

P.S. More sneak peaks will be coming up today and tomorrow for the last sessions I had this past weekend. By the end of this week I'll have 13 sessions to proof...hopefully LESS as I chug along this week ;) Thank you thank you to all of my lovely clients!! I wouldn't be THIS busy without YOU!! Thank yoU!! I hope you all had a gorgeous weekend...my the weather was so beautiful! Until later!! ~R ;)

Remember little Z? I couldn't resist putting these up!! (Or getting them to mom and dad! They're on their way A and T!!)

LOTS of Sneak Peeks!!!

I have LOTS of sneak peeks to post tonight so here goes!! I will do one or two from each of five sessions to start with and then maybe one more after that round as I proof each session. I am swamped tonight!!! Thank you all!! ;) ~R.......

Here are the beautiful children of the B family!!! Oh my goodness were these kids well-behaved - they played together so nicely! I hope my boys play together that well one day. What a joy it was to photograph them all! Thank you L and C for allowing me to share in their childhood, they are all precious. Ahem..I mean GREAT!! ;) ~R

And here's the other B family from the weekend!! Again, such a pleasure! I hope you enjoy mom and dad -We got some great ones!! ~R

T!! I bet you didn't think we got any at this point!! Sure looks like they are having fun to me! ;) It was so great to see you all again, your girls are growing up so fast!

Here's another one for you T, have a good one!

And now...presenting: The Class of 2008!!! ??? Seriously, 2008?? Where has the time gone?? B you look great girl! S, which do you like the better - the color or the b and w??? And YES, you were so right about that breeze that kicked up...A-mazing! ;)

And last but not least for last weekend...little C at 9 months old..unbelievably cute. Nuff said. This little farmer boy is sure to capture some beautiful young maiden's heart some day. (Okay not for like THIRTY years right J?? ;) Big sis E...you are just too cute. {{{Hugs}}} to all!

This is for you

Miss C who just had your baby shower!!! :) Look at the blessing you have to look foward to ;) This is little A again since she only got one photo debut on her sneak peek entry last week! There are SO many cute ones...I could hardly choose! Soooo cute and snuggly!!

If you are waiting for your images from almost two weeks ago they will be done tomorrow morning at the latest and will be in the mail. The other 5 sneak peeks from this past weekend will be going up periodically throughout the day today. I hope everyone is have a great week, my boys are still sick for some reason...maybe it's the weather changes, again and again, and yet again. ;) Be sure and book for the rest of October and November for your Christmas card sessions! December is open only for newborns, births, baby planners, and the wedding I have scheduled (yay Bernice!!!) Thank you! ~R.........:)

Exciting news!

I prayed a while back that God would make my work acceptable, good enough, to be accepted into the American Child Photographers Charity Guild. I was browsing one evening through other photog's websites and blogs and found the link to this website. As I sat there reading testimonies of parents who have had this type of photography done I wept thinking of how blessed Ryan and are...and I wanted to join in and help. My heart aches for these parents and I wanted to be able to provide this special service of photography for them someday. I knew at that time,though, my work could still greatly improve and it still can today and always will...but now I feel I am finally at a place where I understand more of the technical side of photography to be able to go into the hospital and do this special thing for families without extra lighting etc. If you know of anyone with a terminally ill child, extremely premature baby, someone who has lost a little one that is still in the hospital and would like a private session to be able to tastefully capture their precious little one on film forever, please let them know about me, this free service, and that my heart cries out for them. To visit the American Child Photographers Charity Guild website and find out more info go to http://www.acpcg.com . I am so thankful to have been accepted into this charity guild...and humbled. Thank You Lord! ~R.....:)

Happy Birthday little Z!

Here's little "Z" man...turning ONE soon!!! These images were taken on the anniversary of his mommy's "Expecting baby" photos!! My how he's grown! Thank you so much A and T...you have a beautiful family!! Love, ~R Now...off to pack up the car!! Out of the "office" till Monday - you can reach me by phone or email still though, I just won't be posting ;) ~R

I have known this little boy

since he was in his mama's belly!! Little A you are growing up SO big!! Thanks E for a great session! Love, ~R

One sweet little sister!!

Here you go A and A!! Congrats to big sister Ellie too! My goodness is little A sweet. Yes she actually fell right to sleep in like mid breath...right in daddy's arms. What a great place to be eh? Quick sneak peaks this time everyone as I am on the road again tomorrow for shoots to be back Sat. night. Will have the other two peeks up before I leave tomorrow at noon ;) Have a grrrreat Friday!! And keep warm for heaven's sake! I am sitting here fuhreeeezing b/c you know the time of year when it's too warm for heat but cold in the house?? I better get a blanket! More soon ;) P.S. Thank you for all the nice comments - I really do cherish them! ~R ;)

Check out this beauty full family!!!

FIVE kids!! It's a rarity these days in most parts don't you think?? And A - you look SO GOOD!! Thank you A and R for bringing your beauty full family over!! I can't stop looking at how you've been so incredibly blessed with such a wonderful family. Thank you thank you!! Hope you LOVE your images!! ;) ~R

Remember her?

Here is one more of little "O"...I just couldn't resist. Have a great night eveyone!! ;) ~R

And the winner is!!

Oooops! I am so sorry!! Either this heat has me brain dead or I proofed too many photos last week!! The winner is ACTUALLY Jeannie!! I am so sorry Jeannie, I looked at the comment roll the wrong way and thought that Janelle's was the first to comment when she was actually the last....I apologize! At any rate, you BOTH can have $10 off your next sitting fee just to make things right. Email me your addresses and I'll send you a certificate. I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend! In between sessions I was able to do the Spoon River Drive this morning and found some new PROPS at low low prices! (Gotta love garage sales and antiques!!) I found two antique chairs and a little rocking horse for ummmm like... a few dollars...really it was so awesome! Stay cool and keep the comments coming, I love to hear from my clients and friends!!! ;) ~R

First person

Who correctly guesses who's family this is will receive $10 off their next sitting fee. You must comment on this post!!! Happy guessing!!! ;) ~R

It's a JUNGLE in here!!!

We have giraffes, elephants, and even lions roaming around here in the Siebenthal jungle...some of you might know this already...elephants are my little B's FAVORITE animal! You should have seen his face when little C walked in wearing this elephant costume. We call his little elephant lovey, "Oli" so he thought his big brother was just one big Oli and hugged and hugged him. SOOooo cute!! ~R ;)

Happy Harvest!

Click on the image to see it bigger! :) Here's little B...just like his big brother! :)