{Grace} Plainfield, IL On Location Natural Light Photography

Grace is 3 months!  I shot her newborn and with that cute sleigh…TDF  Look at how cute she is.  I know mama couldn’t wait…Isn't she adorable!  She had crazy awesome hair!  Love it.  Can’t wait to see you guys again!
   

{Isabelle} Plainfield, IL on Location Natural Light Photography

Well well well…this little cutie is now 6 months old.  I had the pleasure of photographing her as a newborn and happens to be my favorite newborn session to date.  I cant wait to see them 3 more times this year ;)

 

I loved it in color too :)

Grillin’ for Hope

Grill & Eat for Noah and Lainey
Thursday March 25, 2010 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
BD's Mongolian Grill
619 E. Boughton Road
Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440 Get Directions

Eating for a Great Cause, Spending Time Together For A Great Cause, and much needed laughing as Family and Friends act as GUEST GRILLERS for the evening.....

On March 17, 2009, Tracy and Jen (Farnaus) VanHoutan's life changed forever. Their 5 year-old son, Noah, was diagnosed with a life threatening, rapidly progressing disease called Batten Disease that at this time has no FDA approved treatment. This disease shuts down the nervous system since the do not have an enzyme that breaks down protein and builds as waste. Their world shattered again when they learned that Noah's 3 yr old sister Laine also has the disease. It was August 17, 2009, exactly five months to the day when Noah was diagnosed. Click on the following link to read their story...www.noahshope.com

Our mission is to support the family especially Jen, Tracy and Emily (who found Laine when she had her first seizure, and told us that “Lainey was shaking".) in their search for alternative treatments that will slow the progression and someday, ultimately cure this horrible disease. We all care too much to stand by helpless. Please show your love and support by attending this fundraiser.

For your donation, guests will enjoy
One Stir Fry, Soup and Salad, Soft Drinks with Tip and Tax included. All proceeds will go to support this AMAZING family during this journey.
BD's Monogolian Grill http://www.gomongo.com/

Adults: $25.00 each Children: $15.00 each
Children 3 and under are Free.

There are two ways to purchase tickets:(mail or paypal) - see below

Please indicate how many tickets for the event you are purchasing and any additional donation you would like to make to meet our goal for this fundraiser and to help the VanHoutan Family.

By Mail:
Please mail a check to (no later than March 5th) and put NOAH'S HOPE in the Memo

Ronald Farnaus
3007 Bloomfield Drive
Joliet, IL 60436

Or you can make a credit card payment thru paypal
paypal email is: rafarf828@comcast.net

Tickets PURCHASED AT THE DOOR:
Adults: $30.00 each Children: $20.00 each
Children 3 and under are Free.

If you are unable to attend the fundraiser and would still like to donate or become a sponsor of this event please contact Anmarie
at 630-335-2690 or rafarf828@comcast.net

There will be games, raffle prizes, silent auctions and much more. COME PREPARED TO HAVE FUN WHILE ENJOYING A DELICIOUS MEAL WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!

If you need anything please let me know :)
Annie Farnaus
630-335-2690
rafarf828@comcast.net

THANK YOU!!!!
Website: http://www.noahshope.com

Bow me over!

BOW ME OVER
Go check out her Etsy shop

Check out Michelle's Bow's for every holiday!  Aren't they CUTE!!!  You know you want one!  This one is even called the Valerie Bow ;)  hehehe


All my bows I use are from this girly and she has saved me more than once at the last minute!

Thank you Michelle!

Grillin' for Hope fundraiser for Noah and Laine

Two young siblings in Downers Grove are fighting a devastating terminal illness called Batten Disease. Five-year-old Noah VanHoutan was a normal, healthy little boy until two years ago. Now, he can no longer walk or talk. His 3-year-old sister Laine was recently diagnosed with Batten Disease and has just suffered her first seizures.
At this time, Batten Disease is always fatal, usually between the ages of 8 and 12.
A fundraiser for Noah and Laine called “Grillin’ for Hope” will be held on March 25th at BD’s Mongolian Grill at the Bolingbrook Promenade.
The event will feature a fun atmosphere featuring family and friends acting as Guest Grillers alongside the BD’s staff, delicious food, drinks, laughter, games, silent auctions, wonderful prizes and much more.
All proceeds will support treatment for Noah and Laine, and research
for Batten Disease.
Please help these very special children by donating a gift certificate or other game prize.
Or, become an official Sponsor of Hope with a donation to sponsor a game at the event. All donations are tax-deductible.
The Sponsorship Tiers are: 
                                                   Bronze Sponsorship – 100.00
                                            -- Sponsorship of a featured game at the event
                                            -- Your business name/phone number on a sign near the game
                                                   Silver Sponsorship – 150.00
                                            -- Sponsorship of a featured game at the event
                                            -- Your business name/phone number on a sign near the game
                                            -- Opportunity to display brochures or business cards at the event
                                                  Gold Sponsorship – 250.00
                                            -- Sponsorship of a featured game at the event
                                            -- Your business name/phone number on a sign near the game
                                            -- Your business name/phone number on tabletop flyers at the event
                                            -- Opportunity to display brochures or business cards at the event
                                            -- Complementary admission for two people to the event
                                            -- Your business name/phone number featured on NoahsHope.com
We anticipate that approximately 100 people will attend the event, and that thousands of visitors will access NoahsHope.com in the coming months. We will not stop fighting for both Noah and Laine and all the other children and families who will be faced with this journey.
Your generous tax-deductible donation will not only help these very special children, but will also position your business in front of thousands of potential clients.
For more information about Noah and Laine, or about Batten Disease, please go to www.NoahsHope.com.
On behalf of the thousands of supporters of the VanHoutan family across the Chicagoland suburbs, thank you so very much for your consideration.

 

 

We need a cure!  Any little bit counts!  Please donate today…Together we CAN make a difference.

You don’t have to be a business~

Please any donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.  Please email me val.mohr@sbcglobal.net.

Here is some more information about this event:

http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770609/IL/Bolingbrook/Grill-amp-Eat-for-Noah-and-Lainey/BD-Mongolian-BBQ-at-the-Bolingbrook-Promenade/?ps=6

{Olivia 9 Months} Plainfield, IL Natural Light photography

Yep she is 9 months old now!  Wow.  This is my second babies first year coming to an end in 3 months and I just love watching these little ones grow up.  And she is a seriously little one but I dont care what anyone says the eyes say it all anyways and i can care less about smiles…LOL