For those who know our family, you understand that this homecoming is an enourmous deal. Sweet baby Mario [my new nephew] had a really rough start in life and had to spend 2 weeks in the NICU. Through all of the prayers that precious baby has made a speedy recovery and was able to go home with my sister Angi today. Mario’s real Bella Bambino experience will take place on Friday, but I had to capture just a few images on his first day home. ENJOY and thanks to everyone who had Mario in their prayers!
These are images of Aslyn and her BFF Mia. They seem to share a soul. We call them twinkies, because that is exactly what they are…..funny thing is they mirror their moms’ relationship almost exactly! I also squished in my own twinkie and her soon to be hubby as well – here are a few from their session also. Ps- these poor babies were FREEZING- it was literally 12 degrees- they really sucked it up and performed ….ENJOY!
Yup…..she was cold…..
Sarah and Ty
Of course we need a lil bit of Coleson too!
The images below are my attempt to squish my own babies into my crazy Christmas shooting schedule! These were taken at our new home which is currently under construction. 
Bella Bambino’s Halloween Costume Party was held last Sunday. A room filled with mini monsters, fairy princesses and cowboys shooting indians is always a good time! Here are a few of the images from the party. ENJOY! Parents, call the studio if you would like to order any of the images that you see or to get the password to see ALL of the images on the proofing portion of my site. 573.651.4408
People ask why I am often the only parent at an event without a camera of any sort. The reason is that if I have my camera with me….I work. I not only annoy my own children, I also tend to annoy everyone around me because every scene becomes a photoshoot. Our field trip to Beggs Farm was certainly no exception. The parents of Aslyn’s preschool class did luck out because I actually stopped in the pumkin patch and I conducted true mini shoots for every child in her class….I know….It is an illness. Here are a few of the images from the day. Ps- the random cuties with my children are their best friends Trystan and Erykah Nevaeh.
Ok- as most of my faithful blog followers are already aware, I did not make it to LA this weekend. I had a super fun trip planned with my fabulous friend Sarah and last minute, we….um…ok, I….decided not to proceed with the trip. Most of you already know that I am a semi-weirdo when it comes to flying- and that is why I didn’t make it. That is all water under the bridge- because this weekend has been very fruitful, I must say. It started yesterday with a 2.5 hour drive to an amazing little boutique in Jonesboro, Arkansas [Steamroller Blues]. Yes, we actually drove 2.5 hours to go to one boutique- and 2.5 hours back….and YES, it was well worth it- because I think between Sarah and I, we actually purchased the entire boutique. What can I say?! We were replacing LA shopping with this experience- so it is completely condoned. To celebrate our new purchases I concocted this fabulous idea, that since I was technically not supposed to be here, I was going to pretend I didn’t have any real work to do and we would dress up in some of our new clothes and have a photoshoot! So, I don’t know what normal people do when they are off work on a Saturday, but apparently, this is what we do! =) I did realize that I am MUCH better at shooting when I am on the correct side of the camera, but poor Sarah was a trooper, and we did the best that we could. So- here are a few of our images from today. ENJOY!! [Ps- beyond the shopping trip on steroids and “just for fun” photoshoot, I also was able to witness my little man score 3 more touchdowns today- so this weekend ended up being just as fantastic as it would have been if I had been soaking up the sun in Cali. =)
Well….I am supposed to be in LA right now, but clearly sometimes your life just has a different idea about where you should spend your weekend! Coleson dove to tackle someone in football and fell on his right shoulder. He proceeded to cry…..BIG deal for Coleson….especially on the football field. I thought he had just bruised a muscle so I just brought him home and put him to bed. In the morning, we ended up in the ER. We will find out today whether it is actually broken, but the doctors think that it is ok. Regardless, I missed my flight to LA!! For any of you who know me and my illogical fear of flying, if anything goes out of whack from the original plan….it’s over! That teamed with the severe storm front covering middle-america…..there was just NO chance of me getting on a plane! Anyway, the point of this story is that because I did not go to LA, I was able to get my little lady dressed for her MAD SCIENTIST DAY at school today! How cute is my child?? Seriously! =) Have a great day everyone.
I have two children, as most of you know. However, Aslyn, my four year old daughter receives most of the “blog love”. This is mainly because she is actually drawn to the camera. My little man, Coleson, age 6- is….hmmmm….repelled from the camera, I would say! So- he is not often featured on my blog, because I only force him to model for me on special occasions….. I only believe in torturing children when it is completely necessary. =) Coleson is different then Aslyn. He is less talkative, less outgoing, less of a performer. He is more serious and internalizes way more. But… he is highly intelligent…..and he is an extraordinary athlete. I do understand that most parents like to brag about their children, and I must say that I don’t mind it myself! But, Coleson is actually a stand-out in any sport in which he participates. At age 4 he actually won the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP in wrestling! He used to battle 7 year olds – at age 4 – and triumph. It was pretty astonishing! When he is on the field or “sports stage” he generally just …..shines. This last year, Coleson participated in Karate, Jujitsu, Wrestling, T-ball, and Football. His first football game of the season was yesterday. He scored 3 touchdowns and pulled 5 flags. He was amazing. [ps- I am one of Coleson's football coaches...on my first day, they told me I couldn't wear stilettos on the field....what do they know!?] So finalizing Coleson’s blog love- here is an image from yesterday!
So, my Sunday morning coffee has apparently turned into Sunday “Night” coffee….tea, actually, because that is what I am drinking! This Sunday discussion is all about Coleson. You see, I realized that I barely ever feature Coleson on my blog. Aslyn dominates my website and blog. That is not because she is the favored child…..that is because she adores the camera. Coleson does NOT love it, he actually borderline loathes it. However, when the price is right, he will do the job. It has been quite some time since I shot and showcased this fabulously beautiful little man, so I thought it was time to hire him. Well, today was well worth the price ( a stuffed TY beanie baby from Walgreens). Sundays are not only my favorite day, but also my kids. It is known around here as SUNDAY FUNDAY. This is the day that “POP POP” hangs out with the kids, gives them rides on the four-wheeler and tractor, puts both of them to work digging up weeds etc. They love it. So, here are a few images from our day and my Mini Coleson shoot. ENJOY!
Yes…this is Aslyn in the bokah of this image…..you know she couldn’t not have some part in the shoot!
So, I do acknowledge that little Aslyn has been saturating my blog lately….and poor Coleson is never feature [yes, I have another child 
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