In the past few weeks I’ve been blessed to photograph quite a few babies including this adorable little guy…Leo.  It is always such a treat to photograph these tiny bundles and I love having the opportunity to chat with the mama’s during the session.  When I found out how quickly Leo entered the world I felt an immediate bond with his mom.  She and I shared a few laughs about our experiences and little Leo slept all the while.  He was such a good baby and he really made my job quite easy.  Welcome to the world, little man!

Anyone who has known me for a while, knows I love a good party.  So much so that Popo (my grandpa) made it a point to bring it up during a speech he gave at my wedding.  He shared that fact that about one week prior to any given party I would start talking about the party, asking for details about the party, and reminding anyone and everyone near me about said party.  Now that I’m mama to two little boys my passion for parties has been reignited and oh, how I love planning a good party!

A few months ago a dear photography client of mine asked if I would be interested in helping pull together a party for her adorable one-year old daughter.  (This is one of the many reasons I adore my clients!)   I gathered together a group of my incredibly talented friends and got to work planning a barnyard bash complete with animal cookie invitations, pony rides, and an amazing spread of hoe-down inspired dishes.  The party was a huge success and Brooke had a fabulous time at her first birthday celebration.  Maybe, just maybe, I passed the “party bug” onto her.  ;)

This beautiful baby girl was born into one of the most loving and generous families I know.  You see, before her parents had children of their own they opened their hearts and home to a young man in need.  A few years went by and they came across yet another boy who needed mentoring and a place to call home.  Eventually both boys came to call them mom and dad, but the compassion didn’t end there.  Since then they have taken two additional boys under their wings.  If you’re doing the math…that is FOUR young men this special couple have cared for and provided guidance the boys were so desperately looking for.  If any of you have seen the movie “Blind Side” imagine that family times 4!  In the past five years this beautiful couple has been blessed with three biological children of their own…the newest addition arrived just a few weeks ago. ( Just in time for one of the boys’ high school graduation party!)  Even though the older boys are grown and off to college they are oh, so proud of their three little siblings and love coming home to visit.  This family is quite an inspiration to say the very least!