The Girls

Here's the girls - we had so much fun! Shopping, pedicures, sushi, pool, wine - what more could you ask for?? It's amazing to have friendships that can stand the test of time - and I feel so lucky to have these fabulous women in my life.

VACATION!!

Well, I'm leaving tomorrow for my FIRST girl's weekend since my daughter was born. I have been so excited about going and then yesterday I started feeling very anxious about leaving my baby. What will she think? Will she be sad? It's a strange feeling - and I really didn't expect to feel this way at all. Of course, I will miss my husband too - but it makes it easier that he understands that I AM coming back.

These are the girls I'm visiting - they look like fun right? We all went to junior high/high school together and have kept in touch over the years. Each one of them has a special place in my heart. There is one more girl that's missing - she couldn't make it to the wedding - but I promise to post some pictures when I get back. This was in September 2004 - and yes - that's me in all of my wedding glory :) -- the day I married the very best guy on the planet!



And this is just another cutie pic of my baby (toddler) that I took yesterday when she was dipping her graham crackers in the milk - and asking for more.

I'll be back on Monday - have a great weekend!

Family of Four!

Such a beautiful family! Of course, Dad isn't a big fan of pictures (they never are) -- but you would never know it. They were up for anything. We'll start with mom and dad....



Then big brother and little sister.....


Then everyone together.....


Doesn't this little sweetheart look just like her dad??


Big brother LOVED the camera - and my camera loved him too. He has beautiful eyes!



Mother and son - so sweet!

It was a great session - thanks for having me over! :)

Oh the chubby rolls and spit bubbles!

I found another picture that I just love. This was in July of LAST YEAR! I can't believe how much my sweet little baby has changed! Now she is full of tantrums and crazy antics.

I gave my camera to my friend Denise to take a picture - she should be a photographer don' t you think??

All booked up!!

Well - I'm excited to say that I am completely booked for weekends through mid September! It has been so incredible how fast things have taken off for my business. I really appreciate all the referrals and kind words from everyone. Sometimes life is such a surprise - taking turns that you never expect.

Which brings me to the picture below. My baby - when she was just minutes old. Obviously she wasn't a surprise (9 months of carrying her around gave it away), but how she changed my life has been the biggest surprise of all. I feel so fortunate to be able to spend every day with her. I am so grateful for my husband, who works so hard to provide for our family. The time is going so fast - why does it go so fast as you get older????

Anyway - talk about surprises - she doesn't look too happy about her "surprise entry" into this bright new world does she?

Picture courtesy of my husband or sister in law?? I don't know, I was passed out somewhere after the C-Section at this point! :)

The twins again!

Soooooo sweet. They are so young and they can hold their own bottles!! I don't know how mom handles the load - but she always has a smile. They are such a wonderful family!

Pricing

For those of you who "check in" on my blog - just wanted to let you know that I've made a couple price adjustments in order to cover my costs and labor. Greeting cards will now start at $35 per pack and Brag Books (Proof Books) will be $50.00. Some of you have received the "new" brag books at a discounted price because I hadn't officially changed the pricing yet. The new books are bigger - 5x7 in size - with black bordered 4x6 prints. I do a custom cover for each one - so they are a very nice and economical way to purchase multiple prints and show them off to all your friends!

If you've done some shopping, you know that my prices are already much lower than most custom/location photographers. I have decided to keep my pricing the same for the remainder of 2007 in appreciation to you - my customers - and to continue building my portfolio. So - book your sessions soon and take advantage of a GREAT DEAL!

Thanks again for your support!
Crystal

More fun in the Park

It's impossible for me to pick my favorites with this little girl. She is my good friend's daughter and my camera LOVES her. We went to the park yesterday and ate ice cream and lollipops and changed her clothes a bunch of times - and she was such a good sport, as always. Her mom is always up for anything - THANKS!

Such a beauty!

These were a few more that we took in her Easter Dress in the backyard.

LOVE the water!!!

Soooo funny! This was my daughter playing outside when I got home yesterday. She was trying to drink the water out of the little pool fountains. She cracks me up!! :)

Bubbles of her own...

Here's another sneak peak at the session from last week. I haven't finished the gallery yet - the holiday week really put me behind. :( Just thought I would share another cute pic.

Lenox Park Today

We had so much fun feeding the ducks and playing on the big rocks. These two are just over three years apart. Little sister wants to do EVERYTHING that big brother does - it's so cute! I even got documentation of a little temper tantrum (which my daughter has just started doing as well). Oh, childhood - so fun!! :)

Houston, Texas - yee-haw!

HOUSTON!! Our trip to Houston was short but sweet. My husband, daughter and I went to visit one of my long time girlfriends from junior high school. This was my first time meeting her second son and her newly adopted daughter. All three of her kids are just great to be around - and the youngest sister has a will of her own and is already a little lady with her purse and sunglasses. We had a fabulous time - it's so hard to just pick a few pictures to post but here's a snapshot of this wonderful family. THANKS for having us - and thanks to B-RAD for all the gourmet food!





The lollipop was a HUGE hit with my daughter - but our little princess wanted no part of it!

The BOYS!!

These two are so fun. This was the first day we were there - before they both came down with a terrible stomach flu and had to be quarantined! I'm still waiting to see if we are going to get the virus.... We were sad they didn't get to come and play in the water fountains with us.





You can click on the pictures to see them bigger.

Happy Independence Day

Oh - so much fun! She wouldn't eat the corn dog until we let her hold it herself! And Cotton Candy - what a discovery that was! It's the little things in life that are so amazing. Have a great holiday!

Already growing up!

This is the second set of pictures for one of my first year baby packages. She is growing so fast and she's sooooo excited about the world! This little doll is such a good sport - even about clothing changes! :)