Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

I can't believe it's been 3 months since my last blog... what have I been doing with my time? Well, there's been a few birthdays here, a trip to Las Vegas, school and sniffles... just life really. But today I have something special to share! These are a few of my favorites from a recent shoot with my niece Veronica. She's really growing - and oh, so cute! Our busy lives mean that we've only seen her a few times, but each time is such a treasure. Can't wait to watch this little one make her way through life!

Veronica

There's been a new addition to our family! Meet Veronica! She's the sweetest thing since apple pie and belongs to my brother and sister in law. Born just a few weeks ago, she's already been the focus of my attention - and lens - a couple of times.

Here are three from last weekend. Cate and Jackson are pleased as punch to have a new cousin... and we're all thrilled she's here and healthy!

Update...

I've been working a lot behind the scenes for the last few weeks - trying to get a handle on 2010 pricing and availability. I will be focusing much of my time in the coming year on child/family photography. I will open my books up to doing a few weddings this year, but want to keep the number of weekends booked to a minimum, so if you're on the fence about contacting me with a date, ask soon, as I will be limiting myself this summer and fall.

Last year, I had such a great time working in my community on all kinds of fundraisers... from family portraits and talent shows to the documentation of Oconomowoc's only universally accessible playground. It was a pleasure to honor the gift certificates I donated to local charities too! I am ever hopeful that the coming year will bring me not only more business success, but a heart full of memories and new friends.

Check out my website for a new slideshow beginning.

I hand picked some of my favorites from last year to showcase. Enjoy!

Strange New Year

It's been a crazy start to 2010 around here. I've already experienced two deaths and a birth and it's only the 8th of January!

The one thing I've learned is that you've got to take the good with the bad... cherish every moment and don't waste time!

The following really cheered me up - my boy lost his very first tooth! He refused to put it under his pillow the first night too... he didn't want the tooth fairy to whisk it away before his dad got to see it. A few days later he decided it was time, but unfortunately for all of us, the tooth fairy neglected to visit our house on that particular night. Sometimes it takes two nights of trying... right? Well, it's all sorted out now and everyone's got a big smile on their face... especially this guy - one tooth short.

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you the very best 2010 has to offer - love, happiness, health and laughter.

xoxo

Carol

Santa Baby

This adorable little elf belongs to some friends of mine. Is she not the cutest little thing you've ever seen? She's a perfect reminder of all the things out there to be grateful for this time of year. Health. Happiness. Love and New Beginnings. This Santa Baby is the youngest of three sisters - she's going to have a fantastic life, full of fun and laughter. Congratulations on your arrival little one - and Merry Christmas!

It's Going To Be Hard To Choose...

I emailed with this bride-to-be this afternoon... and I agree with her message. It's going to be hard to choose just one of her engagement photo session portraits. I'm not bragging (well, not too much) but I am so pleased with the way this particular session turned out. We met on Saturday at a farm just outside Madison and it was not only a pleasure to meet Stacey and Andy - it was literally a photographer's dream! Bright red barns... white washed fences... weatherworn stable doors and a grove of evergreen trees perfectly coated with winter white snow. Ahhh!

Here are a few photos from our session. Hope you like them - they made me smile out loud!