Well, my days with Blogger are done. They've been good, I just needed a change and yes, this is the second time I have changed my blog in the past two years. Don't hate. The first time it was because I changed the name of my business and this time it is because I wanted bigger images and more options!
So, please visit my new blog at http://www.summerjeanphotographyblog.com
I will no longer be posting to this blog so make sure you bookmark the new one!
Thanks!
Just a little over a year ago I was taking Jeff & April's maternity pictures and anticipating the birth of their little baby! Now, we are celebrating a year with their beautiful little girl, Hayley.
It has been so much fun to watch her grow this past year. They change so fast! She is such a little peanut and has the sweetest little personality to go along with her cute looks. Don't let her fool you though...she makes me work hard to get even a crack of a smile. That's OK with me though because I am kind of a sucker for her serious face. I mean come on...look at her! AWWW!
Thanks Jeff & April for bringing Hayley to me this past year for all of her pictures. I can't even tell you how much I enjoy seeing you all and how honored I am that you keep coming back to me!
Happy Birthday, sweet Hayley! 
Are you kiddin me? HOW ADORABLE!
Her mommy and daddy love her very much.
Sometimes I never get to meet my brides and grooms before the wedding and that is OK. But, I especially like it when I do get to meet them, hang out with them and, get to know them a little better!
Mike and Megan were in town from Colorado last weekend and we got to spend some time having coffee and wandering around Grand Rapids together. Their wedding is being planned long distance so when they are in town, everything has to be crammed into such a short amount of time. So, I was thankful that the weather cooperated with us in March!
Mike and Megan are planning a wedding up in Pentwater, Mi. this July and I am really excited to share their special day with them. I have a feeling it is going to be a good time! :o)
Thanks guys for a great afternoon! Hope you are back home safe and sound. 
You were such good sports!
Mike and Janelle met up with me on one of our beautiful spring days recently to take their engagement pictures. What a sweet couple! I love having an an opportunity to get to know my couples (my new friends) before their wedding day. It gives me a chance to really get to know them and their style.
Both Mike and Janelle are from out of town but go to school at Calvin. Janelle is from New Jersey and Mike is from Illinois so it was fun to hear about how they met, their families, and some of the things they are interested in. We wandered around downtown for a bit and then headed to some unfamiliar territory (thanks dad!) to scope out. They were such good sports!
Thanks Mike and Janelle for such a good time! I can not wait for your wedding day in October! 
I am not really sure when we first met but I know it was sometime while I was in the first or second grade. We called her Stephanie Howard Pickles and we made forts on her bed and she was funny and silly even back then.
Then, a few years later and a move or two and Stephanie and I are going to the same school again. This time she got in trouble for slapping me on the playground...for no reason. Don't worry, I was OK. :o) Scarred a little but OK.
We weren't in the same grade and didn't really even hang out all that much the older we got but I still feel like she and I have been there for each other through out most of our life and we have some great memories. We have always known what was going on and occasionally we would have the chance to catch up.
So, when Stephanie told me that she was engaged and wanted me to do her wedding pictures, I was beyond honored. I knew that her and Ted's special day would be A BLAST. And, it was.
Although I met Ted on their wedding day, I can tell him and Steph are a perfect match! I am excited to see their life together blossom in the coming years. I am sure there will be nothing but great stories to be told at their 50th wedding anniversary someday. They know how to have some fun!
Ted & Steph, I hope you guys are having a blast on your road trip/honeymoon down south! I can't wait to hear about it!
Thanks so much for inviting me to share your special day with you.
Love ya!
**Don't forget the slideshow at the end!
First, some details. 
The beautiful bride!
These next pictures CRACK me up! Lets see, we have the sad puppy pose, the kitty pose, the peacock pose and I'm not sure about the last one. Either that or I couldn't say it on my blog. 
The handsome groom! 
The married couple! 
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