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Nichole + Michael < Clarksville Photographer >

February 24, 2011

Feb

24

Nichole and Michael called me to take a few quick shots of them and their dogs before Michael Deployed this week. The 3 dogs are like little kids and Nichole will have her hands full while Michael is gone. Sweet couple and their doggie family.

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Emily says:

Very cute dogs! I love the pic with all three of them sitting and looking at the camera!

(02.24.11 @ 04:54 PM)

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BHLDN

| News

February 18, 2011

Feb

18

Be you. Be loved. BHLDN. In case you haven't heard I wanted to share with you the best new eye candy for today's bride. Anthropologie has created a bridal line that is just breathtaking. So go check out their bridal gowns, dresses, hair adornments and other beautiful pieces.

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Jack < Clarksville Newborn Photographer >

| Newborn

February 15, 2011

Feb

15

This is sweet little newborn Jack on his very first Valentine's Day. I love going to clients homes and discovering great places to take pictures. My favorites here are on their dining room table. Getting to go into families homes during such a delicate time with all of the new adjustments of life. You know life is crazy at this time but it is real life and real life is beautiful to me.

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Betsy Hill says:

I love them so much. You couldn't have done a better job taking our pictures. You made a potentially stressful situation into a very relaxing and joyous one! Thanks! And I can't even tell you how much it helped that you are super skilled at entertaining 2 year olds! ;)

(02.15.11 @ 06:54 PM)

John Hill says:

Thanks for the pictures. They turned out great. You're a great photographer.

(02.24.11 @ 07:58 PM)

Lauren says:

These are absolutely adorable! What a beautiful family!

(02.24.11 @ 08:30 PM)

Jack's GrandBarry - Mark Morris says:

Unbelievably artistic. Such a creative approach. You captured an irretrievable moment in time with each shot and you told a story with your lens. Awesome and Yes I am Biased!!

(02.24.11 @ 08:35 PM)

Emily hawes says:

These are incredible!!!! You are so talented!!

(02.24.11 @ 08:37 PM)

Kelly Morris says:

These pictures are incredible!!! Cutest kids in the world. :)

(02.24.11 @ 08:38 PM)

Rachel stephens says:

He is adorable! I'm so happy for your new addition to the family.

(02.24.11 @ 08:40 PM)

Lauren says:

These are absolutely adorable! What a precious family.

(02.24.11 @ 08:43 PM)

Ali Hill says:

These pictures are amazing! What a beautiful boy and a gorgeous big sister.

(02.24.11 @ 08:58 PM)

Gretchen says:

Love these pictures! Maddie is so sweet holding Jack!

(02.24.11 @ 09:53 PM)

Jenni Goebel says:

These pictures are beautiful! The last one took my breath away. What a treat to get to see baby Jack in his first couple of days. Thank you!

(02.24.11 @ 10:35 PM)

lindsey says:

beautiful!

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Kelsey says:

I LOVE THE PICTURES BETSY! Maddie and Jack are adorable!!! :)

(02.25.11 @ 08:21 AM)

aubrey west says:

so adorable! these are great pics! i love the hills!!! :)

(02.25.11 @ 11:09 AM)

Kristen says:

These are the sweetest pictures! Congrats John, Betsy and Maddie!

(02.25.11 @ 12:55 PM)

Abby Ireland says:

These are amazing! I cannot wait to see the rest!! My favorite is of Jack and Maddie together- so sweet!

(02.25.11 @ 02:11 PM)

Rachel says:

Gorgeous pictures of a gorgeous baby!

(02.25.11 @ 03:28 PM)

Rachel says:

Gorgeous pictures of a gorgeous baby!

(02.25.11 @ 03:32 PM)

Kendall says:

What beautiful pictures of a beautiful baby! Love them all!

(02.27.11 @ 01:34 PM)

Rosemary Richie says:

What beautiful pictures!

(02.27.11 @ 10:21 PM)

anne loy says:

such sweet pictures! he's adorable :)

(02.28.11 @ 08:49 AM)

Cindy Morris says:

I'm CiCi, one of Jack's grandmothers. Thank you Laura Kay for capturing so well the first few days of Jack's life with his sweet family.

(03.01.11 @ 02:48 PM)

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Elizabeth Anne Designs

| Nashville | News

February 15, 2011

Feb

15

Ami with Elizabeth Anne Designs has made the incredible EAD Blog even prettier! This has been one of my favorite wedding blogs for years. This is an amazing resource for brides and anyone that loves pretty things. There are Real Weddings: Nashville, diy tips, and a vendor catalog to help brides find the perfect wedding vendors. I hope to have some Real Weddings: Clarksville featured on it this year! Remember when Cassie and John's Wedding and Allison and Chad's Wedding were featured? Also Micha's tux shot on the Shades of Blue and Apple Green post. If you are getting married or know anyone who has anything to do with Weddings be a friend and share this lovely blog with them. So... go check it out!

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Ami says:

Laura, thank you SO SO much for the sweet words - you are one of my favorites too! xoxo

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Happy Valentine's Day!

| How to

February 14, 2011

Feb

14

I made Valentine heart cookies this year for the kids to pass out to their friends. My friend Katie shared this recipe for these yummy sugar cookies she found on the Cup-a Cup-a blog. Kate and Will decided to make them cookie pops with teal frosting dusted with white sugar, so that is what we did. They are so yummy, it is a good thing I am giving them all away.

Timeless Sugar Cookies

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

4 cups flour

4 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. vanilla

1½ tsp. butter flavoring

Blend softened butter with sugar. Add eggs, then flour, baking powder and salt. Add vanilla and butter flavoring. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes. Roll out dough to ¼" thick. Dust cutters and rolling pin with powdered sugar. Cut out cookies in desired shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, allowing about 2 inches between cookies (they will spread). Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes (or until edges begin to turn golden). Remove from cookie sheet immediately. When cooled, glaze with the following glaze or frosting of your choice.

Glaze for Sugar Cookies

3 cups powdered sugar

3 Tbsp. milk (approximately)

1 tsp. almond OR lemon OR vanilla extract

Mix all ingredients until smooth. If glaze is too runny, add more powdered sugar. If glaze is too stiff, add more milk.

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Carla says:

Wow...way to show all of us last minute, pre packaged, Hershey in a heart wrapper, Valentine aisle at Target moms up ...glad V isn't in your kid's class! Jk...they're beautiful!!

(02.15.11 @ 10:47 AM)

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