I still have a few dates still available for sessions in September and October but I’m sure they will fill soon. All 2010 sessions must take place before October 25th, 2010 so book your family holiday sessions ASAP!   There are a some weekday sessions and a few weekend sessions still open. Please contact me for more information and available dates as soon as possible to ensure your 2010 session.

Today marks my 18th week of pregnancy! We are expecting precious baby #4 in the middle of December! James and I kept this little secret to ourselves for a few months before sharing with friends and family and the kids.  It was a bit tough to keep it all in sometimes but it was nice to hold onto something just for us for a little bit. Everything is going well and the little one is wiggling around just perfectly! We find out if we’re having a boy or girl in 2 weeks! We’re all really excited for that though between the 5 of us, our ‘wish’ list for gender all varies. I really can’t wait to share all about the baby and spend plenty of time snuggling and loving on an adorable little newborn! 5 months to go!

I did take a little break from sessions the past couple of months. Between exhaustion and nausea and keeping up the household no matter what, I just couldn’t do it. But I’m back into the swing of things now and am going to try to book as many sessions as I can handle all before October 21st this fall. This is a couple weeks shorter than my normal end of sessions for the year but as you can imagine, I’m going to need that time to finish sessions and sales and to get ready for a new baby and the holidays. I’ll also be taking the first few months of the year off and will be booking a limited number of sessions each month in 2011 to take care of the little one. Please plan ahead when planning for sessions!

To give a little boost to the session planning – I’m having a 4 day sale to celebrate or 4th little bundle! This is a good one – don’t miss out! Something I forgot to add – these credits can be used along side referral credits and other discounts you may have earned as well!

It’s my birthday and I’m sharing it with you! Come celebrate with me and check out these cool specials!

As 2009 in nearing it’s end, I’ve taken some time the past few days to think about so many things that I want to do in 2010. But every time I look ahead, I also look behind. I glance through blog posts and online albums, I see the images that are a top my desk. And I feel such a rush and am full of heartfelt gratitude and warmth and am ever thankful every day for my awesome clients that have made this year extra amazing. I’ve met some really amazing families – full of hope and strength and neverending love. I’ve laughed and played and held newborn precious bundles in my arms. I’ve been licked and sniffed by dogs, kept at a distance by cats [and those of you that know cats, you know this is totally ok]. I’ve worked with families and babies, pets, high school seniors, friends and siblings. I’ve been so blessed to be in the company that I am – to have made friends with my clients and hold them close to my heart. And I am so thankful upside down, backwards and sideways to be doing what I love. Those of you that know me well know that my family comes first in my life. My kids are my everything. They drive me to be my best so that I can inspire them to be their best. They are why I fell in love with photography and they are why I hope that I can continue to love photography forever, and share it with all of you.

We’re smack in the middle of the holiday and in Fargo, a blizzard. My feisty young ones are tucked in and sound asleep. The tree shines it’s pretty white lights. The packages are all placed. And before I go to sleep I needed to share my Thank You.

Here’s a look back at 2009 and all of you who chose me to create something special for you. I am thankful for you and hope to see you again soon! Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and in welcoming 2010!

On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of photographing my high school classmate Julie and her husband Scott and their furbaby Trixy! What a lovey bunch they are. The backyard overlooks the Red River which made a  beautiful setting in the evening. It was nice to play a little bit of catch-up as well!

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Today is the last day to get in on the double drawing this month! For more details and to enter – GO HERE. 2009 Seniors – Still needing to get your session scheduled? This is the perfect opportunity to win a complimentary session! 2010 Seniors – Now is a great time to get a jump on getting your session scheduled – beat the rush! Leave a comment in this thread or the original February thread to be entered. Names will be drawn first thing in the morning! Good Luck!

EDIT: For some reason this post went to Facebook but it did not post to the blog. So, due to technical error, I will accept entrants through March 1st and will draw on March 2nd. My appologies for anyone who saw this post on Facebook but couldn’t find it on the blog. And here’s to hoping it posts correctly this time!

I’ve not been so good at updating the blog. My appologies. I need to change that for sure. But the good news is, I have been busy. I have a few sessions that I’ve done in the past couple ofmonths that need to be shown off. It was so fun to work with a pregnant mama and then the newborn twins, Nick and Josh. [She is my boyfriend's sister which makes those adorable boys almost like my nephews!] Expect to see them often as we plan to do sessions monthly as they grow! I also photographed the newly engaged Megan and Travis in downtown Fargo. Fun times!

I know she felt much bigger than she looked but  I think she looked quite good for being 35 weeks  with twins!

Meet Josh

And Nick

Extra thanks to Megan and Travis for being extra brave on a windy and cold day, 32 degrees!