A few weekends ago, we made a trip to visit my husband's family in TX.  It was such a blessing to get together with family that we hadn't seen since our wedding!  His cousin came with her beautiful baby girl who is 3 months old.  Miss J is such a doll!!!  From her infectious smile to her amazing mohawk, she is a true joy.  The problem with living so far apart is that we miss seeing our babies grow up together.   We had a 2 year old, 1 year old, 9 month, 3 month and 1 month all under 1 roof...sound crazy?  You bet your bottom dollar it was!  Thankfully we'll have such hilarious and wonderful memories from this weekend.   Thank you Mandy!  You are such a wonderful mother.

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This week's theme is fittingly "love".  Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays!  If you ask why...because I love to bake!  This is such a fun holiday to bake treats for those that I love.  I realize I am using love in a very loose way, but it brings me joy that I was able to spend the morning making a mess in my kitchen with my kiddos close by.

I love my kitchen aid.

Jack loves his bananas.


I love baking cookies!
  

Happy Valentine's Day!

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I am not sure how this week has passed by so quickly, but once again it is Friday.  The theme for this week is "Red".  This past weekend we headed down to TX to visit Andrew's family and I got this hilarious shot of my nephew.  I barely got it because he was running in the opposite direction.  His mom has a super hero kit that came with this mask.  I truly believe that this child could save the world.  He looks fantastic in a cape and can make a whole room smile.



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Hello to all of the lovely followers that I have been away from for a few months!  


I am very behind on posting from my sessions, but I wanted to take the time to jump in with a group of fellow photographers who are doing a 52 Week Challenge.  Some of you might remember that I did a different one last year…at least for part of last year.  I am hoping to be much more diligent with this group of peers. 

This week’s theme is Black and White.  There were a few ideas that bounced around in my head, but the one that stuck with me was from a book.  A book that is very important to me and my family. A book that is applicable to whatever situation I find myself in. A book that, I believe, has the answer for an eternal life.


You see, whenever I open my Bible, I read the inspired word where the majority is typed in black and white.  The contrast of the black words against a white page is so beautiful to me.  There are times I don’t know how to express my feelings in words and the author, John, is often who I look to for help in that expression.  A friend of mine made reference to 3 John 4 the other day.


I was taken back because that is the main desire I have for my children.  Although they are both in diapers…yes, you heard me, I never forget that one day I will wake up and they won’t be babies anymore.  But I hope to have the same Joy John is speaking about.  I love this accidental shot of my little boy flipping through the pages.  It is a perfect reminder where he needs to be all the days of his life.


Now I would like to show you my pride and joys…in black and white.



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Welcome to the blog, the McNabb Family!  They are the first to partake in the Christmas Card special this year.  Nick and Amanda have an adorable daughter, Miss L.  We had a crisp fall day to capture their family in the mini session.  They are great parents!  I love watching how other parents interact with their children, so I can learn and evaluate my own parenting.  Miss L. has loads of fun personality and I cannot wait to watch her grow up.  I have known Amanda for most of my life and it is strange to see our children playing...a good strange.  :)  Thank you Nick and Amanda!

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This attractive couple, I am proud to say, are my neighbors and friends.  Chelsea and I are the rustic housewives of Rose Bud.  They have three darling children, who crack me up.  Andrew helped out and wrangled the "youngans" while we did their session...he did well and it was humorous to watch.  Kaleb and Chelsea haven't had photos taken of just them since their kiddos came along (at least I haven't seen any) so they thought it was high time to do a few.  I love watching them laugh together!  It's a blessing to have good friends who love each other so much.  Thanks Kaleb and Chels.

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One thing I love about living in such a beautiful place...Arkansas...is that I can meet up with some of my friends on the side of the road and have a perfect spot for their family session.  Robbie and Mandy discovered this little gem and I loved it!  This family is very special to Andrew and myself.  We are blessed with so many good friends who have children to be friends with our kiddos.  I did Mr. L's newborn pictures earlier this year and they decided it was time to get some with the whole family.  I had so much fun shooting you guys!  Thank you Robbie and Mandy!

Enjoy.