Robinson's

This was 2 sessions in one! I was thrilled to take My friend's family portraits that we have had scheduled for a YEAR!! But then to find out that her aunt and uncle would be in town visiting her Dad-- it was just too sweet to pass up!! So she invited them all-- and we got to shooting! It was a hoot!! There is nothing like honesty of elder people to one another.....until you are around elder SIBLINGS!! It was great! =) I love how comfortalbe they are with one another and that they love each other. It is a great thing that they make sure they see each other once a year. Every family should do that. I loved it. They are very blessed to have that kind of support in their family.

Then we did D's family. They are simply beautiful!! I have had the privilege of photographing them before... but the weather was much more cooperative this time!
We go way back as friends- and I have to say, D is my calm in the storm sometimes. She is so laid back and one of the best listeners I believe EVER!! That after just talking to her I feel better!! But she always has good insight and advice too--- hard to beat a friend like that!! =)

Thank you again for honoring me with your requests!! I always enjoy every minute!!

Promise of Joy:
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, Who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2

If we truly set our eyes on Jesus- there is NO way ANY of us would live as we do now. If we realized for a moment what all has transpired before us-- and even presently in the spiritual realm, we would drastically change our daily lives. We count our worldy successes when looking back on our lives. Yet, it's our SPIRITUAL successes that we will be judged by!! We need to work on setting spiriual goals-- not just financial and material. *Read or Bibles, attend Bible classes/church, witness to our lost family and friends, help the needy, pray for others... the list goes on and on. He DIED for us... we are to LIVE for HIM.

Gorman's

I knew this family would be fun!! I told Brandon before they got there that they'd be willing to do whatever, wherever- and I was right! No hesitation!
I have known these children for years... which of course have flown by...I can't believe how grown they are!! They are great kids!

The weather has been perfect for pics-- and this rich, sunny lighting is just making my job so easy! I love this place and all of the different areas it provides.

Thank you so much, J for trusting me to do your FIRST family portraits since your youngest was born!! WOW!! It was a PRIVILEGE... and with such a gorgeous family- you REALLY ought to do them all of the time!! =)

Promise of Joy:
Those who know Your name put their trust in You, O Lord, have not forsaken whose who seek You.
Psalm 9:10

The McLarrin's

16 and counting! =) This is truly a beautiful family!! And man, are they "troopers"!!! When my husband and I pulled up for this session he said it looked like it might rain. So I pulled up TWC and there was 0% chance-- whew!! SO we got out to look around-- and that 0 turned to 100!!! I was so worried! This is a family of 16 coming from different towns at 9am on a Saturday!!! There is NO WAY we want to call this off. So we set up and got to shooting. As they're all sitting there Brandon could see the "big rain" coming our way. We took off running and as we were getting in the cars it POURED!!! and POURED!!! But we waited for it to pass and took care of business!!! We were all so thankful that we didn't have to reschedule all that! Depspite all of the craziness it was great!! I had a wonderful time and I think their pictures turned out fabulous!!
Thank you so much T, for calling and setting this up! Thank you for trusting me to get it all done!! You are blessed with an amazing family. =)

Promise of Joy:
Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be able to stand firm.
2 Chroinicles 20:20

I have been thinking a lot lately about why we as Christians sometimes don't behave as Christians. I believe it's because we lose focus, for one... but mostly I don't think we "get" who He truly IS. We don't have the fear and respect of His power and His glory. We don't keep His commandments because we don't take His consequences and His promises seriously!! I could think of a thousand analogies to go along with this. But it's like seeing a child in the store with a patient and loving parent talking gently to the child to stop pulling toys off of the shelf. Then watching that child look straight at the parent and clearing the shelf!! You'd be outraged if the parent didn't discipline the unruly, disrespectful child. How much MORE would it be with a Holy GOD??? But we live in sin.. even when He tells us in His word NOT to. We too will be disciplined out of love.