[i just keep being surrounded by puppies!]

Okay... so still going through summer pics... I think I'm only half-way done... already Avila has changed so much even from these pictures to the ones from her magazine shoot HERE! Can't believe it. 

Our friends dog also had puppies this summer... and the girls just LOVED cuddling with them! There's a reason why they make puppies so stinkin' cute!!

[meet miss kennedy... ford model material]

So from that same drive I finally got to proof these images of miss kennedy who is just GORGEOUS, ford model material to a tee. I could have photographed her ALL day... thanks Kennedy for coming out to play, it was such a blast. I hope I will get to photograph her again soon. Sorry for making you wait so long... but your disk will be on its way to you very soon. I promise! Got some new package too I want to share!!!

 These were all taken at Andersons Family Walnut Farm in Lincoln. I had fun playing with so post-processing techniques.. I hope you like them...

more puppy love....

Here's some in harsh afternoon sunlight... i love the orange/yellow glow, and the colors are amazing.

 This is probably my favorite image of the summer....

Ohh too cute!! love them!

[baby love...]

I took these pics of my dear friend and fab photog Kelli at the beginning of summer... and I had them on a different drive because I was running out of space and I finally found the drive again. But they're so CUTE! And in just a few short months, his already changed so much. but I think she will think better late than never....

As the person in the family who takes all the pictures, there are a lot of times when its months before I get a pic with my kiddos.. so its always so nice to get some taken and these two are just so sweet!

HAPPY FRIDAY everyone!! Hope you have a fabulous weekend. I'm so excited to just chill out tonight, its been a busy busy week. xoxoxox

[finally Alannah's 12th birthday BASH]

Finally getting to catch up on some blog posts... lots to come but first, I must post these pics from Alannah's birthday in August. She wanted an ART party... and so we had an all girls Rainbow Themed Art Party/Sleepover!! 

First food pics... what's a party without food and favors? We found these perfect polka dotted boxes at walmart and filled them with colorful pens, candy, nail polish, body lotion, lip gloss and water balloons.

A few days beforehand we poured rainbow jello and cut up fruit to make rainbow skewers! YUM!

For our art project we got some fabric paints and stencils and let the girls design their own t-shirts. We used this Project Runway kit http://www.amazon.com/Style-Six-00447-Silk-Screener/dp/B0024IABXM/ref=pd_sim_t_17 and it worked really well. The girls loved it. So much creativity in one room!! LOL!

 They worked up an appetite after all that creativity and we had PIZZA!

 Then for dessert a rainbow cake... Delicious!

Hmm... what shall I wish for?? Well... its hard because I have EVERYTHING I could possibly need... maybe a horse? A pony? Hmm... decisions decisions...

Then... onto presents...finally pjs... and they settled down to watch a movie, "Soul Surfer" and then bedtime... I think some sleeping went along with that!

Next morning we did another art project.. ball painting. So much fun. Lots of cool designs.

And then we took some pictures of their t-shirts.

I can't believe she's 12!! Where has the time gone? She's growing up right before my eyes and I can't do a thing to slow it down! Every day is a happy day when Alannah is there, she makes me laugh so much and we have long talks about her day. She's so much fun to hang out with, such a blend of wit and sarcasm.. leads to endless giggles. I hope she doesn't stop wanting to hang out with her mommy!!!

[Sacramento Parent Magazine September 2011 COVER!!!

I was pretty excited to hear that the photo shoot location for this month's cover was at the newly opened Sacramento Children's Museum! I got a sneak peek at the super cool, fun filled, kid-friendly location. I can't wait to take my kids there. It is already on our field trip list for this year!

Meet mom next door and founder of the Museum Kathleen Palley!

There are so many cool displays for tiny little hands with curious minds.

Also there's loads of cool things of the creative and imaginative kind too! LOVE THAT!!

Pick up your issue today, don't miss out on the last of the summer events and latest news and buzz.