Newborn: Breton Mann

Ron and Linda Mann were both coaches of mine in high school.   Linda coached volleyball the couple years I played, and Ron, and his brother Bill were my basketball coaches.  Ron and Linda's daughter Rachel, is a couple years younger then me, and I had the chance to take some pictures of her son Breton. 

This may be my favorite newborn picture...ever. :)

MY Soccer Girls

I just finished my 6th school year of coaching at CCS.  Volleyball, basketball and soccer are all sports I love and have coached over the years.  It is no surprise to anyone that soccer is my favorite to coach.  We had four seniors this soccer season, and they will be greatly missed next year.  I just wanted to share a few shots I took throughout the season.

My fellow coach/friend Linda...and the parka. :)

 

How can one family have so much talent??

My center mid, and defense.

My sweeper/stopper...and their guns?  This was on a trip to Mackinac Island with the freshman class. 

The senior girls on graduation night.  Goodbye! The last 4 or 5 years have been so fun!

Just for fun.

My nephew is in his first year of baseball, he's only 7.  He gets sidetracked sometimes, and has gotten hit by the pitcher so many times he is afraid to hit the ball.  But they are just so cute!  I had to share a few of the pics I took at the game last week.  I just love this boy...he makes me smile.

 He's got his game face on.

Open your eyes buddy! 

 I love this one...he got tired and thought he should sit.  :)

Love ya Jr Mint.  :)

Engaged: Phil & Lauren

I have known Phillip Johnson my whole life, our families grew up in church together. His sister Karyn is still one of my good friends.  For the most part, Phil has always been my friends little brother (not to say we weren't friends, we once were co-workers at NP).  I am so happy to see him with Lauren, who is the one meant just for Phil. We had fun taking engagement pictures, and i'm so excited to be doing their wedding in August.  Here are a few of my favorites from the day. 

 

 After this picture, I told Lauren she should hold Phil up for a few pictures. She made it long enough for me to snap two pictures. :)

I had to lay on the ground to take this picture, and I'm sure both Phil and Lauren thought I was crazy...maybe I am. BUT I just think this turned out so cool !

We ended the shoot on the Grand Haven pier, which is where they first met. 

Babies: Landon Matthew Hyder

A lot of my friends are married, but not a lot of those married couples have kids. Until now.  Holly & Will had a baby the same day as my other friends Melissa and Matthew.  Melissa ( Louie) is one of my college roommates, and I had the privilege to take somewhat newborn pictures of her little guy.

Congrats Matthew and Lou!