For one of the strongest women I know...

As some of you know, my sister-in-law was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in March. While we celebrated the birth of our youngest child we were also gripped with fear at the thought of someone we love so much having cancer.

She has started chemo and I am happy to report that she is so strong and is doing very well. A couple weeks after starting chemo treatments, we had my youngest son's birthday party. Mari had decided to shave her head. She was taking a stand and was not going to let the cancer and chemo dictate when her hair fell out.

My sister, Jennifer, was there with her clippers and off it came. It was a very moving and emotional time. These pictures may produce a feeling of sadness (and there was some) but mostly I felt so proud of my little sis for being so strong and taking control.

I have to say, I think she is the most beautiful bald woman I have ever seen. I am not sure if she should ever grow her hair back out :)

I love you Mari!

Check out Lindsay Taylor Photography

Lindsay came out and did portraits of Gianna a little while ago. She is such a wonderful and talented photographer. If you or anyone you know is looking for a photographer in the Bloomington/Normal IL area, check out Lindsay Taylor Photography.

I can't say enough about her excellent work. She truly knows how to capture the moments.

Feel free to leave comments on her blog. I love to read them and I'm sure she would too.

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Lindsay Taylor Photography

The "S" family

Her hubby is her rock. I wanted this portrait to portray this. They are both such strong and wonderful people. They have such a strong and solid relationship.


Had a super quick photo shoot with my sis-in-law, brother-in-law and nephew on Saturday. We had to get out of the rain a few times. All in all, we made it work. They are such a vibrant and refreshing family. It was so nice to get outside and start taking pictures again (even if it did rain).

Feel free to leave comments. I love to read them.

{ Baby L }...10 days old

She is so adorable. This is one of the sweetest families. I need to go to bed but I know that if I don't post some of these pictures then I will hear about it at work tomorrow :) I could have held this little chunker all day long. There are really some adorable pics and I can't wait to get a chance to edit some more.

My oldest daughter is my photographer

I told Gabi I would share the photo she took of Gianna and I. I think Gabi has a promising career as a photographer :)

Natural light

I am so excited to see the sun starting to shine more and it starting to warm up. Natural light is the look I really love. I love how the sun looks like it is coming right through the window and kissing Gianna's skin.

CJ decided he wanted to pose for a picture for me. It only lasted a moment though, right after that he was off running away. He pretended to go "ni-ni" for me.

3 weeks old