Noah's Birthday Party

Saturday was another day without a wedding, but we didn't get to rest - we had two birthday parties to go to. The first one was for three of my cousins...the second one was Noah's 3rd birthday party at the Fire Department.

When Noah got there, Trey had to help him get his turnout gear out of the locker.
Then he was dressed and ready for his party. The kids got to play like they were driving the fire trucks.

Then there was a visit from Freddie the Fire Truck.
The kids weren't too certain about Freddie but Andrew wasn't scared to talk to him!
Noah wouldn't have his picture taken with Freddie by himself.
Noah talked to him some when Allison held him.

McKenna getting a hug from Little Alli!
There was another Freddie there too - Uncle Freddie!
Noah smiling for me before they light his candles on his cake.
Then time to open presents. He got a cool fireman bear!
Hey there's Todd!

Noah riding around on his bike.
Julie tried it out too!
Then he tried on his new fire helmet!
Finally at the very end Noah wanted his picture taken with Freddie - all by himself!
Here's Noah's invitation....the front side....

and the back side....

We had fun at Noah's party and watching the kids play! I'm so glad we were able to be there to celebrate with him!!!! Happy Birthday Noah!

The Powell Family

Friday Marty and I met the Powell Family at the Rock Quarry for a family session and to take some pics of Sophie for her first birthday invitations. I always look forward to a session that has cake because I know it's going to be a blast! Anyway, I probably have way too many favorites on here, but anyway, here they are!Sophie and her mom - look at those bottom teeth!!!
Crawling around in the grass is so much fun!

I thought we were going to get to see Sophie stand up on her own, but it didn't happen!
One with her daddy!
Her outfit was too cute!
And I love those big blue eyes of hers!

One more of the whole family!
A little paci action!
Then it was time for cake!
She's looking like she's wondering why we are all watching her!

I think it was some good cake!

I had so much fun out there with the Powell family! Kari, it was great to meet all of you and watch Sophie and her cake!!!!

Todd & Makayla

Last Wednesday Marty and I met up with Todd and his daughter Makayla for a portrait session. Todd was given a gift certificate for the session as a Father's Day gift. We went to a friend of Todd's mom's house which was a gorgeous piece of property with a small pond and a barn. Here are my favorites from their session.
I'm sure Todd appreciated me for this one as Makayla almost choked him!
She looks like her daddy just a little bit!

Looking at the water.Then time for some running around!
A few of Makayla by herself.

And more fun with her daddy!

Makayla was such a ham for the camera! Every time I looked at her she would look at me and smile the biggest smile! Todd it was great meeting your beautiful little girl and your mom! Thank you for taking us to such a beautiful location to shoot!!!!