Our Blessing and Best Wishes to you....

May you have humor through good times and bad...




May you never be apart again...

May you always have each other to lean on

May you love each other all the days of your life!
Our best of wishes, Jalynn and Will!! We can't wait to join in your celebration!!

6 days old

oh, time flies!!
we blink and she will be a week, a month, a year! (sorry, Man!)
I can't imagine life without this little one in our family. She fits right in... for all of us... we knew she would be coming and she did. What a blessing from God to remind us how precious every step of life is from birth to skinned knees, first day of school to first date... How fast your family has grown and it seems like forever ago we were just riding bikes around in Germantown, me watching you develop your own film in the attic and for us to move down and meet Mary... and that has a history all to itself too! lol!
I'm so honored to be this little one's aunt!

Happy Birthday Miss K!!

I have a new niece!!!! She is absolutely beautiful!! Her mama and I have been friends since we were 13 and my husband has known her since the 7th grade!! So before all of us... it was just them! lol! Anyway my oldest brother married one of my best friends so whether we like it or not we are stuck with each other. Good thing we like each other.... we share a lot of secrets!!! Hey Mar, what some cinnamon rolls? bwahahahaha!

Anyway, I got to go get some sweet photos of her at 90 minutes of age. Her siblings were late getting to school today awaiting her arrival and first snuggles!! It was a great day all the way around!!! With 3 older siblings and parents who patiently awaited her arrival she will be truly loved! Happy Birthday, MissK!

Happy Birthday, Miss J!

My family celebrated Mother's Day a week later than usual so we could spend a little more time together. We started with brunch in Solana and met up again after a birthday party for my niece, Miss J. She turned 9 this day!!! The day she was born I was pregnant with my first... waiting my turn to find out if we were to have a boy or a girl. We had 2 nieces born the spring of 2000 (my mom calls it the spring crop lol!)

Miss J was so beautiful and we knew then she was definitely something special!! Her big brown eyes are so soft and inviting!! and those lashes.. geeze.. could ya' spare some, kiddo?? wow! Enjoy your sneak peek!!

Happy Birthday again, sweetie! Thanks for letting us be a part of your great day!

Little Baby K, Fort Worth Newborn Photography

small
sweet
six pounds and a few ounces at birth
12 days old this day

This little guy was so good. I never heard him peep until the very end. We knew he was done and he was so good. This is just a sneak peek, Allison!! There are a few more for you to take a look at when we can get back together.


The little cocoon was made by a dear friend of mine (Hi, Bobbe!!!) She has such loving hands and it shows in all the things she makes like this- it shows the warmth and love of her heart!! Baby K just slipped right into it!! I think this is THE baby gift to have.. if you can't get the hang of swaddling a baby and making a "baby burrito" out of them (LOL!) then this could be the answer! lol! It is so warm and comfy!! He probably would have stayed there all day.

I think it's only fitting to have a wee one on the blog on Mother's Day!! Mother's Day is everyday as my mom so often tells me. You don't need a holiday to know you are blessed by God with little souls to take care of, to mould into what He wants for all of us- to be happy, healthy and be kind to one another- unconditionally. Being a mama is the best job I have ever had.. some days it is tougher than others and at times it's a breeze. For sure I know I am loved- unconditionally.. by God and these wee ones grabbing my attention!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies out there!! May you continue to receieve God's graces, warm in the love of your children!

first days of motherhood

No matter if it is your first child, second, fourth, eleventh... every time a new life is brought into another's it is a rebirth for all around. It is another chance to "get it right"..... to redo or relive an experience that floated away so quickly like blowing on a dandelion...
Happy Mother's Day, Allison.. the second time around :)

what can I share... Fort Worth Bridal Photography

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I can share words..
it's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding... I have tried this crop and that to show but it just doesn't do Jalynn's beauty ANY justice to show just one part...
she has the MOST amazing eyes... oh.love.her.eyes!
and the smile and pout to die for... and a mane of hair that is so luxurious! her skin is flawless... ugh... to have 20 something skin again! lol!
I asked if her fiance, Will, knew what he was getting in for and she said, "yes, he does!"... all with her hands on her hip and a pucker just for him!!! Yep, I got the shot but like I said.. I can't share it!! lol!
oh- I found this in my edits... I tell ya, Amanda and I covered this shoot from EVERY angle! I love how 2 photographers can be in one location and still come up with different looks to a shot. I can't wait for us to compare!


Here is what I can tell you..
go to the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens!!
it is so worth it- every corner is more beautiful than the last. There are paths for little ones to explore... my family showed up at the shoot, blew bubbles just in case Jalynn couldn't crack a smile... lol! With all the rain and humidity we have had it is lush and green! The Rose Garden was beautiful and bursting with buds!
It started to sprinkle while we were there so Amanda and Janie (Jalynn's sisterinlaw and mom, respectively) held the reflector over her head. Honestly, God was so good to us in all of our planning this opportunity!
I am so honored that I was able to help capture these sweet moments for you, Jalynn.