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Hope you're all holding up well under the pressure of last minute holiday prep. I've talked to more people who just aren't feeling it this year...Have we gotten too busy trying to work our jobs while creating the "perfect" holiday for our families? I know I can get very stressed attempting to keep afloat with orders, sessions, shopping, baking, decorating & I tend to take my stress out on my family-how ironic! The ones that mean the most & that we do it all for are the ones who suffer from our frustrations!! Sorry, fam. I have a bit more shopping to do, ALL my wrapping & then food prep. I've really limited my baking (I think we can all do without a bit this year)
My plans will include, though, delivering cookies to my great photo lab friends & delivering all the donated blankets, hats, gloves. Thank you all so much. Your generosity is awesome. Lets all keep things in perspective & enjoy the Holiday season. I know I'm looking forward to Xmas day (pj day at our house!!)

Wild, Winter Wedding

A cold winter's day - a hot time for the wedding party!! Cody & Abby had a great time with their friends & family on their special day. Nicole & I had just as much fun capturing their wild sides!! Enjoy your 1st Christmas together, Mr. & Mrs!

More Sunday Sessions

Yeah, everything is posted, edited & backed up...to bed now!

Sunday Nights & Popcorn!

I love ending a busy weekend by climbing into bed early with a big bowl of popcorn, editing the weekends sessions & watching a movie (o.k., it's The Santa Clause)

After a full weekend with family events & sessions, the girls & I spent the afternoon with my good friend Rachel & her adorable daughters. I really needed the downtime-Thanx, girls

Here's some shots from my last minute Xmas sessions!

cookies

Today was cookie day- a long standing tradition of getting together to bake Grandma's recipe for sour cream cutouts. It's a lot of mess & effort, but well worth it-there's nothing like these cookies!

Busy, busy weekend!

In the midst of an incredibly busy weekend & I'm blogging. I'm trying very hard to keep up my routine; edit, backup, post to the site & blog....

Between 6 sessions, cookie baking day, nieces & nephew sleepover & annual trip to the Manor House--I'll try to get your images all posted!!

Hope you're all enjoying the Holiday weekends, also!

Kennedy

Had a photo session with cute little Kennedy & her parents tonight. She was so happy & playful!

Addie

Addies' Mom received a gift certificate at her baby shower & redeemed it for 6 month photos & some Xmas shots, too. Addie much preferred the bare bottom shots to her pretty Xmas dress-I think she's adorable either way!

Family Photos

These adorable little girls brought their families out for some family shots. Merry Christmas to you!

Scruffy & Cupcake

A family portrait wouldn't be complete without Scruffy & Cupcake!!

Candy Cane Magic

Alaina was a bit camera shy. Once again, the candy canes do their trick for her and little Max.

Thomas and Charlie

I was so excited to see Thomas again - and this time with his beautiful, little brother, Charlie!!

Holiday-palooza!!

My holiday portrait specials went out with a bang-7 sessions today! Thanx to all who came out and especially for your donations to Wrap Up Toledo. All the blankets, hats, coats & scarves will be greatly appreciated.

Hope you enjoy these shots from the kids & families looking so festive. This year was certainly a sweet year--I've never used so much sugar bribery! Whatever it takes! These cute sisters came from an hour away in Michigan to have their photos done. Thanx to Mom & Grandma for bringing them down!