a little of this & that.

just a little of what i’ve been up to the last month or so…a hodgepodge of client images that I never got around to showcasing & a couple personals:

 

and a teeny sneak peek into the album I am designing for C for her bday….so excited to order this tonight! 35 pages of lil Charlotte-goodness :)

from  1 year - 2 years old…

{back cover}

a few of the inside spreads:

 

 

and the first page…can you believe how much she has changed in 1 year?  (this was taken last year on her bday)

now for a lil bit of news - i will be out of town Thursday evening - Saturday evening.  Any emails received during that time will be returned on Monday morning.  Matt & I are going to Chicago for a few days for a much needed time away.  Thanks for understanding, and have a great Fourth!


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  1. Sara C wrote: You sooooooo have to bring that album with you to our session... PLEASE?!?! Micah is in love with that little song/chorus/poem. He's been asking me to sing it to him almost every single day and today I "had" to rock him while he recited the whole phrase "and she rocked he back a forff, back a forff, back a forff and she singed "love you foh-ever I like you always longa I am living my baby you be." Could NOT have a more perfect last day with just the two of us. Have a beautiful weekend getaway with the hubs! (07/03/08, 5:21 pm)

  2. Katie wrote: Oh my goodness! The book is gorgeous!!! I love how personal it is with all of the comments and stories. What a neat idea! She is so sweet. Hope you enjoy your getaway. We have vacation coming up and I can't wait! Although we are taking Holden....just the two of you will be NICE! =o) (07/03/08, 10:34 pm)

ahhhhh.

that’s how i felt after a weekend of no very little working :)  i told myself i wouldn’t work at all this weekend, and i somewhat kept my word.  aside from a few hours of editing during a naptime and some quick phone calls,  i pretty  much took the weekend off from anything work-related, and very much enjoyed some q-time with the fam.  now i’m just patiently waiting counting down the days until my wknd getaway with the hubby this thur-sat!  altho i will most assuredly be editing all the way to chicago & back, not to worry :)

a couple snapshots from my bday wknd…nothing fancy - had to throw these up here quick & its late.  warning - there’s quite a few…

 

how we started the wknd:

oh- and honey, just because you beat me this time, doesn’t mean i won’t come back & kick your butt next time!  you know i am the queen of wii bowling!

 

one of the few shots of me from this wknd (i really need to get out from behind the camera!).  let me just preface this by saying that we did not put ANY thought into what we were wearing this night (obviously) and to please,  do what i say, no as i do! because we apparently could not have picked worse shirts to wear for a picture together!  LOL!

 

then somebody decided to go skinny dipping in Ma-ma’s pool…guess we’ll remember her suit next time ;)

 

saturday we took C to SF park to swim and had so much fun.  sunday we celebrated with more family…

as you can see, i was really excited to get my bissell vacuum.  wow, i must be getting old.  seriously tho, i was super excited.  thanks, mom :)

 

last but not least…some super cute shots of C & her bestest friend (who happens to be her cousin & my bestest friend’s son) :)

i realize it looks like he’s biting her, but rest assured, there was no biting going on - only hugging…well, and…………….

don’t you just love it?  i love how her eyes are closed, and his little hand is touching hers.  so stinkin sweet!

i think that’s enough snapshots from my bday wknd :)  the next few days are a little crazy, but i hope to be back to my regular blog posting of every couple days now.  thanks for all the bday wishes! 

xo


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  1. megan white wrote: happy birthday summer - belated I know. I realized Sunday night that it was your bday weekend and I am so sorry I didn't call you. I love the pictures you posted from the weekend - looks like you had a fun and relaxing weekend. Have an awesome trip with your hubby ;o) (07/01/08, 12:29 am)

  2. Katie wrote: Happy belated bday, Summer! It's fun to see pictures of you for a change! I was cracking up at the "outfit clash" comments with you and your hubby! The kissing pics are absolutely precious. I just love Charlotte's curls. Her cousin looks like a sweetie pie! (07/01/08, 9:40 am)

  3. Jen Essington wrote: the kissing picture...what can I say? - so, so beautiful. yes you and hubby clash for sure, but your top by itself is awesome - love the bright colors! :) (07/01/08, 4:53 pm)

  4. Lisa wrote: The kissing one is so funny! Just last weekend a neighbor boy said, "Hey Sadie, wanna go in the back of the truck with me?" Starting early! By the way, you will love your bissel sweeper! I have had one for about 6 months and it is a lifesaver (you will luv it for the kitty litter). Put C. to work too, just shorten the handle and she will probably sweep your whole house! Have a great weekend :) (07/02/08, 10:49 am)

Got to hang out with this fun family from Florida the other night.  The momma found me through a friend of hers from college, who happens to live in the area now (and whose newborn I photographed last summer).  Such a small world!  Loved this little guy’s smile, and his adorable baby chub!  Oh,and do I not get the babies with the most gorgeous eyes?!  I wanted to do a happy dance when I saw those pale baby blues:)

I know mom was worried we might not have gotten any smiles out of this little guy - he was understandly a bit weary of all the traveling - but hopefully this alievates some of those worries :)

 

 

the minute i took this, i knew i would love it.  it will probably be a canvas sample - i love it that much!

 

if i had these eyelashes, i would throw out my mascara for good.

 

I hope you all enjoy the rest of your visit in Illinois!

To all clients:  I will not be reachable the rest of this weekend - am taking a few days off to celebrate my bday with some very important people (aka my family).  All phone calls/emails will be returned Monday.  Thanks!


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  1. kristen wrote: Thank you so much for getting some pics up so soon - I have been obsessively checking! The pictures look so great, I can't wait to see the rest. You really captured Ben's personality, the eyebrow arch is such a classic Ben look! We had a great time working with you yesterday - enjoy your birthday weekend. (06/27/08, 3:57 pm)

  2. Sara C wrote: ADORABLE!!! And also happy birthday!!!! Hope your family spoils you until it hurts! :) (06/27/08, 7:55 pm)

A little cutie from the other night…

 

 

yes, his eyes really are that amazing!

 

and my favorite so far…i just love that sun flare, and mom’s expression is priceless :)

 

J&K - hope you enjoyed your sneak peek!  I can’t wait to unveil the rest in a few weeks :)


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  1. Katie wrote: Thank you, thank you, thank you for the quick sneak peek! They are BEAUTIFUL! Holden had a blast at our shoot and I think he had a lil' crush on one Miss Summer. =o) I keep looking at the close up of him holding our hands. His sparkling brown eyes and the grin with (go figure!) the dirt on his lip!! You captured him to a tee! We can't WAIT to see the rest!!!! (06/25/08, 5:31 pm)

  2. Kara wrote: These are so adorable!!! I really like the one with him holding your hands. He is so sweet! (06/25/08, 5:32 pm)

  3. Bridget wrote: I LOVE the pictures! Holden looks so cute. Natalie was excited to see her boyfriend. (06/25/08, 5:40 pm)

  4. Ashlee wrote: Summer you truly are amazing at what you do. You have a gift sent straight from heaven. The little man is sooo adorable.. I love the ones of him in the water!! YES!! His mothers expressions are excellent! (06/25/08, 6:17 pm)

  5. annie wrote: I love them, they turned out beautiful! My favorite is him holding your hands. Holden did an awesome job as a model. He might have a future there... Can't wait to see the rest when they are done. Great job, Summer! (06/25/08, 9:21 pm)

  6. Whitney wrote: I love them, of course!!!! I love the color in the pics. You can tell that he likes the camera....I think Katie has done good at that one!! (06/26/08, 12:47 am)

she sleeps. again.

No sneak peek to share until tomorrow…and I have a pretty good headache right now, so this will have to do for a post today.  Just a couple shots of my doll baby…who is going to be 2 in just a few weeks (snif).

More sleeping shots (she has been so good to me lately).  Everytime I do this I wonder if it’s the last time she’ll let me.

 It took all I had in me to not curl up behind her.  If only I could stop time…

 

this one i just had to do huge…

Ironically, she is just waking up from her nap.  Off I go!

Sneak peek tomorrow!


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  1. Ashlee wrote: What a doll Summer. Recovery is going amazing!! I was going to call and keep you updated, but didnt want to bother you with any busy time!! She is beautiful!! (06/24/08, 5:34 pm)

  2. Katie wrote: "Doll baby" is the perfect phrase for her! I love the perfectly long lashes and those gorgeous lips! (06/24/08, 9:10 pm)

the view from the front seat.

 

 

there’s nothing better than turning around in the car and seeing a little person that is only there because you fell in love with the person sitting next to you in the front.

they are such treasures.

 


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  1. Katie wrote: What a cute shot of her little toddler hands and feet! I love it! Can't wait for our shoot tonight! (06/23/08, 12:53 pm)

  2. Penny wrote: Just so you know..you often bring tears to my eyes with your posts. Thanks for helping me remember to be grateful! (06/23/08, 2:32 pm)

  3. jessica leman wrote: I completly agree with Penny...you have a way of connecting emotions with photos and I enjoy it so much! (06/23/08, 3:17 pm)

  4. Sara C wrote: SO needed this sentiment today... thanks for letting God lead your creativity and then sharing it. (06/23/08, 11:03 pm)

  5. Ashlee wrote: That is sooo true.. i cant wait to get my little man in the car and take pictures to!! (06/24/08, 2:06 pm)

full circle.

It love it when people come back into your lives in the most unexpected way.  The momma of this newborn was one of the OB nurses where I frequented when I was pregnant with our first.  I haven’t seen her in over 3 years now, but the minute I saw her again, I instantly recognized her.  It was a joy to photograph her 6 weeker - not a newborn anymore, but we were still able to get some gorgeous images of him. 

Enjoy your sneak peek, E!

 

 

their expressions crack me up!

 

 

and my favorite so far from the session!

 

 

 

Hope everyone’s having a great week! 


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  1. Kelly wrote: Summer, you take such great pictures! We love the one with the hat...precious! (Emily, you make nice babies too!) (06/19/08, 8:03 pm)

  2. emily e. wrote: Awww....Beautiful job on these Summer! I think the doggie hat is my fave too =) (06/19/08, 8:44 pm)

  3. erin wrote: I love the pictures. What a cutie! We can't wait to see more of your precious family. (06/20/08, 11:13 pm)

  4. Callie wrote: So cute. Is the hat yours? (06/22/08, 5:23 pm)

  5. Kimberly Kyle wrote: Love, love, love the hat!!! Gorgeous kids! (06/24/08, 7:49 pm)

I had the privilege once again to  travel to the Children’s Hospital and capture a special baby there.  This precious little one is in open heart surgery as I write this.  Such a beautiful, sweet baby.  Here is a sneak peek for his parents from our time together the other day. 

A & J - Thank you for inviting me into your hospital room to be a part of your intimate moments with Peyton.  Seeing you two of you interact with him and each other was an indication of the amazing parents you already are.  I know today will be long, emotional, and full of anxiety.  I’ve been there.  Just know that we will be praying for you throughout the day, as I’m sure many others will be.  I hope these few images will help bring you a sense of peace today as your little man fights his battle.  Much love… 

 

 

 


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  1. Ashley wrote: Oh my goodness! What a precious, precious babe! These are great captures of love and tenderness! My prayers are with him and his family. (06/18/08, 11:02 am)

  2. Sarah wrote: I just adore that last one. So precious. (06/18/08, 12:24 pm)

  3. Aunt Tiffany wrote: I just wanted to say how thankful I am to Summer for publishing these pictures for our family and loved ones to see. It makes it easier for some of us when we can see these pictures and can't make the long drive to see our precious loved one. Peyton truely is beautiful and you two are wonderful parents. This little guy is in all of our thoughts and prayers. (06/18/08, 6:14 pm)

  4. Katie wrote: I just said a prayer for your beautiful baby boy. What special moments Summer captured for you! (06/19/08, 11:42 am)

  5. emily e. wrote: so sweet. I will be thinking of Peyton and his family. (06/19/08, 8:45 pm)

  6. Aunt Shelly wrote: God Bless you Peyton! You are a treasure. From the Great Aunt who loves you the most, clear up to the moon and back again. Love, Aunt Shelly (06/21/08, 12:45 am)

  7. Gr.grands, Ruby &George wrote: We are so pleased to be able to see all three and see their love. We will continue to pray and hope to see all of you together at home, Great Grandma Ruby & Gr.grandpa George (06/21/08, 11:48 am)

  8. Aunt Diane wrote: What a precious baby boy. I can't wait to see him for myself. These are beautiful photos and something for you treasure forever. I will get there as soon as I can to see all three of you. (06/21/08, 1:33 pm)

  9. Cousin Jessica wrote: Hey there guys! Congrats on the beautiful baby! I can't wait to meet Peyton! I love and miss you all, and I will be there soon! XOXO (06/21/08, 4:03 pm)

  10. Great Uncle Perry and Great Aunt Julie wrote: Congratulations Joe and Ashley, What a cute little man. George sent us pics of you all and also a update on Peytons surgery. We will say prayers for Peyton and everyone. What miracles those Dr's can do today. We pray for his continued progress. Can't wait to see more pics. Love to everyone there from, Select Hosp. in Sx Fs, SD. Great uncle Perry and Great auntie Julie (06/21/08, 4:12 pm)

  11. Mommy & Daddy wrote: These pictures turned out amazing. I want to thank Summer so much for putting these pictures on here for friends and family to see. You are one of the most amazing people we have met, and could not thank you enough for capturing these moments for us. Recovery is going well, and we will keep everyone posted. God bless you sweet baby!!! Mommy & Daddy LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. We cant wait to bring you home!! Thanks again so much Summer.. Love... Mommy and Daddy (06/21/08, 7:46 pm)

  12. Aunt Lyndsey, Uncle Tino & Cousin Tatum Jade wrote: Awwww...I love the pictures! Peyton Cameron you look so cute, and are definitely looking like your dad... and new mommy Ashes you look so pretty!! Aunt Lyndsey can't wait to come home so I can meet you Peyton! What a blessing that these pictures could be taken and posted for everyone to see! We miss you guys and will see you soon, until then stay strong, and we will definitely keep praying for you guys :*) Many hugs and kisses! <3 Love your big sis and aunt lynds's (06/21/08, 9:36 pm)

  13. Robin Giefer wrote: Mom told me what you have going on in your life right now. We will keep you in our prayers. The pictures are beautiful. A baby brings so many blessings to the world. Love and Prayers, Robin (06/22/08, 12:49 pm)

  14. Favorite Aunt Tena wrote: Peyton your precious heart has shown us all the true meaning of love, and how miracles happen. I can't wait to get to hold you again as your life has made us all stronger just seeing you as the little fighter that you are. You have my special angel with you, so if there is anything you need I know he will do his best to help you. He will also be in the hearts of your Mommy and Daddy helping them as they travel down the road to your recovery. You are in good hands little buddy and I love the pictures. Summer could not have done anything more special for your Mommy and Daddy then to give them these wonderful moments of your first week of life. I love you the "Moster" Great Aunt Tena. (06/22/08, 3:45 pm)

  15. susan cearlock wrote: Ashley and Joe, He is adorable and he looks like Joe. ane we will ray for his recovery. He looks very s strong and that is a good thing Love Susan, Greg, and Sydnee (06/22/08, 10:25 pm)

  16. Uncle Philly-O', Aunt Prissy, and the Kids wrote: Hey Lil' P - What's going on litle man? In just a few days our family will be traveling home and hope that we can catch a glimpse of you in person. We are encouraged to hear the great news of the tremendous strenght you have already shown since the surgery! Churches from Illinois to Louisianna have been praying for you by name. God's soooo good and tonight I got to share the blessing that he has already granted us. Brooklyn, Bethany, and J.T. said to tell you hello and the can't wait until they can see you. Keep on Keeping on big boy! We love you lots!!!!!! (06/23/08, 12:10 am)

  17. Grammy wrote: Hey my Little P.C....Just wanted to remind you that we can not wait to get you home!!!! Your little heart has made mine skip a few beats as i sit back and think of what a true blessing grandchildren are. Some of your cousins came in to the world quietly.....Brooklyn, J.T.,and Tatum.....and of course Bethany and yourself needed a little more fuss!!!! You may be the tiny one of the group, but these last few days have shown us just how mighty you are. I am so looking forward to having all 5 of my gorgeous grandchildren together!!! We have a great loving family and the joy of adding two grand babies,two weeks apart is a treasure!!! We are so lucky that Summer did this for our family. Uncle Phillip in Mississippi and Aunt Lyndsey in Texas got the sneak preview they needed. All our prayers are going out to you little one!!! Keep dreaming of our spot in the backyard....we will be watching those fish swim soon. All my Love, Grammy (06/23/08, 11:08 pm)

  18. Amy G wrote: These pictures are too precious! Congratulations on such a beautiful baby boy! My thoughts and prayers are with you guys and I am so glad I get to see these pictures since I am not at home! If you need anything let me know I would love to babysit :) (06/24/08, 11:04 am)

  19. Kimberly Kyle wrote: Oh wow. Tears in my eyes. I pray this sweet lil baby makes a full recovery fast. These are absoluetly beautiful moments you caught. (06/24/08, 7:50 pm)

  20. Beth wrote: Looks like little man has a lot of people praying and pulling for him. We'll keep you in our prayers also, sweet baby boy. (06/25/08, 10:10 pm)

  21. Hagossa G. Buckner wrote: Hello Ashley, Congratulations! What a precious baby. I'm so happy for Peyton for his wonderful recovery. May God bless the hands of those wonderful Doctors, The Most High is great! Even though we haven't met in person you are always in my prayers, Amie updates me on how you and your precious Peyton are doing. May God give you and your family the strength, please take good care of yourself God is great, He will take good care of Peyton don't you worry. We don't have any control in this world so leave everything in God's Hands. Ashley you are a very blessed woman God loves you and your precious baby. We wish you many blessings and prayers. (06/25/08, 11:13 pm)

for Heidi.

Today’s post is a personal one…will have sneak peeks up in day or so.

 

 

This was taken yesterday, on my sister’s birthday.  She would have been 32.  I can’t believe it’s been 4 years since I hugged my best friend.  I can still remember the feel of her hair on my face and the warmth of her shoulder as i lay with her in her hospital bed.  Our last hug.  A part of me will always be missing until i see her again. 

Charlotte is wearing a jacket and hat that used to be hers.  I will never tease my mom about keeping our old baby clothes again.  I had to put this on her beore she outgrew it, and yesterday happened to be the perfect day.

Happy birthday, sweet Heidi.   Charlotte will grow up knowing you. 


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  1. Kimberly Kyle wrote: Oh Summer, I'm so sorry to hear that. What a beautiful picture of Charlotte wearing the jacket and hat. It is precious. Hugs to you and your family. (06/17/08, 9:50 am)

  2. Callie wrote: {Hugs} (06/17/08, 11:59 am)

  3. Sara C wrote: Big hugs and big smiles through tears as well. What a beautiful full relationship to be able to have a hold of. Charlotte couldn't look cuter in her Auntie's things!!! (06/17/08, 12:55 pm)

  4. Rebekah wrote: Heidi, your post touched me and the picture is so precious...thanks for sharing! (06/19/08, 11:39 am)

  5. Rebekah wrote: Sorry, Summer, I was thinking of your sister Heidi and wrote her name instead! I know your are summer (06/19/08, 11:40 am)

happy father’s day.

 

i know not everyone has a husband that is also an amazing father.

i know not everyone has a dad they can call, or hug today.

i know not everyone has someone to wish a “happy father’s day” to.

i know i am blessed. 

because of that, i do not take today for granted.

 


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  1. Emilie wrote: Awwww ... sweet photo, sweet words ... (06/15/08, 11:25 pm)

  2. Kimberly Kyle wrote: Very sweet! I hope he had a great day! (06/17/08, 9:50 am)

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