Autumn Days

Sneak peek for the beautiful family ...

Okay, Moms ...

I know how frustrating you get when your three-year-old doesn't cooperate for the photographer, won't sit still, isn't being a "good listener," can only muster what my dad used to refer to as a "toothpaste commercial smile" ... I know. I hear you cringing behind me. But seriously, isn't this the real deal? THIS is what you'll look back on in twenty years that will really make you smile:






And then there's the angel sister (but she's not three yet!).

So. Kissable!

All Boy ...

Andrea Rose

My new niece arrived last night! Her brothers were very happy to meet her this morning. She's a keeper!

Rainy Day Wedding

It was supposed to be an outdoor wedding at a beautiful spot on the Boise River. But then the sky turned black and the rains came. Torrential rains. So we took cover in the building of a business park and made do. Here's a peek at what I'm working on ...

Trumpets, Please

This was supposed to be my big birthday announcement, but I just can't wait another week. I'm so excited to share with you my newly designed photography website! It's simple, but fun. So many people have asked me to put something together for my on-the-side, just-for-fun, because-it-makes-me-happy photography business ... so I have. It's my [pre] birthday launch of ...

Pictures make me happy.
Pictures make everyone happy.
And I love doing something that brings
a general smile to the universe!

I think it's going to be a great year!

Wander over to www.brendapettinger.com and check it out.

Latest Addition

Introducing sweet Ava!
Welcomed into open arms, as you can see ...

One Step at a Time

Please take a minute to wander over to brendabird to read about my marathon challenge and fundraising efforts for cancer research. Or you can go to my LLS fundraising page and MAKE A DONATION to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and help me move closer towards my goal. BIG Thank You!

Mr. Energy

This is my dear friend's big boy. He's going to be a big brother very, very soon. And, Oh. My. Goodness. He's going to need to give his Mama some of that energy!