future astronauts (personal)

Last week, my boys had a Family Fun Night at their elementary. It was space themed and very cool!! They had several exhibits brought in from the NASA!!! One was this cool space shuttle...

They also had a life-size astronaut's uniform that had been made into a statue of sorts. The back was carved out so you could climb in and stick your head through the helmet. I had volunteered to take pictures of each child as they became Future Astronauts, and we had all the images printed 5x7 for the kids! It was so fun to see all the little kiddos getting excited to push their face through!

Here's Grady...

And Dayton...

Oh!! And the coolest part of the night, while David was helping Grady get inside the outfit, a photographer from the newspaper was coming through. He snapped a picture of Grady in the outfit and David looking on. It was on page 2 of last Friday's Herald Zeitung newspaper!!! Super cool!

a new baby...(personal)

No!!! Not for me!!!! For a lovely family that I've taken pictures of a few times!!! They have Aidan that just recently turned 4, and they've been on the adoption list again, waiting for God to answer their prayers! Little Brynley Katherine was born on Friday, this family found out about her on Monday, and went to pick her up yesterday!!!! WOW!!! I talked to Mom this morning, and they are all ecstatic and filled with joy to have a new daughter! So, coming soon will be pictures of tiny Brynley!!! I just had to share their good news!!

Here are some of their previous pictures...

Oh!!! I can't believe that Aidan just became a big brother!!! How cool! And some of you might recognize Mom...she teaches some of the KinderMusik classes here in NB! So excited for y'all, and I can't wait for that newborn shoot!

elliana h. (gruene, tx)

I met this little cutie for the first time, and she was so incredibly fun to photograph! I truly felt like I was on a little playdate with her! We just laughed and played the whole time! Too fun! Enjoy...

Playing with Daddy...

And giggling with Mommy...

The whole family...

I just had to share these few silly faces!! This looks like she wants to say, "Hey lady! Stop taking my picture & let me read my book!" ;)...

And this face, she did a few different times, because she's just so full of energy and gets so happy and excited!!! I love it!...

This last picture is just so sweet! We were finished with the shoot, so Elliana got to have her blankie...

Thank y'all so much for having me photograph your family! You were wonderful to meet, and I hope to see y'all again!!!

tripp (gruene, tx)

I met this family for the first time over in Gruene. What a sweet little boy, and he's about to be a big brother!!! We had a fun time letting him lead the way! Enjoy...

The whole family...

Just with Daddy...

And loving on Mommy...

Thank y'all so much for having me photograph your family! I hope to see y'all again soon!

the riding family (gruene, tx)

Well, here goes my first family of 2010!! I can't wait for another exciting year of meeting new families, ooohing & aaaahhing over tiny babies, seeing repeat families and children, and feeling blessed that this is my job!

This was my first time to meet the Riding family. They were so cute & fun, and we had a great time strolling around Gruene that afternoon. Enjoy!...

Seeing double? This mom and daughter duo look sooo much alike!!!...

Daddy with is little boy...

In love...

Such a sweet big sis...

Michaella is 16 years old...

Aiden is 4 years old...

Thanks y'all for spending your afternoon with me!!! Hope to see y'all again!

cousins (downtown new braunfels, tx)

David's sister's family was in town over the holidays, and we got all the kids and grandparents together for some pictures. It's always fun to have the 7 grandkids together!!! Enjoy...

Just Pop Pop & Mimi...

While we were waiting for everyone to get there, I took some pictures of just my boys...

Grady is 5 1/2 years old...

Dayton is also 5 1/2 years old...

Brogan just turned 3 years old...

Then we did a quick shoot of the 4 girlies...

Caroline is 10 years old...

Carsyn is 8 years old...

Carly is 4 years old...

And Carrigan is 2 years old...

We made this for Pop Pop & Mimi to use for their Happy New Year card!...

Can't wait until next time!!!