This little girl stole my heart (only for the session, no worries to Charlotte) :)  Her parents made a long drive to see me early Saturday morning -and little M was so laid back and sweet.  She just celebrated her 1st birthday, and I think we captured this milestone very well

J & L- It was so nice to finally hang out with you!  I hope you enjoyed your day in Bloomington!  Enjoy this little peak

 I just love this one of her & her daddy…just think J, someday you’ll look at this picture on her wedding day, and wonder where the time went.  i bet even then, as she stands before you as a bride and not a little girl, that you’ll still remember how her neck smelled that day.  some things you never forget :) 

I love getting to photograph family members of previous clients.  This lil guy is the cousin of the cutie in the last post.  Their mommas are sisters, and are both some of the nicest people I’ve met!  It was fun to shoot these 2 back to back

Is he not the CUTEST!?  Those cheeks, those lips, those eyebrows…oh I could just eat him up!

for fun I thought I’d include an outtake…I always have fun outtakes from kid sessions, esp this age.  This one was just too funny to not post!  I love how mom’s shirt is covered in grass from wrestling him while Dad’s hands are quickly trying to get C’s pants back on…all while C is less than amused! That’s lifestyle photography for ya, LOL!

Thanks C’s mom & dad for helping me create some precious images for you!  Enjoy the peek!

Stacey - I was telling your sister this morning at HER session that I am thisclose to being doing with your gallery…just a few more hrs and we should be there!  Hopefully tomorrow morning I’ll have everything online for ya!  To tide you over another 24 hrs…here’s a quick peek at my favorite image from the entire session!  LOVE!  I’ve already told my husband it’s going to be my first mother-child canvas sample!  I’m ordering a bunch of canvases today for samples and this one is definitely on the list!  Yippee! 

Thanks for your your patience!

Somebody got bangs. 

Yesterday went smoothly, and aside from a really sore neck, I feel like myself.  Thanks again for the well-wishes!  I am just starting to dig back into the pile of work that accumulated while I was “away”.  I appreciate the patience from the G & C family as I know it’s hard to wait for your gallery

These snapshots are from a few weeks ago.  She’s had her bangs cut since then.  Oh my goodness, you would not believe how adorable she looks with bangs, but of course, I have no picture of it to prove it.  Bad photographer-mom, I know :)  I’m working  on it - hopefully in the next week or so I hope to get some new shots of her taken.  I have a million ideas - I just need the time to execute them

A nightly ritual - bed jumping!

Oh yah - and she’s potty learning!  She’s doing amazing!  Yay! 

That’s all for today!

xo

I will be “out of the office” on Monday, August 25th.  Any messages received during that time will be addressed when I return on Tuesday, August 26th.

Thank you all for your encouragement, prayers, visits, emails, and tokens of love.  I am humbled by the outpouring of love I’ve received, most of it being from clients - wow.   I know I’ve said it a million times, but you guys rock.  I couldn’t ask for better people to spend my time with when I’m away from my daughter.  You all make my job so very much more than a “job”.  Thank you, from the bottom of my heart ♥

I’m sorry for the neglected blog lately.  There has been a bit of activity in the Knobloch house lately, and I think it’s time I fill you guys in.  About 7 weeks ago, I found a nodule in my neck.  After several doctors appointments, and almost 2 months of anxiety, I was able to get into a specialist last week.  He has recommended a CT scan & biopsies.  Long story short, I have several nodules in my neck one of them being larger than the others, which is considered to be a mass.  I have some swollen lymph nodes too which he wants to check out.  I’ll be going in for my scan & biopsy next Monday (25th) and won’t get results until Sept. 2nd when I see the specialist again.  If the blog is quiet in the meantime, it’s because I’m just not feeling all that up to posting right now.  I’ve been a bundle of nerves the last 2 months and until I get some clear cut answers I doubt I’ll be any better :)  Worst case scenario: the mass is malignant and we will be looking at thyroid cancer  (which happens to be the most curable cancer there is) and I’ll be going under the knife to get some things removed.  Best case scenario: the mass is benign and we have to decide if we just watch it or remove it.  I’m obviously praying for the latter, and covet your prayers for the same. 

I know I sound a little relaxed about it all,  but I’ve also had 2 months to obsess think about it,  and I really have a peace that certainly surpasses my own understanding.  We have seen our share of heartache and trials the last 4 years, and I really feel God has prepared me for this time and place.  I know He will carry us in those moments that we feel we cannot walk through, just as He always has. 

All that to say, SKP will continue just as it always has…although proofing & orders may not be fullfilled quite as speedily as usual over the next 2 weeks.  I wll be hiring an assistant next month that will be taking care of orders, packaging, some emails, etc which will help tremendously.  I thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition! 

Much love,

S

I just love early morning sessions.  Little ones are in such great moods in the morning, the lighting is perfecct, the temp outside is comfortable, and usually no humidity :)  I met up with this lil guy before I even had breakfast this morning.  His momma enrolled him in The First Year package, so I get to see him lots - lucky me! 

The last time I saw little G he was a smiling 4 month old, working on pushing up from his belly.  Now he’s an adorable 8 month old, already pulling to stand!  The kid is amazing!  Mom probably got sick of me telling her “He’s really too young to be able to do that!”  “Wow, look at him pull up!”  :)  I love it when kids surprise me.  I’m already excited for his 1 year session this winter!  Enjoy the sneak peek, S!

I love picking stuff out to use for “my” babies…I saw this at Hobby Lobby 2 months ago and immediately thought of little G.  It was perfect for him!

can you see why i just wanted to take him home with me?  he is just cuteness overload!

i’ve got a crazy busy weekend, so the blog will be quiet until monday.   enjoy the weekend, everyone!  xo

This sneak peek is a bit bigger than usual, because this family is extra special to me.  They are also a “heart family”.  Our boys were born just days apart, and both went to heaven a few days apart.  We spent many long hours in the Children’s Hospital together, and have shed many, many tears together.  Three and a half years later, we are still friends and I treasure them!  They have been blessed with another son, and he turned 1 recently.  I felt honored to capture him with his amazing family.

R & T - Thank you for trusting your memories with me.  xo

The first time I saw these baby blues, I gasped!  They really are the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen!

I got chills when I saw these of him with his momma.  There is nothing sweeter than the smell of your baby’s hair. 

C is such a great older brother!

He took his first steps just a few days before our session, so of course he had to show off :) 

Much love!

first, a PSA:  THANK YOU, thank you, thank you for all of your amazing comments!  I seriously am at a loss for words…well, that’s not really true ;)  I am overwhelmed by your kindness, and really feel quite undeserving of such affection :)  I have the best clients, hands down!  EVER!  XO!

Now onto what you’ve all been waiting for :)….

(drumroll please)

the winner and new proud owner of a fabulous peas&carrots zippy is…..

 i just love being dramatic….

ok i guess i should tell you now…

LISA P!!!!

Congrats!!  You will love it!  Make sure to take your checkbook with you when you pick up your zippy because you will want to buy EVERYthing!  :)  Just contact Jessica to choose your zippy.  ENJOY!  :) 

and because I haven’t posted any images in a few days (and it’s been killing me not to share these!), here ya go:

so adorable, right?

to his momma - you’ll be hearing from me very soon

enjoy the weekend, everyone!  i’ll be back monday!