Adorable {Grand Rapids, Michigan Children's Photographer}

Here she is as a teeny newborn...

And here she is at 6 months...

Isn't she just the sweetest thing ever?

Much to say and lots to update on. More to come this week!

Sweet {Grand Rapids, Michigan Childrens Photographer}

Not too long ago I photographed her as a newborn...

Here she is now big stuff at 6 months. I LOVE this age. Typically I tell my clients to not go by the age to get their photographs done (during that first year), go by the milestones. When they can sit, there are so many possibilities!

Mr. Mason {Grand Rapids, Michigan Newborn Photographer}

A couple of weeks ago I met up with this sweet couple and their new baby boy. Lindsey and I went to high school together (though she is a few years behind me) and I heard her story through mutual friends. The have been on quite the journey and you can read all about it HERE. Lindsey also happened to be Trey's nurse when he was in ICU right after he was born and when he got diagnosed with meningitis.

Here they are celebrating and loving on their sweet little baby boy.

Here {Grand Rapids, Michigan Newborn Photographer}

This sweet little guy is here, and healthy. His parents have an amazing story and I'll link to it when I do their blog post. But for now, here's one sneak at this handsome guy. :)

Been Awhile {Grand Rapids, Michigan Photographer}

Still here! Our house that we've been working so hard on is allllllmost done. I can't wait to upload some pictures! Still a few touch-ups to do but as soon as they're done, pictures will be posted!

These are from my mini sessions that I held this past fall. Things were absolutely crazy this fall with us moving and me keeping so busy from all the sessions.

More pictures from my mini sessions will be shared later this week.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! {Grand Rapids Photographer}

Winners are announced for those fabulous prizes that were up for grabs if you donated to my fundraising efforts for CureSearch. You can see the post here and the winners names are next to the prize incase you don't feel like watching the video again if you forget.

I have to be 100% completely honest and I did edit out when I winked at the camera. Who doest that?? I get so nervous when I am in front of the camera or when I know people are watching me. I HATE being the center of attention and would much rather fade in the background so it must have been a nervous wink. For real, I can't believe I did that...

Thanks to those that have donated! I didn't make my personal goal but collectively as a team we well surpassed what we were supposed to raise. Team Lola ended up raising $25,412.80.

Congratulations to the winners! I'll email you (the winner) Monday with who to contact to claim your prize.

Hi {Grand Rapids Children's Photographer}

I'm still here! I've been super busy finishing up the last of my scheduled sessions for the year and continuing to paint, paint and more painting happening in my house.

I had the opportunity to photograph these beautiful girls not too long ago. SOO sweet and full of personality!

A lot has been going on in our household. As you know, Joe and I are completely updating the house we just purchased and it's starting to feel like home! The kitchen is about 95% done, all I need to do is grout the backsplash and glaze the cabinets. I can't wait to share photos! My goal is to have everything done before Christmas, so we are working 'till the wee hours to get this house completed!

Adoption news... crickets still. We've been waiting for almost 8 months now and every day I hold my breath in anticipation thinking today may be the day. We are so ready to meet our child!

Tomorrow will be the day where I announce the winners for my CureSearch donation contest!