Lovin on a special friend and family member

Last week I got a call from a family that had received news earlier in the week that their dog Bailey was diagnosed with lymphoma. What dreaded news!!! Dogs become a part of us, a part of our hearts. They are family members and you just cannot imagine life without them. Somehow dogs just seem to know what to do to comfort us when we are down, they are so cute, and know the right time to come snuggle with us. They know how to look at you with those cute puppy dog eyes when they want something.
The family wanted to have special memories of their sweet Bailey with them to remember their loving dog by. I met them down at beautiful Aquinas College, where Bailey could just be a dog and run, and the family could just take all these memories in. Bailey even decided that she still wanted to be the pups that she is and ran right into the pond and got all wet. Even thought she was wet, she was still full of energy and cuteness. Bailey sure captured my heart when I first met her. The love that this family has for her is full in their hearts, I could tell.
It was a true honor to capture these memories, and I cant thank you enough!!

All because two people fell in love

What a great night to be part of this family of 50+ people for a photoshoot!! What a blessing to be in this family full of love for each and every person there. This couple - Mr. and Mrs. VanDyke sure have been blessed many times. God is good all the time, all the time God is good!!! When you see this family, I am sure between all of them they have had their fair share of ups and downs, but then you look at each person in this family and say that God is sure good ALL THE TIME!!!









Below are the separate families in the family - children, grandchildren, and greatchildren - BLESSINGS!!

Sweet baby E

All I can say is "AAAHHH" baby sweetness!!! I love it!!! This little guy came to me with his mommy. I have taken his brother and sisters pictures before, and they are cute, but when this little guy came to me, I just wanted to take him home. He was so sweet, and so good!!! And, so sweet!! Wait...I said that already!!! Thanks baby Elijah for being such a good little guy. Cant wait to take more pics of you in the future.

Joshua

This guy is cute!!! Need I say anything more? Last spring I held a cutest kiddo contest for those that submitted their kiddos pictures to my Facebook page. This little guy won with the most votes, and I got to capture him a week or so ago. I just want to pinch him, he's so cute!!! Oh and his little friend he took with him is "Dog". He didnt want to separate from Dog, but that is who he loves, so Dog needed to be in the pictures too!!! :)

mini shoots

A couple Saturdays I had the unique priveledge of working with so many families in my mini sessions in the apple orchard. We went out to Motmans Apple Orchard in Standale, and what a great place to work in. The morning started out frigid so I put on my many layers, and it ended up being a beautiful day for pics.
Here is a few of the faves from the day!!!

Rachel - 2012 Northview High School Senior

Last week all week they predicted rain for my Saturday morning senior session with Rachel. I was suprised and very excited when the morning was a little crisp, but yet was beautiful with sunshine. I was a little nervous about the chilliness in the air since we were going to the beach, but when I got there wearing my winter coat, I had to take it off, and got to even step in the water due to the water being actually warmer than the air. Rachel is a very beautiful girl, and it was so much fun hanging out with her mom and her in the morning. Congratulations, Rachel on your senior year!!! Blessings to you in your future in all that you do. Thank you for the honor of allowing me to capture your senior pics.