Emily Thurmond Photography

.New Year, New Blog.

2009-01-16T00:52:00.002-06:00

We've moved!

Please come on over and check out the new blog. I'm super excited about it and I cannot wait for you to see it. Please update your information as I will not be using this blog anymore.

Click here to see the yummy goodness of the new blog. :)

Thanks,
Emily

.one more for tonight.

2008-12-29T21:38:00.004-06:00

It was crazy cold the afternoon of our shoot, but this family had a great attitude about making it through our session. They also did a fantastic job on the clothes. I love the colors they chose... New clients take note. ;)

Thanks, Lise and family, for making my job fun... even if the weather doesn't want to cooperate.

Until next time,

Emily

.great family.

2008-12-29T21:22:00.002-06:00

Great family, easy afternoon, fun kids... all make for a great Christmas card.

Thanks for a great shoot!

Until next time,

Emily

.giving is awesome.

2008-12-24T23:49:00.003-06:00

Thank you so much for all of the incredible emails that you guys sent in... I was so touched by the stories that I read. I am in contact with the family who won and I am really excited to meet them. I wanted to make sure and keep my promise to post something tonight.

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in this important event.

Merry Christmas to you and your families.

Until next time,

Emily

.harlee- 4 days old.

2008-12-21T23:36:00.002-06:00

Meet sweet Harlee. I think she might be a dream baby. The night before our session she slept 5 hours in a row. At three days old. How is that possible? (lucky mommy :)

So worth the drive to Waco. So sweet and squishy...

Until next time,

Emily

.one more for today.

2008-12-20T22:19:00.004-06:00

Now that things have slowed down a bit, I'm going to work on getting the blog caught up. Like I said a few weeks ago, I've had a bunch of families of five and they have all been so fun. It's neat to watch how families interact with each other and it's interesting to see the difference in families with one or two kids and families with 3 or more. This family was was just as fun as the rest and once I got Mr. Jake warmed up, he pulled off that "model look" quite well. All kids seem to enjoy it when all eyes are on them. :)
Thanks Richard, Claudine, Seth, Jake and Rachael for laughing at me even when I look ridiculous and for making my job fun.

Until next time,
Emily

.giving is awesome.

2008-12-20T14:06:00.003-06:00

Please don't forget to nominate someone you know for the Giving is Awesome giveaway that I'm participating in. If you are still wanting to nominate a friend or family member, please know that there's still time. Just take a few minutes to email me a short paragraph about the family or person in need. The cut off is midnight on the 23rd. (That's this Tuesday!) The winner will be announced on the 24th.

Remember- the person nominating gets a $200 print credit- so email me!

I hope you are enjoying this holiday season.

Until next time,
Emily

.North Texas Real Estate.

2008-12-15T21:33:00.004-06:00

I had the privilege of photographing the nice folks at North Texas Real Estate right here in Denton a few weeks ago. Their web designer needed updated photos of them so they called me. I enjoyed our laid-back, easy morning of shooting.

Know of someone who needs head shots for their business or portfolio?

Give me a call!

Until next time,

Emily

.giving is awesome.

2008-12-09T21:37:00.004-06:00

You know someone.

You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can't afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography -- $500 worth, to be exact. Whether it's canvas or albums, or prints for Grandma, it's in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.
Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $200 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be?

The rules:
You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

The nominee must reside in Texas. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

Leave a comment on the blog to let me know you have entered and email me at emilythurmond@gmail.com.

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve... Get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

I can't take credit for this... Click here to read about this epidemic. If you're a photographer maybe you could be a part of this? Maybe this is your way to give back this holiday season. Just an idea...

Thanks everyone! I'm am super excited to see how this affects one deserving family's lives.

Until next time,

Emily

.holiday orders.

2008-12-08T00:01:00.001-06:00

Hello!
If you are planning on ordering any more cards or prints, and need them before Christmas, please, please, please order before midnight on the 10th. Any order placed after the 10th will NOT be guaranteed before the 24th. I am going to try my very hardest to get all of your prints back to you within the week that you order but please DO NOT WAIT.

Thank you!
Emily

.i know. i know.

2008-12-07T23:34:00.004-06:00

I'm so behind. I didn't anticipate being this busy this late in the season. I'm not complaining- not at all. But, my blog readers (all 4 of you), are probably feeling a little out of the loop. I finished all of shooting and editing as of last night. I spent all day at home (in exile with a lovely case of pink eye. What hand-washin'-don't-touch-that-it's-nasty mom gets pink eye?? Me of course. My family used to give me a hard time about the random illnesses that I would get. Add this one to the list.). So, I'm all caught up. After spending about 8 hours staring deep into the screen of my lovely lap top, I'm hearing the hallelujah chorus. I have had a blast this holiday season and 2008 turned out to be 10x's better than I expected. I booked over twice as many sessions this Holiday Season as I did last year. I didn't expect that and it's all because of my awesome clients. Thank you, thank you. I am so grateful to now call you guys friends.

So, now for the fun stuff. I've still got about 7 sessions to post on the blog. All of these families have already viewed their Galleries so this is just for those of you that wonder what in the world I'm up to and keep up with the blog.

Cold. Windy. Very Cold. 4 Words that describe the morning session with this family. Luckily their little one wasn't tiny and she was such a good sport despite the frozen, numb fingers. ;)

Maybe it's not professional to talk about my eye issues on here?? Surely there's another mom who sympathises?

Anyway, stay tuned for more sweet families!

Until next time,

Emily

.pretty skirts+fun family+urban sitting=a FUN time.

2008-11-29T14:06:00.004-06:00

I know I say this on every blog post (and I truly mean it- I have had the best families this holiday season) but I had a great time with this family... These girls are the perfect age to photograph and once I got them to giggle and loosen up they laughed and laughed and I shot and shot. Thank you Ray, Amy, Emma, and Abby for being willing to try new things. even if it did kill your knees. You guys were great sports!

Until next time,

Emily

.ian.

2008-11-22T22:41:00.006-06:00

I had the honor of photographing my friend Cynthia and her family last week. She said she wanted an urban session and I'm so glad she did. I had a great time chasing around her sweet boy and laughing at her hilarious man.We did a few head shots while we were there... I love green on her.And lastly... Every couple should have portraits of themselves...

Thanks, Cynthia, for trusting me to capture these memories.

Until next time,

Emily

.naturals.

2008-11-17T23:19:00.003-06:00

I spent the morning with our dear friends Luke, Keri and Matthew a few weeks ago and had a blast. They were total naturals in front of the camera. I didn't really have to do much "coaching." They just did it. I loved watching them interact with Matthew. Sweet little Matt-U (as Audrey says it), was over me about half way through our session (like most toddlers) but I love the shots that we got. He has a smile that lights up the room. His spunk and sweet personality will take him so far in life. Luke and Keri- Jonathan and I value your friendship and are glad to have you in our lives.

Now for the low down. :)

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Luke, Keri and Matthew (15 months)

2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Picnics

3. Favorite food: Chicken nuggets

4. What's on your nightstand? A lamp, glass of water, and lotion

5. Best place to vacation: Anywhere warm for Keri and cold to ski for Luke

6. It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? Giving Matthew a bath and going to sit on the couch and chill the rest of the night.

7. Top 3 restaurants local or at least in this area: Chick fil A, Hannah's, Chestnut tree

8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? Anything with sewing or fabric

9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? I read "Same Kind of Different as Me" I read Matthew, "Hug"

10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Running

11. Any fun facts about your family or just something you would like to share? Luke and I are training for the half marathon in December, White Rock!!!

Now for a funny one. And, it's only funny because we've all been there. And, I'm totally bracing myself to have a few images like this from our family session this weekend. I'm already planning the bribes and treat bags for my Munchkin. :) You guys are awesome...

Until next time,

Emily

.it can't be.

2008-11-10T16:36:00.006-06:00

This baby cannot possibly look like this now- Sweet little Avery is such a big girl now. With skills like sitting up, chatting, and feeding her self Puffs, she seems like a different baby now. The last time I saw her she was a teeny tiny newborn (like a mere 6 lbs if I remember right?) with skills like eating, sleeping, and uhhh being a newborn. :) Mom and I have had this session set up for a few months now and I've really looked forward to our session. I'm so glad I was able to spend time with them last Saturday morning.

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Chris, April and Avery Kate (7 months)
2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Camping, playing with our dog Daisy
3. Favorite food: Chris loves Mexican, I love crab legs and Avery's favorite is bananas!
4. What's on your nightstand? Video monitor, clock and a lamp
5. Best place to vacation: Destin
6. It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? Out to eat with friends or at home
7. Top 3 restaurants local or at least in this area: Babes in Roanoke, Sho Gun, and Pei Wei
8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? Too many to list... thelifeofsuz.blogspot.com is one of my faves though!
9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? Children's devotional book and Millie Moo
10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Going on walks/hikes

I enjoyed spending time with you guys. Thanks for everything, April.

Until next time,

Emily

.time change?.

2008-11-10T13:54:00.003-06:00

I didn't get the memo about the time change.

I scheduled their family session the night after we "fell back." I scheduled it at five totally forgetting that, uh, it's gonna be getting dark! Duh. I'm a dork. Thank goodness this family could have been one of the easiest families I've ever photographed so this session was one of the quickest! Annnnnd... an added bonus- the sunset light gave my images a very warm feel which I love with the turning trees in the back ground.

Just a little teaser from our session... Thanks guys, for not thinking I'm a complete looney when you pulled up and I was like "let's GO!" Y'all are awesome and so great to work with!

Until next time,
Emily

.ham and cheese, please.

2008-11-09T00:11:00.004-06:00

Sweet little Brody was even more fun than the last time... and alot busier! The last time I saw him he was still crawling and pretty much staying in one place (only because he was fascinated with my camera). This time was another story. We chose a great location to shoot because he really enjoyed all of the space to be able to run and all of the fun things to climb on. He was so funny... He would take off running one direction and then one of us would call his name, he would freeze, turn around, and flash the cheesiest grin. He has become quite the little ham.

Thanks Casey, John Paul and Brody. I really enjoyed watching you guys play and spending the evening with you!

Until next time,

Emily

p.s. GO TECH!!!!!

.griffin and gang.

2008-11-08T15:58:00.003-06:00

A quick post for an ultra-patient mommy...

Meet sweet little Griffin. I had the pleasure of photographing his Mommy when she was just about to have that little man. He is such a content little boy and I thoroughly enjoyed watching he and his parents interact. Thanks, Arrie, Jordan, and Griffin for a stress-free morning!

Until next time,

Emily

.she.

2008-11-05T00:12:00.008-06:00

She makes my heart sing. Plain and simple.

Kennedy was quite possibly one of the most laid back newborns I've ever been around. Seriously. It took a little persuading to get her to sleep (like any other newborn), but she was happy awake or asleep. We shooshed her to sleep and she dozed right off into newborn dreamland. You know, that place where they all seem to go. Where they make the sweetest sounds and the squishiest faces. Mmmmm and did I mention her smell? Heavenly.

I've stepped out of my comfort zone. I'll admit I'm not a black and white girl. If you're a regular blog reader, you've probably figured that out by now. I believe you have to have just the right image, and all of the factors have to fall into place just so, in order for it to look right in black and white. I came across a photographer today, who I think this phenomenal, and noticed that she posts alot of her newborns in black and white and after much thought and dissection I've decided to give it a try. I love that newborns are raw. And I feel like black and white images really capture that essence. So, here goes nothin'. :)

Thank you, Rachel and Shane, for inviting me into your loving home. I had a very enjoyable time playing with your sweet sweet baby and chatting with you guys. Thanks for letting me get my fix.

Until next time,

Emily

.party of five.

2008-11-03T14:28:00.003-06:00

I've had so many families this year with three kids. Kinda makes me want three. Might need to have that second before I plan to have a third. Ha.

This family was absolutely delightful and easy to shoot. In fact I'm having a hard time narrowing down their family shots. The kids were so well behaved and polite. AND fun. The boys brought their skate boards and chose to use them as their transportation around the park where we shot. I was tempted to jump on and then all I could see was a flash of me totally busting, camera flying, and broken bones. I chose to walk.

Here's their interview...

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Dave, Leigh, Scott(age 7) Ben(age 4) Anna (age 2)
2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Go to the lake house in Granbury
3. Favorite food: Mom likes Mexican, Dad likes Chinese, and everyone else likes hamburgers and pizza!
4. What's on your nightstand? Kiehl's lip balm and Kleenex (for allergy season)
5. Best place to vacation: We went to Hawaii this summer and the kids LOVED it!
6. It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? In the summer, at the lake-During school year, at the baseball fields
7. Top 3 restaurants local or at least in this area: Pei Wei, Mi Cocina,
8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? Ebay, Facebook and Emily's blog!
9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? I'm horrible about reading but we read children's books ALL the time. Anna's new favorites are "Pinkalicious" and "Fancy Nancy".
10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Pumpkin Patch
11. Any fun facts about your family or just something you would like to share? My kids really enjoyed our session with Emily! My 4 year old is ready to go again and he hates getting his picture taken!

Thanks, Leigh and family!

Until next time,

Emily

.a quick post.

2008-11-01T13:49:00.004-05:00

I'm still posting from last weekend... Thank you to the Mommies who are dying to see a few images of their kiddos from our session for being so patient. I'm working on getting caught up. I've got three more families to post and a newborn from yesterday... And that's just through this morning's session. Stay tuned!

Here are a few of Mary and her boys. I met them at their house and we walked out back to the biggest oak tree right behind their house. (I think it was an oak and I can't remember how old she said it was but it was old.) She wanted to some how include the large tree in a few of their images and I like what we got. Here's your sneak peek...

Thanks for inviting me into your beautiful home!

Until next time,

Emily

.the cutest little heepee I've ever seen.

2008-10-31T23:33:00.004-05:00

This year is officially the first year that Audrey is starting to understand holidays and traditions. Up until about a week ago, when someone would ask her what she was going to dress up as for Halloween she gave them a blank stare. I started telling people she was going to be a hippie and when they would say "awwwwwe!" I think she got the hint. So, this week when someone asked she proudly proclaimed...

A HEEEEPEEEEE! And, I don't think I've seen a cuter heepee in my whole life.

My friend, Keri, helped with the jeans and vest. (Check her out... she does MUCH more than helping friends out with 2 year old Halloween costumes.) She will have our own little post on my blog in the next few months. We've been working together to get her some REALLY cool decorations for her booth the craft shows that she's doing and I can't wait to share the photos with you guys! Plus, she and her boys will be on the blog in a few weeks for their very own Christmas session! Woohoo!

Anyway, speaking of Christmas and having a 2 year old that's starting to understand all of the crazy things her parents do, I can't WAIT for Christmas. We were in Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago and she LOVED all of the Santa's and decorations. Maybe we will get by with one more year of her not freaking out when sitting on the bearded man's lap?

I'm not holding my breath.

Until next time,

~Emily

.great, great family.

2008-10-29T23:30:00.004-05:00

I'm so excited to have most of the families that I shot last year for Christmas (and throughout the year) back for their Christmas session this year. And this family is no exception. I love that the two oldest, Benjamin and Brynn, have warmed up to me (and maybe even like me?? :). We're working on little Miss. Brooke. She's a busy girl. She's much too busy for me... There's just something about a sippy cup and her little lovey that are way more exciting that I am. I had a fun afternoon with you guys! It was a pleasure, like always.

Now for the low down... :)

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Rob, Celeste, Benjamin (8), Brynn (5), Brooke (15 months)
2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Watch movies
3. Favorite food: Steak
4. What's on your nightstand? Tissues and Power of a Praying Parent
5. Best place to vacation: Hilton Head, SC
6. It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? It changes every week! Hopefully at home!
8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? emilythurmondphotography.com, of course!
9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? Paula Deen Biography and we read new books every week with the kiddos
10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Taking walks as a family
11. Any fun facts about your family or just something you would like to share? My kids are the best kids ever!!

Until next time,

~Emily

.big comfy chair. again.

2008-10-26T23:13:00.003-05:00

I think I've mentioned a few times that I love photographing this family?? The kids are so fun and not to mention so cute, Mom pulls out all the stops and always shows up with some ROCKIN' clothes, and Dad is so go with the flow. All of this makes for a great session. Thanks guys, for a chair jumpin', kid chasin', tadpole catchin', chair climbin', vine swingin', good ole time!

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Scott, Sydney, Caisson (7), Chloe (5) and Cooper (2)
2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Hang out with our families
3. Favorite food: Pizza and Mexican
4. What's on your nightstand? Lots of pictures of my kids!
5. Best place to vacation: Destin, Florida
6. It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? Getting some take out and watching a movie.
7. Top 3 restaurants local or at least in this area: Snuffers, Pei Wei & Mi Cocina
8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? ET Photography, of course!!
9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? The only books I get to read these days are children's books!
10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Pumpkin carving and walks outside.

Thanks for the blog love, Sydney. :)

I'm going to work on posting an image or two from each session this weekend. So, Mommies thank you so much for being patient with me while I get caught up.

Goodnight!

.just one for tonight.

2008-10-25T22:59:00.004-05:00

I was a busy girl today... I chased around the best families in town. I had a BLAST with my new funky chair and a few other pieces of furniture. :) And the families I photographed today were awesome! The clothes were fabulous and the weather was UH-mazing.

And this family never disappoints. Chloe and Keelyn (or as they are fondly referred to in our house- Clo-Clo and Kee-Kee) are a few of my favorite kids to photograph. Maybe it's because Mommy will let me do anything. Even set her baby completely naked on a random bridge. Thanks, Melissa, Bryan, Chloe and Keelyn for our great session this morning and the yummy lunch!

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Bryan, Melissa, Chloe (2 1/2), and Keelyn (10 months)

2. Favorite thing to do as a family: playing outside

3. Favorite food: Bryan and I love Mexican....Chloe loves Sonic grilled cheese, and well Keelyn... she can put down some applesauce

4. What's on your nightstand? I am without a nightstand right now

5. Best place to vacation: The Beach

6: It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? Finishing up dinner getting the kids ready for a bath and bed

7. Top 3 restaurants local or at least in this area- Pei Wei, Pappasittos

8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? Tmz, and lately Realtors' websites :)

9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? Louder than words, and alot of potty training books

10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Pumpkin Patch

11. Any fun facts about your family or just something you would like to share? We are so excited to get into our new house.

Stay tuned for more posts about the awesome families I have photographed this weekend and the newborn I get to go visit on Monday. eeeeeeek! (a squeal of excitement!) :)

.time flies.

2008-10-24T23:15:00.005-05:00

You've seen her a few times...

WOW. I cannot believe how much more of a little girl she looks like this year... She seemed so big last year but when I just went back and looked, she looked like a little toddler last year. It's crazy how much they change in just a year.

Anyway, Ayden is like any other 2-4 year old. Mommy says- "Emily's going to take your picture tonight!! Are you gonna smile pretty??" and the answer is usually "Yes! I'm excited!" Then they arrive at the session the she's like "Uh... What?! You want me to do what?" She wasn't so sure of me in the beginning but by the end Barbie was dancing on my head and all over my camera and she thought that was HILARIOUS. Maybe I need to invest in a dancing Barbie that will tag along with me to every session??

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Gena, Ayden (3)
2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Hang out outside at Grandma's house
3. Favorite food: Ayden loves Chick-fil-A, and for me it's Mexican
4. What's on your nightstand? A bottle of water and my phone
5. Best place to vacation: We haven't been on a family vaca, but I bet it would be the beach
6. It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? Out with friends or at home catching up with TiVo
7. Top 3 restaurants local or at least in this area: Grotto (Steakhouse), Mi Cocina (Mexican), Naan (Sushi/Japanese)
8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? People.com, TV Guide.com
9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? Barney and Elmo
10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Pumpkin patch

Gena's dad, G-pa, even came along for a few... They are so sweet together.

.random- i know.

2008-10-22T00:54:00.003-05:00

*Note to self: Do not drink the free Diet coke. Even if it is FREE.*

On my way home from the salon tonight, at about 8 o'clock, I stopped to get gas. My gas light came on this morning right as I left the house. Even though I despise pumping gas and would have MUCH rather been home reading 17 books (because that has become part of the bedtime routine) and tucking my sweet baby into bed, I figured it would not be wise of me to try and make it all the way home tonight and then have to turn around and drive to the closest gas station (that's not close at all) tomorrow morning on my way to work. (That was the biggest run-on sentence but oh well. I don't claim to be a writer.) I have two choices in the way of gas stations and one offers a free fountain drink with purchase. It's a no brainer, folks. If it costs me SIXTY DOLLARS to fill my car, then by-golly I'm getting anything free they wanna give me.

I can normally down coffee or a large Diet Coke anytime of the day and sleep just fine.... Not tonight. It's 1:01AM and I'm STILL awake. I've tried twice to close the laptop and my eyes and go to sleep and it's just not working. Hubby is sleeping so sweetly next to me in bed and I'm WIDE AWAKE. ***heavy sigh***

Anyway, if you have a session booked this weekend it looks like we are going to have FABULOUS weather. One of my clients said she heard it was going to be really cold. Don't worry... my camera still works in cold weather. :) The ONLY reason we would need to change anything is if it starts to rain. But no worries. Hopefully that rain will come today and be gone by tomorrow. And it looks like the high for both days is 71. That's niiiiiiice shooting weather.

Ok, well I'm still wired but 7:30 is going to come reaaallllll early if I don't get to sleep.

Goodnight! Or, I guess good morning? Yikes.

.skylar (4) & noah (12wks).

2008-10-19T20:27:00.004-05:00

I had a very enjoyable morning with these two sweet kids... Skylar looked dreamy in her petticoat and Noah could not have been any more laid back. He didn't help the baby fever. :)

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Jason, Kristi, Skylar (4), and Noah (12 weeks)
2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Grill out and let the kids play outside
3. Favorite food: Anything chocolate or Mexican
4. What's on your nightstand? A lamp, lots of magazines, Bible, and way too many sippy cups... always bottled water, too.
5. Best place to vacation: Scottsdale, Arizona
6. It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? Running somewhere with kids or having dinner with friends and family
7. Top 3 restaurants local or at least in this area: Mi Cocina, Taco Diner, Pazzo Pizza
8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? Little Fashions Boutique, and I'm always looking on Ebay
9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? US Magazine... Does that count? and Fancy Nancy to Skylar
10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Walking around The Shops of Legacy and letting the kids dance to the band, and enjoying the great people watching! Also, going to the pumpkin patch.

They were meeting Pappa and Nonna for lunch after our session so we decided to get a few with him...
Thanks, Kristi, for driving this way for our morning session... I hope you love these photos of your sweet babies!

.so fun.

2008-10-16T23:29:00.003-05:00

I know I'm probably going to sound like a broken record but I have the **huge** honor of photographing some of the best families this holiday season. You may remember these kids from last year. I don't think I had really paid attention to how much they had grown in a year until I just looked at that blog post from 2007! Mom and I set up a mini session last year and I knew, from spending just about 30 minutes with them last year, that I was going to REALLY enjoy our full session this time. And they did not disappoint. Grant and Grace have the best facial expressions. I didn't even have to ask them just have fun... I think I have about 8 completely different shots and in each one they are making a crazy face or laughing. So. Fun.

On to this sweet family's interview...

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Noah, Ryann, Grant (5), and Grace (3)
2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Vacation together
3. Favorite food: Dad- Nachos, Mom- Sushi, Grant- Chocolate chip cookies, Grace- Cupcakes & Cheetos (my kinda girl)
4. What's on your nightstand? Decorating Magazines
5. Best place to vacation: As a family- Beaches Resort Turks and Caicos (Sesame Street Camp)
6. It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? Playing in the cul-de-sac
7. Favorite restaurants- local or at least in this area: Palermo's for pizza
8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? Pottery Barn & PBKids and Facebook
9. Last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? "Pirates don't change diapers!" GREAT book for kids!
10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Pumpkin Patch!
11. Any fun facts about your family or just something you would like to share? We love, I mean Mom loves, having our pictures taken!

You guys did awesome!

Goodnight!

.absolutely dreamy.

2008-10-15T20:28:00.005-05:00

Sweet little Ryan and I met a few days ago and our time could not have been any more enjoyable. She is such a sweet sweet two year old and she was FULL of smiles. And that hair? I know alot of girls who would kill for that hair! Her mom is doing this for daddy for their anniversary... Such a sweet gift. Sounds like Daddy and Ryan have a very sweet relationship. Every day when Daddy gets home from work, he and Ryan go outside and blow bubbles. I'm not talking about just any bubble folks... they blow BUBBLES. While chatting about our session, Mom mentioned bringing their bubbles and when she pulled the bubble wand-thingy out of the bag I was like "Wow! You guys are serious about your bubbles!" haha. This thing blew bubbles that were about 10 inches in diameter. Seriously.

A new feature to the Emily Thurmond Photography Blog is a fun little interview with each family... I know blog readers will enjoy learning just a little about the family in the photos I post. So, enjoy!

1. Your names and the kids' ages: Matt, Melissa and Ryan (2)
2. Favorite thing to do as a family: Play in the back yard, watch movies (Nemo!) and spend time with friends.
3. Favorite food: Ryan’s- chicken nuggets... Mommy and Daddy- Anything Mexican
4. What's on your nightstand? Family pics, devotional books, and Kleenex…
5. Best place to vacation: beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6: It's Friday night at 7pm... Where would we find you? At home (I know- boring but we have a 2 year-old), at soccer games, or hanging out with friends….
7. Top 3 restaurants- local or at least in this area: Christina’s (Trophy Club), Jin-Beh, Texas de Brasil!
8. What are your favorite websites or blogs that you like to stalk? Emily’s of course!!!!
9. Last book you read and the last book you read to your kids (or they read to you)? Eat, Pray, Love and the Itsy, Bitsy Spider.
10. Best free (or really cheap) activity you are enjoying this time of year: Going to the park, pumpkin patch, picnics
11. Any fun facts about your family or just something you would like to share? We are a truly blessed family and are so grateful for all our friends and family…..

Thanks girls for a very enjoyable morning. I hope Daddy loves his gift!

.i should be sleeping... again.

2008-10-13T00:04:00.004-05:00

I think I've used that blog header more than once. What can I say, except I get my best work done at this time of night. Plus, I couldn't go to bed without posting a few images of sweet little Jak. I was so excited to see how much he had grown in the last 7 months! I can't believe all of the beautiful curly hair he has! And those eyes? Mommy I think you have a ladies' man on your hands.

So. Darn. Cute.

.stuck in the middle with you.

2008-10-11T23:02:00.004-05:00

I'm pretty sure they don't feel stuck (they were incredibly sweet to one another), but Allie and Cade are the middle children out of a set of four. Mom wanted to separate the kids and do two at a time and she says they always get bunched girls and boys (there's two of each!) so we decided to do these two first. Allie and Cade, thank you for letting me chase you all around town and back. And, for being patient with me when I said "5 more!" about a billion times. It was all worth it in the end when we were chowing down on some delicious ice cream, right? When asked what she wanted to do here's one of the many poses she chose. :)

.beautiful inside and out.

2008-10-06T23:17:00.003-05:00

I had been looking forward to our session all day. All I thought about today while cleaning my way dirty office was... "ok- I'll have her stand there," and "ooo I think she will look amazing against that wall as a backdrop," and "please, please, please don't rain." And sure enough the rain held off until this evening (those were some serious storms!) and we were able to get some great shots.

I've known Tyler for a few years now and I know she's gorgeous. She's one of those girls that rolls out of bed looking amazing. When she asked me about snapping a few photos of her for a pageant she is going to be in, all I could think was "yesssssss!" We did a few "head shot" type things for the pageant but I had to do some fun stuff, too. So, here you go. Tyler, you are a wonderful person and I'm glad to know you. You shine from the inside out. I hope you have a blast doing the pageant and I can't wait to hear how it all turns out! Thanks for the belly laughs tonight. :)

.why can't everyday be friday?.

2008-10-06T14:49:00.003-05:00

I love Fridays. I love that I'm off from all of my duties (usually) except one of the most important ones- being a mom. Audrey and I usually run errands (fun ones most of the time), go to the "jump" (the "gym" in Audrey language), have lunch with someone we love- my sister or a friend or two, and enjoy spending time together. I'm really trying to enjoy these last few weeks that I'm completely off of Fridays because as of next week I will have sessions booked and she will spend the day with Big Audrey until right before Christmas.

So, this last Friday we were alll over town and back. We spent the morning in Flower Mound running errands then met up with Bug Audrey- what the munchkin calls her- and ate lunch, did a little crafting, laughed, drove around, laughed some more, napped, and then went to go see Bug Audrey's goats. Yes. You heard that right. My sister bought 3 goats and a llama and it's turning into one of my favorite places to be. It's so incredibly peaceful out there and it's only about 15 minutes from our house. With the weather being as nice as it is we have gone out there a few times in the last few weeks and plan on going back often. Audrey loves helping big Audrey feed and water the goats and running around out there. And she loves that she gets to wear her rain boots even when it isn't raining. We may have to invest in some of these with all of the snakes and bugs out there. Anyway, Christmas sessions are booking up. I'm really nervous that I'm going to have a rush of people wanting to book in November. October is pretty much full and I'm only booking a few sessions in November because I'm hoping to have all Christmas orders out by the first of December (so you can have cards out in time and gift prints wrapped). I just about had a nervous breakdown last year working until the very last minute and getting my own Christmas shopping done, so please don't make me tell you no. :) I've got a few tricks up my sleeve this year and I CANNOT wait to spend time with all of the families that have booked their sessions! I can already tell I'm going to have so much fun. See you at your session!

.37 down. .3 to go.

2008-09-30T01:01:00.003-05:00

Rachael's belly reminds me so much of my own when I was pregnant. Round and high. :) Except, she told me today that she got a HUGE kick in the ribs yesterday and all I had up there was my baby's large head. I'm not sure which is worse. I'm thinking the kicking.

Rachael and I met up this afternoon for a few last minute maternity shots. (it's been a looooonnnng time since I posted a sneak peek on the same day- I'm just a little excited about these.) She's a whopping 37 weeks pregnant so, really, that sweet baby girl could come at any time. Enjoy this time Rachel. Your world is about to change. It will be unimaginably better than you would have ever dreamed. She will be the most amazing thing that has ever happened to you (even at 12am, 2am, 4am & 6am). I cannot wait to meet her... even if she does give me just a little more baby fever.

See you in a few weeks... get some rest. :)

2008-09-21T22:07:00.003-05:00

Trena H... I don't think my emails are getting through on your work email address. If you read this will you please email me or call me?

Thanks girl!!

.pure glee.

2008-09-15T14:07:00.005-05:00

is what I felt this morning after leaving sweet little Seth's house. I was so excited to come home and upload the images and work on them. I'm posting just one for now because I ran out of time but I may post a few more tonight. I can already tell I'm going to love this session and I might branch out from the typical color and play with black and white... Y'all know I love me some color but this calls for a little softness. :)

Sweet sweet boy...

Can you say baby fever??

know of anyone getting married?

2008-09-14T13:46:00.004-05:00

I'm working on building my wedding portfolio so I need willing victims... Just kidding. Sort of. I have done a few weddings and have decided that I enjoy them as long as I can bring an assistant. (don't worry- that's not extra... it's part of the packages) So, if you know of anyone who is getting married send them my way! If you know someone who's getting married in January or February tell them they will get 20% off of their total. That's off of the package and anything else they add to their package- if they decide to. This means they can save up to $540! If you know of someone who is interested have them email me at emilythurmond@gmail.com for a price list and to answer any questions they may have.

.one more for today.

2008-09-12T21:57:00.005-05:00

No more, lady...
There's more where these came from... :)

.will it rain?. .will it not?.

2008-09-12T15:59:00.004-05:00

I spent allll day on Wednesday worrying about my senior session that evening. Kellyn's sister Danica and I met through my sister a while back and I had the opportunity to take she and her man's pictures and her mom loved them. So much so that when it came time for little sister Kellyn's senior portraits I got an email. :) Kellyn lives in Washington state and was only here in Texas for 2 days- Tuesday and Wednesday. So, when it had rained allll day on Tuesday, we were all a little concerned that the rain may really mess up our plans on Wednesday. We decided to wait it out and I'm so glad that we did.

(why does blogger insist on messing with the colors when I upload them onto a post? In their file on my computer the colors in these images are AMAZING. Then, when I upload them they are a little bleh. Anyone else that uses blogger got any suggestions? On a side note- does anyone even read this blog? (except my family... love you guys!) You don't have to have a blogger account to leave a comment. Here's what you do- Scroll to the bottom of the post that you want to comment on... See where is says "0 comments? Click there and follow the directions. If you don't have a blog click on "Anonymous" but make sure to leave your name. It's really easy. Try it. :) I'm feeling a little lonely.)

Anyway, here's beautiful Kellyn.

.married 30 years.

2008-09-05T22:06:00.002-05:00

yeah. That's right. By God's grace they have been married 30 years. Pretty amazing these days!

Meet my in laws. They asked me back in April if I would be willing to capture a few images of them to celebrate this huge anniversary. So, it took a little longer than planned to figure out a date but I'm glad we went ahead and did them. My mother in law told me she doesn't usually like pictures of herself. I don't think they've had portraits like this in a long time. (My husband says he doesn't think they have ever had pictures done just the two of them- I said maybe before their wedding?) That's when having a photographer daughter-in-law comes in handy. I'm proud to have in laws that are still happily married after all these years... Oh, and by the way. Jonathan's grandparents have been married 55 years! (The year that we got married his parents had been married 25 and grandparents 50 years. Married on the 25's... cool huh?)

I hope it runs in the family. :)

Had to have one with my baby... They ADORE her.

.i. .love. .naked. .babies.

2008-09-01T22:46:00.002-05:00

yep. That's right... another naked baby- and his two sweet sisters. :)

I've delayed blogging these because I'm so frustrated that my border that I normally use for the images that I post on the blog is being so weird. I have NO IDEA what's going on. But, Veronica, you have been so patient. So, I didn't want to keep you waiting any longer on your sneak preview.

We planned on meeting and taking pictures of little Mr. Buddha. (That's not his real name but it might as well be because LOOK AT HIM! Aren't his rolls adorable?! The whole family calls him Buddah and it fits- probably better than any other nickname that I have ever heard of.) But, decided to throw the whole family in while we were there... Even grandpa came. Such a sweet group of people.

Anyway... Veronica, enjoys these images of your sweet sweet babies. Thanks again.

Hopefully the next time I blog my borders will be working.... grrrrrrrr.

.just a few more.

2008-08-28T22:57:00.003-05:00

Here are a few more of the older kids, Bryn and Benjamin, from my last session. I met up with mom and little sister, Brooke, a few months ago... Now it's big brother and sister's turn.
Enjoy Mom. :)

.the most AMAZING invention ever.

2008-08-22T17:06:00.001-05:00

is Google Reader.

If you have a list of a bazillion blogs to read like I do- get it. It's amazing! Instead of having to check each blog for updates it checks all of them for you and then lets you know when one of your friends has posted a blog post. genius.

Thanks Cassie!

.all B's.

2008-08-19T23:23:00.002-05:00

I think mom and I were equally worried about chasing around sweet Brooke and trying to get a few shots of she and her big brother Benjamin and big sister Bryn all together. I knew we could do it... I think we both knew that all toddlers have a very small window where they are willing to be flexible and I think we squeezed into that window. It only took about 18 tries and a few minutes at work in the good ole' Photoshop to remove mom's shoe running out of the image (hehe) and this is what we get... :) .perfection.
Even with a super busy toddler (the pediatrician told mom when she was 4 months old; "this girl's gonna run this family!" hehe), some rain clouds (which made it REALLY dark) and a little rain, our evening was so fun! I kicked my shoes off and ran around barefoot, too, and was quickly reminded that I don't have those play-outside-all-day-long-with-no-shoes-on-tough-feet like I used to have about 15 years ago. I got some great shots of the kids alone but I'm getting sleepy so I'm off to bed.

Maybe next post...

snapshot alert

2008-08-18T15:42:00.010-05:00

**Warning.... This post is full of unedited, taken by a proud mommy,

not a photographer, snap shots.**

My birthdays don't really seem like a big deal to me anymore. I think once you hit a certain age it's just another day. Yeah, the family dinner and the cards and gifts are fun but it's still just another day. Until you have a baby. The first 6 months seem to drag by... eat, sleep, poop, eat, sleep, poop. The the time starts flying. We celebrated her first birthday. Her very first full year of life- one year ago exactly. Then this past weekend we had her second birthday. Watching our baby turn two this weekend was harder than I thought it was going to be. She seems so big now. With full sentences like "Mommy sit down white der," and "Ty boy (our dog) I love you," "I climb up in de car seat," and "I call bug Audrey" while riding in the car, my heart melts a little more everyday. I am overwhelmed with emotion when I think about what a celebration of life a Birthday is. I know a handful of people who are going through major health issues with their kids and I'm so thankful that we have a healthy little girl. Lord, please constantly remind me to enjoy every second I have with this sweet little girl that you have given to us.

I went out a few weeks ago- of course totally last minute- to get a few shots of Audrey for her birthday invitation. Let me preface this by saying... Last year I made her invitation and set the standard way too high so, of course, I couldn't send out an Evite this year. ha. I should have just done that instead of stressing out. I had this great idea in my head. I bought a big bouquet of colorful balloons, gave her a hair cut and we were headed out to capture this thought that I had and put it on paper. In 100 degree plus heat, right before dinner, in less than about 30 minutes because I had a session RIGHT after, with a cranky almost 2 year old.

Here's the result of that little adventure...

So then we spent every night for almost two weeks getting our backyard and house ready for our backyard splash party. My sister was at our house the night before and snapped this one after we had shucked all of her clothes and diaper and chased her around the yard blasting her with the water hose. HILARIOUS!

Then, once we got her in bed we were standing there talking to her, doing the whole nighttime routine, I grabbed my camera a snapped a few more-

We played HARD at the "purrtee party" (she's Audrey speak for birthday party). We had thirty something people here and kids everywhere and it was so much fun!

She got a "back-yuum" for her birthday from Big Audrey and she LOVES it.

And a plasma car from her Nana and "meek-up" from her PawPaw. (Not really make-up, just brushes, sponges and empty bottles in a Caboodle-the pink "soupcase" in her trunk)

Then, as if we hadn't played hard enough, we went that evening to the North Texas State Fair and did all of the the fair festivities-

Petting zoo...

Rode the carousel- Daddy took this one- on manual. Go daddy!

Rode a horse. She loved it. This is the best pic I could get... The guy was a little weird about me having my camera- of course he wanted us to buy the one they take.The corn dog that we were supposed to be sharing... Why did I think we could share one? So, after a melt down and a few tears we bought mommy her own. And one last birthday weekend festivity... Finishing off the left over cupcakes and ice cream (which gave a little bit of a sugar high... We heard proof of that through the monitor at about 10:00) on her real birthday- August 18th.

Happy Birthday sweet girl. Daddy and I love you more than you will ever know. We love the spark that you bring to our lives. We love that it's no longer about us. We love having a sweet little girl around... Which means mommy's hair will always be brushed and daddy's make up will always be fresh (thanks to PawPaw). There will always be a baby doll that needs rocking and an abundance of food to be cooked up in your "tichen" (kitchen). We love that you tell us "I love you," sometimes even for no reason, you say please and thank you, sometimes a little reluctantly, and you never let us forgot to say "dear God" before every meal, and sometimes two and three times at one sitting. We are having so much fun with you right now. Will you stay two forever?

I've known these people my whole life

2008-08-18T14:35:00.002-05:00

....well sort of. This is my cousin, Sharee, and her family. She's older than I am so of course we've know each other my whole life but Jacky, her husband, came in the picture (back when there were "just friends" hahaha) when I was little. Little enough to think he was HILARIOUS. Actually, he is really fun but I used to laugh so hard that my body would go limp- you know when you were a kid you would get so giggly that your body felt like a noodle. Well, mine did. Anyways, they had their beautiful daughter just a few weeks before my hubby and I got married. And they made the trip here all the way from Lubbock with a screaming baby. At the time I don't think I realized how big of a deal that was but now that I'm a mom myself, I realize that driving 6 hours in the car with a screaming baby is probably worse than a root canal or possibly evening delivering the baby. Thanks again, you guys, for making that trip. :)

They were in town a few weekends ago so we decided to head over to my favorite spot to take a few family portraits... and of course I had to take Lexi off and do a few of her alone. Anyway, here's your little sneak peak, Sharee. I hope you like!

Nothin' better than a naked baby on a bridge

2008-08-14T22:36:00.003-05:00

I love, love, love this sweet rolly baby. Miss Keelyn is my friend Melissa's baby and she's almost 8 months and I CANNOT believe she's getting so close to crawling! It's seems like just last month I was at her house photographing that baby as a newborn. It won't be long til I'm chasing her all over the place for our one year session.

I love you sweet baby Keelyn... And your big sister and your Mommy. :)

sweet. sweet. family.

2008-08-11T15:21:00.002-05:00

I knew within the first minute that I started talk to mom on the phone about their session that I was going to love this family! They have the sweetest little girls and I thoroughly enjoyed our session. (even though it was 100 gagillion degrees out there) Right as we were finishing up, the sprinklers came on and these two little girls ran through those things like they had never seen them before! It was so funny to watch! I think they must have thought it was so cool to go from one extreme to the next- all dolled up for pictures, then soaking wet from head to toe! hehe.... thanks again for an enjoyable evening!

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

2008-08-11T11:59:00.003-05:00

...Christmas that is. I cannot wait for jeans and long sleeved shirts, shopping for Christmas presents and baking goodies for friends and family! Along with all of that comes Christmas cards!! I am so excited about the new collection will be offering this year. These are customizable, beautiful cards. I will have everything from simple 5x5 cards to awesome tri-fold cards. These will all be printed on heavy card stock, linen paper and they will include envelopes. If you are interested in more information feel free to email me at emilythurmond@gmail.com.

If you book your session before Monday August 18th you will receive 20% OFF!!

I am booking a limited number of sessions so don't wait!!

One of the 5x5 tri-fold options.

Collin & Lyndi

2008-08-04T15:45:00.002-05:00

First, let me say that this girl had the GREATEST idea... She wanted to take ALL of her pictures the morning of the wedding- with all family and the whole bridal party there. Being the traditional girl myself, I waited to see my groom when I was walking down the isle and now I'm wondering what in the world I was thinking. I wish I had pictures like these from my wedding. Seeing each other before the wedding gives the photographer so much more time and room to be creative and it's nice to have something a little different than the wedding party all lined up in front of the church- plus the guests weren't waiting on me. :) Photographers are always the bad guys when the guests are all at the reception waiting for the bride and groom. Plus, we were able to get some really intimate, fun, sentimental pictures of them seeing each other for the first time. So, if you are engaged and reading this and you want more than just the typical formal wedding photographs, consider taking all of the pictures of you and your families before the wedding. Ok, enough of that.

I absolutely loved the feeling of Lyndi and Collin's wedding. Her dress, shoes, jewelry, hair, make-up.... everything was beautiful. AND they were so easy to photograph. I did very little coaching and posing- they were totally at ease and complete naturals. I appreciate you guys being willing to let me get most of my work out of the way in the morning... it made my day so much less hurried and stressful. Your wedding was so sweet and I really did have a great time.

I'm sure as I continue editing there will be more favorites so keep checking back. :)

Jeff and Colleen

2008-07-28T13:24:00.006-05:00

(a small preface... This is not the order I wanted to post these images in but blogger is be dumb so I guess this is what I get.)

Anyway, I got an email at the beginning of the year from a girl that knows a friend of mine and she said she really liked my work and asked if I had ever considered photographing weddings. Then, she went on to tell her story and ask me if I would like to photograph her wedding. My heart skipped a beat at the thought of getting into weddings. Me?? Seriously?? Photograph weddings?? I prayed about it and talked to my hubby and he could not have been any more supportive. So, here we are now. Jeff and Colleen got married on July 18th and their wedding was so fun. They are such a laid back, awesome couple and I could tell that their guests were truly there to support them and love on them on one of the most important days of their lives. Thank you, Jeff and Colleen, for trusting me to capture these timeless images of you and your guests.

had to post this one..

2008-07-24T20:49:00.003-05:00

I love photographing families. I really try and capture the the family's personalities so alot of the time I ask them to take a break from looking at the camera and usually ask them to play and talk to each other and I LOVE this one that I got form my last family session. Little brother was so into big brother and his brand new mohawk (and his ears, too). So, I asked mom and dad to play with the kids and little brother INSTANTLY looked up and grabbed the first thing he saw... haha. Enjoy. :)

I've been waiting for weeks to put these up!

2008-07-22T22:56:00.002-05:00

I'm so excited to post these images. Colleen got married this last weekend and I was honored when she asked me to photograph the wedding. Everything went so well for this ultra laid-back couple and I think they had so much fun on their big day. I am just posting bridals for now because she has already seen them but stay tuned because I will be posting wedding images in the next week or so- once the happy couple is back from their trip.

This girl is outnumbered... and loves it.

2008-07-22T22:03:00.003-05:00

This session was so fun. I love walking into my clients homes and being able to see how they decorate and how to make my work into a piece of art for their homes. Michele and Reed's home was beautiful and warm and I can't wait to see what they decide to display in their home. Annnnd it's even better when we walk about 10 feet out the back do to find a very nice backyard to take photographs in. :) I think families, especially kids, feel more comfortable in their own surroundings. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy your sneak peak. Thanks again for an enjoyable evening.

I don't normally do this...

2008-07-22T21:07:00.003-05:00

... but tonight I'm doing a personal post. For the three of you that read my blog- we went on a WONDERFUL vacation with our friends Jason and Nicole to Oregon. Their families live there so we had free lodging (and AWESOME hosts). The weather could not have been any better so we took advantage of it and spent almost the whole time outdoors. Here was our trip... in photos. Sort of.

These were the TVs in the headrests on the Airplane. These were so cool. The little airplane in the lower right corner moved with us so we could see what state we were flying over.

The "30 Minute" hike to Crawfish Lake where we fished and relaxed for the day. Jason's step dad told us it was an easy 30 minute hike and 50 minutes after a pretty grueling hike we were wondering what in the world he was talking about. :)
These dogs were mammoths. The first one's name is Chevelle and the second is Murphy. Murphy is the biggest dog I have ever seen. These dogs were gentle giants and it was so neat to watch them.Anthony Lakes? I think that's what this lake was called. It was BEAUTIFUL.

Then we went camping. We had a BLAST hiking and fishing and eating and relaxing. I think I put away no less than 10 roasted marshmallows. (pre-boot camp :) We were a little worried about it getting REALLY cold at night so all four of us piled into one tent. The girls in the middle on the air mattress (sweet boys) and the boys on either side of us. Nic and I slept great... The boys on the other hand.... like I said- sweet boys. :)Nicole likes hers BURNT.

Jason likes his warty and brown- not burnt.
I like mine brown- not burnt- with a smore in my other hand. Hahaha. This girl likes to eat. Again- b.o.o.t.c.a.m.p. TERRIBLE PICTURE!
My sweet, sweet handsome hubby. He was having the time of his life living it up in the outdoors.

.BEAUTIFUL.

The view looking out the back door at Nicole's parents house at sunset. Why do we live in Texas again?
Pretty cool.

Our super cool buddies. :) Thanks Jason and Nicole for letting us tag along on your summer vacation.

Playa Del Carmen next??

Addicted to Stairs

2008-07-15T07:57:00.003-05:00

I met up with Cooper and his mommy the other night to take his two year old pictures and I had a blast chasing him around town. This little man LOVES stairs. I think by the end of the night he had walked up and down, up and down no less than 5 different sets of stairs. I bet he has some killer quads. :) Thank you, Cooper and Sydney, for a great evening. Happy 2nd birthday!

one more thing-

2008-07-11T22:50:00.002-05:00

We just got back from and AWESOME vacation in Oregon and I snapped my camera almost 1,000 times so get ready for a post fullll of crazy fun hiking, fishing, relaxing pictures!

Oh yeah, and I started boot camp the night I got back. I debated whether or not to put this on here but I need some accountability. So, I figured if I put it on here there's no turning back- I'm diving in head first. So, if you talk to me or see me out- ask me if I'm resisting the temptations that are screaming at me louder than ever. (Taco Bell, junk food, CARBS, ice cream, etc. all of the things that are making me hold on to that "baby weight." eh- my baby's almost two- guess I can't blame it on that any more)

Stay tuned. :)

Full head of hair

2008-07-11T22:44:00.002-05:00

When hubby and I got the text that our friends' baby had been born it had all of the important stats then said "she's got a ton of hair!" They weren't joking around. This girl is going to have the best hair. I enjoyed spending the morning with this sweet family. :) Congratulations, you guys!

.so. .sweet.

2008-06-29T18:01:00.004-05:00

My friend Lisa called me and asked me if I would be interested in photographing her family a few weeks ago. They just added to the family about a month ago with sweet, content little Graeson. Since he's so young and so little and it's so hot outside, we decided to stay indoors. And, because they have a really well lit bedroom (and they love hanging out in their bed) we went strait in there. I love the feel of these pictures in black and white. Such a sweet sweet family.

Thanks again Lisa for an enjoyable afternoon. I'm almost finished edited your album... I will post it on the website in the next few days.

because I know mommy is waiting...

2008-06-26T00:59:00.003-05:00

I'm going to mad at myself in the morning for staying up this late but this sweet baby is so worth it. :) She was so fun! I met Miss Brooke and her mommy for some playtime at the park and she was so cooperative and still and not eating dirt... that's until I opened my big mouth. We were playing, I was shooting and I just happened to make a comment to mom about how impressed I was that she didn't put everything in her mouth. I'm not kidding when I say no more than a half of a second later she was putting fist-fulls of dirt in her mouth!! haha! It was so funny! You would think, being a mom myself, that I would have learned not to make comments like that(because you know it ALWAYS happens) but I guess not. I love the fact that I had to edit dirt off of her face. That's my kinda girl right there...

Blushing Bride

2008-06-24T21:45:00.002-05:00

I met Stacey through my mom and I was honored when she asked me to take her bridal portraits. This lucky girl spent the last week on beach in Puerto Vallarta marrying her beau. I wish I could have gone but I'm sure the ceremony was absolutely beautiful. Here's a little sneak peak, Stacey. Hope you like. :)

Stayed tuned... I think she and her hubby are going to be doing some funky cowboy-urban photos in the next few weeks. I'm excited and up for the challenge!

it was hot...

2008-06-19T20:07:00.002-05:00

...but he was SO GOOD!

Ok, so I will have to admit- I almost always go into one year old sessions expecting to be tested more than I ever have been. Not because I don't like those sessions but because I am the mommy of a one year old myself. When taking her one year pictures she wouldn't even look at me!! So, I just assume the worst and I have had some of the funnest one year old sessions. And this one is now towards the top of the list! Little Mr. Landon did so well considering by the end of our session his cheeks were the reddest little cheeks I have ever seen! Thanks again Christi for an enjoyable afternoon!

I think I might love one year olds after seeing this one. :)

I. love. toddlers.

2008-06-10T22:23:00.002-05:00

I know. I'm crazy. I don't know if it's because I can relate to their mommies because we are in the same boat or if I just love this age, or if I'm absolutely crazy and love a challenge. Maybe it's all of the above. This is the son of the ultra patient, laid back, so very loving (a little crazy for spending her days with two crazy kids) sitter. She watches my baby during the day while I work. She is truly a saint for putting up with these two. I don't think I could do it. :) Austin turned 2 in January so we are a little behind but better late than never right? I'm hoping to get the take little sister's newborn pictures at the end of the month. I do love me some newborns. :)

And one last one of my daughter leading him around... typical.

the closest thing I've got to a neice...

2008-06-08T23:12:00.002-05:00

... is little miss Chloe here. Her mommy is my bestest friend. Their family came over on Memorial Day and we had dinner (yummy fajitas with all of the fixins) and then went and played at the park to get these shots of her for the big 2nd birthday. The guys were ever so excited to stroll around with Audrey and Chloe's little sister Keelyn but I think it was worth the sweating and chasing. Isn't her sweet curly hair absolutely dreamy?

annother sweet boy

2008-06-08T13:03:00.003-05:00

I JUST finished editing this sweet boy's session and I couldn't wait to get these on here. The trend lately has been for me to blog at about midnight but I just couldn't wait this time. I hope his mommy loves what we got. ;)

for their mommies.... and cynthia :)

2008-05-29T23:01:00.003-05:00

surprise. surprise. I'm behind on blogging... and my friend Cynthia (who's also a photographer) is telling me to blog blog blog! So... here is it:

(let's see if blogger will let me put 15 images in one post... haha)

If I were these kids' mommies I would be so very very proud of them. These are some great kids. I could not have asked for more cooperative, patient kids. First is, Katie, a senior. When asked to bring anything that she wanted with her in her pictures she picked.... her brother. :) See I told you they were good kids!

Next up is Trey and Tristynn. Miss Tristynn is building her portfolio and again big brother came along for a few... Great kids...and so so funny. Memorize these faces people... she will be an actor- maybe on Broadway and Trey will definitely be the comedian.

And lastly, the three "C' kids (Hopefully I spell them right)- Cassion, Chloe and little Mr. Cooper. They were so patient during the first session when we had gulf force winds blowing their hair so hard that it was flopping to the other side of their heads... even the boys! So, we met again and I'm glad we did... we got a chance to get some sweet images of the three of them.

Thank You to all of you...

swingin' fool

2008-05-16T23:22:00.003-05:00

Now this girl LOVES to swing! We met at the park and the first thing that she noticed was the swings. As her mom pushed and we chatted she told me of her love of swinging. She said she would spending hours swinging if her mom let her! Sometimes I wish my baby would swing a little longer. She's still all about going up and down and up and down the stairs and the slide. I was happy to shoot while she played. :) Thanks to my new buddy, Ayden, for our fun evening.

2008-05-16T17:46:00.003-05:00

Please pray for sweet baby Brooke (the newborn in the last post). She has been admitted to the hospital and is going to have to stay there and receive antibiotics for the next two weeks for a blood disorder. I hope I got that information right. I will try and update once I get more info.

Thanks.

poor bloggy

2008-05-12T23:50:00.004-05:00

My poor blog has been neglected lately. It's gotten pushed aside for weekend trips, a sick toddler (twice), Mother's Day and wide variety of other excuses. So, here are a few images from 2 of my four most recent sessions. I will have images from the last 2 up in the next few days. Enjoys these few of a precious baby and a fun family.

one more for the night

2008-04-25T00:13:00.003-05:00

Here's your sneak-peek, Jordan. Thanks for the laughs :)

See.... I told you you could do a good serious face. You thought I was crazy... ha! :)

I will have the rest of your images up on my website in the next week.

getting caught up...

2008-04-24T23:22:00.004-05:00

I met up with another sweet family this past weekend to get some family shots while the grandparents were in town. Little Mr. Finn was just as cute as he could be with his sweet red hair. He is a brand spankin' new walker- in fact mom told me he had just figured it all out less than a week before our session. He was quite the little trooper but by the end I think he was sick and tired of me and my big ole' scary camera. Thanks, you guys, for another enjoyable morning.

Meet Miss Paisley. She is just UH-dorable. Her mommy trusted me to take her newborn pictures just nine short months ago. She was one of my first babies to photograph. I will always cherish the friends that gave me a chance in those first few months. :) Look how much she has grown in the last 9 months! She could not have been any easier... She just sat there and let me snap. snap. snap. We'd change scenery and do it again.

Thanks Paisley for playing with me! I can't wait to chase you around and photograph you in the future!

Cassie and Jordan- I will work on getting the rest of your images edited on the long drive to Lubbock tomorrow. They should be up in the next few days. Thanks for being patient.

a boy and his dog...

2008-04-18T16:59:00.005-05:00

This is my neighbor, Weston. I talked to his mom a few weeks ago about taking his senior portraits and she had a few ideas about incorporating his dog, his love for hunting and the outdoors and his truck. What else is a boy to want? :) She wasn't able to make it to the session but I think we were able to capture his laid back personality in these images. Thanks, Weston, for having a great attitude and being so patient...

windy. windy. windy.

2008-04-17T22:40:00.003-05:00

I don't think the wind could have blown any harder during this session. Honestly, I wasn't even sure if I was going to get ANY shots of poor Danica's hair looking halfway normal. We spent the whole time fighting with the wind and saying... "Ok, well let's just see what we get. If we have to meet again then we will." About half of the session, all of the hair on the left side of her head was flopped over the top of her head and trying to lay on the right side of her head. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I got home and uploaded the images to find that there actually were some good shots. Enjoy a few of my favorites!

because I know her mommy is waiting...

2008-04-15T00:08:00.001-05:00

there's more where these came from :)

fun. fun. fun

2008-04-14T22:38:00.003-05:00

is exactly what this family is... I had so much fun photographing them. They were on time, ready to go and looked great when I pulled up. These pictures are actually for their mom. This group is two sisters and a brother and their kids. I think grandma is going to love her Mother's Day gift. :)

I will have the rest of your images for you to view on my website in a few days. I'll email you once they are up. Thanks again!!

Not so emotional this time... haha.

2008-04-09T23:32:00.007-05:00

**Warning, Warning** This post contains pictures of

strange animals that look gross but taste oh. so. yummmmmy.

We (my dad, my sister, my hubby, my baby and me) left Friday evening and hauled our cookies to Louisiana to visit my dad's side of the family for our Annual Crawfish Boil. We had such a great time spending time with family and friends. Here are just a few of the many that I snapped that night. I got a picture of almost everyone either making a silly face or shoving food in their mouth. But, I decided to leave those off and keep them for my own laughs. :)This was only about a third of all of the crawfish! My dad says this one should be made into a puzzle... sounds like a pretty frustrating puzzle to me.Ok, I will admit. When I saw this picture I thought to myself "wow we eat those?!" haha... yup, we sure do and they were SO GOOD.
The poor mud bugs get tortured by the girls every year... well I guess that's not that bad seeing whats about to happen.The cooks. Plus a few.The Louisiana gang.My sweet dad.mmmm mmmmm yummmmy! My lips are burning just thinking about it!There were some big ones!! I think a few of them look like they should have been served as lobsters!Audrey was sooo good... She played. and played. and played some more.And then played some more.

We took a picture that was very similar to this last year... except there was one slight difference. The squirmy little girl in the front wasn't so squirmy last year. She wasn't even mobile. Last year's was much easier... :)

My dad, Aunt Lori, Uncle Shane, and Uncle Gary.

Big Audrey teaching Audrey how to use the IPOD. She even let us stick the ear buds in her ears and she jammed out to Raffi.

Thanks again to my awesome family. We had so much fun!

**Don't worry family... You will be receiving your CD with these images and many, many more in the next week or so. I just got finished playing with them so give me a chance to burn them onto a CD and then I will get them to you. ahem. Dad.... ahem, ahem**

8lbs 2oz 21in

2008-04-01T23:29:00.004-05:00

When I got the text message that Miss Keira was here that's exactly what it said "8lbs 2oz 21in." As soon as I read it I had this stream of emotion come over me. I was walking out the door trying to get Audrey in the car and off to work and when I read it I thought- that is EXACTLY the same size my sweet baby was when she was born. Its so easy to get swept up in the business of being a wife and mommy and the everyday stuff, that I often forget about the first few days of my baby's life and what she looked like. Tiny hands, tiny lips, tiny feet. As I sat here editing these few favorites tonight I was reminded about what life was like that first week. I think we were just in survival mode. hehe. It took us a while to get the hang of things but once we did... wow what an amazing change in our lives. I look back and think- I was an incredibly selfish person before I had a baby. I love my life now. Jonathan and I often look at each other and think... What in the world did we do before we had her?!? This first picture is so similar to a picture I have of Audrey when she was a newborn... There goes that wave of emotion again.. haha I'm being sappy. Ok, that's enough. Enjoy this time, Misti. As you know- it will go by way too fast. It won't be long until she, too, will be eating Wheat Thins and pulling every piece of clothing out of her dresser.

too many favorites

2008-03-29T17:18:00.004-05:00

Sorry about the image overload but I just can't seem to pick two or three favorites so you're getting seven. I'm sure Stacie won't mind :) I met up with her this morning and we could not have had better weather. It was a little cool but better cool than blazing hot, right? Thanks, Stacie, for another super easy shoot. I enjoyed walking around with you and your mom... who, by the way, I owe a big thanks to for making Stacie laugh and look a little more comfortable. You're a pro!

so I get a little bored :)

2008-03-29T14:20:00.001-05:00

I've spent the last few days working on a slight (hehe) makeover for the blog AND the website while my little Munchie was napping. When Jonathan asked me if he could substitute play in a double header for our church softball team last, I thought.... "ooo that would give a few hours of tap top time" :) So, a few hours later, waaahlaaah!! Click here to see the new website. Same name different colors. I'm excited to see a color other than boring old black. :) I know the pictures pop with a black back ground but I was tired of it. Let me know what you think!

Thanks!

sweet. sweet. girl.

2008-03-28T14:24:00.002-05:00

Isn't she ADORABLE?!?! Meet Miss Karlee. She was soooo good considering her mom told me she was cutting 6, yes SIX, teeth at one time! Ahhh! I think the most my baby cut at once was 2 and that was no fun. I can only imagine what 6 is like. She's the fourth child so I think she's pretty go-with-the-flow. She did so good at our session. I think she was quite the little model. :) Thanks Michelle and Karlee for another easy afternoon! Enjoy your sneak peek.

m.o.m

2008-03-23T16:13:00.003-05:00

I love the idea of giving photographs as gifts. Heather and Josh are friends of ours and Heather came to me with the idea of doing these for her Mom and her Mother-in-law. We met up on Thursday night and got a few good ones. I think the Mom's are going to enjoys their gifts. :) Here's your sneak preview, Heather. enjoy.

Action Jakson

2008-03-19T21:21:00.002-05:00

I've been trying for a week now to get the images of little 14 month old Jak up on my blog. I FINALLY realized that I just needed to download a new version on Flash Player. duh. So, Jill, here's your (very late) preview. Maybe I should call it a postview. haha. Anyway, this sweet boy wasn't so sure about me and my camera. I had his attention at first, then he got comfortable and then I quickly learned why his nick-name is Action Jakson. You'll see that in the last picture. Thanks little Mr. Jak for our fun, eventful afternoon!

chilly. but fun.

2008-03-11T21:51:00.003-05:00

I know I've got a couple of Mommies waiting to see their sneak previews from this last weekend... So here we go. I met up with the first family on Sunday morning and it was CHILLY. The kids did so great considering poor little Avery would have much rather been in her warm sweats. :) Thanks again for making this session another easy one. I love the idea of this last one. The town that Lisa is from runs a special section in their paper on Mother's Day with pictures of the local Mommies and their babies. Her family still lives there so she is going to send one the shots of she and her kids in!

wow it worked

2008-03-09T23:22:00.004-05:00

if you read the blog entry under this you will understand the title for this one. yippy! goodnight.

growin' like a weed

2008-03-09T22:47:00.004-05:00

I should be sleeping but my body thinks it's 10 instead of 11. So, here I am in my cozy bed with my lap top right where it should be. in. my. lap. :) I went and spent the day with my friend Melissa at her house on Friday. We had so much fun (like always) laughing about the stupidest things... Loading up the girls and heading out for lunch at the OH SO YUMMY Cafe Express, me spilling salad dressing allll over the side of my pants, then going to Old Navy to try on about 17 pairs of pants and jeans only to confirm the fact that we have both known all along- their jeans fit FUNKY, the lady in the yellow crocks (hehe), driving to THREE stinkin' McDonald's to get a dipped cone... Yes, it took three of them. They thought we were crazy to want ice cream with snow on the ground. Can't a girl (or two mommies) get a stinkin' ice cream cone. ha. ha. ha. Anyway, part of the fun was taking these images of Melissa and her sweet baby Keelyn. Who, by the way, is growing WAY too fast! Here she is... three months old. Enjoy!

*** OK, well... it looks like I'm not posting pictures tonight. I've tried to upload them 4 times (while typing the above paragraph) and it keeps saying something about the server. hmmm. Maybe I'll try again in the morning. See you then!***

whew... the third post tonight

2008-03-04T21:09:00.003-06:00

Ok, so I decided to make my friend Cynthia squirm a little and make her wait a few days to see her sneak preview. he. he. We met up on Sunday afternoon to take our babies 18 month pictures. Her baby, Ian, is just a few weeks younger than Audrey and after the craziness of Audrey's 12 month pictures I decided to let another photographer do these. So, here is Ian... Stay tuned for Aud's pics.

Let's try this one again :)

2008-03-04T20:50:00.002-06:00

I went to Misti's house a few weeks ago to get a few family and maternity shots of she and her family and we didn't end up with any of just her that I loved... at least not like I love these. I think she will love them, too. :)

sweet little two year old

2008-03-04T20:04:00.004-06:00

My friend Nicole wanted to surprise her sister (who hopefully doesn't read my blog) with pictures of her daughter for her birthday... I think mommy's going to like this birthday gift- especially since she doesn't know these are coming. :)

cutest little belly :)

2008-02-25T10:35:00.003-06:00

I know this mommy-to-be is waiting to see her sneak preview so I won't chat for long. I had a great time walking around snapping a few pictures of this sweet couple. I knew Arrie in high school and she met her ultra patient husband Jordan in college. :) He was sooooo laid back and had a great attitude about getting these pictures of them. Their first baby, Griffin, is due in just four short weeks! Stay tuned for his newborn pics! Thanks again Arrie and Jordan for a very enjoyable afternoon!

yep. three in 24 hours.

2008-02-20T23:29:00.002-06:00

Yeah, that's right... This is my third post since last night. I'm making up for all of the dead air (ahem... I mean vacation time) from the last month and a half. Audrey and I were playing outside the other night (while Dadddy fixed his "sick" truck) and I snapped a few of her. She was actually ok with the camera for a few minutes... No repeating of the words "hold you" or crying. It was quite nice :)
This was a proud moment for Daddy. Next on the list: teaching her to swing a golf club. :)

Waiting for baby #2

2008-02-20T21:54:00.002-06:00

I was excited when my friend Misti asked me if I would be willing to capture she and her family of three one last time before the second little girl comes along and makes them and family of four. Here are a few favorites from our session...

Thank you, Misti, for trusting me to capture these sweet images of your sweet family.

fun. times.

2008-02-20T00:12:00.003-06:00

We had so much fun on our vacation! Everything was awesome.... except for the whole "darn-that-went-by-way-too-fast" letdown feeling you have the week after vacation. I'm still trying to get over that and that weird rocking boat feeling. Here are a few pics from my baby camera...

Cozumel beaches were breath-taking... We wanna go back there and park our rears on the beach for 4 or 5 days.

Jonathan and me with our friends Nicole and Jason on the beach... I can already see the text message that I'm sure I will get from Nicole in the morning about puting a pic of her in her swimming suit on my blog... hehe. (oh and it was CRAZY windy that day- that's why our hair is EVERYWHERE)

hehe... this one makes me laugh.

Of course one for our sweet baby...

And the not-so-pretty Progresso. One good thing about this town is the $15.00 on the beach massages. :)

We met an American guy down there who was our tour guide and we got to talking to him... (because we thought it was a little strange to see and white guy with the tiniest hispanic accent). We asked him what brought him to Mexico and he said his parents went down there for thier honeymoon and never left!!! hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........ :)

"but I'm too excited to sleep"

2008-02-08T23:49:00.000-06:00

I'm saying that in my head like the little boy on the Disney World commercial... Jonathan and I leave in T-minus 8 hours for our very first kid-free vacation. We are so excited to be able to get away for a few days. I'm a little nervous about leaving my sweet baby (who by the way is now saying " eye yuh yoo" (i love you- which TOTALY melts my heart) and ohhhh yooooo (hold you- meaning she wants us to hold her) and mastering more and more sign language and spoken words by the week) but tomorrow might be a little rough. I think once I'm sitting on the beach I'll be ok :) I know she will be very well taken care of- I just have to keep reminding myself that. I'm not taking my big camera. I decided that if something happened to it, it would be a bad bad thing soooo... my next post will hopfully be filled with beach pictures from my baby camera. stay. tuned. :)

and the special is....

2008-01-26T20:11:00.000-06:00

Thanks for being patient while I worked on getting some new equipment (and motivated after laying down the cash-oh-la for the new lens... yikes) for 2008... Here's how things are going to work: The first 5 people to book a session (before March 31st) will get.... drum. roll. please. ........ twenty dollars off of the sitting fee annnnnnnnd a *free* 11x14 with purchase. That's a $75 value. Please mention this special when booking your appointment.

Also, I'm trying to get more maternity pictures and itty bitty babies on my website so if you know of any one please send them my way! When you refer someone to me- you will receive a *free* 8x10 with your next order.

One last thing... I know this picture probably isn't the most technically "correct" picture but here's the latest picture of my sweet baby. She's so fast now (and a little over the camera) so it's hard to even get a shot of her face. So, here's what I got...

I cannot believe she's going to be 18 months old in a few short weeks. It's crazy how fast they grow!!

"Live From Denton... It's Emily's Website!!!"

2008-01-16T00:48:00.000-06:00

(I'm saying that in my head like they say "live from New York... it's Saturday Night Liiiiiive!") It's true- my real, live, website is up and running. I feel like such a big girl now. Like I said in my last post, I've had some not so great ways to try and get my work out there... until now. Click here to see it. Stay posted for the big special...

ahhhhh. so. refreshed.

2008-01-08T21:43:00.001-06:00

I was able to take a little time off for the holidays and I'm feeling so renewed and refreshed. I'm ready for an exciting 2008! Those of you who keep up with the blog (my mom and the other three people) you've probably noticed my "playing around" with colors and fonts and such. I get bored. That's all. Buuuuuuuut now I've got something else to play with...... a FOR REAL website. I'm so excited that I can hardly contain myself. If I've worked with you up until this point you've had to deal with my yucky *free* proofing website. They say you get what you pay for and boy is it true. I'm paying for this one so I'm hoping it knocks your socks off. ha. ha. I'm going to work on it every chance I get so keep checking back for updates. I will post on here once it goes live. I'm so excited. Oh yeah, I already said that.
Also, be watching for my "YAY I have some fun new equipment I want to play with and I want some rockin' pics for the website" special. I'm getting a new lens and a few other things and I'm ready to put it all to work and you guys will be the ones who benefit. I'm brainstorming and coming up with ideas as to what you will get but I think it's gonna be a good one :) Stay tuned.

Merry Christmas...

2007-12-25T20:38:00.000-06:00

From our family to yours...
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

I should be sleeping...

2007-12-23T00:05:00.000-06:00

This is one of those times where I'm sitting here trying to make myself turn off the computer and go to bed but I can't quit looking at these images. This is my best friend Melissa's new baby, Keelyn. She's giving me baby fever BAAAD! I was hoping that she would cure it but it's not working. :) I wish I could see her every day but Melissa lives too far for me to make the trek over there that often, so I'll have to get my fix in my once-a-week-or-so visit. Isn't she an absolutely beautiful baby? Seriously. She has the most beautiful skin! And so far (I don't want to jinx anything buuut.....) she sounds like she's a pretty laid back baby. Okay, okay. I'll quit rambling now. (to my family who reads my blog... don't get too excited- we are in NO hurry :)

One more family...

2007-12-20T23:56:00.000-06:00

Hubby and I made the trip to Waco a few weekends ago to hang out with my cousin and her family. It was another reeeeaaaaalllly cold session. The kids did so good considering the circumstances. We shot a few, went home and played and defrosted, and then Chris made us YUMMMMY Frito pies. I haven't had one of those in years and it was delish! Here are a few that we got for their Christmas card.

Emily Thurmond Photography

.New Year, New Blog.

.one more for tonight.

.great family.

.giving is awesome.

.harlee- 4 days old.

.one more for today.

.giving is awesome.

.North Texas Real Estate.

.giving is awesome.

.holiday orders.

.i know. i know.

.pretty skirts+fun family+urban sitting=a FUN time.

.ian.

.naturals.

.it can't be.

.time change?.

.ham and cheese, please.

.griffin and gang.

.she.

.party of five.

.a quick post.

.the cutest little heepee I've ever seen.

.great, great family.

.big comfy chair. again.

.just one for tonight.

.time flies.

.random- i know.

.skylar (4) & noah (12wks).

.so fun.

.absolutely dreamy.

.i should be sleeping... again.

.stuck in the middle with you.

.beautiful inside and out.

.why can't everyday be friday?.

.37 down. .3 to go.

.pure glee.

know of anyone getting married?

.one more for today.

.will it rain?. .will it not?.

.married 30 years.

.i. .love. .naked. .babies.

.just a few more.

.the most AMAZING invention ever.

.all B's.

*snapshot alert*

I've known these people my whole life

Nothin' better than a naked baby on a bridge

sweet. sweet. family.

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

Collin & Lyndi

Jeff and Colleen

had to post this one..

I've been waiting for weeks to put these up!

This girl is outnumbered... and loves it.

I don't normally do this...

Addicted to Stairs

one more thing-

Full head of hair

.so. .sweet.

because I know mommy is waiting...

Blushing Bride

it was hot...

I. love. toddlers.

the closest thing I've got to a neice...

annother sweet boy

for their mommies.... and cynthia :)

swingin' fool

poor bloggy

one more for the night

getting caught up...

a boy and his dog...

windy. windy. windy.

because I know her mommy is waiting...

fun. fun. fun

Not so emotional this time... haha.

8lbs 2oz 21in

too many favorites

so I get a little bored :)

sweet. sweet. girl.

snapshot alert