Mother's Day

There's a song that will bring tears to the eyes of ANY mother that I love simply entitled, "A Mother's Day" by Jim Brickman.  These are the lyrics:

Mom and Dad were reading in the den
Mom said, 'I'm gonna go to bed, it's late.'
She went to the kitchen to make three
School lunches another night in a mother's day.
Put the cereal bowls out for breakfast,
Set the coffee maker for 6:00am;
Sewed a loose button on brother's shirt for him;

Checked sister's math homework, sent a note to the teacher,
Added eggs to the grocery list;
Started a load of wash, made sure the doors were locked,
Put water in the puppy's dish;
Wrote a check to the children's piano teacher,
Turn the dishwasher on;
And Dad called out, 'Honey what's takin' you so long?'

Have I ever thanked you for everything you've done?
Now all that I can say is, 'I love you Mom.'

Hung some art on the refrigerator door and
Headed up the stairs;
Kissed all the children and helped Sister comb her
Wavy golden hair.
Washed her make-up off and turned on the bath;
Lay down in the moon soft light
And kissed dad goodnight.

Have I ever thanked you for everything you've done?
Now all that I can say is, 'I love you Mom.'

Thank you for nursing me through all those colds and fevers;
Thank you for believin' in me when they were no other believers.

And it's never too late to say, 'I love you Mom.'

These are three generations of beautiful moms.  

Frederick Meijer Gardens

Easter weekend proved to be a gorgeous reminder of new life with its springtime splendor. This was especially evident at the Frederick Meijer Gardens where Sarah and Robert entered their life together as one.  Sarah is a longtime friend of the fabulous Theresa of TAK Photography, so I was happy to assist.  Robert's father had passed away and so it was with great sentiment that they rode off on his father's beloved John Deere.

A.W.O.L.

I realize its been a while since I've posted a new entry.  All of March I have been photographing families at church for a new pictorial directory.  I think I've shot about 130 families.  We're taking a break until after Easter.  Whew!  In the meantime, I had the privilege to photograph my good friend's grandbabies again.  As a mom of a toddler myself, I can see the humor in raising boys, experiencing toddlerhood, and being just plumb tuckered out!  But I love it.  And I especially love to photograph them!

Piggies!

Then we had to add big brother.

Then big brother tried to steal the show!  How could I resist those huge brown eyes?

More Newborn Pics!

Last week I had the opportunity to photograph another newborn (baby brother to Ana -- see my previous post).  He was very sweet but really despised nudity...well his own anyway!  

Toddler Attitude!

Ana's brother came in for his newborn pictures last week (to be posted later).  She is one of the most spunky little girls I've met!  She kind of reminds me of myself at that age, right down to the curly piggy tails!  Its hard to adjust to getting bumped from being mom and dad's center of attention, so I offered her the limelight light (actually, red & blue) for a bit and she didn't hold back!  Love her dress!!!

Spring = New Life

Rain, rain, go away....  Today is the beginning of Daylight Savings time and coupled with the fact that its been raining for the past few days is testament that Spring is on its way!  The beauty of life springing from the earth with the perfume of flowers is intoxicating.  The flowers have yet to emerge, but I eagerly anticipate their arrival!

Photographing a newborn is a lot like the coming of spring.  The sweet innocence of new life is so refreshing and pure.  It brings hope and a reminder of all that is good.  

Young Lady

My little girl is turning seven soon.  She's becoming a young lady.  First she lost that baby look. Then she became an adorable toddler, losing her front teeth to a coffee table.  Now she has become a young girl, and those front teeth are coming back.  She has a tender heart, a fun spirit, and a mischievous smile.  This is my Emma Rose.