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In Memory of Nancy Fager

July 31, 2008

Yesterday, I got news that Nancy Fager passed away. I first met Nancy at her son’s wedding last May in Mexico and at that time she was in remission from cancer. Sweet as could be, she continued to keep touch with me through email after the wedding. When her granddaughter was born this past February, I saw her at the hospital while taking newborn portraits and found out that her cancer had returned…and with full force. She smiled and assured me, though, that she would stick around for me to photograph her at her daughter’s wedding in June. She followed through and made Katie’s wedding that much more meaningful and special.

There is so much sadness knowing someone who has touched your life is gone. My heart goes out to Jake, Katie, and all the family and friends who will miss Nancy dearly.

Here is a photo-collage that I put together using the many pictures I’ve captured of Nancy and her loved ones over the past couple years. As a reminder, you can click on the image to view it larger. My hope is that these pictures bring back warm memories and comfort knowing she was very loved.

Lil Ryan Smith and his BIG CUTENESS!

July 30, 2008

This lil guy was an absolute DREAM to photograph. Most babies and children don’t last a good 20 minutes before at least needing a break. He was big eyes and quiet tempered for an ENTIRE HOUR.

We tried to get some giggles and smiles, but he was holding out on me. I did, however, get some other really cute expressions.

He kinda looks like he’s laying on ribbons of chocolate. That must be why he looks so yummy!

I got a few really funny pictures where he looks a bit terrified. This one makes me think he’s suspicious of the elephant over his shoulder.

We had just finished up the session when Ryan started letting us know he wanted his binky or bottle….but I love the last few shots of the three of them together before they started packing up.

It was such a pleasure to get my baby fix. I am definitely looking forward to seeing him again soon.

Rescued by Debbie!

July 30, 2008

Sooo… the saying “If you fail, try try again!” is stuck in my head from my last unsuccessful attempt to get my own family portraits done. I may never be able to give myself when I give my clients with self-timer alone…so I called my good friend, and talented photographer, Debbie, to help capture some good ones. I’m so glad she could help.

I thought this construction site would make for some awesome scenery…and as these black big thingies made great backgrounds, however we didn’t know it until after this shot, but they were covered in tar and ruined my cute yellow shirt. aaawww!

This is what Matt and the kiddos did in between shots. Don’t they look so excited for pictures?!

Here’s a dirty feet shot…playing at a construction site pretty much guarantees that you won’t be clean when you leave.

Thanks again Debbie! You’re my hero!

Homemade Pizza…YUM YUM, in my TUM TUM

July 26, 2008

Last night we made our own individual pizzas from scratch….and it was delicious. The kids always love to be involved cooking or baking, so they were especially excited. So excited that I found them licking their lips in their favorite chairs watching and waiting for the pizza to be done.

After a while, my husband joined them.

And a while after that, the kids got bored and left Dad to supervise. I’m surprised he didn’t break Niki’s chair.

Then Niki started attacking when it was taking too long.

Finally!!! A whole 15 minutes late, the pizza is ready.

When they make their own pizza, we never have problems making them finish their dinner.

Oh…and I had to show off my cluttered fridge. Anyone else have one of these?

Homemade pizza is always extremely filling, and I have no idea how their little bodies managed to eat their whole pizzas…but what is really amazing is they could still jump around afterwards. Why can’t I do that?!