Megan and Chad Engagements

Traverse City is gorgeous... and it's so fun to do something different than the 'norm'. This makes Todd and I want to move somewhere where the scenery is much more beautiful... like up north or east or even west, maybe with water. That's just a dream... but it really is great and it keeps things much more interesting.

What a great couple though... both are very sweet and a TON of fun. Todd was high school friends with Megan, and I got to meet her in college. It's always great doing photography for someone you know. We had a great time, and want to thank the "soon to be Millers" for such a wonderful stay in Traverse! Thanks again guys!

Here are some from our trip. The were such a beautiful couple! We are so excited to shoot your wedding in December.

1st trip to the Groomers

Rosco had his first trip to the groomers. Todd and I tried to clip his toes, but that didn't turn out too well. He was too squirmy and we didn't want to cut them too short and hit a blood vessel... Plus... we wanted him to love us instead of dreading that so we firgured someone else he will dislike when it comes to getting groomed.

They did the bath, toes, ears, teeth...and even a blow dry... HA!!! He was so funny. He went in normal, and came out a big puff ball. (you can't tell that much in these photos, but just imagine it) He's too funny. He even got a cool Petsmart bandana and a halloween tag to wear. (Don't worry I took it off after the pictures)

Here's some of him after his mama brought him home. He was loving on me, maybe he was so happy to be done! Then he went outside and got dirty... good thing it was only $9.99.

Dunes in Northern Michigan

Todd and I had the chance to take a day to ourselves, well sort of, but we got to take a drive up north to hang out with each other while knowing later in the day we had an engagement photo shoot. We were taking photos in Traverse City on Saturday and decided to take advantage of the beautiful area and go visit the Dunes right by Traverse City. I had never been there and it was quite the spot. We had a really fun drive and fun trip all together... here are a couple photos from the BEAUTIFUL DAY! We couldn't have asked for a more gorgeous day, 70's and Sunny!

I'll post some from the engagement shoot soon, once I have more time to work on them.

This was from the 450ft overlook of Lake Michigan. It was soooo windy but the water was so green and blue. Soooooo gorgeous!



That's me making the steep trip up the Dune...



That's Todd... such a long way up!



We made it to the top... how fun!



Me being funny...



Creative on the way down...

Rosco and Bella's Playdate

Last weekend we had company, my bestest Steph and her husband Ethan and their 5month old Snoodle, Bella came up to visit us. We were so excited and it was a much needed visit for us ALL! I missed my hoochie a LOT!

We finally got to hang out and catch up. Todd and I showed them around the area, chilled out, took them to eat down in Royal Oak, visit our church, and we even watched the Colts on Sunday together... Go Colts!

Rosco and Bella had a great time as well, and it was nice that they got to entertain each other instead of us for once. They played well together, except Rosco liked Bella's whiskers a bit TOO much. He kept biting her, poor thing. But she gave him a round or two. They were fun to watch! Next time they meet Rosco will be much bigger than Bella, and she might be chasing him next, as he is growing like a bean stock.

Us proud mama's with our lil' ones....



Bella was super fast and loved to play catch, Rosco just chased Bella's whiskers...



There she goes with the squeekey tennis ball...



There they go Attack... RRRrrrr...



and again...



What a cutie... she loved all of Rosco's toys and bones



They are trying to share... too bad it turned into a wrestling match...



How cute... priceless!



The Michael's...



Our Family...



Can't wait for another visitor with more friends for Rosco. Who's next???

Love you all!!!

He's getting so BIG!

Our lil' guy is getting so big! I can't believe it! I knew that kids grew fast (and puppies in our case) but it's like a blink of an eye and he'll be huge. He's 10 Weeks today. Seems like we got him just yesterday... and it's been 3 weeks now.

Well we are having fun with him, and he's so stinkin' cute. He's much of an eye catcher and LOVES people so that's great! He gives everyone lots of kisses and barely ever barks so that's a plus as well. He's almost potty trained, which is a good thing for all of us and he'll be starting obedience classes starting Oct 1st.

Rosco likes to lay on the hardwood floors... he hasn't tried much to get on the furniture... which is a good thing!



He loves to eat leaves and sticks and grass and mud and anything he can get his mouth around... plus loves the soccer ball.. mama is teaching him early!



Yes... he can already Shake... and he sometimes does this even if you don't ask him to.



Mama is trying to teach him the same, but I'm also working on his "roll over"... he hasn't quite caught onto it yet. HA!

Introducing...... ROSCO

Todd and I have been talking about getting a puppy for a few months now, but we've always been too busy and it's never been the right time. I was always hesitant because I've never had a dog before and he has. BUT.... when deciding what kind was always a battle. I didn't want a lab, and he did... and then we were looking at other breeds and we found out about a breed called an Australian Shepherd. We both fell in love with the photos, and decided to check some breeders out. The first one we looked at we found they just had a litter. We went and looked and fell in love with one in particular.... He's a Red Tri. (This was him at 3 weeks)



We had to wait to pick him up until he was old enough, but Thursday we went and picked him up a week early, due to the breeder's daughter getting married she gave us the option to get him early. He did great on the way home, didn't whine much, but we're not sure if he liked the car ride. He was tough though. Here are some photos from the last couple days, but get ready for more of our new baby.


He's a great model (when he's calm)


He also loves to kiss his daddy, he likes to bite more, but we're getting him out of that habit.


With his other main love.. his mama!!! His face is just too cute!!!


When took him out to the lake to see if he liked the water, but it was kind of hot today and he slept most of the day there. He's still getting used to everything and everyone, including us. But is doing really well!
This is my Favorite photo... he is a good boy!






He liked all the sticks, but liked to sleep even more... haha!




And he's spent...