The Beauty of a Community

Nothing warms my heart more than watch others embrace my children. We are blessed to have found a community that has not only pledged to cherish my youngest but has welcomed the whole family into their caring world. Here a just a few of the bright faces that share their day with my daughter.

Enjoy your day. I know Lu-Lu does!

Retro Boys

The first day of school was a raging success! Both of my boys (well one's mine and the other is his best friend and constant companion) rocked their first day of first grade. They won the teacher lottery this year getting into the same class with first grade's most awesome teacher. She has been teaching long enough that nothing phases her. Her slogan is "been there, done that". She's known for setting the bar high and helping all her students reach or exceed the high expectations. I'm going to be able to spend some time volunteering at the school this year and I can't wait to watch her work her magic in the classroom.

In celebration of this milestone, I took some pictures of my big boys working their rock star attitudes with one of our vintage VW vans. I think you'll agree that they were "fierce".

If they can rock First Grade with the same style it will be an awesome year!

The First Day of First Grade

Here is my little man on his way to the first day of school. He is so excited for First Grade.

There are several of his friends from Kindergarten in his class this year as well as his friend from down the street. It's going to be a great year!

Worth A Thousand Words

I love what I do and I could go on and on about how blessed I am to be able to spend my time doing what I love. I could go on and on... but why? If a picture is worth a thousand words then these speak volumes.

Thanks for letting me spend the evening with you!

D+C=Too Darn Cute!

I don't think there is anything more flattering than having a photographer you admire call and ask you to take pictures of them. Throw in the fact that she's beautiful and her son is just too darn cute and you get a great shoot! These are just two of my favorites.

We used their neighborhood as the backdrop for the shoot and there were several awesome places. Just goes to show that you don't need to go some where exotic to get great shots.

Dawn - thanks for inviting me up to spend a little time with your family.

Beth & Bill Sneak Peek

It was one of the most passionate, spiritual and beautiful weddings I have ever seen. Beth & Bill basked in the love of their family and friends. How could you not love this couple?!?!?! Here is one of my favorites....

Enjoy your honeymoon you two!

The Measure of a Man

If you want to know what kind of life you have lived, take a look around you at your 80th Birthday Party. Your life can be measured by the amount of love and respect that surrounds you. The love and respect that surrounded Bill absolutely filled the room.

Check out this wall sized poster "snap shot" of Bill's life.

This is Bill with his son Bobby. (He's a chip off the ol' block.)

And these are Bill's grandsons.

And this lovely lady is Bill's wife.

Bill's party was held at the fabulous Island Way Grill in Clearwater. The food and the view were fantastic. And so were all of Bill's friends.

This is my absolute favorite shot. Check out their moves!

Happy Birthday Bill. Thanks for letting be share it with you!