A friend of mine saw some pictures I had taken at home of our littlest and asked me to take some pictures of her little boy. At first the thought of it was kind of stressful! It's one thing to take pictures of your own kids, but completely another to take some for friend. Not to mention the fact that I don't even know how to take pictures! I literally point the camera and shoot, my photography knowledge stops after that. Aaagh! Talk about pressure...

At the beginning things were a little nerve-wracking. Carter wasn't too sure of his new environment and wouldn't let Sarah put him down. I think we both were unsure of what to do... but after we got the kinks worked out, it was actually really fun! Here are a few of my favorites...

I absolutely love this pic with the bubble on his head! I had his mom blow a bunch of bubbles to keep him side-tracked, and it just sorta happened. The look on his face is priceless... =0)

Another one of my favorites. I almost deleted it, because I couldn't see their faces very well, but when I caught sight of their hands, I knew it was a keeper. Gotta love cropping!

Isn't he a cutie? There are so many more, but I'm running short on time. Just wanted to send some encouragement out to any of you that have cringed at paying way more than you expected at a studio. Try it at home. Grab a white sheet, some toys from the toy box, (even a fishbowl will do!) and go for it! You might just be surprised.

Sarah Beck got married this summer! We were so excited she married the man of her dreams, Jonathan Curtis. They are both on youth staff with us, and it is so fun being able to do ministry with friends! Not to mention, they are amazing babysitters too! ;)

Reagan was a flower girl, and Josiah was the bashful ring-bearer!

Right as they were about to walk up, Josiah decided he didn't want to walk up the aisle all by himself. Luckily his older sister took charge, and half-drug, half-walked them all up the aisle!

Kodak Moments

I was strolling through the hallway one morning, and caught sight of this little cutie hard at work!

Some moments are too cute to pass up!

Especially ones like this! =0)

I met my sister at Country Village this summer. We let the kids play on the toys, feed the ducks, and tried to snap a few pics in the process. Here they are showing us how old they are...

Monkey boy

Best Buds taking a stroll through the Farmers Market...

Feeding the ducks

We made lots of trips to the Kirkland Waterfront this summer. There were times when we would pack a picnic and even let the kids take their naps on the beach blanket! Gotta love summer time!

Oh the lazy days of summer! =0)