{brianna + tyler}/Idaho's Bridal Photographer

As I waited for Brianna and Tyler to exit the temple this morning, I got a bit choked up. I have had one of the greatest experiences over the last two months with this sweet couple. She comes from a sweet family with the most amazing parents. He comes from Germany, went to Mexico on an LDS mission and came back to Boise to sweet Brianna off her feet. Brianna is shy but very sophisticated, Tyler is a jokester who has devised the greatest way for creating the most realistic smile. Together they make a lovely couple who I will miss terribly.

So, without further hesitation, here is their bridal shoot from a  few weekends ago, on the windiest, probably chilliest day of the year. I had promised myself I wouldn't post their pictures until their big day.

Congratulations Brianna and Tyler! May your eternal life be full of laughs, love, and everything lovely! (I can't wait for your fabulous wedding reception this evening!  What a great party it will be.)

{shannon turns 10}/Nampa Tween Photographer

As I was at  work (meaning, my work in the medical field!) I received a phone call from a friend whose daughter has been in my Primary Activity Day's since she turned 8.  She wanted to plan on something special for Shannon, so, she thought it would be fun for me and Shannon to spend her birthday afternoon together and have a photo shoot! Well, you don't have to twist my arm Mary or ask me twice to spend the afternoon with your sweet daughter Shannon.

Birthdays are the biggest deal ever in the Bledsoe home, so, I was completely stoked to make Shannon's Birthday a little more special. We went and picked out balloons in her favorite color before the shoot and got hot chocolate after the pictures were all done. She was the biggest trooper EVER, and after telling her exactly that a million times, she finally asked, "What is a trooper?!" It was FRIGID cold and WINDY and yet she smiled with ease and did what I asked! (I even stopped at an old car lot and asked if she wouldn't mind hopping on top of one of the dusty old cars. She didn't even blink before she said, "YES!") If all of my subjects were like you Shannon!

The day was fabulous in my eyes, I hope the day was pretty special to Shannon too!

Happy 10th Birthday Shannon! You are something special!

{happy valentine's day} love, Trey and Tian

Happy Valentine's Day from the Bledsoe's!

As you can see, life has been quite hectic for Treyman since beginning all day-everyday kindergarten. I haven't had the opportunity to go out and have a REAL photo shoot with Trey since school began. On the other hand, I had a very productive and rewarding photo shoot with Tian a few weeks before the big Vday at one of my all time favorite locals! He was such a trooper, even taking 3 potty breaks due to potty training!

We love all of you, our friends and family! We hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day!

The next 2 pictures were given to classmates, daycare friends, teachers/office aids/principals/Primary Teachers and our sitter!  Trey's classmates loved receiving a valentine from Trey WITH his picture on it.  Either that, OR they were lying to me! 

{activity days girls}

I am the lucky lady who gets to spend 2 hours a month with these girls at my home! I get my girly fix, my abundance of hugs and laughter from these sweet, sassy, energetic girls. I wouldn't have it any other way! My boys sort of (insert sarcasm!) love them too. (meaning, my boys look forward to Activity Days EVERYDAY!)

Thank you girls for brightening my life and being a wonderful example to me and my boys!

Love,

Sister Bledsoe

{Kirkman Family}/Nampa Family Photographer

We have been friends since BM! (and Rosalyn will hopefully think this acronym is funny considering we speak the same medical language), which means Before Marriage in my lingo! Justin and Steve have been friends since diaper age, and Steve and Rosalyn were high school sweethearts. Which means, all three went to school together. Justin said Rosalyn was always the cutest one in school, and Steve was a lucky guy to have snagged her! I agree!

Thank you Kirkman's for giving me the opportunity to shoot your oh so cute and stylish family! (Rosalyn is always dressed to impress, and has stylish kids to boot. She let them pick out their own outfits which I completely inspired me. They did amazing! Unlike me, who feels I need a shopping spree to acquire my families Christmas Picture outfits, Rosalyn just picked from her closet and looked a cute, hip and stylish as EVER! BTW, if anyone finds a cute pair of boots like hers, drop me a line! I am obsessed with them!)

We braved the FRIGID cold and this is what we got. Literally, 2 minutes and we were done. We will have to have a REAL photo shoot at Celebration Park this spring! (where Steve proposed to Rosalyn!)

Thanks Kirkmans!

{barnes + Molly}/Nampa Family Photographer

Trey had the most amazing Primary Teacher. Sister Barnes was everything! She was so organized, full of love, and dedicated! She recently adopted a sweet little dog named Molly who Sister Barnes wanted to introduce to the rest of the family via a Christmas card. One evening, we met at the Barnes residence, and before I started shooting, Sister Barnes told me she wanted a picture of just her and Molly. I didn't think anything of it, and off we went, leaving her husband in their warm, beautiful home. When we got outside, Sister Barnes said she was planning on giving Brother Barnes a picture of her and their sweet dog for Christmas. What a thoughtful lady she is!

Aren't those eyes to die for?  They kind of remind me of my youngest sons!  So bright and big.

Isn't Miss Molly the dog's pretty collar adorable?  Great touch for a festive Christmas Card!

Thank you Brother and Sister Barnes for all you have done for our family.  You are a treasure that can't be replaced!

{warrick family}/Nampa Family Photographer

How special do I feel? I was asked by some of our closest friends to take their families pictures. Talk about the bravest family yet! It was one of the coldest afternoons of the season, and three sweet little girls smiled like their lives depended on it! By the end of our shoot, Little Miss #2 had blue lips and was chattering. Bless her sweet little blonde head! Love to the Warricks for trusting me with your families pictures!