Loving my 85...

My 85mm lens is so awesome. I really must remember to drag it out more often. I don't use it with clients because I like to get close. I may have to change that because it really might be my favorite lens.

I got these shots with it when we hung out at Dan and Kathy's house. It's a great lens when I'm shooting near a pool. I can stay far away and still get the shots I want.

For some reason I didn't get a shot of Sam when we were together, but I got this cute one of the boys the week before. I love that they are buds.

Kate started a second job as a waitress at one of our favorite restaurants. She went through a few weeks of intense training and finally got to start handling her own tables. We went to dinner on her first Saturday night, and I had to have a picture. The iPhone had to do.

Mommy left her a very generous tip. ;)

Keeping Jake entertained during this busy month of June has been interesting. He's in camp during the morning...that helps. One afternoon I was rushing to finish up for a client, and he was busy behind me in the foyer. This is what I saw when I turned around.  Bob the dog was zip lining between my front door and staircase.

Yes. Really. Zip lining. This is why I am taking July off. Or maybe I should keep working and continue to encourage this creativity?

I've also been keeping him busy with chores around the house. He's earning an allowance this summer.

My parents kept Izzy and Jake overnight recently. When they came by to drop Jake off in the morning, this is what I saw when I opened the door.

This cracks me up. Dad has a tattoo and face paint...and he's wearing a grandpa t-shirt. Classic.

I have to share this shot that my Shutterclub buddy, Kristi, took. This was from Tiffany and John's wedding shoot. I am the one in the front...on the ground.

In all honesty...I was down because my legs gave out. Ha!

Last weekend, I kept Izzy and Ben while Eric and Em worked Eric's booth at an area wedding show. They did a huge favor for me by promoting Gigi Wagner Photography at the booth also in addition to Eric's St. Louis Wedding Guitar business.

Ben was SO good all day. He took a 3 hour nap for me in his swing!

Izzy and Jake discovered that if you flip the bounce house over, you can make a fort out of it.

All I got was a fake smile.

To end this varied and random blog post I have lots of cute kid shots to share.

I told you I was ending with lots of cuteness. I love my job. I get to play with the cutest kids!