Arizona Portrait Photography: Yazzie

It was such a blast to do portraits with these long times friends for the first time! Here are a few of my favorites!

Arizona Portrait Photography: Schmella

I've been doing the Schmella's pictures since Gunner was a newborn! It is so fun to see and visit this beautiful family!

And, how amazing is turquoise in the desert?!

Arizona Portrait Photography: McLafferty

So fun to take these guys pictures again, and meet baby brother!

Arizona sunset...be still my photographer heart.

Arizona Portrait Photography: Mumma

It's SO fun to see families grow! Here is my favorites from The Mumma's photo shoot!

Proof being a mom of all boys is the best!

Arizona Portrait Photography: Dawson Family

Love the Dawson's and love taking their pictures! Here's a few of my favorites from their session!

I'm pretty sure they're plotting world domination!

Cincinnati Newborn Photographer: Ruth

I saw this sweet couple at the grocery store yesterday, and their sweet baby girl is seven months old now! She was smiley, happy, and content. And, sigh...I never posted her newborn photo's?!?! Her photo shoot was the last one I did before taking a little hiatus from photography. I just needed to regroup, and until most recently I hadn't really felt like I was ready to return. But, that's another post, for another day, because it's time to share these! We captured some tender sweet moments right in Ruth's room!

 

Making Your Own Desserts

My healthy living journey is always an ongoing process. I can always do a little better, and in more recent efforts I've started making my own desserts. The reasons being;

1. I can keep track of what's in them, including calories.
2. They're yummy and pretty.
3. It's fun, warms the house, and my heart!

I just thought I'd take a quick sec to share a few favorites!

Berries with whip cream (66 calories a serving)! This dessert is a family favorite! We've eaten a lot of it recently because Kroger has had berries insanely on sale!

1 pint of strawberries

1 pint of blueberries

2 tsp sugar

1/4 cup cool whip

 

Wash and de-steam berries



sprinkle with sugar

refrigerate 1 hour

dish berries and dollop with cool whip

 

Semi-homemade peach cobbler (200 calories a serving)!So, it's pretty much cheating if you use a store bought mix, but I promise you this is one cheat you won't regret! My family loves Calhoun Bend Mill mixes, for reasons other than the obvious (wink)! It. Is. SO. Good. We've tried a few different ones, and they were all divine. Can't wait to try them all!

Peach Cobbler mix

5 fresh peaches (pealed and cut into slices)

Cool whip for topping

 

Prepare according to package directions. The package did call for canned peaches, but we used fresh and it was divine! We served it warm and the cool whip melted just a little, mmmm, so good!

 

Last, but not least, home made cookies! I used to make cookies once a year, but now I make them about once a week. In the winter the oven warms the house, and, I like having them on hand for when the kids want a lil snack. I figure it's got to be better than the packaged processed stuff, no?

 

Oatmeal Craisin Cookies (130 calories each)! I found the original recipe on the back of a Coach's Oats package, but I use any oats I have on hand (you can't always find Coach's). I've also adjusted it a little to my liking (a bit more cinnamon and the craisins)!

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 butter

2 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1 3/4 all purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

2 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 cups oats

1 cup craisins

 

Preheat oven to 375* in a mixing bowl, cream together the sugars and butter. Mix in the eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla. Add combined baking powder, baking soda, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well. Stir in oats and craisins. Drop by rounded teaspoons (I use a little ice cream scoop for uniformity) onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, I pull them out just before done. Then place them to cool on a rack. They will continue to cook a bit as they cool.

 



Cincinnati Maternity Photography: Ice Cream Parlor

I had SO much fun with these two! I can't wait for their baby girl to get here! We started on Main St. in Lebanon...

Stopped at Library Park to read some of their favorite children's books...

Browsed around some of the shops...





Then a few more in town square!

Before taking our frozen bums into the Ice Cream Parlor! These are probably some of my all time favorite images!

Momma says she's craved milkshakes her entire pregnancy! It was so fun to document!

Fly Little Guy: Boys Style Blog

I'm super excited to announce my newest project! Fly Little Guy is a blog dedicated to boy's styling! The idea was born from this post, and I've put so much love and care into its creation! I couldn't be more proud, and I'm super excited for all the things in store! There's new content posted Monday-Friday with everything from fashion inspiration, styling tips, and even giveaways! You can often catch one of the Calhoun Boys modeling! Here are a few examples done by yours truly!

Please come on over for a visit! Also, don't forget to follow Fly Little Guy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest! I want to say thank you SO much to all my friends, family, and clients who have already shown their love and support! It really means the world to me!