I swear I am the worst blogger to ever access a blog. I’m not even sure if I should get an ‘A’ for effort any longer LOL. Well this post, like me, is going to be quite ADD. Bear with me, it’s worth it!

Meet stunning, very pregnant Catherine. We had sooo much fun with her maternity session and she came totally prepaired! Was awesome! Catherine got the New Life package, so you’ll be able to see her wee one over the next month, especially since she had sweet Rowan THIS MORNING! Congratulations Catherine and Shay!

On the 21st my awesomeo cousin married the sweetest guy in Durango, Colorado at the historic Strator Hotel (awesome!)! While they were honeymooning in Myrtle Beach, I finished up their wedding and have been shrinking down my favorites for Facebook and such. This is my sister, she’s just the coolest thing since sliced bread and quite talented herself! As you can see, we love to have fun, and since they live in Phoenix (boo!) we don’t see each other near enough. (sad

This is my wonderful Uncle Dick and awesomeo Aunt Cyndi, Amy’s parents. UD is a cancer survivor, YEAH, and just a huge part of my family. We love them both so much. Here they are watching the vows… I seriously love this image….

And this is my dear Granny. I have soooo many stories about Granny and I love her SO MUCH! Natalie (Nan) is like her little twin! A couple years ago, Granny sent me some jam, and my sister for Christmas. My sister called me up and asked if we received jam, and I said yes, we ate it, was awesome. She said cool, then, how was it sealed… and i said back confused… in a jar with a lid. My sister says, oh nice, mine was sealed with seran wrap and a rubberband

I have more to share, but I think MiAmore is awaiting me. So… stay tuned… and don’t forget about Little Giraffe

Isn’t she radiant! And her girls…. sigh!! They’ll be the best big sisters to their new little brother.

Today was a stunning day for some picture taking. I’m sorta kinda apprenticing a girlfriend to take and understand the whole camera thing. So I called up Alana, who I was planning on taking her maternity images actually tomorrow (which we’re still doing, and casting her belly) but we couldn’t pass up this light! I also get the privilege to welcome her little Amina into the world next month (hopefully) and then the babes newborn pictures a few days after her birth.
But seriously, look how amazing Alana looks. She is radiant!

Thanks for being our guinea Alana! Here are a few of my favorites from our session, and I’ll see you tomorrow for more fun and mmmmmmmmmmmmm cake!

I am joining with an enormous, generous group of photographers who are banding together to offer custom portraits, lifelong memories, to deserving families.  The initiative, started by Kristen Kalb, is called Giving Is Awesome!

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Many people know my families current hardships.  But I know that there are more families out there who are having a rough time also, many more so then us.  I’m sure that you know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography – Currently, $600 worth to be exact, and it could go up!  Whether it’s canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.  Now I know that many other photographers are able to offer a lot more, I unfortunately can only offer this amount for now… If things change in our family- then I will raise the winning amount up. I still want to help. I still want to give and help someone who is very deserving of beautiful memories of their children.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in the Denver Metro Area. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : tonee@toneelawrence.com

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries! Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,
Tonee