I began to get massages from Stacy about 6 months ago.  What I first noticed about her is her positivity and joy that she exudes.  She is a very strong woman and she is such a joy to be around.

I was in a car accident 5 or so years ago where I suffered whiplash and still suffer pain in the shoulders and neck from that.  Add to that having a baby in the past year, my body has gone through a lot.  Stacy does a great job of not just relaxing me for that day but working on what may be the sources of my pain so I can have longer relief.  She provides a therapeutic massage and takes the approach of that if one part of your body is hurting, it probably is effecting how another part works and how everything works together.  She has been amazing for my healing and figuring out relief with the pain I feel a lot of the time.

We found this cool, zen-like background and we thought it was perfect for Stacy because she has such a calming effect on her clients.

I love this relaxed photo of Stacy.  She’s such a sweet person and I think this photo shows how personable and kind she is.

If you suffer from pain on a frequent basis and would like someone who wants to provide relief, Stacy would be a great masseuse for you.  She works at Serenity Massage in Urbandale and her business phone is 270-0030.  I highly recommend getting a massage from her if you’re simply wanting relaxation from a hectic week or if you have an injury or condition you’re trying to get relief from.

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Here are some more photos from Genevieve and Caroline’s Christmas session. The family is building a home that will be completed in the Spring so this photo in front of the Christmas tree is a great way for them to remember the first house the girls lived in.

A sweet moment shared between Caroline and her grandmother.

Love this photo of the girls eating their almond bark. Caroline is happily chomping away while Genevieve just studies hers.

The girls’ grandparents have a cabin up at Lake Okoboji that the family spends time at every summer. This ornament came from Lake Okoboji so it’s a fun reminder of all the fun memories they’ve had there.

I will be posting the slideshow from this session soon. Check back within the next couple of days!

Genevieve putting an ornament on a high branch.

Caroline was cracking us all up with how intensely she was rocking on her toy.  What an adventurous little girl!

Thomas shows Genevieve where to hang the stockings.  So cute!

A fun moment shared between father and daughter.

Christy, the girls’ grandma, showed them how to make Christmas cookies.  Caroline ate a lot of butter in the process!

More photos to come soon from this session.  Check back within the next week!

Jenny and Thomas are building a new home right now so they thought that would be a fun site for their session.

Genevieve and Charlotte had fun on their grandpa’s tractor.  One of the best parts of the day was seeing how much fun these two had together.  They are such imaginative girls I think they could make just about anything fun.

A sweet moment between Sarah and Gemma.

Caroline is a very happy child.  We captured some hilarious moments of her playing a kind of peek-a-boo out of this basket.

An adorable photo of Gemma at 9 months old.

A relaxed family photo.  More to come from this session soon!

Kevin and I were thinking about what makes good Christmas gifts and came to the conclusion that heartfelt gifts are something that is personal to both the giver and receiver – something shared between them. Photographs create a shared lifelong connection to the people that are most important to us. Imagine how you will surprise your loved ones with the beautiful portrait they wanted.

We have come up with 5 great Christmas ideas to share with you and we’re doing it “Groupon Style”. Next week we will have a special every day, but it stays a secret until that day. Be the first to know what the daily special is by getting e-mail alerts at http://www.barberphotostudio.com/christmas-special.

You are probably getting too many e-mails as it is, so it is my promise to you that by signing up, you will only get e-mails about these extremely rare specials. This really is the fist time we have had a sale like this and Kevin had to talk me into it.

If you haven’t been photographed by us (or recently), we do have a gallery of fine art photographs you will want to check out at http://www.barberphotostudio.com/fine-art.  You may request one of these images for the special of your choosing.  Would you love a beautiful piece for your living room?  Or perhaps a fine art piece may be a great addition to a family or friend’s home.

We hope you enjoy these upcoming specials.  We’re not in the habit of having specials at our studio and this may be the last one we have so don’t pass it up.

Have a blessed Christmas!

About 3 or 4 years ago, I started seeing Dr. Clement as my chiropractor. I’ve always thought he makes a great chiropractor because he has a calming way about him, which is very comforting as a patient before you get adjusted.

Here is Dr. Clement and his office assistant, Connie. She is always very cheerful and friendly.

I know a lot of parents out there would love to start chiropractic care for their children but are unsure about who to go to and what all is involved in a child’s adjustment. Getting a child adjusted involves tiny movements done in a kind way. Dr. Clement does a great job of being gentle with children. See how happy our son is while being adjusted!

If you have been searching for a chiropractor that is an in-network preferred provider for your Wellmark HMO, Dr. Clement is in this network so you save money by going to him over an out of network chiropractor. It is very hard to find new doctors that fit this criteria because Wellmark does not let new doctors in very often, but Clement Chiropractic made their list.

If you’re looking for a new chiropractor, Clement Chiropractic is a great place to try. Dr. Clement is very knowledgable and caring and seeks to not only give you relief through adjustments but seeks ways for you to find relief between visits.

We decided to do an impromptu “mini session” with our son in the fall leaves – just in front of our house and in the neighbor’s leaves.

Playing Peek-a-Boo behind the birch trees

Your portrait session doesn’t have to be in a “beautiful” location – we love making your portraits personal to you, so sometimes the best location is right where you are.

Waving in the leaves

Don’t be afraid to use your front or back yard as a location – you don’t have to go far, you and your family will be comfortable in the photos, and it incorporates important memories into your photos.

Watching the wind blow through the trees

Although we were really hoping to show off how well he can crawl, he was more interested in watching the wind blow through the trees – and that’s just fine!

To our amazement, he didn’t stick even a single leaf in his mouth!

Pushing up off Daddy

Daddy makes a fun prop!

One last photo before melting down