Travis Dew Photography

I met up with “L” and “S” in the park last week and each had their minds set on a couple of things.  “S” was digging his dump trucks, the ducks and he found a patch of mushrooms he couldn’t resist…but “L” was dead set on catching a…butterfly.  She waited patiently in flower patches…grabbed at the air about 936 times…and picked flowers to get closer and closer.  Well GUESS what, girl?!  You may not have caught one…but little did you know…one landed on YOU! (…look on your shoulder in the purple flower picture…)  Congratulations – your hard work paid off!  Enjoyed playing with you guys!

Life is good – and we should all climb a tree, spin a cartwheel and get to laughing.  I love seeing these cute people again. (Actually, the last time I spent time with them – was just with Mama and Daddy….and we were laughing.  Hard…at a freak show.) The girls are getting so big….and I dig their individual personalities.  Thanks for our afternoon in the park…here’s your sneak peek!

Mr. “C” here is about 8 days old and so laid back and yummy.  One part of me would love that sweet age in my household right now….and the other part that just sent the teen out the door to drive himself to school says, “Uh uh, no way.”  I so enjoyed our morning together – Mama, you look great – and I look forward to seeing you again when ‘Benana’ returns….(dig the name, by the way.)

This sweet girl did my hair years and years and years ago.  I remember our talks about engagement, marriage and the hopes of children….while my oldest napped in a chair beside us as a 2-year old.  Life got in the way of life – diapers overruled hair in the budget and time moved on….we just now reconnected.  My oldest is 16 and she has a BABY!!  He is so stinkin’ delicious and I had to resist throwin’ out the old-lady attack and smooches.  Sooo great to see you again and loved meeting your men.  Here’s your sneak peek.

The weather around here lately has been….incredible.  We are about a month ahead in weather and this household is loving it – open windows and doors does wonders for me!

Well….this family was out at IOP last week and it couldn’t have been more beautiful on the beach.  We had had our fun in the back yard and I’m glad we made the decision to get down to the beach…..it was well worth it.  Here is your sneak peek – enjoyed meeting all of you and d-a-n-g if everyone doesn’t know my husband…he’s like the mayor of life.  I’ll be in touch when the rest go up!

These two are meant to be…and it shows in so many ways.  To start, they were both baptized…years ago as babies…by the same man who married them.  I find that so incredibly special and part of their cycle of life that was meant to be together.  Both had prepared letters for one another – he, having left his behind accidentally, ripped off a piece of banner paper and scribbled a quick note to her with a pencil.  She said it was, “Perfect.”  I can still get a lump in my throat thinking about his reaction to her…looking so beautiful in her wedding dress.  He couldn’t tell her enough once they exited the church nor could he take his eyes off her or wipe the grin from his face.

All was FABULOUS from the relaxed families and wedding party….to Dad’s great sprint for a corkscrew….to gettin’ down with Bobby in his 80’s glasses.  This was truly a celebration of two people – just look how many arms went flying in the air out of excitement!  Here is your sneak peek – and, thank you for including me.  It was fantastic.

(Oh…the sweet bride gave each of her bridesmaids a unique bathrobe…and thoughtfully hand made a different pair of earrings for each girl!  They were beautiful.  Check out this sweet couple’s store, Drift, in the BiLo shopping center on Coleman Blvd. where you can find surfing needs, her designed jewelry and swimwear!)

 

Look who got MARRIED last night!  Here are a few from Caroline’s bridal portrait session…..what a beautiful bride in a beautiful dress – and she wears it perfectly!

It was nice to shake it up and spend an afternoon in an unfamiliar environment…a barn.  I know nothing about horses and all that comes with them…except that I think ladies in their riding gear look fantastically sharp.  “L”, I enjoyed my afternoon with you and Miss Sneaky Fox….I think your Mama is right…you two are a match made in tween world.

Wow…..the beach was PERFECT early this morning.  Two sweet girls….happy as can be….and calm, cool weather at low tide.  “E”, thanks for giving me a welcoming hug and a goodbye kiss….and “H”, could you be any happier?  Oh to take something away from this shoot….live a little more like “H”…everyday.  Enjoyed it!

I think I called these girls “Crazy Daisies” one time….and they are.  In a GREAT way.  Mama is super laid back….which translates down to all three of the children.  “K” was super quick to shimmy up an old oak tree….and a BIG one.  No biggy….and Mama said, “You might want to start figuring out how to get down.”  Perfect.  You got yourself up – get yourself down.  (Except notice the screaming shot…..that was for help out of one of the trees!)  Independence throughout…with confidence and joy from all three.  LOVE when I get to see you guys….it’s always a blast.