Some of my new favorite business spots to share...

You guys know me always trying something new and every now and then I find a business that I love so much that is just has to be shared!!!!! I know that each of these places offer Gift Certificates, great stocking stuffer ideas.


Computers Networks and Service
5535 S. Campbell, Suite B
Spfd, Mo 65810
417-887-1718

Ben Nelson is the owner and they have been a life saver. My computer earned a name this week, in fact for the last month I've been calling her terms of endearment. I can't tell you her new name but it's not nice. Anyway the main hard drive started to crash and they came and are helping me get up and running in an amazing amount of time so that none of you will be affected more than you already have. THANKS GUYS!!!!

They are running a special right now on service rates for $39.95/hour for in store service.

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CROSSFIT Springfield
1519 E Lark
Springfield, MO 65804
417-881-7855

Need a good but kickin to stay in shape thru and after the holidays? These are the people for you, located south side they are a great location with old school philosophies that are gonna whittle that hiney and waist in no time.

Give Jessi, Tim, Jeremy, Macy, or Jen a call!!

website is: www.crossfit-springfield.com

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Moda Salon
330 W Pershing St, Springfield, MO 65806
Cross Streets: Between S Patton Ave and S Campbell Ave.
417-864-0200

I am amazed at the energy everytime I go into this place. Larry, Robyn, Max, Casey are all fabulous at their jobs. If you are looking for a place that is reasonable and incredible at the same time go to them. I take both kids and myself there and would not go anywhere else now. Be sure to watch for big changes for them, they are moving to south street next to the Mud House. They have a staff image on my homepage of them all that just rocks and captures all their personalities.

Check out their myspace page...
www.myspace.com/moda417

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WineStyles
1362 East Republic Road
Fremont Corners
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone:417-882-4499
Fax: 417-882-3737

Winestyles is the most amazing wine store. They have everything you could want in a variety. Hallie has always been very helpful, She picked out the wine for the evening of my open house. So if you all loved the wine at my event go and buy from them! You girls be sure to try their Wine and Women Wednesday Second Wednesday of Every Month

Women and Wine Wednesday
5:00 to 7:30

www.winestyles.com
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Know of a business you want me to check out let me know!!!!

Recent Awards!

Forgot completely about posting this until a client brought it to my attention, thanks Sara!

I recently attended PPOzarks and walked away with 3 awards! 3rd place general portrait division, 1st place womens portrait category, and a judges award! I will post the images on here whenever I find time away from your orders and smiling faces. Mainly just wanted to share my good fortune. Thanks for following along.

Few Spot's still left!

There are still a "few" spots left for the Christmas holiday. Give me a shout and we'll see where we can fit you in.

Pet Lovers Be Watching !

We are planning on hosting an event for the animal lovers! In January we will hold our first annual "Let's Get Poochy" campaign. Details will come soon. Packages available and setting fee will consist of a donation of dog or cat food and pet supplies!

You gotta love when you know em like family!

I have to say that this little guy has been setting the pace for all of our sessions
since he was tiny. He sister is always so grown up and just gets prettier every year. I really always get the biggest kick out of these two. Angie I hope that the mosquito welts healed as well as her stitches!

Meet two little cuties!

I recently got to play with these 2 little guys. Andrea, they are just so adorable I just had to share a couple!

ok so I stink at blogging!

Just wanted to pop in here and say thanks to those that have been checking back on the blog. I've been so busy I haven't had the time. My goal is to post some from current sessions once a week starting this week. Stay on me though!

Photographing a photographers kid always a challenge!

Well we've all heard Weston stories and this one was in typical fashion. We are way past due on pics of the kids. He hates it almost as much as he hates homework!!!!
Well these are from today. But only after his grandma got him pumped up would he pose for me. It wasn't easy, in fact the good part only lasted 5 minutes with him. It all started at 3 pm when he knew I was headed home to get him. He calls and says he wasn't in the mood and thought he'd better just stay with grandma. I tell him he was incorrect and he most definatly be posing and SMILING! He then brought up the fact that since he's been in front of the camera since he was 2 he didn't think I could make him pose for me any more. He basically thinks that he's paid his dues....LOL! Well I'm proud of him he did, albeit unwillingly. They are awesome images and I'll post some tomorrow. I hope the ones behind bars aren't a precursor! EEK!

Madi of course did great, she's my pleaser and her being girly AND a preteen she's more than willing. I sometimes find it hard to believe she's almost a teenager. Hey when did Dwayne and I get old? LOL!

Now the kicker comes when I finally get the guts and get in front of the camera to mark my 7th month of training. Talk to you all soon!

Meet Sabrina!

I enjoyed this session so much! It was really great in that we knew exactly what we wanted from this and we got it. Thanks for letting me play and be creative with your thoughts. Enjoy Florida, call when you get back!

September Children Special!

I am starting something new for me, these will officially be starting soon.

I feel like getting outside my box and pretending! So to thank you all I will have these 4-5 times a year. The first 2 being September and then November.

September will be my first special....Be sure to call early to get in on the deals!

November: Christmas Special Dates
13th-14th-15th

Same deals as September special!

JULY 4th SENIOR SPECIAL!!!!!

Get your "Photo Safari Session" for the price of a full!!!!!


Now only $75 with the mention of the blog coupon.

Good until July 14th!

Don't forget all Senior Sessions include a free Family Session! (you can use it anytime upto 1 year later)

If you've already booked mention this when you come in or call and I'll credit you $25!

My kids are surviving....R Yours?

Schools been out 2 weeks and no one has killed each other at my house....yet.

The studio move was such a blessing. However...I did not know how the kids would fare now that Madi is old enough to watch West. Day one I get a phone call at lunch time stating that they could not eat lunch because there were only, and they stressed the "only" 9 ravioli's in the can. I can imagine West standing there counting and looking at her thinking there is NOOOOOO way I can ever share this can with her! Thank goodness there was a can of spaghettios to add to the lunch menu. I could hear my mom in my head as I was answering them....now that's a scary moment!

(sorry mom, I'm sure you felt the same way when you heard grandma's in yours. YIKES!)

Here's to surviving the summer. LOL!

Little Miss Claire

I've had the honor of taking this families photos for years. It was so great to finally meet this little addition after her rough start. Her brothers are adorable so I knew she'd have to be just as cute. You gotta love that hair.

I'm feel so blessed to continue on with her now. Thanks for letting me be a part of her memories!

Meet Piper!

This baby girl is as precious as she looks. She was so cute, I have a ton of different shots of her with her hands in different poses all on her own. She has got a mind of her own already...lol! Look out Mommy and Daddy!

I can't wait for them to come back.

Senior Season is here!

Senior Photo Session Time is NOW!!!!!
Meet Josh and Logan...these 2 guys are part of my Sr. Program for 2009 seniors. Be sure to watch I've got plenty more seniors to post up here. You just might know one of them. Enjoy!

Mention that you saw this on my blog and I'll honor the free additional 16 wallets!

Looking for unique, inidividualistic sessions? Then give us a call and we'll discuss your option.

Yikes Schools Almost OUT!!!!!!

With that thought let me say....please not so fast! LOL! Ok maybe not really, life has been crazy and I'm having a heck of a time with homework and my West. Not sure he grasps the whole "open book test" thing. That can be the only reason why he has chosen to not use the book twice. UGHG!!! Now that is stubborn confidence. Those that know him and know me can tell you the apple didn't fall from the tree. That has not helped me in the moments when I want to run. That child is the most affectionate little thing, giving, kind, hilarious...and let's face it STUBBORN!
Ya'll might check on me after schools been out a week, see who came out of it all unscathed.

Seriously, hug those babies they grow up so fast. I know I feel like I blinked. Now it's hard to let them get bigger. Who would have thought you could love someone as much as we as momma's love our babies.

Happy Late Mothers Day!

FINAL PICS of STUDIO!!!

So many have called and have been scheduling since the move that it's been hard to get the final pics of the studio uploaded for those that are not around here. I hope you enjoy the space as much as I do. I've been told that this is so comfy here that we might just have to make this our "fort" for moms! LOL!

Wine and Cheese night!

Oh my...what an evening it was, I felt like cinderella! I hosted my first annual wine and cheese evening and it was a huge success. There were about 50 guest and a good time was had by all at the invitation only event. Thank you all to the huge support, you all have made this adventure simply amazing!

Special thank you to my husband and children who've been incredible through this journey, and were all a huge help in pulling off my party.

Special thank you to my family. Our parents and my sisters who've always believed in my dream. My younger sister Sarah couldn't make it and I missed having her here and love her dearly. My sister "Opie" is the one getting the kiss, she has hated that for 38 years and she's going to hate it for the next 38! LOL! I've always admired her strength.

Special thank you to my very close friends who always support me when I need it most and the times I don't realize I need it. I love you all!

My friend Jill was kind enough to take snap shots through the evening, without her I would just have the memories in my mind. Thanks for capturing moments through the night.

Meet Slugger...LOL!

Meet Mr. Cole!

This is one of the funniest boys, he told me his sisters gave him the black eye. Truth is a friend let go of the swing on accident and took him out. LOL! You gotta love a 3 yo's version of the truth. At least he didn't say it was his momma. Silly boy. Be sure to be looking for the "prize" image to make it's debut at NLFA!

Meet Casey. He works at I.D. salon in the same strip as the studio.

He was in need of shots that reflected his personality and stopped by one night. After we talked about him auditioning for some modeling stuff we went to town on his session.

I'm so proud of him, today he gave me some awesome news! You never know you just might see him on t.v. before long! Wink Wink...That's all the dish I can give on him. You want more info you gotta book an appointment with him. LOL! By the way he does an awesome job!

Biggest Winner challenge OVER!!!

We have just finished the challenge. Hate to see it over, but know that I'm still going strong and moving forward with them next door. I love having them right there.
Final weight loss this week is holding steady at 35lbs! WOOHOOO!!!! Never realized I had that much to loose. Best thing I've ever done. Madi and I ran together the other night and she's still in better shape, but I held my own next to her 11 yo legs. It's ok I've decided...last fall I did good to not get tired just standing up!

The challenge starts up again for 2 new teams on Sunday, Dwayne is signing up again with a close friend, Chris. He is a colorful guy, so colorful that you can't help but love him. Now if I can keep him from telling West my 9 yo jokes! LOL!

Here's to more tractor tire flipping, car pushing, inch worming a football field (ok maybe not that long but it felt like it...even if I only made it 15 feet!), running challenges, weight trainging, and good ole butt kickings. Go get em red and blue!

Now here comes my favorite part...the AFTER photo sessions for all 20 on the teams.

JEWELRY is online~

It's finally done! I've got it posted and the pricing is at the end of each section so note the item name and then look on the price sheet. I can't wait for everyone to see it all, it's AMAZING!!

Recent Session

This is Molly, she had an amazing session. Talk about being easy going. She had the most amazing outlook on life and her session. Thanks Molly for letting me really play with your session.