They Are All Up!

Jackson's session images are now all online for viewing and ordering. You can check them out here or by clicking on the Online Ordering link above. I'll leave you with a few more of my favorites.

I can't get over Jackson's cute little profile here--isn't his nose adorable!

Brandon thinks this picture should be in a magazine--I think it should at least be a huge print hung on their wall.

You can just see how proud and adoring Tawni is of her little boy.

Dear Jackson

You are perfect in every way! Thanks for letting me hang out with you again on Saturday! The rest of your pictures will be up later this week!

Something is happening...

Can you see it?

(Note: the following pictures were all taken on the same day at the same time, it is amazing what a few camera settings can do to adjust the picture!)Here, look closer!
Hello, husband!

This lovely drain hole Brandon dug will keep us from having a swimming pool again. He actually made two to be extra sure!! He wasn't quite on board with ditching the house and finding a diving board.

Check out the foam they put between the foundation and wood to break up the moisture barrier...interesting huh?

Brandon and friends have been working hard to fill up the garage with fill. We got some more fill to put in but hopefully soon we'll have a nice concrete floor in there! It's nice and level and hard thanks to a fun little thing called a "Whacker Packer" which makes me giggle everytime I hear the name of it. Brandon tried to let me use it but it took me for a ride.

Note to self: I can not operate packing equipment that weighs more than I do without flying around like a drunk kangaroo!

If you could only see how much work they've done in the last few days, I'll show you soon. These guys have been working their tails off and I am so grateful!! Here's a little hint on their progress...we've got green walls, lots and lots of green walls!

Have a great night!

New Website

My new website is finally online! I'll still be keeping this blog in order to share my latest work and bits of my life, but now I have a new and improved way to present my galleries of images, contact info, session info and availability. You can check it out here, clicking the "Website" link on the right or simply by heading to http://www.stephaniestremler.com/. Please note the website is flash-based and best viewed on highspeed internet.

Eventually the new website will also be used for proofing and ordering after sessions.

Feel free to head on over there and check things out but don't forget to come here! I'll be adding to my galleries throughout the year so keep checking back on the new website.

Have a great evening!

And because all posts should have a picture--check out this sneak peak from my newborn session tonight. Isn't little Jackson adorable?

Brennen - The Cutest

Check out this little heart breaker! Isn't he the cutest thing ever? I had the priviledge of taking his 1st year pictures this past Saturday in perfect weather. Thanks so much for the great time Nicole, Terry & Brennen! I sure hope we can play again at the farm soon!

ETA: All of the images from Brennen's session are now available here, or by clicking on the Online Ordering button above. Enjoy!

Grandpa stopped by for a quick peak-a-boo session!

We got to cruise around in this awesome ride! I'm thinking of getting one for sessions, it was fantastic!

Who knew boat oars make a great snack?

I've had enough weather!

Forget a building a house...we're using that foundation for something more practical. I just can't decide what...which do you vote for?

Skating rink/extreme snowboarding course?

Or lakefront swimming pool?

Too bad I wasn't home during daylight the day before when all of that green grass was under water.

I'm kinda leaning towards the swimming pool, problem is, I just can't figure out where I'd like the diving board.

T is in the Tupperware!

So I know you've seen a lot of my niece lately...but what can I say, she's adorable! Just catching up on holiday festivities, here's T hanging out in Papa's kitchen drawer on Christmas Eve.

Caught red-handed!

Hmmm, looking a little guilty!

So what's in there anyway?

Merry Christmas Bruno!

What are you looking at?

Getting a little shy...

What's the big deal?

My Christmas Favorites!

My two favorite people!

So cute!

Waterfront Property

This is our neighbor's property and the farm where Brandon grew up. Apparantly they've decided to harvest fresh artisan flood water this year instead of hay as usual.

Cake - but Better!

Baking is a little limited in the trailer at the moment but I just can't stop! I've found a new favorite treat to make--check them out! You can make them as cake pops or as cake balls. To find the recipe and much cuter, much more adorable versions you must check out http://www.bakerella.blogspot.com/! The Bakerella is amazingly talented and creative--check out her Christmas snowglobe cupcakes!!!!

Here are my chocolate cake pops and lemon cake balls...aren't they cute? I think they'd make the perfect sweet treat for showers and receptions!

Snow Babies

Snow, snow, snow...it just keeps snowing--even this morning! Normally I love the snow--I loved the weather when I lived in Texas because they had snow and summer--none of the inbetween stages like spring and fall. I love it hot and I love it cold and snowy.

But this year is a little different. I'm not a fan of the snow because it is delaying our house project--we now can't get anything delivered to our house, such as the lumber package, because of the weight restrictions on our road. So, we sit waiting until the big thaw, which couldn't come fast enough for me this year. By the day after Christmas we had over two and half feet of snow!

On Christmas Eve I ventured out with plastic bags taped to my camera to document my favorite four legged friends while the blizzard ensued (Daisy wasn't fond of all the snow, so she was taking refuge inside on her big fluffy blanket). Here are my three favorites...