One hot mamma

I’ve always thought pregnant women were glowing with beauty but my friend Shari takes it to a whole new level. Shari is a personal trainer who has not let any of her 4 pregnancies slow her down … wait until you see some of her fitness photos. Next round we’ll include husband Kurt and baby girl.

*update: Blakely Hope was born happy and healthy …. and of course beautiful*

The next photo is a very common scene when trying to get a nice group photo…

I cannot tell you how much Shari has inspired me to be a healthy mom… and I haven’t even started a family yet! She is planning on putting together a book to encourage mom’s to stay healthy WITH their families. Here are just a handful of simple exercises she does with her children … even when she’s 8 months pregnant. Seriously Shari – you rock!

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The Snows

My beautiful sister and her family who I love dearly …

Holly needed a new headshot for her Scentsy website. If you haven’t heard of Scentsy before you have to check it out … the products make your house smell delicious and they are much more safe than a candle.

The Lenssens

Sarah met me for another round of photos with her adorable kiddos… this time at Hovander park where we found a little fall color

Ashton was giving it his all to earn the candy waiting for him 

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Happy Halloween!

How can you not have a smile on your face after seeing this ‘little stinker’…

The Hawley family …

For those who have been following the blog and noticed a little break … have no fear there are lots of posts coming in November. I am away from the office for a little while and will have plenty to share when I return. Have a fun and safe Halloween!

Powell Family

It starts to feel like the family’s that I photograph are part of my own family when I get to see them year after year and watch the kids grow up. I hardly recognized little Becca who turned 2 this summer and has gotten soooo big!  She was adorable as she ran around and tried to keep up with her big brother. Here are a handful of favorites from my time with the Powell family 

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