Phase One Painting

so today I was planning on getting started on the painting at my parents house. needless to say I had Katelyn along so I didn't expected to get much done but I thought I could at least get something done. and to my surprise Katelyn was a gem. Of course she didn't take a nap and I tried twice to get her down for one but no luck. But even without a nap she was a great help we got the first coat done except for the very top of the walls because I didn't have a ladder tall enough to reach. so I guess tomorrow I will have to come up with a new game plan since I already finished my to do list for tomorrow. Yea for things going smoothly.

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parents renovation project

so last night was day one of my project to update my parents kitchen. my cousin Dawn came over to help me caulk the wallpaper seams and now it is ready for the first coat of paint. don't worry I will continue to post updates as the project progresses.

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Meet the Good Family

I am so excited to share this great family! I have known Andrea and Kurt for a long time, Andrea's parents are great friends of mine and my parents.  We grew up together at church and share many great memories together.  I am thrilled that she contacted me for their family portraits with Kurts family.  Turns out my parents know the Good family very well also, so meeting the rest of the family was like meeting long lost friends.

The Good Homestead was a wonderful place for photos,  so much charm and personality. It made their pictures special and uniquely them.  I had such a wonderful time and I hope you enjoy this wonderful family!

Meet the Martin Family

The Martins are long time friends of my family and I was so excited to be asked to take their family photos this year.  We meet at Lititz Spring Park which is a wonderful location for photos.  Unfortunately it was very humid so there was no time to waste with little ones involved.  The kids are adorable and they loved having their pictures taken which makes my job so enjoyable it doesnt even seem like work.  Thats why I love what I do, making great friends and sharing Gods given talent with others. 

Enjoy!

My favorite of the day and completely natural, this is how much they love each other!

beginning of summer

This summer we have been very busy...  We spend one day at Grandmas house every week and Katelyn loves to be there.  The farm is full of exciting and fun things, like the puppies this spring, and playing with Trey and Breanne since school is out and Trey is at home now.  We also get lots of visitors at the farm, Gerrianna and Katelyn actually had the same dress on one day (and no we did not try this)  

Katelyn also loves to run around in the yard and watch the cows in the field,  sometimes we even bring her little swimming pool along so hot days are more bearable.

We also watch this adorable little man every week, meet Aidan. He is super sweet and Katelyn is such a big helper.

This summer we also got the chance to spend time with one of Katelyn's favorite persons, her Pappa Miller.

Pappa works for the greatest chocolate company ever!  Wilbur in Lititz. For his company picnic we went to Hershey Park for the day, my mother couldnt go last minute so we got to fill her spot. Katelyn  was so excited to go.

The first thing we did was go on the chocolate ride, she loved it and was very impressed with the free chocolate snack at the end.  This year Katelyn  is a Hershey Miniature, such a big girl.

Her favorite ride was the Carousel and I am sure she would have been on it all day long riding every single horse. We had a great time even though she couldnt go on most of the rides but it was just fun hanging out with our Pappa.

Bring back the 80's

So my lovely sister Jess and her roommate Amanda decided to throw a Bring Back the 80's Prom Party. It was awesome to see everyone dressed up and ready to dance to loud 80's music.  Of course my sister had the brilliant idea to hire her sister (me) to be the pro photographer at this prom.  I was delighted to take part in this event and I am excited to share a few pictures with all of you.  Enjoy!

Puppies!!!!!

Heading out with Grandma to visit the puppies.  Katelyn had to hold Grandma's hand.

We started out holding one of the puppies but ended up having to hold two at a time. She would have had all 8 on her lap if i would have let her.

They are just too cute!

Kisses for Puppies

Bre joined us to make sure Katelyn didnt hurt any of the pups.  :) such a funny thing coming out of this girls mouth since her and her brother Trey are not known for being gentle around animals at the farm. :) gotta love kids and how much they love animals