…all day it is has been on the verge of stormy weather…if you looked out the window there were dark clouds to the east, west, north, and south…yet it never rained.

…kinda like my mood today…on the verge of a major storm…

…just a lot of little incidentals that add up to one big “SCREAM”…

…but this afternoon the rain finally did come down and the kids and I splashed and laughed and played in it for as long as the sun would let us…

…SO…MUCH…FUN…

so many times I thought “man I should run in and get my camera”…but you know what I didn’t…

…doing so would take me out of the fun equation…and sometimes I have to remind myself I am a mommy first and photograher second and actually allow myself to be “in” the moment.

I did take mental pictures though

I wonder if they will remember our “rain dances” when they are older?…sigh…

I wanted to stop by and share with you guys that all your voting paid off!!!  I am officially a nominee for Best STL Family Photographer…now you have to vote on the finalists…you can vote everyday until August 31.  Just follow this link and vote for your fav!

http://www.parentsconnect.com/parents-picks/st-louis-mo-usa/best-st.-louis-family-photographer

Also photogs don’t forget about the Explore Workshop in August!!  www.explorephotoworkshops.com

Now how about these moments that I did capture with my camera…

Amy, Jordan, and Rose came all the way from West Plains, Arakansas for their family shoot!  Amy is a fabo photog down that way!!  I sure hope they thought it was worth it!!  I just adore these shots!!

Oh and other fun news!!!  My styled wedding shoot from a few weeks back was featured on the fabulous Elizabeth Anne Blog!!  How cool is that???