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Barns & Me - Kansas Children's Photographer

I love barns.  It's not something I've always loved.  I think it started when I was in high school and we planned to tear down an old barn for its lumber.  The poor barn looked like it could have been pushed over with a feather.  But after a few attempts with the tractor, my dad and brother realized just how much fight was left in that old barn.  And only then did it come down section by section.  I think that's when the resiliency of barns caught my attention.

There are so many stories a barn could tell.  I love buildings with a history!

And then, go and put some adorable children in one, and I'm pretty much a goner.

 

Gorgeous children aside, look at that glorious light bursting through the barn slats. 

 

*sigh*  I would like this barn in my sunny backyard.

Thank you S Family for allowing me into your barn and spending time with your family.  Gallery is up!

Some Words Wednesday

You didn't think I could actually hold out on this "wordless" thing, did you??

Not long......

Tuesday, the movie that is our dog's namesake came out on video.  Thus, the wordless Wednesday post....

 

Thanks for listening.

I am Grover.

Happy 40th Birthday to Sesame Street!  I absolutely love that show.  Even now, as an adult, when I'm home sick, I'll turn on channel 11 and watch Sesame Street.  It was such a huge part of my childhood.  Where else can you learn to count in Spanish, learn how to deal with childhood bullies, and discover the meaning of sarcasm?  (Thanks, Bert.)  

In honor of their big day, here's a fun little quiz to see which Muppet you are most like.  I was pretty surprised it wasn't Cookie Monster, for obvious reasons.   Since I'm Grover, this is what the quiz says about me....

Despite any outward appearance, I believe in standing up for the little guy and am always around to lend a hand. I can be excitable and compulsive, but also very caring. What I want more than anything else is to be loved by others.

Go try it out and see what your inner Muppet is.  Share in the comments...I'd love to know who you most resemble!  :)

Happy Birthday Sesame Street!

Family Time - Kansas Family Photographer

Have I mentioned that I love families?  :)

Family members are the people you grow and change with, the ones who know you inside and out.  I love being able to capture that relationship through the camera.

Lots of families to share....

 

...some grandmas and grandpas....

 

...and darling little grandbaby....

 

Moms & Dads....

...and kids & dogs.....

 

...love, LovE, LOVE it!

Thank you so much to the families that come to me.  It strengthens my spirit each and every time I spend a shoot with a family.

While we're on the subject of families, my heart goes out to a local family searching for a missing member here locally.  Pat is such a loving, giving, caring person and always puts her children and grandchildren first.  Many prayers are going out for her and her family.  Keep the faith and rely on each other....that's what families are for.

This day.

Today was one of those days that I felt like I needed to slow down and soak up every waking minute.

The weather was wonderful, glorious, fabulous.

Perfect for the family shoots I had today.  With perfect families.  :)

Even a rose decided to make an appearance today....

The kids played outside all day.

The husband played outside all day.

I got to do a little of this....

Did I mention the weather was awesome?

And we topped it off with a nice supper and family movie.

You know it's been a good day when you end up asleep like this....

 

See his little feetsies sticking up out of the back of his little "doghouse" (his words)?

Here's hoping to weather like that again tomorrow!

Wordless Wednesday

Sisters - Kansas Children's Photographer

It was kinda chilly for this little outdoor shoot, but these girls were such troopers.  Not to mention, energetic, hilarious, and so sweet!

 

 

 

Thanks, Mom, for letting me hang out with them.  They are the best!

Sweet Treaters!

Thanks to all those trick or treaters that stopped by the studio!  Here's a few of the costumed kiddos that I got to see:

A couple of good witches...
 

the real Darth Vader  :).....
 

and one adorable chunky monkey....
 

Thanks to all to stopped by!  Happy Halloween!

tRiCK~Or~TreAt!

I've been blessed to be visited by a few trick-or-treaters already!

Bring in your own "bootiful" trick-or-treaters to our studio in downtown Horton.  Not only will they get a special treat, but so will you!

Have your child's picture taken in his/her Halloween costume and choose from two $15 deals!  Choose one 8x10 and one 5x7 for $15 or choose one 8x10 and 8 wallets for $15.  There is no sitting fee for the Halloween special and proofs will be posted online only.

If you want to preserve those special trick-or-treaters, then you may want to go with the 5x7 statuette for $25.

Your image is printed on a 5x7" print, and mounted on 1/8" white acrylic. The photo is then laser cut around your child's image.  These make great gifts or just to set on your desk!  Come see a sample in the studio!

If you have questions, feel free to call 785-548-5735.

So come join us.....Friday, October 30th from 5pm-9pm and Saturday, October 31st from 10am-9pm.

Happy Halloween!

Welcome to Wordless Wednesday

Since school has started, I've fallen behind on the whole blogging thing. 

So, to appease all of my readers (yes, all THREE of you), I'm starting a weekly post that will have showcase a photo and no words.

I know.....you're deeply hurt that I won't put any of my right-wing, opinionated views in there, aren't you?

That's where I need you to chime in and provide a caption, or a title, or some sort of clever comment about the photo.

The ball is in your court.  :)

Here goes......