The Girod's

Cutie-Patooties!!! We laughed so much at these kiddos my cheeks hurt! When I asked the little girl to lay on the ground, she looked at her mom and said "really?" hahaha!! She had NO idea what she was getting herself into on this day!! Bless her heart!
And the little boy kept mocking his mom's monster noises that were meant to make him smile-- which they did!! It was sooo stinkin' cute! We just had fun! I love these kids! I have known them both since birth and they are pretty special to me!

I really wish that when you captured an image that sometimes you could capture the SOUND! It's so sweet to hear them giggling and the cute things they say-- but sadly, that is where a photograph falls short. That's my future invention! =)

OH-- and about 20 minutes after the little girl and I braved our way down to the waters edge we spotted a BIG GATOR swimming by! It really wasn't THAT close-- but what a sight! He seemed about 6 feet long! I have spotted a gator about 85% of my trips down here!! Gotta love Louisiana bayous!!

Thank so much, L for getting me to capture your memories again!! Your babies are growing up fast and I am enjoying being a small part of it!! =)

Promise of Joy:
The Lord bless, and keep you; The Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

Wow-- what a prayer! It is awesome to KNOW that the Lord can and will do these things just for us. He truly does care for us and will make life easier for us if we call on HIm and depend on Him. This is a warm and fuzzy scripture!!

The Brunn's

Oh my goodness!!! What a sweet, beautiful newborn!!! I could cuddle with that precious baby boy all day. She is very lucky I gave him back a the end of the session!! Just perfection!!!

He was... our session was ...uhm..not so much! LOL!! If it could go wrong, it DID!!
When we left the house it was beautiful and bright, sunshiney!! Sometime during the 20 minute drive, the sun all but disappeared and the temperature plummeted! So this poor itty bitty baby was chilling!!!
Then, bless his heart, he had a full tummy and could not settle down. Those of you that know me, know that I always say I have never had a sleeping baby!! TRUE STILL!! He's only 5 weeks old, never stays awake... but of course, did for me the WHOLE time! haha!! On the up side-- he was sooooo good!! =)

He probably would have snoozed if we had been in the warmth somewhere!! I have to get my little studio going!! I have the stuff... just haven't had the time to work on setting it up! It sure would have come in handy today, although I MUCH prefer the outdoor setting!

So, K, thank you sooooo much for trusting me with your sweet bundle's first portraits!! I feel very honored to do it!! Your family is precious and I had a great time spending my morning with you guys!!

Promise of Joy:
Cease NOT to give thanks.
Ephesians 1:16

We really need to be reminded that Thanksgiving is a wonderful Holiday-- but it is so much more than that. We truly do need to be thankful EVERYDAY. The Lord provides so much for us and blesses us with our beautiful families... we need to SHOW Him our thankfulness daily.

Happy Thanksgiving

My Thankful Top 10 =)

10) my job-- I have ALMOST dreaded weekends!! wow! =)
9) my home- not just a house- our haven from the storms of life
8) my many friends- blessed beyond measure with wonderful, sweet friends
7) my church family and extended family- FAMILY- says it ALL
6) my best friend- my sounding board and daily encourager
5) my siblings- my biggest fans and closest confidantes
4) my parents- my staunchest supporters and best teachers
3) my children- more than I could have ever asked for- they fill my heart
2) my husband- a self-less, God fearing man- he owns my heart
1) my Lord and Savior, for His sacrifice, forgiveness and love

The list could literally go on and on and on! I love this time of year! Nothing can lift a tired gray mood better than being thankful!

THANK YOU to ALL of you who have made my job one that I love and enjoy. I never feel like I am working. I am blessed to have a hobby that I get to enjoy all day every day. I have had the honor of meeting so many new families this year. God has truly answered my prayers... and for this and so much more I am forever thankful and praise His Holy name.

Have the best Thanksgiving ever...invite Jesus into your heart and experience a change in your life that will add to your blessings!!

The Sikes

LOOOOVE these happy Christmas colors- AND this beautiful trio!!
This was taken on one of the few cold days we have had this year! Poor babies were quivering from the cold breeze! So we didn't take a lot of time to get too creative. But with beautiful children like this-- that's all you need! =)

They may look familiar-- this is their third session this year! I am enjoying getting to watch their sweet family grow and change! I am always amazed at the changes in the first year! wow!! And I love how the boys look so much alike! They are just precious!!

Thanks soooo much, A!! I always enjoy every minute with your bunch!! =)

Promise of Joy:
Enter His gates with Thanksgiving, go into His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and bless His name.
Psalm 100:4

This verse, of course, was written before we had the Thanksgiving tradition. It is something that we should do all year, and often. In fact, we should make it a part of our daily prayer time with the Lord. We are nothing without Him-- we should praise Him for being who He is-- and for all that He has done for us! But what a wonderful thing that we have a special time of the year that reminds us to be thankful.

Weems

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY =)
I have always enjoyed this precious bunch!! I taught the oldest one in first grade before they moved. I have truly missed them. There are just some families you really bond with-- and this is one for me! =)
They have all grown so much since I have seen them. They are gorgeous girls and so, so sweet! Each one is so different and adorable! We had a great time and the weather and "spot" were gorgeous!
Thanks you, S, for trusting me to capture these sweet memories! I truly enjoyed spending time with you all--- I would love to get together more often!!

Promise of Joy:
But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:11

I'm still in the book of Philippians! =) When I got to this verse, it really spoke to me. Right now our world is so unsure and in the middle of financial stress. We, as Christians are blessed beyond measure knowing that we have a loving God overseeing all that happens to us. One more reason, of MANY that we have to be truly THANKFUL!