Valentine Mini's (first round)

Catch up :)

Sorry I have been SO behind in posting!  For the most up to date previews check Facebook!!  www.facebook.com/familyphotography

Sweetness :)

http://www.spankimillsphotography.com/blog/my-favorite-things/

Check her out!  She is having an amazing giveaway!!

Miss {Chaia} updated~

 Today I traveled to the Cleveland Clinic to see this amazingly inspiring family of 3.

I first met them a little over a month ago, to take some pictures and capture a few special moments for them... and they have become more than just a client for me, they have pulled at my heart and I am totally wrapped up around Miss Chaia's finger as I catch up and read Ben's blog (almost daily!). I have laughed, cried and prayed for them as I followed what is going on in their lives... 

Today was no different, I was more than excited to see them, and Chaia was so excited to see me, so excited that she didn't nap before I came :), which was fine with me, because her sleepy little eyes and hands made me melt just the same... Oh and her eye lashes... I promise nothing has been done to these in her pictures... I HAVE never in my life seen such a thing... they are thicker and longer than ones you could by at a drug store!

If you don't know her story by now... PLEASE go towww.mustardrevolution.blogspot.com

Please think about paying it forward this Holiday, they have been in the hospital since September! Which means Ben needs to find food someplace, how can you help, Call 24 hour Au Bon Pain inside the Clinic (216-721-6473)and you can purchase the gift card for food and they will hold it for them until they pick it up. They also have a trust fund set up for Chaia that I am more than happy to forward you information about. Feel free to drop off a couple dollars or mail me a few dollars, I am MORE than happy to collect as much money as possible to donate to this family. If everyone on my Facebook page donated a dollar or two, that would add up to a WHOLE LOT.

They are also holding a Souper Bowl Party on January 7 at 5:30 p.m. There is more information on their blog!

I heart Faces "feet" entry :)

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My Thanksgiving

Over the river and (literally) through the woods to my aunt Joy's house we go.
I can't see Thanksgiving any other way.  We normally arrive to some craziness, as my kids run through the door (or cling to my leg) I add a little bit of my own craziness. ... The house smells like turkey (and tophurky) and the kitchen is packed with people...  I've kissed and greeted my way through through to the kitchen to drop off my sweet potatoes (will they even fit in the oven?).  
As I make my way through to the living room (okay, FIRST I did stop and get a glass of wine) everyone normally has to write something they are thankful for... (hmmm... Am I thankful for my aunts big basement that my kids are playing in so I can drink this glass of wine)... Passing through I've now heard one of my cousins dirty jokes he is passing along to the adults (ughh... Really.. Lol sometimes I dont want to be an adult to hear them...haha), my uncle has music going through the house and I normally have time to sit and and relax...  for just a minute (someone has to go potty, needs a juice box, or is pulling their brother's hair).
Someone's yelling through the kitchen dinner is ready, all the Eeehhheem.. "older adults" go first which is fine by me, because it's time for my "little" cousin and I to scout out and fight for room at the kids table...  Our kids table is about 40ish and younger..  My cousins and I have never outgrown it.. And I wouldn't have it any other way...  Who has the rolls... Time for the food fight to start...oh no who hit "great auntie so and so" we get shot a dirty look through the porch doors.  So this may not be Martha's Thanksgiving, but it's mine.  And I wouldn't have it any other way.  No matter how you celebrate yours, take time to think about what you are really thankful for.  In one year, my business has grown up big time, I have learned a lot, cried a bit, loved with your families, laughed, and I am thankful that you trust me enough to bring me into your lives to capture these sweet moments with you.  
Happy Thanksgiving!

Miss {m} all of one week new

This little baby was surrounded by a whole lot of love today (and everyday, I am sure!), I was lucky enough to meet 4 generations of this little lady's family!  I feel like when I left I had grown especially attached to {m}, I don't know if it was because she was so darn cute or just because she seems to have everyone wrapped around her teeny little fingers~ Enjoy