Nik's Game Day at Mariucci Arena

Nikolai's Mite 3 Team had the chance to skate down at Mariucci Arena! 

It was such a fun time and it's such a big deal to these kids to skate on the same 

ice as the U of M college players. 

Here is his team before they took the ice!

We've noticed a huge "stride" in Nikolai's confidence on (and off) the ice this 

year. He has worked SO very hard! It's such a proud moment in a my life when 

my kids love something so much, and put their all into it. He probably won't be 

playing in the NHL... but all we ask of him to be out there having fun, respecting 

his teammates, making new friends and respecting & listening to his coaches. 

That is how he will LEARN and SUCCEED!

(this photo was taken by Brian, I was so glad since I hardly ever get any with 

my kids... I am usually behind the lens, not in front)

Just thought I would share  :) Paula

more of the Fritzke's

these are some seriously great kids!

haven't blogged in while

I am long past due for a blog.... so here is the beautiful Fritzke family!

I had a blast with these guys and could have been there all day... chatting, drinking coffee and oh -- taking pictures!

little Miss May, what a doll!

more to come of the other 2 beautiful children

2009 is underway

I thank all of you that allowed me to spend some time with you and your families in 2008. I am excited for the New Year and about the changes and ideas I have for my business. 

The holidays are behind us, but let's not forget about some great holidays coming up (Valentines Day, Easter, Mothers Day to name a few) what better time and reasons to capture your little ones. Don't hesitate to book early with me, days are already starting to fill.

I look forward to seeing some old faces, and meeting some new faces in 2009!

smile ;)

Paula

www.sproutsphotography.com

Strand family

Paul and Linda had their family together for the holidays.... they were just looking for some photos of them being together, since some of them live far away. As I left our session, I was really nervous about what I got. The day we had our session it was a pretty bad snow storm, I wasn't only nervous to drive up to do this session I was nervous about the amount of light (or lack there-of) we'd have, and it wasn't great... I did have my lights with so that helped, and I think we were able to capture what they were looking for -- and that is the family just BEING together.

thank you for spending time with me and capturing your FAMILY. I hope you see you guys real soon!

twins

this post is a bit delayed.... the photo session was in mid-December, but just getting them into blog format now. we saw these cute little girls last year when they were about 2 months, now look at them -- they're ONE!

my kiddos!

I HAD to post some photos of my kids from today. Briar had her pre-school program, (super cute -- she had her own line!) so I thought since we were half way dressed up we'd try and get some in front of the tree -- it actually worked this year!

cute little girl....

I have to preface this post with a little side note...This is Katie (and Nikolai) Katie was a HUGE part of Nik's (and our family's) life for 3 years -- 2-3 days a week. She was his speech therapist, and did so much to help him speak (I know, hard to believe that he didn't talk for the 1st half of his life!) We just think the world of Katie and the amount of work, love, care she gave to Nikolai for so long. This picture was a year ago when he "graduated" from speech. It was bitter sweet, because we were so proud of the strides he made, but now we don't see her as much.

and now she has this beautiful baby girl of her own! here is sweet little Addie... she is almost 6 months old and poor little thing wasn't feeling too well this day. We took family pictures first, so she was pretty much done when it came to snapping a few of JUST her! Considering all that, she did very well and we managed to get a few good ones.

what a cute family!

Katie wasn't fond on this one on the left of Callie, but I just had to post it! 

I thought she looked like a pirate....hee hee hee :)

thanks for Coming Eckoffs. Can't wait to see you again soon!

another new born...

'tis the season, for babies. I have seen lots of new babies in the last few weeks -- and I love it! Although, I have to say, it gives me the "itch."

here is baby Carter, he wasn't itty bitty, but still a new born at 4 weeks (that is why he is so alert in so many shots)