Dixon's birth story 11.18.09

I was so honored to have been a part of this delivery. There was surprisingly a lot of laughter throughout this labor, and only when lil' miss Saylor Kate really decided it was time to get here, did we get somewhat serious. This (so fun) friend of mine did a great job getting this baby here, and she is really just the cutest thing ever. Here's to ice chips, popsicles and happy deliveries everywhere... welcome Saylor.

...oops

If you read my last post (the one I just deleted), you're (no doubt) somewhat confused. It was supposed to go on my siblings/family blog. I do wish I were closer to all (just all) of you, but I'd mostly love to be by my fam. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Captivating Craigs of P-town...

Back in February, I had the amazing opportunity to be a part of the "Love for Nie" benefit concert and auction for my friend (and now famous) StephaNIE NIElson (who coincidentally will be appearing on the Today Show tomorrow). The winners of my photography auction were this adorable family.

I ventured down to Provo a couple weeks ago and enjoyed the general splendor. It was, after all, the source of every newlywed and college memory I now treasure. This family was very fun and SO easy to work with. Their children are gorgeous also. That always helps. Wow - I've been inundated with GORGEOUS five-children-ed families lately. Watch for the next one soon.

At any rate, again - if you're viewing this in reader and you'd like to see the video, go directly to the post, and to the end. But in the meantime - take a gander at these beauties...





















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Wayments...ready for magazine covers everywhere.

First off, if you're viewing this in Reader you should go to the actual post so you can watch this video:



I had so much fun taking, working with and drooling over these children's images. Oh. My. Goodness. Heather and I made an exceptional team, if I do say so myself. She was in charge of the various accessorizing, clothing changes, soccer ball dancing, etc... and me - - well, I just just bribed them with a lot of Smarties and Fruit Snacks and snapped away (over 600 in all). Due to circumstances beyond my immediate control. (i.e., yikes it was crazy) we ended up with over 150 final images. This is a victory, I do declare.

Just look. Nothing else needs to be said, really. They're gorgeous children. All of them. As previously mentioned, you should maybe watch out for them on parenting magazine covers or J.Crew catalogs nationwide.

Thanks for the ride you guys. That was crazy fun! Enjoy!

classy carly jo...

I should be studying for the Praxis II (and Oh.My.Gosh I'm really afraid of that test. I hope I'm smarter than a 5th grader...) but I'm taking a break to post these long-awaited teasers of the oh-so-dashing Carly. This was, by far, one of the most enjoyable sessions I've done. She and I had so much (too much) fun and attempted use of every last morsel of sunlight. What a delightfully wonderful young woman...

an Indian invades the "den"

So funny... when Marco, his girlfriend and I treaded onto the Bruin's track, practically THROUGH their football practice, to get to the bleachers so we could take some pics in his own (Buhl Indians) jersey, I wondered if we might get kicked out. I suppose it wouldn't be the first time...

Anyway... Marco has a million-dollar smile and made this session really fun. I've noticed, however, that the senior guys really get tired of me saying, "just one more..." so I should probably stop. He was very agreeable though, and tolerated me well. Thanks man...you rock. And so do your pics... btw

3 weeks behind...

I'm (a'hem) a little behind in editing. 'Tis the season.

I finished the Whitehead's pics today (so sorry for the delay) while I had some extra time. I took SO many of them, and wasn't willing to surrender as many as usual. Today's Hailey's birthday so here's my gift to you - - the rest of your pics. Enjoy!!