Manning Park

Recently my husband and I packed up our kids and all of our junk and hit the road. The last time we attempted to camp in Manning I ended up in labour... so this was our re-do.

This is Hailey reading outside on our balcony waiting to leave. I love that she is excited about reading.



All the kids squashed in the car and ready to go...

This picture was taken at the Hope slide. The landslide was apparently the largest to happen in Canadian history. You can read more about it here if you wish.

My most favorite face right now! It makes me laugh every time!!

My little helper Madelyn. Still small enough to think that helping and chores are fun. She would count to ten as I pumped and then would attempt to match me.

I love this picture of Hailey. She was wearing dad's sweater and kicking the rocks beneath her feet. So, I called her name and snapped this photo.

A view of Lightning Lake

My baby Keyrah trying to run past me and avoid the camera.

We found a bum tree!! My hubby is a bum fan! Ha Ha!

 This is Rainbow bridge. When I was younger I was pushed off the edge. After that it was a tradition that we jump off every time we camped there.

 Taking a closer look... I'd never do it now... Guess that means I'm getting 'up there'

We were trying to figure out the secret hand shake but they were just too fast for us.

Hot chocolate in the morning. mmmmmm.

My little hams at the amphitheater.

This beauty landscape was taken at the beaver pond up the road from where we stayed. Beavers are the only other species other than humans to change their environment to suit there needs.

All suited up with our bear bells... we didn't want them sneaking up on us and we certainly didn't want to sneak up on them!!



Brotherly love. Awe.

 I heart cows.

We ended up having to pack up quickly and leave a few days early since our little lady had a ton of nose bleeds. We couldn't get them under control because she wouldn't sit still and relax. She had other things on her mind....

 Although we were sad to leave early it gave me a chance to shoot a few amazing photo's while the sun descended behind the mountains. What an amazing transformation.

This one is one of my favorites. Unedited, the mountains different shades of grey... It makes me feel grateful to live in such a beautiful place.

Home safe and sound and ready for the next adventure.

~ We'll be Friends Forever

......won't we, Pooh?" said Piglet. "Even longer," Pooh answered ~

I felt this quote, in particular, was perfect for these cute cousins...

This favorite quote of mine was given to me long ago from a girl I played baseball with. She was hilarious. We used to do our cheers real loud and giggle throughout games. I had the quote in a little picture frame up until my 4th child finally retired it so it could no longer be seen. Regardless it was one of my favorite things. The best memory of our friendship was when she became obsessed with The Backstreet Boys and with Nsync. So much so, that she bought me both CD's for my birthday... then chased the Backstreet Boys bus across the border (ha! ha! remember Erin?) It turned out to be a pretty good CD (ha!).

That young lady and I grew apart over the years and I had the pleasure of seeing her last Sunday. She had asked me to take pictures of her daughter.

This is Rylin....

Erin and her sister Andrea were due only 3 days a part. Ella ended up coming a tad early but with only 5 weeks in between them, I can tell already, these little ladies are going to be the best of friends....

This is Ella......

Best friends....



~ a grand adventure is about to begin ~~ winnie the pooh

My friend Desiree and her hubby Trevor were the second of my two 'back to back' maternity photo's. Dessie and I have been friends since the 8th grade. As teenagers we had tons of fun and may have even got into a bit of trouble... for the most part we were pretty good kids. I'm finding that the closer I am with the person I'm taking pictures of the harder it is for me to direct them. I thought it would be fun to boss around my friends (ha ha ha) but it's actually the opposite, and kinda akward. Something I hope to overcome soon... I'm getting a lot of practice and I'm excited to continue to be more assertive, more comfortable and more confident in myself and what I'm trying to do.

This will be Desiree and Trevor's first baby. Finally all my friends are catching up with me and I'm SO excited to be an Auntie!! It's keeping me distracted from continuing with my own 'litter'

Here are a few of my fav's

~ a moment in mum's tummy...

... a lifetime in her heart ~

Last weekend I was all booked up doing maternity photo's (ok, it was only 2... but still). The first appointment I had was of my 'cousin' Tiffany and her guy Mark. It was my first maternity photoshoot so I was pretty nervous but also SO excited! I loved taking these pictures because you could feel the electricity between these two... they are SO in love and I hope you can feel the love too!!