A few boys that I'm thankful for...

In lieu of a Thanksgiving post (I'm late by three days for that already!), I'll play catch up with a session featuring a few boys that I'm thankful for. Meet Landon, Noah, and Everett. Oh, and their mama (my sister), Kristen.

Landon (8), my first-born nephew, has a pure heart: he is sensitive, grateful, eager to give, and cares for others. Did I mention he's a genius? I don't know if playing chess by 4 qualifies, but since I'm 23 and I can't...

Noah (5) has been called the joy-boy of the family. As a baby and through the years, he has a spirit of joy~ he is full of energy, laughs with gusto, and is child of great spirit. Can you see his red hair? Yes. Ball of energy, ball of fire.

Everett (10 months) is the youngest baby in our family. A perfect combination of his completely opposite brothers. I feel a special bond with this baby boy since I was there for his birth and the first few moments of his precious life (with camera in hand!). Ev is (joyfully & easily) along for the ride no matter how crazy it gets!\

Now...for more of these boys that I'm lovin'.

I am proud to be theirs!

Engagement :: Shannon & Michael

I am particularly excited for you to meet Shannon and Michael for three reasons. One, I've know Shannon since high-school, and she is such a sweetheart. Two, they are getting married at Millcreek Barns next September (the same place I got married!)! And three, their love is beautiful.

They have been dating for quite some time, and they still make each other laugh ~ so much fun! They've formed an intimate bond that is secured with trust, respect, and love. And I cannot wait to document their union in the fall of 2012.

Shannon's ring was her grandmother's. The story of war-bride grandmother and how its being passed down in the family is so beautiful...not to mention the sparkle on that ring! Phew!

So in love. :)

Now...these shoes; an inside joke for the three of us on this stormy day. Yes, Michael loves his shoes.

Mmm, *swooon*!

Our day may have been windy and chilly, but your love kept us warm! What a pleasure it was to photograph the two of you! Happy planning! :)

Shannon & Michael :: Sneak Peek

In the midst of squeezing in any and all Fall activities (cue camping, carving pumpkins, lighting pumpkin crunch candles) into my calendar before the first snow of the year - you know its coming, Michiganders! - I was lucky enough to squeeze in an engagement session simply bursting with all that love should be.

A sneak peek of what I'm lucky enough to be working on this November night...