Eloise is growing!

Look at how much she is growing!

Halloween is for the young!

I was honored to photograph my brother's children today.

Kate and Will are the classic Cowgirl and Cowboy.

They were darling!

More of Dinosaur Valley State Park

Our pastor, Wade, and his wife Laura
They are such an inspiration to us. They set such an example of loving one another.



Blu and Darbi... Cambree and Caedmon's parents

Little Cambree is ready to throw the football with her brother.

Cambree's brother Caedmon

Favorite photos of the weekend.

Meet Cambree.

This weekend our church staff went to Dinosaur Valley State Park for a planning retreat. Cambree's daddy is the youth minister at our church. She was so precious. "Can I have a snack?" I think I heard that 40 times. I loves those big blues eyes! Full details and photos coming soon.

Vivian

This is my grandmother's niece from California. We have been so blessed to see her again this week. She is a neat lady. She lives alone as one of the most independent ladies I have ever met. She always has some great story about her adventures to complete some task all by herself. That red hair and made up face have always been her trademark. I feel so blessed to have these images of her that capture the true joy and love of life that Vivian shares with all of those she meets. My nanny really loved her Vivian. I know that she misses my nanny too.

A new vision

I am so excited. I am learning how to take better photos with my new camera. Every time I get a once in a lifetime shot, it is like a worship experience for me. I am in awe of how God, our creator, has such creativity and craftsmanship as he created each one of us so differently. I feel privileged to hold this camera and capture the joy, pain, laughter or love that each person expresses through their actions. I can't help but say, thank you Lord with each click of the shutter. I am really excited about a vision that God gave me tonight about a new area of service for me using my camera. I will fill you in after Scott and I have prayed through all of the details. I am pumped!

my big kids

The boy.... Jayden



Payten... my sensitive mother hen

Madison... crooked glasses and all.

I love them beyond words.

another post, my babies

Indigo

Roo Dog

Our trip to Kerrville to celebrate the adoption of Isaac and Hadleigh

I went to Kerrville with my sister, Lauren, baby Ace and Breleigh this past weekend. We were going for a shower to celebrate the adoption of Jennifer and Erik's babies, Isaac and Hadleigh. They are such a blessing. Zizi, that's me, loves them so much. I have loved watching them grow and learn so many firsts. I look forward to watching them grow into beautiful toddlers and beyond.

Sisters!

My sister is in from Colorado. I love her!

My nephew ACE!

Big Sister, Breleigh takes such good care of baby brother, Ace.

I was so lucky to spend some quality time with my new nephew. Isn't he darling?

My baby is growing!!!!

I spent a good part of Columbus day grooming my dogs. The puppy was freaked out by the entire party. Look how Eloise is growing!

Tuesday, October 14.... A new Kenny CD is released!

You know I will be sneaking away from work to pick up a copy! I can feel the love already!

Nephews are such fun!

Ace


Will

My precious Will and Ace will be meeting for the first time this week. I look forward to Lauren, Breleigh and Ace coming to visit on Tuesday.

A camera changes everything

I find myself looking at life differently. I see photos every where I look. A camera helps me notice the details and the moments that God gives us each day. They are expressions of His love for us. I wish I could capture them all.

Some people never really change

(Michelle and my new baby, Eloise)


I had the awesome opportunity to spend the day with my friend Michelle. We were super good friends in High School and college. But you know the story... life takes us in different directions and we don't find the time to connect with friends. It is great that some people really never change. She is the same today as twenty years ago. Her friendship is as deep today as it was back then. I love that we can pick up where we left off without missing a beat. I had a great time catching up! I pray we can stay more connected these days. I love her.

Remembering

A family that I have been following for the past few years as they journey to adopt a child, recieved the news they were waiting for last night. Ella was declared their daughter in Africa. They were finally able to share photos of the sweetest face I believe they have ever seen. She is breathtaking. Needless to say, those photos and words cause me to reflect on the blessing we experienced through adoption. Although our journey to adoption did not follow the same path, it was miraculous in itself. The first photo is the first time I saw my boy's face. He was so perfect. I know God prepared him in advance to know that I was his mommy. He ran to me and cried "mommy" as soon as I walked into the room. Blessed. I felt completely blessed.

Jayden's second halloween was one that seemed to last for years. He was Blue's Clues biggest fan. We purchased the costume for the fall festival at our church. Jayden loved the costume so much he wore it all the time. At 8 years old, the hat is still in his dresser drawer. I can't seem to get it far from him.

And today, the little boy who was so small from lack of nutrition and such a hard start to life, is topping the growth chart. He is the happiest kid I know. He is a man who knows what he wants. The hair is a result of that. He wants it long. I am struggling with the shaking the head to move hair out of the eyes. He thinks it is cool.... He is still a blessing to us. We are proud to be his parents! He was definitley worth the wait!

Home is where the heart is.

I took the photos of my house to show my grandmother who was not able to come to visit. Now it strikes me how clean it is. I can't seem to get a system to keep it clean. I guess I might need to give up caring until my kids are grown. Who knows?

The man that I love!

For seventeen years, he has been making me complete. I am blessed beyond words.

It's getting a little furry around here!

Roodog the Magnificent.... always the baby.

Eloise

She is growing and learning how to be a good girl. She is wonderful. Roo loves her! She has joined forces against the other guys. Wait until she is bigger than them all.

Indigo.... he is not real sure why his mommy would bring another dog into the house.

Chesney.... is a little ticked off. He liked being the baby of the family.