Natalie & Alex

We spend a lot of time with these little ones.  I think Natalie thinks my name is “popsicle“!  It’s the first thing she asks me for when she sees me.  So after this session we had to have one!!  She likes the pink ones!!!
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Very cute and so much fun to photograph!!!
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I am just loving these new pettiskirts I have!!!!
Look at the eyes on this girl!!!
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Tyler & Kyle

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Hey, at least no one went in the pond.

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Ahh, Red Sox fans…these boys are too cute!!

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I just want to squish this little face!!

Ellen & Al

I know they have been waiting to see a glimpse of these images, but let me tell you…it was worth the wait.  This family is adorable, and these girls - what faces!!
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See you tomorrow!!

I swear I photograph the most beautiful people.
This was a beach session that started out with coaxing the kids by throwing Smarties and ended with big ol’ Ring Pops.  Not to mention whatever was going on behind me;  I have no idea really - just that if it weren’t for my son Connor throwing himself around on the beach I think one of the little ones would have had a serious meltdown.  I mean the, “get out the blood pressure medicine” kind! LOL!!!
I do have to say that Gary and Shelly were really patient, which totally ROCKS!
I for one had a great time!!
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This session happened to be a Birthday Present for Linda!  A beautiful wife, mother and grandmother.
Just look at these two….no wonder they are all so good looking!!!!
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okay,now for little Nate…
when I look at the images I have to laugh and you would too-even if you weren’t there.
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I chose this because Gary was able to actually stay up, and Nate was looking toward me.
And-there is a seagull!!!  Ahh, Tranquility!!!
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Did I say ridiculously beautiful-  Wow!!!
This is Adam and Susanna!  Can’t wait to see their kids!!

Ugghhhh!!

I don’t know what it is, but when I photograph kids other than my own, it’s great!  Yes, kids will be kids, and are sometimes uncooperative- but my kids take the cake!
All I wanted was 20 minutes to get a great image of all three together.  Is that too much to ask?  All I got was, “she’s touching me- I don’t want her touching me!!”, and my youngest was just a grouch.  Yikes, I even threatened to not go to the zoo with her tomorrow (as I am the chaperone-she probably knew I wasn’t actually going to bail on that one!).

So, this is what I got…

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Okay, two of them are fine and then the littlest takes on attitude.  Then I thought I would try them by themselves…

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This is a Connor look for sure.  He is such an awesome kid.  I have never seen any kid so determined to make sure he doesn’t hurt anyone’s feelings-  He is so genuine.  You can see it in his eyes.

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Claire is a beauty.  Just look into those eyes and you can truly see her soul!

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Mia, Mia, Mia.  Was a grouchy and then……

She broke out her signature Mia- of course!!

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And then the Party started!!  It was all over for the “all three together” image I was envisioning–

but they are mine and I love them all–cooperative or not!!

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and…

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Ahh, but fun, unplanned stuff, is the stuff memories are made of!!!

Maybe next time,LOL!!!

By the way, Connor now has a new friend to add to our chaos!!

Meet “Fawkes”(yes,the name comes from the Phoenix in Harry Potter)

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He is a cinnamon pearl baby cockatiel.  I’m just wondering when he and the cat will be friends…they apparently cannot share the same room or there is lots of screaming!!   Gotta love CHAOS!!!LOL!!

Belated Birthday!!

Happy 40th!!! To my one and only!  Like I said this is belated, but I have been neglecting my blog as of late so…..

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Happy Friday!!

I just love Fridays- don’t you?  It starts to feel all weekendy!!!  I don’t even think that’s a word-but now it is.

Anyway, I did promise more posting-so here goes!!!

This next session was super fun. I have known Nick and Ashley for a long time.  Ashley since she was born.  Wow, time flies!!

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Ahh, Siblings!!

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These kids are too cute!!  I have so many favorites- but I can only show a few here.

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We got Mom in for a few!  This is one beautiful family- Dad will have to come next time.

Chow for now!!

Serious Blog Neglect!!!!!

Okay, Okay, I have been very neglectful.  Is there some sort of syndrome for that?  I apologize to anyone who has been patiently waiting.

Anyway, it has been a crazy busy summer and I have sooo much to share.  I don’t even know where to start.

Oh, My friend Ellen did have her baby boy and his name is Adam.  I was going for Jack- so I could call him Jack-Jack like on the Incredibles, but they weren’t going for it.  Anyway, he is very cute.

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Looks just like his big bro!!

Well, this next session started as an engagement session and then….

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this little one showed up!!   I couldn’t help myself- the curls, the eyes just, WOW!!  Too adorable for words.  Can you blame me?  I think not.

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So, I guess this means I’m back.  I have tons more to share, so definitely stay tuned.

posting palooza 2!!

okay,okay!!! I’m going crazy!! I had a party for my friend who turned 40 and now just had a bouncing baby boy (I guessed right!)!! This will be her 4th!!! I’m not sure I’m as brave, but I will gladly take him to cuddle. Anyway, I have several sessions I have to share!! But do check back, because that baby boy will surely be on this post.

I have to share this senior and his girl- wow! I had a great time with this session! They are just too cute!!

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I do have to give a BIG Thank you to the Delaware Bay Trading Company! Some of these images were taken there. You have to check this place out - terrific gift shop. They have a great selection!

Posting Palooza!!!

Okay, so I haven’t posted since Mother’s Day! Things have been crazy here. School is almost out and the kids are getting restless. Then Tim(my husband) was in Africa. Oh, and now we have this blue heron visiting our pond who seems determined to eat all of our koi. Ugghh!!
So, this is going to be a POSTING PALOOZA!! This may take a couple of days- so hang on and stay tuned.
This first little one just turned two!! And she is full of fire this one!!
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Too cute, the cake matches the dress- I will tell you, that cake was YUMMY! Thank you Tia!

Now, we have little man S. I took images of his momma when she was pregnant! He took a little time to warm up, but the key was our dog Cody!! S just thought he was the funniest thing!

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And then some play time outside!!
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These are the C-cousins!!

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These two are brother and sister. I was a little afraid baby K might be going down!
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Too sweet, this baby K!!
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A is a very together girl. Wow!!

Last, but not least is J- just happens to be A’s brother! Siblings- you gotta love ‘em!!

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