I worked with this adorable family today.  I could not wait to get home so that I could post some of their pictures.  They are all just gorgeous!!  And their shoot was a blast!

Here is a little sneak peek!

To my sons

The best of the best. I love watching you guys grow your learning and stretching how your tiny bodies change from chubby little hands to muscly looking arms as you strain to climb just a little higher finally conquering your favorite “climbing tree” out front. I love how your words and questions turn clearer and make more sense with every passing day. I look forward to the times when you come home for the holidays and we can sit and talk about anything. everything. You’re my little men and for now those conversations are more a picture of snuggling, tickling and lots and lots of giggles and kisses. I love these moments and soaking them up as much as I possible can cause I know the day is coming when I’ll stand in the driveway watching you pull away fighting back the tears cause I know how much I’ll miss you, till you’re home for Christmas.


                                                                                                     ~ awelltraveledwoman.tumblr.com

  

I stumbled upon this poem last night on a blog called awelltraveledwoman.tumblr.com.  It took my breath away.  I just had to share!

The Cromwells have been coming to me since my "studio" was a small room in my small house with a piece of polar fleece tacked to one of the walls for a backdrop.  And that my friends, was a very long time ago!

We go way back.

And in all those years, I don't think we have ever, EVER, had a sunny day for a photo-shoot.  It always rains on us... always!!  So we were all stunned that today was sunny and warm and just an absolutely gorgeous day!

Thank you Seattle!!!

Here is a little sneak peek from out afternoon out at the Arboretum!

We snuck in a couple iPhone photos for fun!

So, Pup-A-Palooza was on Saturday, and what a day it was!!  I would like to thank all who participated in helping make this day so much fun and such a success!  Especially our friends at Good Clean Dog for suppling the adorable goodie bags, and my good friend, and event planner extraordinaire Katy Griffiths, for acting as my secretary, stylist and dog whisperer!  You rock!!

I had so much fun!  And, I kind of want to do it again. Only next time, I won't wear black!

It is no secret that I love my iPhone camera.  I've posted many a Hipstamatic image here on my blog, and sing the praises of Instragram every chance I get.  So you can image how overjoyed I was to get a call from the lovely and talented Tanya Davis, requesting a profession headshot... but taken with my iPhone!!  I almost died of excitement!!  Thanks Tanya!  You made my day!

We had some crazy weather here in Seattle this morning.  It was super windy for one!  And we had simultaneous sun and rain!  It made for a fun family shoot for sure!  But then, just as we were getting ready to call it quits, we all looked up, and saw Air Force One flying by!  Just too fun!!

that little dot to the left of the family is Air Force One.  We were all very excited about it.

I had such a great time at this shoot today...  Just had to share this image.  The light was so pretty and soft!  I love this time of year!

Looks like I'm a Finalist in the Red Tricycle "Totally Awesome Awards"!  So exciting!  I would love to win, and so I'm shamelessly asking for your vote!  Just click HERE to vote for me!

Thank you all!!