12.15.2009

12.12.2009

In case you lost track, my 10th nephew/niece was born in October! Yes, that makes 10 cousins for Seth, and at the rate we're going, it doesn't look like that's the end either. You may remember Landon's birth pictures, which feels like it was only yesterday. But here we are, 6 weeks later with a growing little peanut! I was able to photograph Landon with the rest the Skoog family over Thanksgiving. It was complete chaos, with both the hustle of the holidays and trying to keep 3 kids under the age of 4 contained! But we had a good time, nonetheless, and really, a bad photo can't be taken of these cuties!!

12.10.2009

Jaimee & Fred's Wedding Day

I am finally able to get this up on the blog! I've been excited to post this wedding because it was so much fun and so beautiful! Jaimee and Fred were married on Nov. 21. Jaimee was absolutely stunning in her dress and veil, not to mention she was ALL smiles all day long. This couple is so unbelievably happy and in love - it was just so amazing to witness. Her face coming down the aisle, then leaving after the ceremony were just priceless. Her cheeks had to hurt by the end of the day. They had a very large wedding party (about 12 on each side), and amazingly they were all very cooperative and made my job easy! Here are just a few favorites from the day.....

I also want to say a special thanks to my friend Erin Dial for helping my preggo self out that day. Thanks, Erin!

12.09.2009

Happy 1st Birthday, Seth!!

One year ago, I got to meet for the first time one of the most special people in my life. I knew my life would be better at that moment, but I had no idea what was in store for me. I can't even begin to describe how wonderful being a mother is and how in love with this tiny person I am! All my life I dreamed of becoming a mother and being able to pour into the life of a child, but there was no way I could imagine how much that child's life would pour into me.

I am so thankful, first off, to my Lord and Savior for giving me such a wonderful and perfect gift in Seth. I am thankful to my husband for being not only an amazing father, but wonderful helper to me as we raise our children together. And lastly, I want to thank Seth for being the most awesome gift ever given to me. He is such a joy to be around and daily teaches me the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am able to love unconditionally this person, who everyday shows me he is not perfect and a sinner. Yet everyday, I am able to love him, forgive him, cherish him, etc. If I, an imperfect human being and sinner myself, am able to come to this kind of love, imagine what the love of the Father is for us. Perfect. AMAZING.

Being 6 months pregnant right now, I'm going to have to cut my post short. I have been an emotional wreck all week thinking about his first birthday and what he means to me and what it has meant to me to watch him grow. And right now is no exception :) I am looking forward to many more years of watching this beautiful boy grow into a man and many more years of him teaching me how great the love of the Father is! Happy 1st Birthday, Seth!

Here is a video Matthew (not me - MATTHEW) put together of Seth's first year....Enjoy!

12.01.2009

Jaimee & Fred's wedding sneak peak

I'm still working on the edit to my final wedding of the year (and still digesting some turkey), but I thought I'd give a little sneak peak as to what's to come.... Enjoy! :)

11.25.2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ok, so I didn't drop off the face of the earth, like you might think. I've just been really busy trying to get in all my holiday orders and such in time for Christmas! And I've been busy trying to plan a stellar 1st birthday party for my birthday boy (I know - you can hardly believe it's been a year. Think about how I feel!)

But I promise, I will start posting again soon! I am in the middle of editing my last wedding of 2009 (yay!) and can't wait to post the images from that beautiful wedding! But, as with everyone else, I'm taking a few days off for the Thanksgiving holiday, so I guess you are all just going to have to wait for those. So in the meantime....

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Oh...and one more thing....don't go away for too long - the first ever leah robbins photography f.w.p. competition is coming soon!! (Details later. Guess you'll just have to check back for more!)