The last month has been very hard for me.  I am not one for sharing to many personal things in my life but there are times I need to share.  This is one of those times.  March 1 and March 13 will be 2 dates I will remember and those 2 dates are two that hurt deeply!  
March 1st was a happy day as my granddaughter was born that day.  I will always make that day special and happy.  But while I was at work I received a phone from my sister saying that my mom had a stroke and was being rushed to the hospital.  I was in shock, scared and sad.
My hubby, my grandma and I rushed up to Casper to see her.  My oldest son was with her and they called me.  When she got to the hospital they gave her medicine to help with the stroke.  She was talking ,moving and so she called me.  While we were on the phone all she could say was ok, things went down hill from there.  We thought she was going to be ok but she wasn't.  She ended up getting a big brain bleed.  She couldn't talk, or move her right side.  When we made it to the hospital she had tubes everywhere.  My heart was broken and I hated seeing my mom like that.  She never wanted to live like that.  She always told us she didn't want people to take are of her, no nursing home, nothing.  Those days were so hard for me.  My mom and I had plans and now those plans were not going to happen.  I was broken.  I wasn't ready for my mom to leave.  I knew she wouldn't want to live like that and I needed to be strong. 
My heart was so broken and I felt so lost.  My dad (step dad) divorced my mom about 2 years earlier and pretty much wrote me off.  He doesn't call me, doesn't see me and during this horrible time I needed him to be there and he wasn't, which made it even harder for me.  I know my thoughts are all over the place.  I can't seem to think straight sometimes.  It is hard for me to get through the day.  It is so hard knowing my dad the guy who raised me doesn't want me in his life either.  
March 13,2019 is the hardest day ever.  We were in the middle of a damn blizzard and I couldn't get to Capser to be with my mom and she passed away that evening.  I didn't get to say good bye.  I spent as much time with her in the last weeks as I could but I wasn't ready for her to go.  I still needed her.  We had plans.  I think that is the hardest for me.  I was so mad as she just started her new life.  She was getting healthy, had just moved to Casper-been there only 2 weeks, started her new dream job, which she was So excited about.  She was at work when she had her stroke.  It just sucks.  I was so happy my mom and I were on good terms, getting along and working on our relationship.  I haven't really had my breakdown yet but I know it is coming.  I am so mad she is gone-she was to young and I wasn't ready!!!  I know we can't control when God calls us home.  I know she is in a better place but I am still mad, sad and broken.
My mom was a loving, very caring, fun, smart, amazing person.  She was an amazing nurse who loved to help others.  She was an amazing cook, an awesome grandma & great grandma.  I miss her so much!!!
She always told us girls she wanted to donate her body to science.  I know some people think that is crazy, but my mom loved to help others.  She said if she could help other nurses and doctors learn from her then that is what she wanted.  So we did just that.  It is so cool that she told us to do.  It feels good to know we could help!  <3  I LOVE YOU MOM, I MISS YOU MOM!  I HOPE YOU ARE DANCING UP IN HEAVEN AND ARE HAPPY AND AT PEACE <3
I am so glad you asked me to take these photographs of you this past Aug.  I so Wish I could of had some photographs of you and me together.  It is all I have of you now.  Photographs really are the best thing ever-it is what we have left once our loved ones are gone!  I am so glad I have these images of you <3

Because of all this going on in my life I have not been  so busy at work.  I need to get back to working and can't wait to start photographing again.  But for now I do know I need take a small trip somewhere to get my mind and heart back to a good place.  I am still taking sessions, but I do plan to take a week off soon.  

I have always been bad at blogging my sessions.  I am so behind!  I wanted to share a few favorites from the last few newborn sessions we have had the last couple weeks.  
I had someone ask me why I do this or why I specialize in newborns.  Well for me I didn't have images of my babies and I so wish I did.  I have always loved babies.  They are such a special gift and I want to be able to capture that for my clients.  I want to warm their hearts and bring a smile to their face when they look their images.  It is a moment you can't get back.  Your beautiful tiny little bundles of joy grow and change so fast.  I want to bottle that up how they are in that moment for you to look back on when they are all grown up.  

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The Baby Love event went very well.  I am so happy and grateful for everyone who came out to the event.  Had lots of beautiful mamma's in the studio!  Now I can't wait to photograph some of their babies. <3
I couldn't do this "job" without so many amazing clients.  I am so blessed and grateful to be able to capture these special moments in so many people's life's.  Thank you so much to each everyone of you that trust in me to capture your moments.  I hope that my work warms your heart and bring a smile to your face.  Capturing your babies of all ages-from birth to graduating and beyond is truly my passion.  I couldn't do it without you all.  Thank you.
We had a couple vendors that also came out and helped.  All you ladies Rock!  Thanks again for coming, helping and donating!  
Vendors:
Sublime Befinnings-birth doula 
Small Town Glam-Meg Leever
One Z's and tee Z by Rach and Liz (custom onesies and t-shirts for all sizes and ages
Baby Cakes-by Daniell Murphy
Lil Teahon Boutique-by Mandie Teahon  (hair accessories, tut's and more)
Torrington Office Supply - for the hanging flowers
Wagner's Flower shop.
My assistant Nicole Jolovich she is the best!


Thanks again to everyone who came out!  Congratulations to you all-can't wait to meet your new little ones!

A baby makes love stronger, the days short the nights long, savings smaller and a home happier.
Hold them tight snuggle them lots and tell them each and every day you love them.  <3
This family is so adorable.  I get the honor of photographing this adorable little girl every 3 months as they signed up for the big baby plan.  Our babies grow and change so much in that first year.  Let me help capture all the grow and changes. 

I call this kind of session a snuggle family session.  They pull at the heart strings-these are images I wish I had of me and my babies.  Holding them, snuggling them, kissing them, holding their tiny hands-those hands and feet are my fav.  So chunky, soft and dimples. <3  These kinds of sessions can be done in my studio or in your home.  Shoot they can even be done outside when the weather is good.  
These are going to be moments you will want to look back on and remember.  How your baby fit so nice in your arms, the smell of a fresh baby, their soft skin, those chunky thighs and cheeks.  Give us a call today to book your session!  
These moments are flitting by...

Our sweet, tiny, adorable little babies are only tiny for short time.  It is crazy how fast time really fly's by.  When my babies were little I would hear people say that but didn't really believe them.  Now my babies are all grown up and I have grand-kids.  Which is Super crazy.  I just can't believe how fast it went.  I wish my babies were little again so I can snuggle them and hold them tight.  I so wish I had more photos of me and my kids when they were little.  I mean I have photos but not lots of them when they were babies, let alone with me in them.  I was the one behind the camera and we didn't have cell phones back then either.  I think that is why I love photographing babies now.  I really love photographing mom and baby.
I am running a couple specials right now to help capture those tiny little ones and all the snuggles.  
Book your newborn between now and Feb receive a free mini milestone sessions.  
I am also running a mini milestone mini session until Feb 28, 2019.  20 minute custom session, 10 digital images with print rights, use of many props and outfits, got lots of ideas for milestone sessions.  Good for ages 6-10 month old.  All for $225.
I am also offering Snuggle sessions for moms and baby or family and baby!  Book yours today!
I am also running a HS Senior special as well.  Believe it or not you look at your baby and then you blink and they are in high school.  Fort he Class of 2020 book your session before Feb 28 receive $50 off and you will get to pick the best dates too.  Sessions can be held from May-Oct 2019 Early bird gets the best dates and times! Plus if you want to travel to a special location we can!  

Boy oh Boy I thought I could keep up with blogging but nope-if I could afford to hire someone to just do my blog post that would be awesome.  I am so sorry for falling behind. Yes it has been Months since I wrote a blog post.  So Sorry!  There are times I think, do people even read my post, do I really need to write one.  I have been told by others yes it is important to do so.  Ok well here goes... 

The last couple months have been busy.  During the summer I was taking care of my grandkids 4 days a week.  Those 4 days are always different so it was hard.  I was also taking sessions and trying to be a working mom again.  Trying to find enough time to get things done didn't always happen.  Now that school is back in and both are in preschool this year I have a little more time to get work done :)  Today I was caught up on all editing and though oh lets go write a blog and update my peps on what is going on around here.  
I have been finding being on social media is a life sucker and I have been trying to limit my time online.  Got rid of my internet at home, so when I come home it is family time.  I have learned to leave work at work.  Or I am trying anyway.  So If I do not answer your messages right away just know that I will return them when I get back to the studio :)  

I have had lots and lots of sessions over the past few months.  I am so blessed and grateful to have such amazing clients that keep my business going.  You guys mean the world to me.  I know over the last couple months I have not been feeling my best either.  More mentally then anything.  I have been fighting with doctors over the past 2 years to get things figured out.  So if you have seen me at my worst, on one of my bad days I am sorry.  If I ever came across rude, short or negative I am sorry.  Please know I am working on that and trying Really hard to get things fixed and back to me again.  I am not one who likes to share my personal stuff with the world but there are times I feel it needs to be shared.  We are all human and we all have bad days.  There for a while I got tired of putting on a smile and going to work like nothing was wrong.  To the clients who had to see me down or not myself-I am sorry-Thank you for being there!  You guys really are what gets me through sometimes.  I am so grateful and blessed that I get to call this a "job".  I love creating art for you and couldn't imagine doing anything else.  So Thank you for all the Love and support over the years.  <3  From the bottom of my heart Thank you!!!
I will try to blog again next week or later this week on all the favorites from the past couple months.  :) 

For now I will leave you with the Family Fall special.  If I get enough interest I will open up another date. If you would like a spot Please give me a call, email me or find me on facebook! 

Family is everything- Capture the love of your family to be cherished for many years to come!  Those little moments don't last long-our babies grow up fast!  Capture your family moments now!  Freshen up your walls with new family portraits.  Guess what...your family pet is welcome too.  :)

I have been photographing this beautiful lady for a couple years now.  I have loved working with her and her hubby.  They are so kind, sweet and caring.  They are going to be amazing parents.  I am so happy for them and can't wait to meet their new little guy. 
I love being able to capture so many special moments in peoples life's.  I get to meet so many awesome people and when they come back year after year we became friends.  It is one of the most rewarding jobs.  Being a mom is another amazing and rewarding job.  Congrats you guys!