My Latest Photoshop Effort!

Yes, it is a struggle/challenge/endless source of frustration for me, but I'm super proud of myself for sticking to my New Year's resolution of becoming a bit more proficient in the area of Photoshop design. Alas, effort #2!!!


Now that I've mastered a few key CS tricks, let's hope that creation time improves as well!!! LOL

More Valentine's Day Fun

In addition to working on the Kisses Card, I got to have a little fun with my "Model For The Day" (more like "Model For The Hour"). I had seen a similar pic on a photoging website, and of course, had to make my own Ferguson version.

My "Model" was more than happy to let me have some Valentine's Day fun with her hair.

Check it out . . .



I'm chuckling as I review this post. My middle child, aka Model For The Day, aka Abbey, aka La-La, aka Boo, is always bursting with this mischievous and sweet personality. She makes me smile, even when I'm on the verge of resorting to a beating behind the wood shed, in response to one of her many naughty antics:)

Better Late Than Never:)

Yep, I'm running behind as usual, but isn't it all about the effort and the completion?

I have been playing with my Photoshop skills, and yes, it has been a gianormous struggle. I'm not one of those naturally gifted/talented CS wizards (Kristine and Brian). Alas, after not working on any design pieces because of fear of frustration, I MADE myself work on something that I could use for Valentine's Day.

OK, so I won't be able to use it until next year, but it will be used, even if I have to send it to myself!!!!! Anyhow, I managed to actually create something sort of cute (my Girls actually want to use it!!!!!!!!), and so here it is . . .

TAH-DAH (not sure about that spelling)...

Oh...imagine that, I didn't have it saved in the right format...shocking:) LOL

Once again . . . TAAAAH-DAAAAAAAH!!!!!!



Who would have thought 3 little kisses could make such a statement. BTW my family thought I was in a state of complete photoging desperation when I was setting this shot up!! HAAAAA, now who's the cool one . . . the Mom of course. HE!HE!HE!

Outside Shooting In The Winter?

Yes. . . we decided to brave the weather to get a few head shots of Jacob, and you would never know it was more than a tad bit on the chilly side when taking a look at these! What at little trooper, and an absolute delight to shoot. I never got one complaint from him, and by the end of our shoot my fingers were numb. Gotta LOVE a kiddo that takes this bone chilling weather without so much as a whimper!!!!

My Personal Peep Pics of 09'

I'm soooo delighted I had enough photos - that I absolutely loved - to create a Peep Pics List. I limited myself to only choosing from those I had taken from the official start of my biz, which would have been in September. I will also say, with much heartfelt enthusiasm, that looking through all of the pics from my shoots, just reinforced that this was one of the best decisions I have ever made - personally and professionally!!!

It must be noted that the title for this post was inspired by my middle child's use of "peeps" in her many daily blurps. She will be annoyed and mortified that I have used one of her favorite words, as I am embarrassing by just opening my mouth. LOL

Oh BTW, I couldn't really rank these in a particular order. I love all of them for their beautiful subjects and their warm and fuzzy charm:) And . . . thank you for your encouragement and support - you will never know how much it means to me!!!


Who would have thought that eight and eleven year old BOYS could look like angels?


My Bubby being his adorably goofy self, and showing the world how his moods erupt onto his sweet little face.


She's one of my favorite kiddos to photograph because she does everything you ask her to do, and she loves having her picture taken.


Once again, my niece Bella steals the spotlight with those stunning eyes and her baby chub:)


Oh how I loved seeing a couple in their sixties so madly in love with each other.


I loved this for those two pairs of brown eyes that were staring at me in wonder. Probably a wonder of how much longer?


She was another of those peeps that you just can't take a bad picture of - absolutely beautiful.


Could you ever imagine a yawn that could be so adorable and mesmerizing?


And I thought that no little boy could ever be as edibly adorable as my Bub . . .


Together for over 20 years, and you would think that they fell in love last week - so inspiring!


How can I come up with a description for how adorable they are?


Those smiles tell you everything that needs to be said.


You would never know that Beau is not my Bro's biological son. He is a gift to my Brother and all of us, and he is a PERFECT fit to our crazy, rowdy family. The 16 of us welcomed him with open arms.


Have you ever seen a 5 year old's meltdown turn out this adorably?


I just couldn't settle for one pic of these two.


My Bro's smile simply spoke volumes about how he feels for his family.


I loved capturing how tiny and in need of nurturing we all are, when we begin this journey.


Yes, I love this pic (taken Halloween night) of my little Vampire and a Zombie Bride. Take special notice of the fangs - no those are not fake, they are real and natural. Being a Twihard makes this especially bittersweet for me:)


No this is not cherub, although you could easily mistake cutie Kates for one:) :) :)


I could not complete this list without including my Girlie Girls!!!