She's a Senior!

Well, here we are again...the first day of Senior Kindergarten for my oldest, Leah. It seems like yesterday that I dropped her off for her first day of Junior Kindergarten...

We've been chatting on and off all summer about when she goes back to school she'll be in Senior Kindergarten (aka..."a Senior" as they call them at school). She's been excited about little things like new shoes and seeing her friends again. But last night when I got her up to go to the washroom she had a bit of a panic attack. Our little girl is SO nervous that she won't know how to "write like the Seniors do". Scott and I reassured her with big hugs and encouraging words, but wow...so difficult to watch our little girl be scared like that.

This morning she was excited to get up and get ready for school. She talked all through breakfast about school and was anxious to get going. We prayed together and got ready to go out the door. Walking to school was a breeze too, but when we got to the school she wasn't so sure. The clinging to my leg began and her face changed again like it had last night. I feel badly for her as I remember feeling like that too, but I know that once she's in there and doing something she's having a lot of fun and learning SO much!

Just about a half hour to go until pick up. Then I'll get the full report from her as well as a TON of homework for me, I'm sure :)

And of course....a few shots from this morning :) Check out how much she's grown! WOW!!!

Sweeeeeet Anniversary Giveaway Winner!

First let me say thank you SO much to all of you that submitted your wedding pictures on my fan page wall! How much fun was that?!? I loved seeing all the different dresses, styles and how much all of you have changed (those of you that I know)!

So...without further delay...the winner (chosen by Random.org) is...
AMANDA DUFOUR!!



Oh and then there's the oh-so-important detail...the prize! :) I've had so much fun during shoots lately with couples that have recently celebrated anniversaries that I would love to do this for our winner!

The prize consists of:
- 1/2 hour session of the winning couple
- 10 digital images of your choice
- FREE 8x10 print of your choice

Congratulations, Amanda! Please contact me at taracollyer@rogers.com ASAP to chat about your shoot! :)

Just Ducky!

Today's shoot was originally scheduled for tomorrow...and then our crazy friend 'Mr. Weather' decided to change his mind and it was showing that there was rain in the forecast. Soooo...we moved the shoot to this morning. And then what happens? It gets all muggy on us and rains this afternoon. Thankfully all the rain came AFTER our shoot. Juuuuuust ducky!

It is so much fun to watch as my friends start their families and such a priveledge to be asked to photograph these special times. You may remember Sarah and Ian's youngest from his newborn pictures in May. Well, he's not so little now so it was the perfect time to do some updated family shots.


Their kids are all so sweet and did a great job getting some awesome shots for their Mommy and Daddy to hang up on the walls.


And of course, the ducks came out to entertain the kids too. :)


If you would like some updated family shots, see my Outdoor Fall Photos Special for a great deal!