Today we were playing outside (before it got too hot!) and I noticed a cloud around our smallest tree in the yard. I got a little closer and noticed that there were a TON of bees. They were all over one branch and pretty thick. We watched them awhile and went inside… awhile later they were quietly hanging out on that branch in what is called a swarm. Several bee’s were flying back and forth looking for a new home. My neighbor called a bee keeper and he came right over to get them. Bees are actually becoming more and more rare and we need them so I was happy someone actually wanted our little stinging friends.
The Bee Keeper was an interesting Hippie like man… or is he a Granola (moddern term for “hippie”)? Anyway, he came in and ran his fingers (no gloves!) through the bees looking for the Queen Bee. He found her and got his bucked out and a brush and swiped them off the branch in big chunks. (They were really thick in some places!). I asked him if he got stung, and he said “oh maybe about 5 or 6 times…” The remaining bees are still flying around the tree so we may need to spray them. They aren’t really happy about being left behind.
It was actually a really fun learning experience, and I am glad they will be making honey somewhere in the country. The kids and I ate some peanut butter and honey sandwiches for lunch… I was craving some honey after this experience.
This is Jamie and Bryans “special moment”…. her reaction is so priceless. I had to make this one the first one.
Bryan and Jamie’s wedding was our last wedding for the summer, and it was such a beautiful wedding to end on. You could see the love in their eyes and the excitement they had for the day was so contagious. The wedding toasts were really amazing and heartfelt… I don’t think I have ever commented or even remembered a toast from a wedding, but theirs were so sweet from people they loved so much.
We had a great day and the perfect amount of cloud cover for some fun photographs at Ward Mead Park. Bryan and Jamie live in Minnesota and did well in the Kansas heat they haven’t had to endure for awhile.
It was a beautiful wedding, beautiful day, and such a great note to end on for me and Kristy. Congrats you guys!! You are one couple that I know is in it for life. Thanks for letting us share your day with you.
07.10.2010 at 11:59pm Posted in weddings
I had so much fun photographing Aubrey and her beautiful mommy Hayden the other day. Aubrey is 3 and super cute. She had an adorable tutu someone hand made her and such pretty sparkling eyes. She may have had to be bribed with ice cream a few times, but I am totally all about bribing when it produces some pretty smiles.
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I think my clients are the most beautiful people out there. Check out Gretchen and baby Lola (at 5 weeks). I don’t think Gretchen even looks tired! Usually there is a little touch up involved under the eyes of new mommies, but Gretchen looks great… (maybe she should let me know what concealer she uses). Lola wasn’t too into being photographed but we still managed to get some great images that I hope Gretchen and Rob will treasure always. Lola is going to be a very protected little girl with two big brothers at hand. I can’t wait for our next session.
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I should be packing, editing client photos, cleaning, making lists, or maybe just sleeping would be a good idea. Instead I decided to look through a few photos I took of my daughter Charlotte. Her innocence and beauty really did take my breath away as I opened up these images again and I had to share them. There is no way to describe the love I feel for my kids and I would do anything for them. Sometimes I am distracted by the mass or e-mails I need to answer, or the stack of orders I am trying to get in and forget to play and pretend with them and use the TV or a game as a substitute for me. I want to work harder at just playing and being with my kids. They are so awesome and say some of the greatest things. I am so amazed by them and am able to be closer to God because of them. This is my true passion. Their fingers and toes won’t be this small forever, and someday they won’t get scared of thunder and cling to me, or ask for one more kiss and hug when they are supposed to be sleeping.
To my clients, I am doing the best I can at being both, a photographer and a mommy but being a mommy has to comes first. If this is something that bothers you, or if you are in a big hurry, you have the wrong photographer. Photography is my second job, even if it does seem to take over sometimes. My kids go to an in-home sitter 2 days a week, that means I have 2 days to shoot, edit, call, e-mail, and work. I do work at night and some Saturdays as well. I debate adding a 3rd or 4th day, but my kids are only 2 and 3 (almost 4!) and I am not ready to do that just yet. I want to be the mommy, not my sitter (who is amazing, btw) but this does make it hard for me to call people back right away sometimes, or deliver pictures the same week that they are ordered. I just want you to understand that.
I am passionate about capturing memories for you, and I can’t wait to do it again. I am even more passionate about making memories with my two little people Charlotte and Pierson… and their handsome daddy of course! My clients are my friends and a major priority but my kids are a bigger priority… they will only be this small once and I sure don’t want to miss it!
We had a wonderful week on vacation in Branson, and this week I am going to some training that is going to be really amazing in Newton Kansas. I will miss my kids and husband a lot!! I don’t think I have ever been away from them for more then 2 days so I am a little nervous about it.
If you need to get a hold of me for a session, don’t hesitate to e-mail me while I am gone. I will return e-mails right away and get you scheduled. I am going to work hard at scheduling out though so I am not too busy to keep up with current clients and orders and try to get into a routine that is a little more realistic for my sleeping habits. I am so honored to be your photographer, and thank you so much for understanding heart on this matter. I love what I do so much and I am so blessed that it is a job I can be my own boss at and make my own schedule that works for me and my little family. I am really hoping to hire someone soon to do my sales and ordering and have a great person in mind that is excited and passionate about photography as well that will do an amazing job for me. I hope this makes it easier to keep up and also offers a service to my client.
I have to admit, I think the heart hands around the belly button is sweet… but while I was brainstorming for this session, with some inspiration from another photog’s blog, and a commercial on TV, I had a fun idea. I don’t know Sarah and Josh well, but they seemed like such a fun couple to be a little more nontraditional with. (I did ask of course!)
We got some BEAUTIFUL shots of them together and of Sarah alone (pretty people just photograph well!). Sarah is just a glowing pregnant lady, and is still in her regular jeans… don’t be a hater. I am trying not to be. I had a blast with these two, and hope that Sarah still wants to eat watermelon.
Okay now on the more serious side!!
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