My inspiration...

So, this is a bit late, but....

Happy 15th Birthday, Holley!!!


Without a doubt, my oldest daughter inspires me to do bigger and better things with my life. She helps me see the little things that I too often overlook. She causes me to think long and hard before I make any sudden moves concerning my latest obsession. She is my firstborn, my baby girl, and the one who is content to cuddle with me under the covers at 8am on Sunday mornings. We share coffee and fight over the last bit of vanilla caramel coffee creamer. She sends me late night text messages from her best friend's house wanting an icing recipe. Cookies with icing at 10pm!?!?...only my daughter could think of that one. She wears mascara, lip gloss, big chunky jewelry, striped fuzzy socks, and softball cleats. She has an algebra book in one hand and her cell phone in the other. She is bubbly, gregarious, loud, smart, beautiful, endearing, vivacious, and most of all....my child. I am so proud to be her Mama. She is growing up faster than I could have ever imagined when I brought her home from the hospital 15 years ago. I am in love with the gorgeous young lady she has become. And, I treasure her lively spirit more than life itself. Thank the Lord for blessing me with such a fantastic child. I am blessed beyond words.

Baby Braxton-Sneak Peek

I have to offer an apology for not getting these photos on my blog sooner. So, I am sorry.

On a better note, I recently met with this sweet boy and his beautiful mommy for his two month session. And, let me tell ya, this baby stole my heart. He is so sweet and super cuddly!! It took us a full two hours to get this little fella to sleep, but once he was out we got some really great shots!!

Now, if that doesn't make you want another baby, nothing will. Precious!!

Baby Jaiden Grace

This sweet girl was an absolute angel to photograph yesterday. You might remember her beautiful Mommy, Amber, from her maternity session not long ago. We didn't get all the shots we wanted because I was ill and we had to cut her session short. We had planned on meeting again for a re-shoot, but Little Miss Jaiden decided to surprise everyone and come a few weeks early!! Once I heard that Amber had given birth, I couldn't wait to meet this darling little peanut. We met for a brief time at Amber's home last week and again yesterday to capture a few shots of Baby Jaiden's "newness". I have to say this sweet girl has given me a serious case of baby fever!!



J is for Jaiden. Love this!! This little lady had so many cute things to wear it was hard to choose just a few for her pictures!!




Circle of Love.



Jaiden's Daddy was even cool enough to lay in the grass for over 20 minutes so I could get this shot!! Thank you, Kyle!!!




This is so sweet....as soon as we put her on these towels she immediately stuck her little bottom in the air!









See....I told her Jaiden's Mommy was gorgeous!!! She looks fantastic!!




Love, Love, Love this shot!!




This one positively melts my heart.




Kyle and Amber, thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to capture the beauty of your precious newborn daughter. They grow up so fast and change so much their first year. I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I do and I look forward to working with you in the future!!!

Baby Adrienne Rose

I had the honor of meeting Jordan and photographing her sweet baby girl Adrienne today. She was a little fussy and VERY hungry, but we managed to get a few really good shots of her. I love her little cheeks and she even has pink painted toenails! Oh, a girl after my own heart!! Here are a few of my favorites from today's session. I will have more up soon.

Congrats to Jordan and Ryan on this precious baby girl!!

I hope you enjoy these.










My absolute favorite. Look at her little toes!

Fun Photography with Family.

The last one is my favorite. What do you think?