Prom...

On the way home from a very cool photoshoot tonight, my little brother called. Assuming I was in the middle of the bedtime/bath/kid rodeo he said, "Do you have time for a quick question?". Because my darling husband was home doing the rodeo for me, I said I had time for a long question. He asked (thinking he was being funny...) "What's the meaning of life?" I told him.

I was asked by our dear friends Kay and Bill to come and take pictures of their son J and his friends before prom. J is a senior at Franklin High School in Livonia, Michigan and tonight was the big night... Prom! J is part of the "FTP" Franklin Transition Program at Franklin High and this is a special education program. They were having about 20 kids meet at the home of one of the seniors to do pictures and take a limo to prom. Being a special education teacher--- I of course said "Heck yeah!" when Kay asked. I'm pretty sure that I had way more fun--- how lucky was I--- to get to take pictures of great kids- unbridled joy- excitement- pure fun. These are a bit more posed than what I normally do-- but how cute are these guys! I just can't stand it.

Um... love her!! What a honey!

So to answer your question Little Brother... the meaning of life for today, is to take the time... to watch the smiles, catch the energy, see the positive in it all and to dance your heart out...

Baby Ryan

My dear friend, college roommate and fellow dancer of 80's tunes, Cathy,  had a beautiful baby boy on Friday- I am smitten!  He is such a little man--- it was so much fun to meet him today.   His big brother (and one of Bug's best friends) is so proud!  The little man was over 9 pounds so I have nominated his mommy for an award.  I'm not sure what award it would be, but she deserves it.  It's a joy to watch her handle/parent/love her two boys with such  a natural style of parenting- she's a great mom!

Here is a sneak peek from hanging out today--- I have so much editing to do, but I can't stop playing with these images- he's too cute!!

This little puppy was picked out by Big Brother-- how cute is that...

Have a great night everyone!

Makes me smile...

How can this not make you smile?? This is my littlest one- I affectionately call her Monkey- so that's how will refer to her on this blog- she's 2 1/2 and sassy as ever- but when Daddy is tossing you in the air- life is great!

So cute I can't stand it.

My big boy Bug (I've called him that since he was a little June Bug) had a soccer game this past weekend and it's so fun to watch 4 year olds play- lots of reminders of which way to run and a big emphasis on fun---

Here is Bug in action!

With Daddy is Europe, and these 2 to corral- I'm a bit behind on my editing- so be patient! Look for more teasers soon! I'm wrapping up my school year- 19 days to be exact-- scary craziness. But I'm stoked to be home and be able to be creative and get the sleep a mommy/teacher/photographer/dog feeder deserves. It's only fair, right?

Stay tuned for some senior pictures specials--- a fund raiser shoot to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma society- for some crazyass reason, I've decided to train for a 1/2 marathon in October! I'll tell you all more about it later, but click here to donate to my cause!

And to my dear friend Margaret....

The kids and I went to Seattle over February break and I prepped them for the plane ride, and where we were going, and thought I covered everything. On the plane, Bug asked when we were going to see Addle. "What??" I replied, slightly confused.

"When are we going to see Addle?" Bug stated again.

Then I got it--- I've been saying for weeks- "We are going to Seattle soon!" get it--- "see" "addle". So my ever so thoughtful friend Margaret showed my son Addle. When we got to Pike Street Market, she took a detour to show us Addle. Here he is!

She cracked herself up.

But here you are--- officially on my blog, so stop your whining already! I'm busy and you don't pay me! :) :)

Hey- make sure to leave me a comment if you are reading! I'd love to hear from you-- a popular blog thing is to do giveaways! Maybe someday.....

Have a great night!

Bear with me...

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Checking out how to post other pics! Here is one of my favorite people- H.D.

Tricia + Jake

"I'm so gonna blog that!"
Tricia would be disappointed if I didn't say that!!

I had the privilege of photographing Tricia and Jake's reception at the beautiful Fox Hills Golf Club last Friday in Plymouth, Michigan. The rain stopped just in time for us to head outside and take some shots-it turned out to be a gorgeous evening. They were married in the Riviera Maya on April 26th. I had offered to go and take pictures there but apparently they have photographers down there... bummer!

She was a stunning bride and you can tell these two are so much in love- it was so much fun to get to know them- a great laid back couple who have a long happy life in front of them!

Aren't they so in love! :)

Caught this image just as the sun went down- pretty cool, huh?Bride gettin' her groove on...

A serious work photo. I won't say where they work. They work very, very hard. :)

Thanks for letting me share your day, Tricia and Jake!