{05.05.2008} this season is...

processing all day. i'm fried.

{05.04.2008} Katie & Ju

This afternoon I spent time with Katie and Ju wandering the campus at Aquina's College. As a special treat they brought their nine month old poodle/schnauzer pup, Elli. Isn't she adorable?


Ju had an idea to help Katie up into a tree. What we did not realize is that she's afraid of heights two feet higher than she stands. *Sorry Katie* It was great entertainment listening to Ju laugh at Katie's squeals!

...but we did end-up finding a tree Katie could handle and Ju could climb!

{05.03.2008} Congratulations Barry & Samantha!

Barry and Samantha said their "i do's" today at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church in Woodland, MI with their tented reception immediately following. Yes, I did say tent! The rain and the cold front came in after the warm teaser of an afternoon and made for a wet, chilly evening. That did not stop the festivities however! Their family and friends are simply amazing...other than a few extra layers, you never would have known with all the smiles!

These two are so adorable. Sam is such a doll, and Barry I'm certain will not mind his dating game grand prize of working at Green Acres...as long as he can be with his beautiful bride! Who needs Amway Grand pampering anyway? *giggles* Have a wonderful time in the mountains of Virginia!

Happy Anniversary needs to also go out to Mr. and Mrs. Miller! (Samantha's parents) They were married twenty-eight years ago today. Same date, same location, same Pastor! This was an overwhelming day of emotions for everyone. And Barry...you now have back-up to remembering the first happiest day of your life!

Oh yeah, and I can not forget to mention the last overheard words between this happy couple before Justin and I took our exit...

Barry (to Samantha) : "What is your mother doing?!"(points to woman dancing crazily on the dance floor)
Sam: *looks puzzled*
Barry : "She's bringing sexy back!"

{05.02.2008} Baby Plum

the calm before the storm.

{05.01.2008} Stick'em Up!

I LOVE this little man! Dylan came in this morning for his nine month pictures. I LOVE 9 months! This age has so much character, but they don't move nearly as fast a one-year-old. Dylan is my "thinker" client. At six months he had to analyze every item in the studio. Today we had fun. We played SOOOOOOOO BIG!, crawled around a bit, he discovered that by touching my nose that it beeped (sorry mom & dad!), and we bumped melons as he was crusing around.

As usual, he didn't have many smiles...but it's because he needs to take it all in!