Sneak Peek {Baby Lucy}

Happy NEW Year!!!!!!

I am so happy to be celebrating 2013 with a sweetheart of a newborn session :)

Open Call for Seniors 2012 & 2013

I am so pleased to announce our first ever open call for Seniors that will be graduating in 2012 and 2013!!! We've got some pretty exciting plans for the future and are looking for some very special Seniors to be a part of it.

With a vision to go beyond the basics of a simple image- we are looking to tell a bigger story... the character, challenges, passion, future goals and determination- that's what we are looking for! Participating Seniors will not only enjoy a one of a kind lifestyle portrait session and exclusive discounts, they will become a partner in paying it forward and inspiring others.

Seniors who are interested in participating please email me for more details :)

Happy Weekend!

Mommy Mondays {Back To School}

Over the last month or so we have been preparing for back to school and today we spent the most part preparing for Hudson's first day of Kindergarten (insert tears here...)

We have checked off his school supplies, visited the school, picked out his new shoes and back to school clothes, thoroughly researched the most durable backpack (LL Bean took it hands down) and tomorrow is open house...ahhhh, where did the summer go and why does it seem like only yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital.

So this week is a mixture of emotions- happy, sad, proud and soooo very, very thankful for a bright, loving and energetic kindergartner that has been just a blessing and a joy!

Happy Monday and hope everyone has a wonderful week- please pray for me not to cry daily, ha!

xoxo :)

A Little Shopping

The past few days, I have been on a mission...to find the perfect pair of chairs!

and another one added to the list...

I think I have managed to narrow it down to my top five (+1) and figured I would let everyone else share in on the fun. The overall goal is style, function and one awesome accessary to a photoshoot :)

Mommy Mondays {Taxi Service}

Today started at 6:00am and on the road by 6:30- Rise and Shine :)

I am seriously considering a nice neon for the top of the truck with a flashing "taxi" light, ha! First it's off to Fernandina to drop off my nephew at school, then Downtown for Hudson, swing back to the house to pick up Noah and Micheli for our play date at the zoo splash park, Picnic lunch on the go and then back Downtown, jump over to the Westside, then back to Fernandina and finally home for a much overdue visit with one of my best friends since 6th grade and then enjoying a lovely dinner with another dear old friend (thank goodness Adam cooked!)... Wow, my head is spinning just typing it, ha!

But overall, this is the flexibility that I love and really cherish the extra time we and the boys get to spend with our friends and with my nephew. What a wonderful day to start off the week :)

Other than feeling like I was part of the Mom's Grand Prix, I don't have too long of a to-do list today...the dishes, laundry, grocery store and other errands will overflow to Tuesday, he he ;)

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Mommy Mondays {This Crazy Life}

Today I officially begin the "Mommy Mondays" posts on the blog, yay!

This year I made a commitment to my family to take off on Mondays and so far so good. A free family weekend in the photography world is rare and cherished (but we definitely make the most of it when they do come along). Otherwise Monday is the "complete day off" for family, errands, house work, personal projects, etc.

I love it- even though I make my own schedule it is such a release to unplug from the editing, sessions and all that jazz to focus on what my #1 full time job is... being a mommy :)

So, with that- Happy Monday and for now one I'll be sharing what is in store for me, our family and other things that make up our crazy, blessed, fulfilling, simple, etc, etc, etc...life!

xoxo

TODAY we are...

~Catching up on laundry

~Picking up dry cleaning

~Grocery shopping

~Visiting with Papa

~Practicing walking with baby sister (she still need a little help)

~Finishing up this week's bible lesson plan for the kids (Listening & Trusting God)

~Marinating Chicken for pre-prep future dinners

~Cleaning kitchen

~Organizing Weekly Tasks & Priorities

This Week's Family Memory Verse Is:

"Lord teach me how you want me to live. Then I will follow your truth. Give me a heart that doesn't want anything more than to worship you."

- Psalm 86:11

Sneek Peak {Aidan}

Being a photographer has taught me a few things about life and one of the most important lessons is that little ones really do grow fast (waaaay too quickly!)I have been very fortunate to be a part of very special moments with families from weddings, newborns, growing toddlers and high school seniors and the conversation with the parents is always the same...where does the time go?
I have to say that I feel that way when I see how big Aidan is now and they way he is running all over the place. We had fun chasing him, playing with bubbles, and oh the smiles and giggles really came out with Mommy and Daddy :)
I love this next one! After we had chased him most of the morning he went and sat on the steps all by himself as if to say..."oh no, I am not done yet!"It has been a pleasure watching him grow and I am so unbelievably thankful for clients and friends like Regina and Robert! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your family!

Celebrating Family: Atlanta Portrait Session

Regina had it all planned out...not only would this be a great way to celebrate Mother's Day for her, her little sister and her Mom...but her parents (Gene & Betty...aka Papa & Nana) also have an anniversary coming up...40 years- Wow!!!
Regina, Robert and Aidan are already like family to me so I was excited to meet the rest of the clan... and have two more boys to throw into the mix :) Oh, what fun we had! Within the first few shots I new that Brody and Logan were going to keep us all on our toes- and they did!

Little Aidan is just so darn cute and sweet, I can not believe how fast he is growing. It's amazing at how fast the time flies by and it's nice to be able to freeze a few moments so at least in a photograph time will stand still.
We wrapped up with the kids having fun snuggling up to Nana and Papa...I thought Aidan was going to check out and be done for the morning, but after a fun break with Daddy he tolerated a few more :)
Robert, Regina and Aidan- thank you so very much for inviting me to capture all these wonderful moments of you and your family. I love you all very much and all our time together!Nana, Papa, Karen, Richard, Brody and Logan thank you also for a great time and lots of fun. I hope you all had a Mother's Day to remember!