Just call me Rosie the Riveter. I actually put something together.

Whitney got a mini-castle/play-thingy from her grandparents for her birthday about 2 months ago. I was looking for a hammer to beat the crap out of my Mac - it's tough learning new things - when I thought, "Someone really should put that castle together." That someone was supposed to be Alex, but it just never came to fruition. So I took on the task. An hour and a half later, this was born.

I am NOT a handy person and it's a miracle this looks like the picture on the box. I actually wound up with a blister on my hand from using a screwdriver. Pretty pathetic. I also didn't pay attention to the directions - but I read them - and got out a power drill to screw in those screws. That was cool. Let's just hope this thing holds up for a few month/years. 

Well here it is. My new iMac with a 24" screen. Holy crap. I needed big for my old lady eyes, but I had no idea how big I was going until I saw it. I set it up in my office and turned around to the tv and realized my computer screen was bigger than the tv. Whoa, I'm really a big nerd.

And yes Libby, those are your pictures I'm currently working on. They're up next!

What's your favorite ... day of the week? (Feel free to add your day and why as a comment below.)

Mine is Sunday. Hands down. No foolin'.

I remember some gelato place was in Alton, IL (minutes from us) so yesterday we rode on over the Clark bridge in Alex's Cobra to get one. I've never had a gelato, but it sounded like a healthy, yet fancy alternative to ice cream. Well I think they up and moved. Couldn't find the place. So we went on up the Great River Road to Grafton, IL and got ice cream. A turtle sundae to be exact. I guess it was meant to be. Ah, Sundays.

Here's a pic on the way back via iPhone.

Booooudoir. These are so fun. I do these sessions sporadically throughout the year and I always seem to forget how fun they can be until I do another one. Cindy was no exception. We started out easy in the soft light.

Cindy wanted some other types of shots - more personal, model-esque ones - too. No problem, I can do that! 

And more boudoir.

It was great hanging out with you Cindy! (It's funny because I always lose track of time shooting because I'm always having so much fun with my clients. I think that's a sign you love what you do.)  Hope he likes 'em. :)

The Grote Family. Ellen contacted me to take pictures of her and her parents, her 3 sisters, and her brother. But first we did pictures of her immediate family with their new addition. A-dor-a-ble.

I'd be kissin' all up in his face too - look at him!

Big "Awwwwww" factor here ...

Now on to the "Brown" family, as they called themselves. I do like when families take my clothes suggestions seriously. Lookin' good. Guess who got tired of doing posed pictures?

Alright, whole family:

Love this of Mom & Dad together.

All the siblings - credit to Amy for suggesting the bridge. I hate it when my clients are smarter than me! :)

I had the best time with the Grotes. All of them were chuck full of personality and weren't afraid to let it show. Thanks for making my job easy. Enjoy!