The Nelson Fam {north idaho family photography}

"Joy is the serious business of heaven." C.S. Lewis

Starting to get caught up on blogging...went back to one of my favorite sessions of the summer. The Nelson family. Joey, Jeni and the cutest little pumpkin on the block, Camden.

Waiting on Baby L // north idaho family maternity photographer

Beautiful mama. Loving dada. Totally awesome soon-to-be big sis...

Vroom Vroom // north idaho family photographer

You know it's gonna be one heck of a photo session when you have the Cleave family and some motorcycles involved...

Handsome Harrison // north idaho senior photographer

One of the coolest kids I've met. I'm hoping to pick his mom's brain, and hope one day, my sons grow up to be such nice of boys.

Shine

A child's spirit is like a child, you can never catch it by running after it; you must stand still, and, for love, it will soon itself come back.  -Arthur Miller

Lil' Lilly {North Idaho Newborn Photographer}

It's been way too long since I've last blogged, but what better way to come back than with a new baber. Meet little miss Lilly. Sweetest little angel. She's gonna be a trailblazer though, I can already tell.

Something personal...

It's been a while since I've done something on the personal side. Insomnia gives way to some personal editing time, which is a blessing in disguise. When I was in college, I heard a song called Godspeed, sung by a mother to her son. I knew back then, upon hearing the words, that someday I would be a mother to boys. These boys are my whole world...

Dragon tales and the "water is wide" /Pirate's sail and lost boys fly/ Fish bite moonbeams every night /And I love you/Godspeed, little man/Sweet dreams, little man/Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings Godspeed/Sweet dreams/The rocket racer's all tuckered out/Superman's in pajamas on the couch/Goodnight moon, will find the mouse/And I love you/Godspeed, little man/Sweet dreams, little man

Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings/Godspeed/Sweet dreams/God bless mommy and match box cars/God bless dad and thanks for the stars/God hears "Amen," wherever we are/And I love you/Godspeed, little man/Sweet dreams, little man/Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings Godspeed/Godspeed/Godspeed/Sweet dreams

Llama llama, I'm coming soon, Mama! {Spokane + Coeur d'Alene Maternity Photographer}

I had the immense honor last week to photograph a maternity session for Ali & Ryan Marshall. We were brought together by a wonderful contest, created by the talented Lisa Wise , where doing good deeds for others awarded you with photography sessions and other great prizes. Ali loves llamas (hence the blog title). I had so much fun hanging with these two, and their adorable furry babies, Lola and Trudy. Honestly, I feel like I'm the winner. It's so nice to meet people in this world who are willing to go out of their way to be kind to others. Those who take time from their day to feed a homeless man and his dog, make sure someone has a warm place to sleep on a winter's night when they otherwise would not. Kind words to someone who may not have been so kind to you. "Be the change you wish to see in the world" Amidst all the bad news on TV and the not-so-kind people that you may run into here and there, it is so promising and hopeful to know there are people out there, like Ali and Ryan, who care, and who will raise their sweet baby girl, Lucille, to be the same...

Mommy & Calvin... {Coeur d'Alene Lifestyle + Children Photographer}

Oh I can't tell you how excited I was, after posting the Snuggle session special this spring (enough S's?), that my friend Nikki messaged me to book a photo sesh with her and her cute little man, Calvin. I love this kiddo...and his mama. She makes my hair look amazing when I'm able to head to the salon (meanwhile making me pee my pants laughing). Calvin is just as sweet and funny as his mama. I could pal around with him all day. My new buddy...