Travis Dew Photography

This may have been one of the sweetest, most meaningful little weddings I’ve ever done.  This was a tale of a beautiful bride….with a really great friend….a stop-and-smell-the-roses wedding….with a gentleman of a groom.  The beach setting was perfect…..the weather couldn’t have been better….and the company was close and full of cheer.  Congratulations….it was the best.

I am super fond of this laid-back, crazy-talented lady…..and jealous of her calm demeanor with all of these BOYS.  She has f-o-u-r boys…(4)…and the house is immaculate and the boys are well-mannered and cute as can be.  I told them we were just going to have a little bit of fun first and go ahead and just do their thing.  Well….I should have brought protective gear.  It – was – awesome…..wrestling, tackling, picking up, slamming down, balls, lacrosse sticks, yard sticks, busting through some bushes….it was on – testosterone style.  I loved it.

I’ve met up with these cool people every year for Father’s Day since little man was an infant.  It’s always good to see them and the individual personalities shine through every time.  Fun to see little Miss Independent exactly the same….Miss Lipstick is styling it out….and Ninja boy brings a new weapon every year.  Fantastic.

Enjoy your sneak peek and thank you for continuing to call me!

I married a man…who is happy to iron a shirt for his son’s cotillion…cut his baby girl’s fingernails…coach his son’s baseball team…or take his adolescent girl shopping.  He throws a ball or wets a line with one of the three almost daily….he’s first to pile them all in the ‘big bed’ to watch a movie…and makes a mean stack of Saturday-mornin’ pancakes.  He enjoys a fashion show after someone has gotten new clothes….and will definitely sit down and plunk out a new tune with one on the piano.  There is a nightly wrestling match…that starts with a goodnight kiss…and a reoccurring chorus when all are home, “I LOOOVE my family!”  Thanks for making memories for all – year..after year..after year.

Oh – check out June 16th’s PARADE Magazine…..I have a picture in it!  (the family photo is mine…) 

She got married tonight!  Here are a few shots from sweet Kathy’s portrait.  More from their fabulous wedding later….

I love this sweet girl and her family.  She came into our world a few years ago by working for my husband and she quickly became a household favorite and babysat, baked, braided hair….we love her.  She and I just happen to be from the same home town…and her wedding was right in the heart of quaint Madison, Georgia.   All was smooth, perfect, happy and fun.  It was…the very best!

I hope you’re having a blast relaxing after your wonderful day….enjoy your sneak peek.

My new goal in life?….To kick as high as Abraham Lincoln (as my youngest called him after seeing his picture)….don’t worry – you’ll understand who I’m talking about soon.

Much love, hugs and kisses to you all and thanks for including me.

No Regrets Events 

It was this sweet girl’s wedding last night…..and it was incredible.  For now, a few from her bridal portrait.

I’m in Athens to shoot a wedding tomorrow….and went down memory lane on my way to seeing this crew.  As soon as I got out of the car, it smelled like Mimi and Papa’s yard.

This cute Mama is a good, good friend of our family.  She and my sister were tight growing up and her family lived just down the street from us.  We grew up on Plum Nelly Road and she on Rocky Ford Road.  There was nothing more uplifting than hearing, “I’m just gonna baaarrrgge on in!” announcing her visit.  I’ve never, ever seen her without a HUGE smile and matching spirit.

A fun family vacation …..with a crew down from Connecticut.  Fortunately for the young folks – they were within walking distance of the Wind Jammer….  Unfortunately for the older folks – they were within hearing distance of the Wind Jammer.  So enjoyed laughing with you guys….here’s your sneak peek.

I love this sweet Mama….and how cute is little, Miss Priss!?  All three of us ladies have the very same birthday.  Kinda cool, huh?!   Something really neat about this cute little family?…..they try to visit a different park every weekend.  I love that.  Thanks for playing with me at Hampton Park….I sure do enjoy our visits.  Here’s your sneak peek!

(A little glimpse into my world….my oldest son just walked through with a bowl of water in one hand and a bowl of flour in the other….he said his little sister was “about to get antiqued!”  In all fairness….she and her friend had nailed him with water balloons.  Aaaahhhh – did I mention I have a glass of wine?