so, yes, it's been too long since i've blogged....but it's been a whirlwind spring so far. 

i just returned from a fantastic spring portrait party in minnesota.  i was priviledged to work with 8 fantastic families over 2 days, and be blessed with the most fabulous hostess i could ask for.  debi has been such kind to help plan such a successful event, complete with gorgeous fresh flowers, food for all, clothing and prop organization, an unbelieavable location (her 100 year old dairy farm), and a comfy bed for elizabeth and i to collapse into each night (special thanks to breydon!).  we had such a wonderful time, and elizabeth has not stopped talking about the new kitties (cora and peanut butter), her rooster friends, wobbly calf buddy, and go cart driving experience.....say....who let that kid drive when i wasn't looking?????  she was also quite taken with the "big boy" and the "smaller boys" as well......

a special thank you to troy, who kindly pulled my grandfather's 1952 chevy pickup into the field for photos.  i'll never get over coming down the road and see it there with the sun shining on it.  also, not many husbands would be at the ready with tarps and all the help you offered during our on again, off again rain that rolled through.  i very much enjoyed spending time with you, learning about mayflowers, eating "tuff jacks" in the woods, and learning about your beautiful family farm. 

below is a sneak peek for all of the families.  i so very much enjoyed your children - each one so different and fun to work with!  i'm hoping they had as much fun as i did.  

if hosting a portrait party is something that might interest you, contact me to find out the details.  i'm willing to travel to other states during certain times of the year.  currently, there is a party being planned in the boston area the first week of october.  if you live near there, and would like to be on board, let me know, as we have room for 3 more families.

ooo can't forget elizabeth and little "cora" :)