to be needed is the best feeling in the world!!! even when we don’t really feel like being “needed”!! it seems to lift us up and makes up rise to the occassion…whatever that may be.

I try to be there for my little babies (who are not babies anymore…blah!) Rielly and I were up later than usual last night working on a cute little project for school. It turned out really darlin and Rielly was so excited!! This morning was kinda hectic because we were tired…but we managed to all load up and get to school on time! yay! I thought..whew!! Then I realized that we forgot Rielly’s class project at home! Crap! So I rushed home (doing the speed limit and swooped up the project (and a red bull hee hee) and took it straight to school. As I approached her classroom, the door was open and I could see her sitting at her desk. She looked up and her eyes caught mine…her face lit up like a Christmas tree!!! Her teacher said Rielly had been super worried because she forgot her project at home! But I, mommy super hero, saved the day!! It wasn’t a huge task or anything like that…but to Rielly it was EVERYTHING at that moment!! And I am soo very happy that I can be “that” person for my little people!!

These images were done at the Wolfe Building!!!

and always…

SMILE!!!  ;)

Melissa

Happy birthday to my 9 year old!!! Nine Years old!!! wow!!  And sometimes, I truly believe he is smarter than me!! He can get alot of stuff by me!! Scares me to death!! But, I love my sweetie! He is beautiful inside and out!!! Certainly a blessing to our little (actually, not so little) family!!

by the way…this pic was done at the wonderful Wolfe Building in Washington!!!

and always…

SMILE!!!  ;)

Melissa

What a little doll baby!!! This little sweetie has such big eyes and curly little curls!!  I love it!! Just in case you are wondering…the cutie pie outfit is from Allie Kats in Broussard! 

well….seriously…this little girl was an angel!! you just can’t see her wings and halo!! Instead you see the precious bright colored dress!!!  I love these colors! This session was done at Magnoila Ridge (one of my fav spots) and the green, blue, and brown went perfectly with the grassy meadow!! yay!

awww!! here she is again in pink!!! lovely lovely colors!! and of course…there is the polka dots again! SWEET!!

And here is big sister!!! She was so girly and posed perfectly on my purple velvet chair. wow…say that three times fast!! haha!! I was so excited about the cute pics I was getting….I almost left without my chair!! yeah…I am THAT forgetful!!  :)

more color!!! oh my goodness!!! orange and green!! This pic was done at the Wolfe building in Washington!!! how wonderful. And of course, her hair was perfect for this image!!!  Right mom??  haha!!

alright guys!! you asked for it….so I gave more pics on the blog.  I am having a blast with the new blog. I love posting large pics for you to see! This post was all about COLOR!!! Fall is coming and I don’t want everyone to forget about color…..it is great for fall also!! Sooooo…..let’s get creative with those outfits and make some pretty images!!! 

and always…

SMILE!!!  ;)

Melissa

Hi!!! My name is Melissa! Thanks for stopping by my little blog….journal…something like that.  This is a brand new one! yay! So make sure to click on the “Old blog” in the links menu above…that way you can see things that have been going on for quite some time in the world of Melissa Andries Photography!

Just to give you a little info about me…..I am a photographer (at least that is what I call myself most days! ha!) and a mother of four! My life is busy crazy fun…and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I specialize in children (of course!) which gives me a great excuse to act silly and goofy…I HAVE to…it’s my JOB! [wink wink] 

So, that’s it!  I hope you enjoy the blog. Come back often and make sure you post a comment!! I LOVE to read your comments!! Also, you can SUBSCRIBE to my blog so you know every time I post a new entry!!!

Have Fun! Use Ur Imagination! Be Inspired!

Hugs….Melissa

This is one of my fav clients!! I have photographed her many times and I never get tired of it!! She is very versatile and fun!!! Needless to say…she loves to model!! 

I am gonna cut this post short because I have to get ready to leave. I have been in front of the computer all day and my eyes hurt. Jake (my husband) and I are headed out to look for a sectional for the living room!! I am sooo excited…because right now when we have “movie night” in the living room we all just don’t fit!! We need a big comfy, squishy..did I mention BIG couch!!! no, not a sofa…..we need a huge sectional to fit all my little rug-rats!!! Now I just have to figure out how to fit a sectional in my not so large living room!!! Fun times!!

and always…

SMILE!!!  ;)

Melissa