Kids are back in school, it is the end of Summer, and we are off of maternity leave. We are ready to get back into photographing our fabulous clients once again! With the excitement of getting back into the swing of things, we are celebrating with a sale. Our Jenni Jackson boutique clothing line is on sale now through Friday, September 10th. Everything is 40% off!

We have opened up booking to those on our waiting list and September is officially booked! Thank you to those who booked. If you want to book a session with us, we are currently booking for October with only a few openings left. Be sure to contact us if you are interested in booking or purchasing this adorable boutique clothing! (808-1070 or haley@capturingroots.com)

Now onto the sale! See sizes and prices as listed…

#1 was $58 - now $34.80

#2 was $58 - now $34.80

 

#4 was $56 - now $33.60

#5 was $56 - now $33.60

#6 was $60 - now $36

 

#8 was $56 - now $33.60

#9 was $58 - now $34.80

 

#11 was $58 - now $34.80

#12 was $56 - now $33.60


#13 (2 piece - pant outfit) was $64 - now $38.40

#14 was $60 - now $36

#15 was $68 - now $40.80



#16 was $58 - now $34.80

 

Items shown: hair ties, bows, and bandanas (*see purchase bonus*)                             3 bloomers: was $22 each - now $13.20 each

Purchase Bonus: A FREE bow, bandana, or hair tie will be given per item purchased! *Only while supplies last.*

Return Policy: If you wish to return, it must be done within 7 days of purchase, with proof of receipt, and in good condition with tags on.

Details: Pick up from our studio in Bloomington, IL is offered. Shipping costs are an additional $4 added to your order. We do not ship outside the United States.  Sales tax is not included in the list price and is 7.75 %. Check, cash, Visa or MasterCard is accepted.


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  1. Denise wrote: Such fun clothes - we have a few of these dresses and love them:) Beautiful colors and fabrics! (08/30/10, 11:39 am)

Last winter I was experiencing some major pain due to the varicose veins that I get with pregnancy. Since I was in terrible pain, I had to be off of my legs a lot because standing was almost unbearable. It came to a point where I was struggling to care for my family. God provided (as he always does) during this trial…

Mom and Dad Kieser knew the pain I was in and offered to hire a nanny for our family until I delivered. I first was reluctant to the idea - not sure if I was ready for someone to come into our home to help me care for my kids and do my household duties. However, during that time, God gave me a change of heart and Tater and I began to pray for God to provide someone for us.

We didn’t know who would be able to help us. We both knew that we wanted someone consistent that would be able to help us on the days that Tater worked his 12 hour shifts - which are always on different days. We needed someone flexible because of that, and be able to work for only a certain number of months.

February came and a friend offered to watch our kids on Valentine’s Day so we could go out. We took her up on the offer right away. I met this friend when I was teaching at Peoria Christian School. She was actually my student aide at the time. We have kept in touch a bit throughout the years. That night she asked how my pregnancy was going, and we told her of the struggles we were facing. A few days later she emailed and said she was interested in helping us out if we wouldn’t mind considering her. After some prayer at both our ends, she accepted the job.

I can’t tell you how much God has blessed us with her as our nanny. Throughout these past few months she has helped with anything and everything we have asked her to do. She has seen both our good and ugly times and has done her job extremely well.

Today is her last day and as we say “goodbye” to her, we want to say…

Cassie ~ Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you have done for us. God has used you to touch our lives and the lives of our children. We have been so blessed by you, and you have taught us a lot by showing us your loving and serving heart. The way you hold our babies and shower them with hugs and kisses means more than you’ll ever know. You feel like a part of our family now, and we cherish the friendship that we share. So even though we may be saying goodbye to this job and this chapter in our lives, we look forward to the times we will still share together in the future. We are so thankful that God blessed us with you. We just want you to know that we love you…           you will be missed!


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  1. Denise wrote: Very sweet! It was nice meeting you Cassie:) (08/13/10, 7:24 am)

  2. jan wrote: I'm sure the kids will always treasure the fun times with Cassie! You can tell they really know and love her! May God bless you, Cassie, in your next adventure with the Lord!!! (08/13/10, 8:10 am)

  3. Mindy wrote: That was such a sweet post! I got teary eyed just reading it! I know what a blessing Cassie has been to you and it's been neat to see her as part of your family and see her love for the kids. Such sweet pictures that I'm sure you'll both always cherish! I must say, Miss Paisley looks pretty darn cute in her little outfit! ;) (08/13/10, 8:18 am)

  4. Heather wrote: That's my Cass. She's a sweet one. (08/13/10, 10:00 am)

  5. jessica leman wrote: that is super sweet :) I love how Brianna is holding onto Paisley's foot in the first picture :) (08/13/10, 12:01 pm)

Happy Birthday Elle Belle!


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  1. Jodi wrote: These are some of the cutest pictures!! What an absolute doll! (08/12/10, 6:55 am)

  2. Jill Tucci wrote: Happy Birthday Miss Elle!! She is so beautiful! Great photos! (08/12/10, 7:06 am)

  3. g-ma d wrote: Happy Birthdy Elle Adalyn! Your card is coming in the mail. I love you. G-Gma D. (08/12/10, 7:18 am)

  4. Marla wrote: Awe! So cute! Happy Birthday Elle! (08/12/10, 7:52 am)

  5. tami wrote: what a honey!!! i love that you guys do birthday shoots!!! your kids will treasure those always! (08/12/10, 8:17 am)

  6. Marilyn H wrote: she is so precious! Great backdrop for the pictures! Enjoy the day and Happy Birthday Elle! (08/12/10, 8:28 am)

  7. Sara wrote: Happy Birthday Elle! Such cute pictures! We love you! (08/12/10, 8:31 am)

  8. Alissa wrote: Happy Birthday, Elle! Love, U. Duane & A. Alissa, Jenna, Amy & Lily (08/12/10, 8:38 am)

  9. Denise wrote: Happy Birthday Elle! We love your beautiful, colorful pictures! So much life and spunk - just like sweet ELLE BELLE!! (08/12/10, 9:20 am)

  10. Nana & Papa wrote: Those pictures are soooo cute!! What a fun idea to do them at the fair! Happy Birthday Elle!!!!! We love you, Nana & Papa (08/12/10, 9:21 am)

  11. Michele wrote: I love the pictures!! The outfit is perfect for her. Happy birthday Elle!! Looks like you had a fun time at the fair. (08/12/10, 9:50 am)

  12. Mindy wrote: Happy Birthday Elle! You are such a fun girl! I absolutely love these pictures!!! That girl knows how to pose - you may have a future model on your hands! :) (08/12/10, 12:31 pm)

  13. Heidi wrote: You guys are always so creative. I love all of the colors! Such cute pictures! Happy birthday, Elle! (08/12/10, 3:19 pm)

  14. Amber wrote: Happy Birthday to Ava's birthday buddy. Love the spunk in all of them. : ) (08/12/10, 4:29 pm)

  15. Abi wrote: These pictures are so adorable!! You have such great creative ideas for photo shoots...I would have never thought to take pictures at a fair, but these are too fun! Your kids are lucky to have such fun, creative parents! (08/12/10, 8:55 pm)

Daddy’s will do all kinds for their little girls. I will never forget when my dad surprised us and made this Barbie house for my sisters and me. He used wall paper and carpet from our own house so that the house resembled our house growing up.

I have many fond memories playing with it. I love that from now on - everytime that I look at this doll house, I’ll remember how small my little girl once was…

Tater recently made these doll beds for the girls. It made me so thankful for the love and effort he put forth in hand making something special for them. Building these doll beds… singing to the kids before bed… tickling and playing with them… the list could go on - He is such a good daddy. I have been blessed to have exceptionally great men in my life.

*The adorable purple tutu outfit is from our good friends Ryan and Amber who knew that their photography friends would love it… and we do!


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  1. Mindy wrote: Oh, she is such a sweet little doll! That outfit is so YOU! Amber did a great job! :) (08/10/10, 8:13 pm)

  2. Kirsten Hany wrote: Those Cheeks and lips are just so sweet!!! (08/10/10, 8:17 pm)

  3. Molly Pflderer wrote: Okay, these (and all the previous) pictures are just way toooo cute! She is absolutely adorable and the beds are so neat! (08/10/10, 8:39 pm)

  4. Amber wrote: So it's not the outfit (although it looks as cute as I thought it would : ) ) . . .but that house and bed picture I think are my favorite so far. It makes me think of a picture I have with the twins of Ryan holding them that to this day is one of my favorites . . .because it makes me remember how little they were when I hardly can remember. It just makes you soak in their sweetness. She's beautiful - and I have SO much fun looking at each new shot you guys come up with! (08/10/10, 9:05 pm)

  5. Jill Tucci wrote: So beautiful!!! Love these shots! (08/10/10, 9:29 pm)

  6. Denise wrote: The doll house picture is my favorite! I also LOVE the beds and her sleeping in them! So cute! Tater - The beds are so great! You are so creative and talented! I agree with Haley - You are an amazing Daddy:) (08/11/10, 8:54 am)

  7. Nana & Papa wrote: These pictures are adorable!!!! I love the ones of Paisley in the tutu sleeping on the beds! Tate, you amaze me!! I don't think there is anything that you can't do!!!! (08/11/10, 10:07 am)

  8. Michele wrote: Too cute!!! (08/11/10, 10:21 am)

  9. jami wrote: i agree with the others. i just love looking at the creative pics you come up with. the one of her in the tutu on the pink bed, oh my goodness! so so beautiful! you guys are very talented! (08/11/10, 1:04 pm)

  10. Alissa wrote: Seriously, you gotta stop putting up all these cute pictures! It makes me want a little tiny babe again!! She's adorable! (08/11/10, 1:40 pm)

  11. Lisa wrote: For real? Oh my word!! The dollhouse heavenly, she looks so dang sweet in there. Okay...now I re-evaluate. Peaches on floor and her in basket/ dollhouse = neck and neck tie!! Of course this will change because of the magic you both have with your camera. Swoon...swoon...swoon! (08/11/10, 11:13 pm)

She’s not the baby anymore, but she still is attached to this little guy.

Briana bug: We love when your face lights up whenever you see your teddy bear. We love how you drag it around and look forward to taking a nap just so you can sleep with it. To think you will not need it or want it someday makes our hearts sad as we don’t want you to grow up too quickly…

Speaking of… Paisley is 1 month today, and that first month went WAY too fast.


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  1. Jessie wrote: oh so so cute! I am so glad you got those Teddy Bear pics! Priceless! And Paisley's yawn is just too precious! Is that baby bed sheets I see?;) Love Paisley's headband! (08/09/10, 10:45 pm)

  2. Denise wrote: Very sweet! (08/10/10, 7:24 am)

  3. Jill Tucci wrote: Beautiful photos! I can't believe that Paisley is already a month old! Wow! Brianna is getting so big - she is darling! (08/10/10, 7:40 am)

We never know what the day ahead holds. It always seems to be an adventure with us, and we mainly are the cause of all the unexpected craziness…

like when we ripped out our drywall last week in the kitchen just to fit in our fridge that we already had measured for…

or when we were up till the early morning hours right after Paisley was born making about 10 pies to use up these bushel of peaches. No matter what we do though - we continue to laugh at ourselves and meanwhile make a lot of memories. 


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  1. Gerry Kruse wrote: These turned out soooo good! These pics make me want to pick her up and snuggle with her. I wondered how you would do the watermelon pic....she fits "just right"! How am I ever going to decide which pictures to put in my house???!!! (08/07/10, 8:45 am)

  2. Mindy wrote: Oh my word - you are too creative!! Those are so darling! (08/07/10, 11:19 am)

  3. Denise wrote: So fun!! (08/07/10, 3:11 pm)

  4. Kylie wrote: Awwwwwww how gorgeous are these!!! What a clever idea! Does this little precious do anything but sleep!!!??? She looks so content and peaceful in all of your images. (08/07/10, 9:10 pm)

  5. Lisa wrote: I have your site bookmarked, I swoon over your images they are brilliant and beautiful!! I hope to be as good as you one day. The peach image, INCREDIBLE!!!! This is my all time favorite image EVER!!!! (08/07/10, 10:06 pm)

Tater and I wanted some pics with just the kids. Notice there are no *family* pics. I think our days of setting the self timer are no more.


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  1. Denise wrote: Priceless:) You all look great! Your kids are so sweet and I love all of you so much!! I love the girls' outfits - they all look so fun and colorful:) (08/06/10, 7:45 am)

  2. ellen wrote: Yay, I'm so happy that Paisley got to wear clothes! Even though she was darling in the buff! Sweet pictures. Thanks for sharing. (08/06/10, 9:28 am)

  3. Mom & Dad/Nana & Papa wrote: Those are awesome! You's take wonderful pictures! Love you, Nana & Papa (08/06/10, 9:40 am)

  4. Megan wrote: So cute!! I love them - I totally understand the "no family" pictures! It gets harder and harder! (08/06/10, 5:08 pm)

  5. Michele wrote: Great pictures of all of you. What a special family!! Molly & I had such a great time with your family! It made our week. Thank you again! (08/06/10, 5:47 pm)

I found and read this HERE during a middle of the night feeding last night and loved the idea. I pray that I can think of others more than myself and do these acts of kindness throughout all the days that I live. Many of you have been showing us kindness by providing meals, gifts and your love. We are so thankful for our friends and family. Love you all… May you be blessed!

 

 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40

 


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  1. g-ma d wrote: the smile is precious and the pink is beautiful. Your mom will love it!! Enjoy her fully. As you know they don't stay little very long. (08/03/10, 10:26 am)

  2. Denise wrote: I loved the acts of kindness! Read them all. Thanks for the inspiring post:) (08/03/10, 11:06 am)

  3. Mindy wrote: That was such a neat post! I loved reading it! It definately inspired me! Also, I'm loving all the Paisley sweetness you've been posting - she is such a doll! (08/03/10, 12:34 pm)

  4. Jill Tucci wrote: Amazing post Haley. Thank you for the random acts of kindness link. Wow, so inspirational! Beautiful photos of Miss Paisley as well! (08/03/10, 1:54 pm)

  5. Marla wrote: Wow! I think I am going to have to try some of these! Thanks for posting! How precious Paisley is! Love ya girl! (08/04/10, 7:51 am)

  6. SUNITA wrote: Haley~ Thank you so much for sharing this! My mom will be turning 50 this year. For the past two years this has always been such a difficult day for me. This year I am going to..and ask of others who knew her to do 50 random acts of kindness to carry on her caring spirit. She was always doing random acts of kindness for other people. I want to remember this about her on her special day! Thanks again! Sunita (08/10/10, 10:57 am)

  7. Mix Mingle Glow wrote: Hi Haley! Thanks so much for the sweet mention on your beautiful site! I am honored to say the least. That single day has continued to bless me beyond belief as others have read it and then paid it forward in their own lives...can you imagine? How amazing. Thank you for sharing my post with your readers. It is my prayer that we never forget how important it is to take a little time each day to bless someone in our path. Warmly, Robyn (08/29/10, 11:00 pm)

Miss Paisley is already 3 weeks old. We still have more images we want to share with you from her first two weeks. We got a little busy with the birthday parties of our two oldest, and now we are back into the swing of things.

Paisley has been doing great. She currently is sporting the beautiful acne face that newborns get (one of the reasons we only photograph newborns 2 weeks old and younger). She is sleeping great, and we are enjoying her. We hope to get a better schedule going on as school will be starting soon - a new change for our family that we are anticipating. We are also in the works of getting our September calendar finalized and will be making the announcement of booking sessions with us soon.



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  1. Kirsten Hany wrote: what can I say, this baby is precious!!! Love the tree pics, you are so creative!! (08/02/10, 10:26 pm)

  2. Marla wrote: She's is darling! Dito to Kirsten's comment! Super creative! Great Job! (08/03/10, 7:17 am)

  3. Denise wrote: Very sweet! (08/03/10, 7:36 am)

It wasn’t so at first. When she first entered this world, tears came to his eyes and he quietly said, “but I wanted a boy.” Conversation of a male dog joining the family came up, but we knew he’d be in love the more he got to know her. Yes… now he is excited about his new sister and loves holding her. He asked if he could get this picture with her, and he says that he could just look at her for a LONG time. Thankfully we are holding off on getting that male dog, and until then, he and daddy are enjoying their boy’s nights.


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  1. Ruthie wrote: So cute! (07/26/10, 7:33 am)

  2. jan wrote: Tears are leaking out of my eyes. So sweet, Landon is. He is going to be a GREAT older brother of three sisters!!! He'll just have to come and rough it up with Troy, Clayton, and Gabe every once in a while!!! And then maybe he can show Troy how to treat girls and what it's like to live with a bunch of them!!! :) (07/26/10, 7:37 am)

  3. Denise wrote: What a priceless picture! Landon, you are a great big brother!! We love you:) (07/26/10, 7:43 am)

  4. g-ma d wrote: Landon, you don't need a dog. You are the best big brother that your sisters will ever have. Love you all. G-ma Great picture!!! (07/26/10, 8:21 am)

  5. Jill Tucci wrote: Oh my goodness! Such a beautiful photo! Landon looks like a very proud big brother. Priceless! (07/26/10, 8:32 am)

  6. Marsha wrote: Your pictures are absolutely priceless!!! I LOVE checking them out!!!! (07/26/10, 9:49 pm)

  7. Kylie wrote: Oh Haley I filled with tears when I read this! So so precious!! (07/30/10, 9:18 am)

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