Wendy Thomas Photography

A Beautiful Day...

2010-04-29T20:46:00.002-05:00

With a Beautiful Family...

Until next time...
Blessings~ Wendy

Merry Christmas and New Years Blessings

2010-01-09T12:20:00.003-06:00

From our Family to Yours
~Wendy, Wayne and Chase

Sisters or Identical Quads born in different years???

2009-09-20T20:34:00.006-05:00

These girls are almost like family to me! I started photographing the oldest when she was about 9 months old and have enjoyed each and every session!

When I look back on their images, it can be hard to tell who's who....they look so much alike!! What do you think?

They are the sweetest girls with the best personalities...I just love 'um!!

Until next time~

Wendy

Another SENIOR Sneak Peek!

2009-02-23T18:47:00.005-06:00

I'm sooooo very fortunate to be blessed with photographing the absolute nicest kids....I think I am the luckiest photographer ever!!!

Yep...we're by the "Men's Restroom"!!

It's awesome when the person you are photographing sees things that you don't...Lucas actually saw this curved tree...I've walked by it so many times and never even saw it!

As I was setting my camera, Lucas was standing by this wall throwing the football in the air and I just had to get a few images of the action....Love it!

What a blast we had!! Good Luck Lucas!

~Wendy

We're All SMILES..AND..Happy Birthday to my Sweet Mom!

2009-02-18T16:20:00.007-06:00

Now ya see 'em....................................

............................Now ya Don't!!!

That's right! We're all Smiles with NO Braces!!! Chase got his braces off today...after we left the orthodonist we counted the days....767 days with braces....2 years, 1 month and 5 days and now a Lifetime of beautiful teeth!!!

His Orthodonist has a chalkboard in the waiting room where they "announce" who gets their braces off that day....we've gone at least once a month for over 2 years and notices tons of names on the board....well guess who's name was on there today!!!! You guessed it...Chase Thomas!! It was so awesome to walk in today and see his name there!!!!! Don't you just love the after smile...looks just a little bit bigger than the before one!!!

(BEFORE)

(AFTER)

YEAH...I'm FINALLY FINISHED!!!

On the other topic of the day...it's my Sweet, Sweet Mom's Birthday!!! Chase and I went over, before AND after the ortho visit...this is the image I took of him giving her a "Happy Birthday Kiss"...aaaahhhhh...so sweet!

My Mother has been the ROCK of our family for YEARS and she just continues with a truly loving heart and without complaints. She is the most amazing lady I know and is honestly my best girlfriend! I just don't know what I would do without her. She always has an open ear to listen but also gives the best advice ever! She has such a gentle spirit but is one of the strongest women I know. As a mother....you couldn't ask for anyone better..nuf said!!! (And that goes for her as a wife, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, sister, daughter and friend) I could go on and on and on......

Can you tell I love her just a LITTLE bit!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!

I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!

Wendy

Sweet Thing!

2009-02-11T12:56:00.010-06:00

I had the pleasure of photographing this "Sweet Thing" recently...(I can't help but think about the Keith Urban song "Sweet Thing" when I see this precious little angel!)

Gettin' some sweetness from Mommy and Daddy!!

Now....how adorable is this image....aaahhhhh....to be able to sleep like this...priceless!!

These first time parents are incredible! They seem so happy with their little family and are doing such a great job!! Enjoy making your Memories!

This little piggy......

Some wonderful lovin' from the Grandparents!!

This precious little girl was the PERFECT baby!!! She was so sweet and I could have kept photographing her all day. But as you can tell...she got a little tuckered out (even though this image was taken early on).

Sweet Dreams...Sweet Thing!

Blessings~

Wendy

S..S..P.. (Senior...Sneak Peek)

2009-01-13T12:50:00.020-06:00

Well...this High School Senior is a very special person to me! I've known his family for YEARS...his younger brother and Chase have been friends since they were 4...and his mom and I are very close friends!!! We had a BLAST at his session!!!

Check out some of the images....

Not far from where we live there's construction going on and I was just dying to to go there and do some images of a senior boy with these cool blue pipes (weird I know!!) before they were stuck in the ground! I love how it turned out!Isn't this image awsome!!

We're gonna miss you when you go to college...but....we wish you the Best of luck at OSU!!!

Until Next Time

~Wendy

Poppin' my Gum...Poppin' Poppin' my Gum...

2009-01-09T14:26:00.003-06:00

I know that this is my photography blog, but sometimes I like to share personal things as well. I've been talking about my sweet boy ALOT lately...Birthday, Christmas, etc. but I just had to share a story that I hope he and I don't forget.

He had an endocrinology appointment today...as most of you know he's a little small for his age...and we've been back and forth for YEARS about whether or not to do growth hormones, something that I haven't been too keen on because of how expensive plus...just not really wanting to put all of that in his body. BUT...at the same time I don't want him to be ONLY 5'2" (and at one point in time that WAS a prediction)! Well, we found out today that his height prediction is now at least 5'5 1/2" at minimum!!! I had always prayed for at least 5'6". SO...he now does not qualify for growth hormones...we are excited! He has always told me that he doesn't mind being short and he gives himself nicknames of Shorty...Short Stuff, etc.

A...N...Y....W...A...Y....

Not too sure why I had to share all of that but, needless to say he wasn't too excited before the appointment but after he was. We were singing songs, driving down the road and I was chewing gum and yes...I made a popping sound..I know, not too "lady like"...I would only do that around certain people!!! Then, he wanted me to "show" him how to make the popping sound...so I was explaining to him how I do it and we were laughing sooooooo hard as he was trying sooooo hard to do the sound. At one point he said..."Mom...I got air!!!" I WISH I would have had my camera so I could take pictures of his puckered mouth!!! He took one with my phone but I don't know how to get it to my computer!!!

The reason I share this story is because I'm SO GLAD that he can still have fun with me...laugh with me...and sometimes even think I'm cool!!! He is NOW 14 YEARS OLD...High School is next year...he's gradually leaving the roost....friends are important and I'm glad he's got some great ones....he has so many "grown up" decisions to make...for goodness sake in 4 years we will be planning his GRADUATION!!! Oh, it's going too fast!

Those fun little memories (even if some people don't think they are funny!) will be with us FOREVER...I will always remember this day and the little bit of silliness we had..he's growing up and I'm so proud of him!!

I Just Love That Kid!!!

Give yours a hug today and teach them how to blow bubbles and Pop their gum..you'll always remember the fun!
~Wendy

Merry Christmas

2008-12-26T17:30:00.006-06:00

This year our Christmas Card was Chase outside on the ONE day it snowed...I clicked a few images because of the snow...plus it was my buddy's birthday!!!

I hope each of you had a Blessed Christmas with all of your family and friends...we did!!
Wendy

A Baby's Hug

2008-12-18T17:43:00.003-06:00

~~My Aunt received this story through an email wanted to share the sweetness to all of you~~

We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly sitting and talking. Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, 'Hi.' He pounded his fat baby hands on the high chair tray. His eyes were crinkled in laughter and his mouth was bared in a toothless grin, as he wriggled and giggled with merriment.

I looked around and saw the source of his merriment. It was a man whose pants were baggy with a zipper at half-mast and his toes poked out of would-be shoes. His shirt was dirty and his hair was uncombed and unwashed. His whiskers were too short to be called a beard and his nose was so varicose it looked like a road map.

We were too far from him to smell, but I was sure he smelled.. His hands waved and flapped on loose wrists. 'Hi there, baby; hi there, big boy. I see ya, buster,' the man said to Erik.

My husband and I exchanged looks,

'What do we do?'

Erik continued to laugh and answer, 'Hi.'

Everyone in the restaurant noticed and looked at us and then at the man. The old geezer was creating a nuisance with my beautiful baby. Our meal came and the man began shouting from across the room, 'Do ya patty cake? Do you know peek-a-boo? Hey, look, he knows peek- a-boo.'

Nobody thought the old man was cute. He was obviously drunk.

My husband and I were embarrassed. We ate in silence; all except for Erik, who was running through his repertoire for the admiring skid-row bum, who in turn, reciprocated with his cute comments.

We finally got through the meal and headed for the door. My husband went to pay the check and told me to meet him in the parking lot. The old man sat poised between me and the door. 'Lord, just let me out of here before he speaks to me or Erik,' I prayed. As I drew closer to the man, I turned my back trying to sidestep him and avoid any air he might be breathing. As I did, Erik leaned over my arm, reaching with both arms in a baby's 'pick-me-up' position. Before I could stop him, Erik had propelled himself from my arms to the man.

Suddenly a very old smelly man and a very young baby consummated their love and kinship. Erik in an act of total trust, love, and submission laid his tiny head upon the man's ragged shoulder. The man's eyes closed, and I saw tears hover beneath his lashes. His aged hands full of grime, pain, and hard labor, cradled my baby's bottom and stroked his back. No two beings have ever loved so deeply for so short a time.

I stood awestruck. The old man rocked and cradled Erik in his arms and his eyes opened and set squarely on mine. He said in a firm commanding voice, 'You take care of this baby.'

Somehow I managed, 'I will,' from a throat that contained a stone.

He pried Erik from his chest, lovingly and longingly, as though he were in pain. I received my baby, and the man said, 'God bless you, ma'am, you've given me my Christmas gift.'

I said nothing more than a muttered thanks. With Erik in my arms, I ran for the car. My husband was wondering why I was crying and holding Erik so tightly, and why I was saying, 'My God, my God, forgive me.'

I had just witnessed Christ's love shown through the innocence of a tiny child who saw no sin, who made no judgment; a child who saw a soul, and a mother who saw a suit of clothes. I was a Christian who was blind, holding a child who was not. I felt it was God asking, 'Are you willing to share your son for a moment?' when He shared His for all eternity. How did God feel when he put his baby in our arms 2000 years ago.

The ragged old man, unwittingly, had reminded me, 'To enter the Kingdom of God, we must become as little children.'

~~Many Christmas Blessings to All of You!
Wendy

Happy Birthday...Big 14 year old!!!....and....Let Snow!!?!!!!

2008-12-10T15:26:00.008-06:00

Happy Birthday to My Very Precious Boy!!!

I prayed for you since I was a little girl..I couldn't WAIT to be a mommy and trust me I practiced alot with my baby dolls!!! When I found out you would be would be my son, I knew that my already blessed life would be even more blessed because you were my gift from God. I was and still am so Thankful for you!

The night before you were born your family was in the hallway and waiting room "betting" on when you would join us...you see...you were supposed to be born on the 9th...but you knew how to be "fashionably late" and waited until after midnight!! It didn't matter to me...I just wanted to know that you were healthy...and that you were!

We have had such a wonderful time for these past 14 years! I'll never forget when we went to Disneyworld, just the 2 of us...what a great time we had! Us going to "That Frio River, where you learned how to swim" (thank you George Strait!!), with Mimi and PawPaw...you hated the firefly's buzzing around your head... and now going back every other year...now you even go down the big drop and you aren't even scared! Mexico with Mimi and PawPaw those 2 times, the one year we were at Tulum and you wanted me to hold you but it was soooo hot...all you wanted to do is hug me and you said "Thank you Mom, this is beautiful...I Love You"...I melted!!! Swimming with the dolphins..and experience I'll NEVER forget! The Cruise with Wayne....what a blast!!! Henry saying..."Can I get a Whoop Whoop!!" AND..you won $120 playing Bingo..way to go! Oh my gosh....we have so many WONDERFUL MEMORIES!!!

I am so very proud of you in everything you do! You are so sweet, smart, loving, kind, funny, thoughtful, caring, loyal, bold, athletic, brave, talented and I absolutely Love EVERYTHING about you!!! Thank you for being such an awesome son!!!

And your friends....you choose such great ones, I hope you will continue to remain friends with them for years to come....these are just a few!!

Oh.....and to add to all the fun.....TODAY, on YOUR BIRTHDAY....it started snowing!!!!!! That's a once in a lifetime thing to even happen in Houston...needless to say on your birthday! Like you said 14 must be your luck number!!! It might not have been much, but hey you get what you can take, right!!?!

"Hurry up Mom...I'm COLD!!"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I LOVE YOU BUDDY!!!!!

Mom
xxooxxooxxooxxoo

p. s. You are ALWAYS in my Heart!

Peek.A.Boo

2008-12-04T21:41:00.010-06:00

Ok...here's a question for ya.......is little angel the most precious thing or WHAT!!!

This cutie is the youngest of four girls and you would think they were quad's born in different years...they look soooo much alike!! I have had the honor to photograph this family with all their girls for years and it's been awesome to watch them grow up!

LOVE the ruffles!!!

"huh!!??!"

I just love to capture the interation between Mommy and Baby...so sweet!

Enjoy these wonderful times..

Blessings~

Wendy

We Are Family......

2008-10-05T12:05:00.004-05:00

They've got the Whole Family with um'

LOVED working with this family........The grandparents came from North Carolina to see their family. It's so awesome to photograph an extended family, it's like a family reunion and I "kinda" get to be a part of it, not only that day but for years to come as they see the images around their homes.

The Kiddo's!

Sist'as

Grandparents with their Grandchildren

Until next time....keep smilin'!

~Wendy

Today is a Very Special Day!!

2008-09-23T08:48:00.005-05:00

It's my 2nd Wedding Anniversary to my Wonderful Husband!!!

After being a single Mom for almost 9 years I really didn't think I would get married again....However, God had bigger plans for me! My father-in-law, sister-in-law and Mom all had a part of getting us together and I thank them very much!

We have had 2 years of happiness, hard work, challenges, love and laughter and I am so greatful! I can't wait for many more years to come!!

I Love You Wayne!!

Happy Anniversary!!

~Wendy

Ben Franklin finally came to see the Cafe...

2008-09-21T21:14:00.003-05:00

.....and he brought his kite with the key!!!! Wayne's restaurant FINALLY has electricity!!! WOW....how we depend on it!!! We are up an running to full capacity!!! YEAH!!!!

Still praying for those who don't have it in the area.........hopefully it will be soon!!

Next Post.....................some PHOTOTGRAPHY!!!!!!!

~Wendy

Schilleci's All-American Cafe....still cookin'

2008-09-19T16:06:00.006-05:00

Even though we have been fortunate at out house, the Restaurant is still without power. :-(

BUT....we are still cookin'....my husband is the hardest worker in the world (along with my dad) and he doesn't let much get him down. Even though we do not have power inside the restaurant, we decided to grill outside. We have been very blessed with WONDERFUL weather!! The huge oak tree by the building was ok so everything has been great outside. The area where the restaurant is located has been hit hard....so power is taking a LONG time to get back on.

Not only do I have the BEST photography customers in the world....the restaurant has the BEST customers as well!!!! Everyone is so happy we are out there and are thankful they can get some AWESOME food! We thank everyone for coming out!!!

No, this is not Wayne's Brother and Sister....they are his parents....can you believe it!!! They came out to grab something to eat!!!

Me and My Sweetie!!! Still smiling through the storm of Mr. Ike!

(Jo Jo in the background!!)

Check out the Web Site:

www.SchillecisCafeandCatering.com

See ya there~

Wendy

Y----IKE---S!!!!

2008-09-19T14:45:00.007-05:00

I'm a native Houstonian, have been through many storms, including Alicia and I have never seen anything like Hurricane Ike! We woke up at 3:15 that morning as the storm moved through and have never seen wind like that....the trees swayed so much it was scary!

Well, I do have to say, that through the hurricane we have not had any huge problems at our house. We had a few fences down and one tree (that was already dead!) tilt over.

Our great neighbor came over with his power drill and helped to cut it down.

Then it was time to
clean up!!!

It made me sad to see the pile of wood because I personally planted this tree, years ago :(

HOWEVER......we are extremely blessed because we did not have major damage, never lost our water and were without power for literally hours, and we at times feel so guilty for that. We feel for and pray for those who have not had the same fortune, however we all know in Houston, we will all build everything back to normal eventually!

Blessings to everyone~

Wendy

First Day of School AND American Idol Concert!!!

2008-09-19T11:32:00.008-05:00

Well....yes....it's been almost a month, but better late than never, right?!

This is the morning of the first day of school, of the last year of Middle School...confusing??!!! YEP!

The night before school we all went to the American Idols Concert, even my Mom (she was a big fan and voted a ton for David Cook..!!) BTW...when I bought the tickets, I had no idea that the next day would be the first day of school =)

We had so much fun and absolutely LOVED the concert...it will be interesting to start hearing everone on the radio! Before the concert we went to eat at The Hard Rock Cafe downtown, maybe some of the artist will have some of their things at the Cafe's one day.

Needless to say.....there were a few yawns before getting on the bus :-)

Besides being a little tired, the first day of school went great!

Isn't it cute how Chase has his earphones on in all of the images...wonder what he's listening to? Typical teenager!!! Love that kiddo!!!

Until next time....

~Wendy

Bringing up Boys!

2008-07-11T10:39:00.007-05:00

This is one of my favorite family's to work with! I started to photograph their oldest boy when he was a little guy....now he's about to start 1st grade!!! So....in turn I've seen the other two boys as infants. I just love watching these guys grow up!

LOVE this image....it truly shows who they are as a family! Close, fun and loving!!
Headin' home!

Thank you for allowing me to capture these special times for y'all!

Blessings~

Wendy

Happy Fathers Day to My Dad!

2008-06-14T19:54:00.004-05:00

To honor my Dad on Father's Day...I just wanted to say a few words about him!

Warning...this is a long post for me and a Kleenex was necessary for me!!

My Dad has made more sacrifices for his family than anyone I've ever known!

Before I was born, he went to U of H working on his degree....it took him 10 years because of the sacrifices he made for us. He sometimes worked as many as 3 jobs to keep things going for our family. And he never complained...he just took car of us! Years later, he was very successful in a Property Development Company and then it was time to go out on his own. He started his own business in 1974 and was the most dedicated, hardworking man to make it successful...and that it is....successful!

As a child, on Saturday morning's my brother and I would beg him to get up and watch cartoons with us and after we "tried" to put water in his ear to get up he would come to the living room and watch The Looney Toons Show with us and just crack up when Road Runner kept trying to get Wylie Coyote....I still love that laugh!!!

During High School my mom and I would go shopping and I would come in and "show off" everything that I got and of course had to tell him how much we saved...he would look at me and smile and say..."but how much did you spend?" Again...never complaining.

He taught my brother and I to pursue our dreams and work hard so because of that we both went to college and both graduated in 4 years. I'll never forget that day and the feeling I had of my Dad being proud of me. After the ceremonies, he would come to me hand me $100 and say..that's for your Freshman year...then another $100..that's for your Sophomore year...etc....I ended up with $400 and was just thrilled!!!! I think I might have even said, I should have stayed for 6 years!

After college, I started working full time (it was about time, I actually started working at 13 years old) and I will always cherish Friday's at work....I'd walk back to my Dad's office and just sit and talk to him for HOURS about business, work, life...mainly business. They are conversations I will always have with me. After I started my own business, we would sometimes go to Willie's for a beer and talk, and the talks were still inspirational.

There are so many things about my Dad that I love and memories that continue to happen...the Frio River (teaching Chase to jump rocks), Mexico, going to Del Pubelo...so many things..but today Dad I just want to honor YOU!!! God has blessed me with the BEST father in the world!

You have always been there for me and you're the Best Grandfather to Chase...thank you for YOU! You are my hero and the wind beneath my wings.

I LOVE YOU DAD!

Wendy

The Last Day of School

2008-06-10T22:41:00.005-05:00

The last day of school was last week and every year I always LOVE to surprise my son when he gets off the bus! Even though now I think he expects my little surprises!

My mom comes over and we get water balloons filled up, shaving cream "pies" ready on paper plates and of course....ya gotta have some silly string!!!!!

He doesn't look too disappointed about gettin' it...does he? Actually when he saw us outside right before he got off the bus, I could hear his friends say..."you're gonna get it!" So he takes of running acting like he doesn't want to get pegged, then it turned into..."come and get me Mom and Mimi!"

To be honest with you, I'm not sure who has more fun!!

Congrats on a GREAT year Buddy!!!

WE ALL LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!

Looking forward to a great summer!

~Wendy

Happy Mothers Day to My Mom!

2008-05-10T19:44:00.014-05:00

Most of you know just how SPECIAL my mom is to me!!!

(WARNING: this is probably the LONGEST post I've ever typed, but I just had to say it all! Please take the time to read it!)

But in case you don't, let me just tell you what I think of her!!!!! She is the most Amazing, Wonderful, Loving, Patient, Caring, Loyal, Incredible Lady I have EVER known in my life!!! I am just about in tears as I write this about her because I Love Her So Much!!!

My mother has ALWAYS been there for me...during good times and bad...she has always been the BEST girlfriend I have ever had and I just wouldn't be here without her!

As a young girl, she taught me how to be a young lady, have good manners, be polite and respect others. My dad went to night school for college and sometimes worked 3 jobs when we were little, so she had us in a Mothers-Day-Out program, and instead of going and have fun, doing something for herself, she would do her grocery shopping and mow the lawn so my Dad could have a relaxing weekend with all of us. Every Saturday night, after we grilled outside, she would wash my hair and put it up in curlers so I would look pretty for Sunday morning at church.

When she and my Dad started their business in 1974, she would be there for me and my brother when we came home from school and then stayed up until the "wee" hours of the night doing work for their company...these are things I didn't know until I was older...and she NEVER once complained about anything!!!!

As I got older, we had tons of fun shopping!!! She always taught me how to look for "deals" and save money so sometimes you could get more!!! Then after hours upon hours of shopping, we would drive back home (after eating Mexican food for dinner of course!) and then we would sit in the car on the driveway and talk about anything and everything for even more hours!!! I will always cherish those times!!!

During college, she always made me feel special about coming back home for Holidays or Weekends (half the time she would do my laundry...thanks mom!). She always encouraged me to have my friends but be safe and good....her normal saying when we left the house was "Be Sweet!"....now I say that to Chase!! She was always a great friend, but also meant business and could be strict...she even made me sleep out in my car one night because I always had a hard time making curfew....she had enough so it was time for her to put her foot down! It was one of the best lessons she ever taught me.

Jump ahead a few years and I become a Mom myself and when Chase was just over 2 years old I become a single mom. AGAIN..........I could have never survived those almost nine years without her! She helped me all of the time with Chase, helped me with my Photography business, always listened to me if I needed to talk, cry or even laugh. I am almost speechless (if you can believe it) about some of this!!! She taught me how to be the best mom I can be (even though I don't know if I could ever be as good as she is), to ALWAYS put my child first, trust in the Lord to get me through, look at the positive, be bold, be loving, be patient. I know that all of these things she has taught me, she learned from her own Mother (Happy Mother's Day to you too Nana!).

So now as a Grandmother, she is Awesome...she goes to all of her grandchildren's events, drives them to many places they need to go, lets them have slumber parties in her living room, plays basketball with Chase and his friends.....and she's really good!!! She wants to do it all!!!

When I got married again, I found it fitting that she was my Matron of Honor. I had to have her as the one to stand beside me!!! (These photos are from my wedding) And now that I am married, she has taught me how to be the best wife I can be and she mainly does that by example...she is the best wife to my dad (almost 47 years!!)

THANK YOU MOM!!!!!

FOR NOT GIVING ME EVERYTHING I EVER ASKED FOR....

BUT

FOR BEING THE BEST LADY, DAUGHTER, SISTER,

WIFE, FRIEND, GRANDMOTHER

AND MOST OF ALL

MOTHER!!!!!!

I hope you have the Best Mother's Day Ever!!!
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
Wendy

Little Red....VW

2008-05-06T20:34:00.013-05:00

Just think of the song by Prince, except put VW in place of Corvette..haha!!!

Seriously.....What a cute car and beautiful girl!!!

I photographed this girls family years ago when she was in Middle School...time flys by so fast!! She was so fun to work with and has an amazing smile and awesome eyes!

I did some unique techniques to this image to make it look almost like a Black & White Color tint...cool huh?

Love the waterfall in the back ~ you feel like you're up in the mountains somewhere!

Best of Luck for your future!!

Blessings~
Wendy

How Sweet It Is

2008-04-22T12:04:00.022-05:00

This has got to be one of the sweetest babies ever (besides mine of course!! haha!) This precious gift is one of my newest nephews so I get to love on him every so often!

Havin some

fun with

Mommy and

Daddy!

Time to try a little something different....so...everyone hopped on the bed!

Then I told Mom and Dad to KISS!!!!! The kids said "ewwwweeewwwww!!!" and covered up their eyes...how cute is that!!

The Dudes!!!!

"A Baby is God's opinion that the World should go on" ~Carl Sandburg

"You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them."~Desmond Tutu

Enjoy these precious times

~Wendy

Thank God I'm a Country Girl!

2008-04-17T07:40:00.013-05:00

This senior girl is so beautiful....inside and out!

We went out to the country for this session. A fabulous piece of land that her grandparents live on. Lots of land, fences, trees, cows, horses, some hay, a tractor, four wheeler....can you tell I had fun!

Over to the barn for some images in the hay...don't ya just love the boots!!!

I LOVE horses and was so thrilled to take these images with this amazing horse! She does great riding the horse too...bareback at that!

On my drive to the land, there were fields of these beautiful wildflowers. I was hoping there would be some close to where I was going and fortunately there were some right by the road..YEA!!! I just love how natural she looks!And then when we were finished, she sat comfortably and I just had to click one more time!

See ya next time Cowgirl!!

Wendy

SISTA'S!!!

2008-03-26T15:50:00.010-05:00

I had a great time photographing these sisters!!! I always wanted a sister...especially if we would have been as close as these two are!!!

Love this image....they actually did the pose themselves and I just had to capture the love they have fore each other! The older sister is graduating from University of Texas and the younger sister is graduating from High School and I think would like to go to UT as well so they decided to wear orange...check out the orange Converse shoes...too cute!

Love this natural image with the youngest and her guitar...almost looks like a CD cover!

This sis loved her cowgirl boots!

Their sweet Mom hopped in a few images so they can all surprise Dad!

Until next time~

Wendy

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary!!

2008-03-21T15:45:00.011-05:00

Married 50....yes 50 years!!! How Incredible is that!?!! What a Blessing!!!

This sweet couple are my Aunt and Uncle (my Mom's sister and her husband) and they are about to celebrate 50 Amazing Years Together in Marriage!!
This couple is soooo special to me!!! When I was a little girl my aunt would sew adorable dresses for me (my Mom still has a few of them!) and when I got married she made my bridal veil. She helped teach me how to cross-stitch and other handwork and helped me with a sewing machine a little bit too....unfortunately I didn't do too well on that! My aunt also got me started on collecting "Precious Moments"....she always gave me the sweetest figurines.

When my son was just 9 months old, they babysat him for me while I went to a doctors appointment and they took one of my most favorite pictures of him...he has the biggest "muppet"-wide-mouth smile ever....it still sits in my house and I will always cherish it!!!

On this image I told them to think about the first they saw each other...I just love the looks on their faces!! It looks like they just met for the first time...aaaawwwwww!

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary!!!

I can't wait to photograph you again in 25 years to make it 75!!!

Aunt J and Uncle G,

Thank You for everything you have done for me!!! Congratulations!!!

I love you!

Wendy

Way to go Hubby!!

2008-03-08T14:11:00.005-06:00

My hubby has got to be one of the most dedicated, hardworking men I've ever known and I am VERY proud of him!!!

His restaurant has been open just over 2 years for Breakfast and Lunch....He gets up very early to start cooking and bake his Famous Homemade Bread.....yummy!!!

Well......a few weeks ago we started a new journey....

We are now serving DINNER!!!!

Check out his Web-Site... http://www.schilleciscafeandcatering.com/ it still needs a few updates, so thanks for your patience.

Schilleci's is located at:

8715 Spring Cypress . Spring, Texas 77379

281.376.3141

(right across from Glennloch Farms at Champion Forest Drive and Spring Cypress ~ next to a Starbucks)

Come by and see us (yes...you might see me there....heck sometimes my son is up there working too and loves it ~ startin' him young!!)

See ya there!

Can I get a S.E.N.I.O.R.S.!!!!

2008-03-08T14:01:00.006-06:00

I absolutely love to photograph High School Seniors because they are having

the Time of their Life!!!

I personally LOVED my Senior Year!!!

When I photograph these young adults in the prime of their life...it takes me back a few years (geesh...more than a few!!!)...what AWESOME memories!!

Show who you are.....pick out your special place....you're gonna look great!!!

Catch ya later~

Wendy

I'm a Bad Blogger...or am I just Scatter Brained!!!

2008-02-20T12:18:00.002-06:00

I live in a scatter brained world! I sometimes feel I have so much to do but feel like I don't accomplish anything...even though I know I do!!! I'm not sure if it's too much to do, hormones or my age!!! Can you relate?

Anyway...keep checking back...I will definately will get caught up!

Until next time~
Wendy

Where's the Sun???

2008-01-23T10:09:00.001-06:00

I SOOO want to see the sun!!! A few days ago it was BE-AUtiful ~ it almost seemed like spring time! Mind you, I'm not ready for the HOT summer and I love cool weather, I just LOVE sunshine ~ it makes everyone happy!!

So, until it peaks out a little bit, here are a few ways of doing gorgeous portraits

Low-Key Black & White.

I would also love to take someone out with an umbrella and get some unique images...as long as you don't mind getting a little bit wet....let me know....I'm game!!

Stay Dry~

Wendy

Fun at the Golf Course

2008-01-08T16:27:00.003-06:00

This was such an INCREDIBLE family that I've worked with since the oldest boy was a baby...my how time flys by!

We went to Northgate Country Club and took off in 3 golf carts to go have a little bit of fun!

I just LOVE to get natural...fun-loving images!!!

Even when everyone goes tumbling down!!

When the session was over I was talking to my clients and the boys started playing at the putting green. I just had to click just a little bit more! This was one of my favorites and we used it on their Christmas card. So precious!!!

Until Next Time~

Happy New Year!

2008-01-01T17:37:00.000-06:00

Wow...getting a LOT slower at this blogging thing, eh? Hopefully with this New Year I will stay caught up just a little bit better!! I have so many images to share with all of you....so keep checking back!

I hope all of you had a Very Merry Christmas and pray that all of you have a Hopeful, Peaceful and Blessed New Year!

Blessings~
W

To the Market we will go....

2007-12-04T17:47:00.000-06:00

This Thursday, December 6th from 10am - 7pm

I will be at the Holiday Gift Market in Black Horse Ranch Subdivision

(Off of Fry Road and Hwy 290)

I'd love to see you there!!!

(Click on the flyer to enlarge!)

Until then~

W

Little Angel...

2007-12-03T21:12:00.002-06:00

This little guy has the most beautiful face...I just had to post it! I am just speechless!!

What a precious blessing...

Until Next Time~

Wendy

P.S. His grandmother made the outfit he's wearing and blanket he is laying on..what talent!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2007-11-21T13:36:00.000-06:00

I am so far behind on blogging....as if you couldn't tell!!!! I should have some new images up soon since I've be photographing some AWESOME sessions!

I hope each of you have a Very Happy Thanksgiving...enjoy time with your friends and family...we all have so much to be thankful for.

Blessings~
W

And the Two Shall Become One....

2007-10-23T21:56:00.001-05:00

In a few months this beautiful couple will be Mr. & Mrs.!!

The story behind the Bride's engagement ring is so incredibility unique...it will bring tears to your eyes. The diamonds were from the Groom's Great-Grandmothers setting ~ It was redesigned into the current setting ~ It is such a touching story I just had to take as many images as I could!

The location we went to for the session was where their wedding will be held. There was a wedding currently happening when we were there so we were able to go to some other areas and buildings on the grounds. The buildings are old homes that have been renovated. One is a beautiful restaurant and the owners are about to "fix up" the other homes. Luckily my husband and I know the owners and I had permission to go there...it was so unique!!

Just havin' some fun!!!

Wishing the Two of You Many Blessings

and All of the Happiness in the World!!

Until Next Time

Blessings~

Wendy

Talkin' 'bout my Generation!

2007-10-16T14:39:00.002-05:00

This wonderful family was a blast to hang out with!! The weather was just beautiful...one of the first awesome weekends we've had in a long time! Their gorgeous home right on Lake Conroe was amazing..but what was even more amazing was all 4 of the generations that were there! The youngest was 11 months...the oldest 89 years...WOW!!!

This sweet young lady was just darling! Her daughter told me she would do whatever I asked her to do...even cartwheels!! I hope I'm able to be like that when I'm 89!!!

These little ones are the 4 grandchildren.

I started with this precious little girl - look at those blue eyes!!!
Then I just had to take this little guy to the side and get his cute freckles!!!
Of course then the oldest...looks just like his brother...and what a great kid!!!
He was such a gentleman!!
Then finally the brother to the little girl....he had some of the cutest expressions!!!

Probably the most fun was taking an image of my client with her two English Bulldogs!

If my memory is still with me their names were "Lola May" and "Clyde"

...aaahhhhh they were so cute!!!

They were like little people...at one point Lola May got her feelings hurt

and wouldn't look at the camera!! HA!! Clyde however would do just about anything...they would move him around and he would just sit there!!! They just cracked me up!!

I love to include "every member" of the family in portraits!!

These are just a few of the images taken that day...

I wish I could put all of them on!!

Until Next Time!

Today At the Gift Market.....

2007-09-28T19:05:00.001-05:00

What a great day at the St. Mary's Gift Market today!!! It's going on tomorrow too from 9-4. There is a wonderful lady there, Jane Landau (I photographed her step daughters senior portrait session years ago...what a beautiful girl!) and she has this awesome booth there called "Put It On My Heart"...she paints beautifully on a large square piece of wood with many different colors to choose from and then uniquely writes a Bible Verse or Saying...then in the middle of it you place a square photograph (5 x 5, I'm pretty sure)...they are AWESOME!!! They all have different looks and she does custom orders as well! Check it out if you can, if not I got her card and the web site is www.putitonmyheart.com ~ I do believe they are still working on the web site, so keep checking back!

There are so many wonderful booths....Jennifer Doremus with Silk Accents is there with her gorgeous floral arrangements, she does custom orders as well...I've always been able to tell her what I need with colors....she gets it right every time!!! Her web site is www.BoutiqueTooCute.com . Beautiful Jewelry, Neat Clothing, Fancy Clipboards, a Raffle, a Silent Auction..and they even have a Tea Room with lots of delicious food!

I got to see lots of customers...it was great all of you, even your kiddo's...along with meeting new people! Try to stop by if you can!

Until Next Time
~W

Holiday Christmas "Photo Stamp" Special

2007-09-27T10:13:00.001-05:00

Have a Unique Portrait Session of your Family or Children...

Then order 50 or more of our Custom Christmas Cards and you receive

60 Customized Photo 41 cent Stamps....

ABSOLUTELY FREE!!

Your Stamps must be ordered at the same time your Christmas Cards are ordered.

Orders must be placed by November 21, 2007 and must be from your current session!

(These stamps have been scanned and are not the best of quality...sorry!!)

DON'T FORGET!!

We will be at the St. Mary's Gift Market Friday and Saturday

September 28-29

9-4

The corner of N. Eldridge Pkwy. and Louetta

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Blessings~

Wendy

We're going to the Market!

2007-09-25T09:06:00.000-05:00

Come by to see us....

We will be displaying samples of our new Custom Christmas Cards along with a Great Offer that goes along with it! We will be on the second floor.....Come check it out!

Hope to see you there!

Bubbles and Ducks...Everywhere!

2007-09-19T21:06:00.002-05:00

This adorable little one is my Granddaughter....YES Granddaughter!!! My husband's daughter has a little girl so when we got married I became and instant Grandmother...and a young one at that!!! She will be 2 years old in December and I just had to take her out for a few clicks of the camera!! My mother (sweet Miss Pat as the kids all know her!) came to help me and I couldn't have done it without her!! We went to a local park and took some bread to feed the ducks.

But....the ducks just would not cooperate...They weren't hungry!

A few of them came a little bit close...but not one took the bait!
Shame on them!!

Then....finally they "came a quacking"..and we got some big laughs!

And now...Bubble Time!!!
First she did the normal thing kids do when it came to stepping in damp grass...we picked her up to have her stand up and she lifted her legs up and crossed them like she was sitting in the air! So cute!
So....we worked a little magic...we put her on the concrete walkway,
got ourselves in the grass and started the Bubbles...

I think she forgot about the wet grass....she was having a Blast!

Makes you wonder what she's thinking....maybe which one should I try to catch!?!

Blessings~

Where were You when the World Stopped Turning.....

2007-09-11T18:22:00.002-05:00

I'll NEVER forget where I was on September 11, 2001....my son, who was in 1st grade at the time, was about to get on the bus. We saw reports on TV, we didn't even know where things were happening, but.....I told him, "We have to pray for everyone, this is really bad!"....We stopped everything and prayed. "Go to school and tell your teacher what is happening!" I'm not sure why I told him to do that...I was just panicked!!! I knew that day would forever change our Country.

Anyway....as I saw a little bit of Oprah today and she had family members who lost a loved one on 9/11 and tears came to my eyes...one little girl took her dad's sweatshirt and made it into a pillow and she called it her "Daddy Pillow" and she hugged it all the time, like she was still hugging him.....one girl lost her mom (and she was a single mom) when she was 15 and became an instant mother to her 15 month old brother.....one mother told her 3 children "He loved you before you were ever born". All of that will definitely bring tears to your eyes! Then the thing that made me lose it was seeing family portraits, sometimes portraits are all you have left and they can always remind us of our loved ones and teach younger generations about their family. I realized what a WONDERFUL BLESSING I have as a Portrait Photographer to be able to "stop time" and make memories that people will have forever! It is truly a gift God has blessed me with!

After my son got home from football practice, I took him outside to our American Flag (that my awesome husband hung.........he graciously honored our country by serving in the Military in Dessert Storm), and just had to click a little bit!

So....Where were You when the World Stopped Turning?

Blessings~
Wendy

Mr. Blue Eyes

2007-09-05T16:04:00.002-05:00

Wow...are these eyes gorgeous or what?? This little guy is the third boy of a client who I have photographed for years....and trust me, his brothers are just as adorable!! The oldest boy just started kindergarten last week...I remember the first time I photographed him...it seems like yesterday!

What a Cutie!!

I'm finally Blogging!!

2007-08-30T17:59:00.001-05:00

Hello everyone!! After seeing friends and family Blogging....I thought it....It's my turn to start!!! I will be posting images, showing new products and letting you know about me and the things that interest me in photography. Summer has been somewhat of a time for me to regroup; I enjoyed spending precious time with family and friends, especially my son and new husband! And now it's time to get ready for the Fall...it's definitely going to start off with a bang! I'm excited to keep everyone up to date with what's going on in the photography world through my eyes!

Wendy Thomas Photography

A Beautiful Day...

Merry Christmas and New Years Blessings

Sisters or Identical Quads born in different years???

Another SENIOR Sneak Peek!

We're All SMILES..AND..Happy Birthday to my Sweet Mom!

Sweet Thing!

S..S..P.. (Senior...Sneak Peek)

Poppin' my Gum...Poppin' Poppin' my Gum...

Merry Christmas

~~A Baby's Hug~~

Happy Birthday...Big 14 year old!!!....and....Let Snow!!?!!!!

Peek.A.Boo

We Are Family......

Today is a Very Special Day!!

Ben Franklin finally came to see the Cafe...

Schilleci's All-American Cafe....still cookin'

Y----IKE---S!!!!

First Day of School AND American Idol Concert!!!

Bringing up Boys!

Happy Fathers Day to My Dad!

The Last Day of School

Happy Mothers Day to My Mom!

Little Red....VW

How Sweet It Is

Thank God I'm a Country Girl!

SISTA'S!!!

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary!!

Way to go Hubby!!

Can I get a S.E.N.I.O.R.S.!!!!

I'm a Bad Blogger...or am I just Scatter Brained!!!

Where's the Sun???

Fun at the Golf Course

Happy New Year!

To the Market we will go....

Little Angel...

Happy Thanksgiving!!

And the Two Shall Become One....

Talkin' 'bout my Generation!

Today At the Gift Market.....

Holiday Christmas "Photo Stamp" Special

We're going to the Market!

Bubbles and Ducks...Everywhere!

Where were You when the World Stopped Turning.....

Mr. Blue Eyes

I'm finally Blogging!!

A Baby's Hug