Finally!

Alright Castleton Family they are done!  I am so happy we did these pictures before we moved.  We love your family so much.  Missy you will never know what a blessing you have been in my life.  Thank you for all the meals you brought to us, the talks you had with me, your willingness to watch Nash anything, and being my fitness partner for a while!  You are the greatest.  We will miss your family so very much!  I hope you enjoy your pictures.

Congratulations Aaron on your law school graduation.  We wish you luck on the bar as well as in life!  We love you all!

Together!

These kids are so awesome, my favorite thing is how they interact with each other. It is so cute how they hug, hold each others hands, and play together with out any poking and prodding. You can tell they love each other. All I can say is awesome parenting! Just wait until the next post when you get to see there awesome parents.

Sister

This is my son's little girlfriend.  Yes I know she is a little old for him but SHE IS ADORABLE and she loves "baby Nash" and in return he loves her too.  So what can mother do????  ...This little one is definitely the love of her family, she is feisty against her crazy brothers, and a daddies little princess.  I have over 50 edits of this sweet little sister, here are my top picks...

This bottom one is my #1 favorite, I think it shows her cute personality to a T!  Missy sorry it is taking me so long, I will have them all done soon, and they will be in the mail.  Miss you guys!

Mr. Personality!

Please meet my little buddy! He was hands down my favorite little neighbor...sorry everyone else!  He has so much energy and his personality is hilarious.  Before I had Nash, he and I would take our dogs Lindy and Bug for a walk to the park where he would run them like crazy.  He seriously is the coolest kid!

Handsome Little Man

I had to take a break from my editing so we could find a place to live in Pennsylvania.  Coming back to editing was like coming home again!  Especially when I got to begin on one of my favorite little families.  Here are some of my favorites of this handsome little man...

Doesn't that sweet little smile melt your heart!

Imagination

I have never been one to have a BIG imagination, so at times I think play is silly.  However, being a Special Ed teacher I do realize that children need to be taught to play, and given opportunities to bring out their imagination.  Over the years in Claremont I have had great examples of moms that provide this for their children.  I have a really great friend who to this day loves to go to real life tea-party restaurants...yes they do have those...you can wear the big hats and everything!  I always laughed at her, but then when I shot this princess tea-party I kind of understood the magic that is in this type of play. It really is a chance for a little girl to be dainty and girly!  The environment for this photo shoot wasn't the greatest, it was in really harsh lighting, and there wasn't a lot of room to get great angles, but with all those excuses, I really love how they turned out.

Thanks ReAnn for letting me share in the Princess Birthday Party!

Briana

Okay this is my final post of these beautiful people...

I know Addi is a little blurry in this photo but I really like it for that fact.  The reason being I think Briana looks gorgeous in this photo.  I think as mothers, we tend to step behind our children and let them shine...

The truth is this is an amazing mom, and she deserves to have a moment of glory.  I really look up to Briana for working as hard as she does to better her life.  She is a young single mom and she gives so much to her daughter as well as those around her.

In the short time I have known her, I have seen her grow into a spiritual giant.  She is one of those friends that you feel so comfortable being around.  She was a great strength to me right after I had my baby and Darin had to leave for a couple months.  Thank you so much for giving so much to our little family!

This May, Briana is graduating with her Bachelors Degree in Accounting.  I want to wish her a huge CONGRATULATIONS!  All the hard work has paid off!

  I love this little family!  I am so grateful to have been your photographer!  The great part is your sister lives in Lehigh Valley!  COME VISIT...and we can take more pictures...PLEASE!

Claremont Fan Club!

Thanks to everyone in Claremont who let me take their pictures! It is certainly keeping me busy here in Utah. I am going to miss all of you. Just as an FYI if you are ever looking for a great photographer, and I mean GREAT visit...

http://rogerruthphotography.blogspot.com/

AMAZING photography. If you are familiar with Sister Stringfellow in the Stake YW Presidency this is her step son and daughter-in-law. Great people and awesome photography.

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A little girls first love...

I remember someone saying "a little girls fist love is her father."  This special daughter and her father have miles between them, but you can see how much they adore each other.  You can see the love she has in her eyes for him, and the adoration and potential he sees in her.  I had a hard time picking my favorites.  So I chose some that showed those special moments between father and daughter.

I don't think I realized how special these pictures were until I was editing them.  A family is a blessing and unites us in many forms.  This little girl is so loved by both parents and I love the friendship that is shown between her parents.  I feel it is a blessing to know you all.

One of those days!

Have you ever just had one of those days when you just feel like this...

I sure do!  I am just glad that the good overshadows the bad....

I can't get enough of this little girls face!  I am going to miss this little firecracker so much...attitude and all!  (reminds me of her mother...hehe..;)  Thanks Briana for giving me one more photo-shoot.  There will be more posts to come.