It a beautiful day in my neighborhood...

I don't know about where you are but around here today is a beautiful day. After many weeks of having everything else to do for everyone else I finally got two Saturdays in a row to myself. The first one was spent in bed recouping from the previous 2 months. Today, it was all about me... well about me and photography. I have found in the last few months that if I don't take time for my photography, I don't feel well inside. My attitude even suffers. It seems to feed my soul. So today is about me and my photographs... I'm feeling better already. Hope you enjoy a taste of spring.

Rachael and Hannah

Here are my two favorite Farmer girls. Big Sister Rachael and Baby Hannah are so sweet. I am so blessed to have such great families who will let me photograph their precious little ones. I will have to say, the one of Rachael by herself (the photo on the left) and the top photo in the middle are my favorites from the day.

Some Days...

Some days inspiration is everywhere. In the way your dog turns her head, in the way the morning sun comes in the bedroom with the sweet morning light, in the way the shadows fall across the floor. Some days inspiration can't be found. Nothing looks interesting, artisic, beautiful. Then some days you think nothing will strike your fancy and you turn the corner and find this... and there is inspiration.

Baby Amelia

Here is a sneak peek at our newest Farmer Baby. Such a sweet little girl who has blessed a sweet family. Let's not forget Liam, he is doing such a good job at being the Big Brother.

The new baby

Here is the newest addition to casa Laster. A brand new imac. I get teary just writing that. After many months of saving and saving I was able to open my brand new baby on Friday. Mike and I are enjoying this new machine, though I feel certain that I will taking my working computer's name in vain before too long on Monday morning.

YAY Me!

In the name of shameless self promotion... I entered the December photo contest over at Towner Jones Photography and won! The theme was "Your best photo of 2008". I entered this silhouette photo I shot for the cover of the PS 149 CD. I love the line of her body in this shot and the way she looks grounded and expressive in her love for her Father. It was actually my pick for the cover but the band decided otherwise though they did let me put it on the back. I got the email from Rob on Wednesday and it made my day! Thanks again Rob.

A peek at Jack...and his hair!

Meet Jack... an absolutely gorgeous little boy. Look at that hair! His mom, Laura Beth, let me practice some of my Sandy Puc poses with the two of them. Thank you so much Laura Beth.