I Heart Faces "Touch of Sun" entry

I think this has to be one of my favorite captures ever.  I love the innocence of Wyatt sitting on the bridge.  I love the sun kiss over his shoulder.  I love that he appears to be in deep thought.... I wonder what caught his eye.  Don't you just want to go sit down beside him & strike up a conversation?  I could stare at this picture all day.

I hope that you'll take the time to visit I Heart Faces and browse this week's other entries.  There is a ton of talent over there!

"Back to School" I Heart Faces weekly photo challenge

It is "Back to School" Challenge Week over at I Heart Faces.  I Heart Faces is a wonderful resource for any level photographer.  I have learned so much from participating in the forum over there.  If you haven't visited I Heart Faces site, you need to!  While you are there, be sure to visit some of the other blogs & leave some love about their entries!!!

Since I just hosted Back to School Mini-Sessions last month, I knew I would have the perfect shot to enter!

     I can't believe little Carter will be one year old soon!  Time flies way too fast, especially when you watch babies grow! 

     I first met little Carter when he was just a few weeks old,  last October.  His entire family had a session at Rock Castle in Hendersonville as a Christmas gift for his grandparents.  I graduated from High School with his Mommy's sister.  That is one thing that I am so thankful for with this job... getting to see some sweet friends from my past & reconnect with them. 

This was at our first meeting.  Carter's there... you can just see the hint of him in the blanket.

Such a handsome fellow at 3 months old, already winning over the ladies with that sly little grin.  

This was one of my favorites from Carter's six month session.  It looks like he is conducting the sunset.  

Some of my favorites from Carter's nine month session.  I am such a sucker for baby feet!

I can't wait to see you soon little buddy!  And your momma, too!

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Miss Sarah Parker

I had the pleasure of taking sweet Sarah Parker's newborn pictures three months ago... it feels like just yesterday.  I really need to do a better job of blogging my sessions more frequently.  I chose Sarah Parker's newborn session as a good place to start, since we'll be taking her 3 month portraits here soon.  Laura & Donnie, I can't wait to see your sweet family again!  Here are some of my favorites from the day:

 I can't wait to see how she has grown in the last three months!  Hopefully, I'll get her 3 month session blogged before she turns six months old! ;-)

Wyatt's First Day of Kindergarten

Wyatt has been looking forward to his first day of school all summer long.  On his first day of Kindergarten, I expected him to be up and at 'em at the crack of dawn.  Any other day he would be up at 6:00.  This morning, Chris & I had to go in and wake him up.  Go figure.  

Yes, I am THAT mom that sticks the camera & flash in my kids face first thing in the morning.  'cause I want to remember every last moment.

He was not in a good mood as he woke up.  I don't think I'd be if I had a camera in my face either. 

Thankfully, he was so excited about school that he couldn't help but give me a real smile as we prepared to leave for school.

Gosh, I can't believe my baby boy is big enough to go to school. 

Okay momma.  In just a minute, you are going to have to turn around and walk out of this door without bawling like a baby.

Here's Wyatt with his teacher, Mrs. Courtney.  She is a wonderful teacher, a perfect fit for Wyatt's personality & learning style.  Still, it was about at this point I couldn't hold it together any more.  I kissed him bye & left the room.  I wasn't prepared for the tears that would flow so freely.

It really helped that he came home with this face, so excited about his day at school.

I love hearing about his adventures at school each day.  Mrs. Courtney is making learning fun for the kids and Wyatt is soaking up so much... I am one proud Momma...even if I miss my boy while he's at school.



Tea Party & Back to School Mini-Sessions were a blast!

I had a great time a few Saturdays ago with some very sweet friends. I love my "job" so much!  I get to meet amazing people & do something I love that still allows me to be a stay-at-home mom to my kiddos! 

Thank you ladies so much for taking part... I hope that y'all are loving your portraits!

Riley & Josie... such a sweet relationship growing here

Laura & Josie- beautiful little ladies

Perfectly poised

one of my favorite at the Back 2 School set

Handsome Will 

Just for fun - had to capture Wyatt at play

Look at what we found at the creek...

Thanks for stopping by for a visit!  Keep an eye out here or on my Facebook page for announcements about upcoming mini-sessions for the Fall/Christmas season.

Back to School!

Is it that time already?  Apparently so!  Some are happy, some are sad.  Either way, it is an important milestone in your child's life & a perfect time to document their little lives!  Keep your eye out for Back to School Mini-Sessions... more than likely one of the first couple of weekends in August. 

Tea Party

Ever since I spotted this table at my mother-in-law's house, thoughts of this session have been dancing in my head.  What little girl doesn't love tea parties?  I wanted to sit down & join them, but then I wouldn't have been doing my job!  The dresses Emma & Anna-Beth are wearing were their great-grandmother's pillowcases. 

Be on the lookout.... I plan to have a tea party mini-session in the near future.  I am waiting for school to start & see how that routine is going to go before I mark a day out on the calendar.  

All about Emma

My baby girl is a firecracker~ always keeping me on my toes.  She has her daddy's beautiful blue eyes that are windows to her soul.  I wish you could catch the glimmer in them when she flashes her infectious smile.  She loves all things chocolate and will empty a bowl of oatmeal as long as I put a few minature chocolate chips in it.  Her giggle is divine & her belly laugh reminds me of her great-grandmother.  She gives the best hugs & fish face kisses.  And this girl loves her brother.  She takes every step he takes and wants to know where he is most every moment of the day.  Everytime she is away from him, she asks about Bubba.  At the drs. office, she will ask the receptionist for "Bubba tickers too?" 

Wyatt turned into a picky eater around the age Emma is now, so I've tried to always offer her a little bit of everything to keep her from shying away from new foods. 

 If you know Emma, she knows what she likes & she won't have much else.  I had offered her corn on several different occassions prior to this night.  I guess the difference was we left it on the cob that night and it looked MUCH MORE FUN to eat it that way.  I could see her eyes light up... she must have been thinking "What's Mommy & Daddy doing eating with their hands?!?  I've got to get in on this!"  

She pointed to my corn & asked for it.  I thought she'd give it one look & dismiss it.  Boy was I wrong!  She loved it & devoured every last kernel.  The lesson I'm taking from this is the next time I try to give her a "new" food is to make it look fun!  Sell it!  I may try to experiment tomorrow with heart shaped PBJ sandwiches.  She love PB, but is not so fond of bread.  Whichever way it goes, it should make for some interesting pictures! 

Mid-year review! More posts to come!

I've been going thru pictures from last year and earlier this year.  This day was a few weeks shy of Wyatt's 5th birthday.  I can't ever get pictures of him without silly faces or crossed eyes... so you can imagine my excitement when I walked by & spotted him sitting quietly at the kitchen table.  I entered the kitchen and stood there for a moment just soaking him in.  I said something to him and he didn't respond.  It dawned on me that I should go get my camera and document his intensity of concentration!  I moved closer & closer and he never even knew I was there.  I love this little boy with all of my heart.... from that sweet profile & jet black hair... to his lush eyelashes (yes, I'm jealous)...to the dimples in his little hands... all the way to his feet that no longer fit in the palm of my hand. 

My suggestion to moms everywhere today... Take a moment to study your child when they don't realize you are watching.  It's amazing!  This is God's creation... sitting at my kitchen table.  How Blessed I am to be his mom! 

Psalm 139:13-14 NIV

13 For you created my inmost being;

you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful,

I know that full well.



 

I Heart Faces: Winter Wonderland Weekly Challenge Entry

This week, over at http://www.iheartfaces.com/, they are hosting a Winter Wonderland entry.  With all the snow we've had here lately, I have just the photo I want to enter.  I love the look on her face, her tounge, and the little water droplet dangling on her hair.  She was intently watching a three-legged puppy run & play in the snow....  I think the look of wonder on her face definitely fits the challenge.