Always Behind...... (My new middle name )

I KNOW !!! I KNOW!!! I am soooooo behind in blogging & such, but don't you just feel like you wake up & start running & then can't run fast enough during the Holidays ????

I know I do this to my self because I LOVE everything about the Holidays & want to do it all!!!
So I apologize to ALL the wonderful families that have let me be part of their holidays with their sweet families. I will do my best to get them up here.... or facebook , if they are facebookers .
Know that I love being a part of this fun time with you !!!

This amazing family is so FUN. They ask me every year to do their photo. We have known them even before big A was even born. In fact Mr J takes great care of our teeth . Now-Mom & Dad are brand new pilots. I tried to talk them into taking the photo in front of a plane. They wanted to take it in their beautiful desert yard. The weather wanted to be horrible that Saturday. So we took the photos on their giant comfy chair.I think it turned out beautiful.

Thanks J family.. Enjoy those sweeties because they are growing fast !!

Happy Holidays, Mr & Mrs C & Family

We are into Holiday Family photo time ....

And I know I have said this several times before, But it is so true.... The best part of this job that I LOVE so much is the wonderful people you meet. What is even more wonderful is when the come back again several years later to update their Family photo. That is exactly what the C family Did.

It was so FUN to see their kiddos again. They are the best kids ever. We got through this photo shot in record time. I sad "smile" and the the smiled !!!! What a sweet family.

I just gotta find their last photo shoot & post a "Then & Now"

Thanks C Family for a fun evening...Keep coming back !! & Thanks for referring your friends... I got some free 8x10's for you !!!

Another Preschool

Miss Ellen's Preschool- OH YES !! Shooting preschoolers is too much fun. Love Love LOVE It !!!!

Halloween Fun

We have enough Grandkids to have our own carnival, & Boy, do we have fun !!!

Mr & Mrs L and Boys

Once again the L Family came for Family Portraits, and you can see they have a thing for Halloween.We had a blast while they wrestled and played and I got to shot the pics
After the L family left last Saturday, I told my Husband "I love that family" We decided that what makes this family special is that they are so genuine and comfortable with each other. A family with 3 boys is unique, but this family was blessed with the sweetest softest Mom that smooths all 4 boys edges.
Thanks L Family for a fun Saturday morning & smiling even when we had to do the re-takes.

I know it's gonna be a fun morning when I lower my light stands as low as they can go, make silly faces & ask tiny people to show me their best "Kooko" face. (You can bet, there is one niblet that undoubtedly REFUSE to smile for you no matter nutty you act)

Thanks Miss Ginger & her preschoolers for a crazy fun morning

Twin Seniors

Taking M & Miss H pics was so awesome. They are the sweetest teens I know. M is so smart & truly a gentleman. A quality few guys have now days. Pretty darn handsome, too. Miss H is a super-duper fantastic artist. This girls gonna be famous someday !!. Famous & Gorgeous!! Thanks V twins. I had a blast.

Hesperia High School -25 Years

Friday Night was Hesperia High's Homecoming Night. We had to go. They were celebrating their 25th year & that's the High school all 7 of our kids attended, so we felt rather loyal.


We did however leave in the middle of the 3rd Quarter, the score was Hesperia 55 and Pacific Zip Zero.
Kalob's Friend Micka Bell was named Homecoming Queen !! (More Pics to follow because -of course -they have to pose for more pics for me the mommy-before the dance tonight :)

A couple of Band nerds that I Love (opps! Did I say that out loud-Sorry J & R)

All Grown Up.....

I wasn't totally surprised at how beautiful Miss M had become. Friends with her Mother, I haven't seen Miss M for a few years, but She has always had beautiful dark hair & Amazing eyes.

I love Senior sessions. So much energy, so much personality, too much FUN!!! Miss M is such a sweetie.... THANKS for spending Saturday morning with me.

Cat- I'm a Kitty Cat

Meooooow!!!!

Basket-O-sweet !!!
Our Beautiful Himalayan Mommy Cat had 7 babies. They are Gorgeous!! They'll be ready for new homes in about a week.... Anyone want one ??? Only 4 left !!!

Just Hang in There !!

Remember that 70's poster???

One of the sweetest families I know. They have been with me from the beginning. (thanks bunches !)It's been wonderful to watch this them grow and being able to capture their LOVE !!!

I love these girls.... Mom always wants highkey photos, so it's been fun tring to push it & learn little each time

Whew !! After months of procrastination, My website is back up & running. Check it out, Tell me what you think, (& Please if you find any bugs) and if you see one of your pics, please know that I will be sending you a FREE 8x10 coupon just to tell you THANKS for being such a great customer & looking soooooo MARVELOUS on the web :)

www.crackerjackphotos.com

Family of Scouters

I haven't posted in forever. Senior Pics have kept me crazy busy.

A relative made me promised to post something- sooooooo, here are a couple of photos my son asked me to take, while visiting him a few months ago.

They are reminiscent of some photos from his childhood.

I love how his younger guy looks at him :)

Mi Madre

After a wonderful visit, I was excited to get some good shots of my beautiful Mother. Love you Mom !

Birthday Bootey

My Birthday package arrived from my Mom. She always sends the most fantastic stuff. She's a jewelery maker so I always get the most wonderful jewels in my favorite colors, tucked in the most wonderful bags & boxes. She sent me the most gorgeous scarf from her recent trip to Hong Kong. This year was a milestone so she also sent me a gold coin for every year (Guess how many... win a prize !!! hint- there's a lot)
Mom's always know how to make us feel wonderful & a bit special.