Happy Birthday Sophia

silly sissy girl







Her first pair of "high heels"



This umbrella was her Great Great Grandmother Mary Sophia's

Happy Birthday Georgie

Justin and I weren't married long, about 4 months actually when we found out we were having a baby. We were so excited and a little more nervous! I knew it was a boy, I would barely even discuss a girl's name. The name George is a beloved family name, and it fits him perfectly. ;)

I knew George was going to be a strong willed one. When I was pregnant he would get his little toes snuggled in my back just right to be uncomfortable enough to cause sleepless nights. I'd push on my back and say, "Please baby George move your toes." and he would...for a moment...then stick them right back in my ribs. I betcha he was giving my that sly grin of his. :)

His birth story, wow what journey that was. 24 hours of labor, the epidural which was placed 4 times never took. 4 hours of pushing, and FINALLY he was delivered via c-section. I told you, he was a stubborn one from the beginning. OH BUT WAS HE PERFECT! By the time he was born I wasn't very coherent...but I sure remember that beautiful cry!

April 9th 2005 8lbs 14oz George was ours. <3

He was a sweet little baby. He was less than a year old when Justin was deployed again, and he and I were the best of buddies. Looking back, I'm so grateful for that time I had with him, just he and I. Ack, yeah here are the Mama tears.

Ok so before I get all weepy, I wanted to share his 5 year old pictures with you all. I promised him I wouldn't take many (he's so not into the camera these days) so I took him in the back yard and shot just a few. He has grown SO much. I've also included his 4 year old birthday video I made last year. My computer crashed last year and lost all my digital images (I know lesson learned) and it BREAKS MY HEART not to be able to add to the video this year. However, it's a little photographic journey through the years, and as a Mama I never get tired of his sweet baby pictures.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGIE!!!

His 4th Birthday Video-






HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY

Jake and Joanna

This is a couples session that I was able to tag along on as a second shooter. You can see from the clouds in the sky we didn't have long to shoot. But it was a lot of fun to sit back and have someone else be in charge of the shoot. Thanks everyone for allowing me to join you I had a lot of fun. :)

Backyard Bliss

Just a short little post. The kids and I had fun in the backyard this afternoon. The Texas weather has decided it's Spring again, and we couldn't be happier. :)

Location Hunting

One of my BFFs is in town from Pennsylvania. Not only is she one of my besties, she is also a photographer. She was location hunting for a few shoots she has schedule while she is in Texas and we decided to check it out together and bring the kiddos along to be our test models. When we drove up I was STUNNED by the acres and acres of cars! Every one was smashed/rusted/and literally falling apart. PERFECT! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I can't wait to see the shots she got from out test shoot. :)



*side note- George recently lost his bottom front teeth. That coupled with the lack of top front teeth make him appear completely "toofless." ;)

Brett and Kelsey's Bridal Shower

I had the pleasure of attending a gorgeous bridal shower this afternoon. The Bride happens to be my sweet and dear cousin Kelsey. I'm so excited for her and her fiance Brett is perfect for her. I love you both and thank you for a lovely afternoon. :)

Spring

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~Charles Dickens