Johna is my BFF! We met at Phoenix Rehab almost SIX years ago! She was applying for the Clinical Secretary position and was hired! We hit it off right away! She met and married Matt and asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding AND it was among the first that I photographed! We have so much in common and I can’t imagine my life without her! She was in the room with me when we had Fitzy until Samm got there – she has been so good at checking in on me and making sure I get out of the house! We can be totally honest with one another and vent to our heart’s content with any judgement! It’s a beautiful friendship!

Johna has been so supportive of my photography business and encourages me every step of the way! She is now starting HER own business – Be … Skin Salon – facials, skin care, waxing, and make up!

Her little girl *M* turned THREE in June and we found a little time to take some family photos!

THIS is how the session started out – *M* isn’t the most serious child …

BUT – she does know how to turn on that smile for me!

We play the game of faces – gimme a sad face, mad face, happy face, angry face – the one on the left was her mad face!

Along with Fitzy & Rowyn – she is my favorite child on the planet!

She LOVES her babies – and she LOVES her baby Fitzy!

She LOVES being a goofball!

That shot might be my favorite!

Matt & Johna – she is SO sweet!

OH MY WORD – LOVE THOSE ONES!

THIS is one of the many reasons I love them! What a beautiful memory!

BE STILL MY HEART!

Johna – thank you for being YOU! I am so happy that God intended for us to be friends! LOVE YOU DEARLY!

In April – we went to the NCA Benefit Banquet! I had donated a photo session for the silent auction! Norleen called me – her husband had bought the session as a surprise to her!

WHAT A SWEET FAMILY!

WHAT A CUTIE!!! I cannot wait till Fitzy is this age!

LOOK AT THOSE CHEEKS! AND THOSE TOES!

He LOVES his little cars!

Thank you SO MUCH for bidding on the session! I had a great time with you guys and I can’t wait to see your little guy again!

Britanny and I have had this session set up for quite some time! Her little guy *J* turned one in June! We set up the appointment then had to move it because of rain and some little teeth coming in on *J*’s part! We got a beautiful day and a happy little guy to work with!

He has a little bump on his head from an excited stumble at church – I took it out of the photos for Britanny but had to keep it in some copies too! It shows what a boy he is!

OH MY HANDSOME!!

I LOVE those shots!!

MOLLY! I loved their puppas! It’s so nice to go to shoots and love on puppies while we still miss Schrute!

LOVE that series!!

Britanny – you have a sweet little guy! Thanks so much for opening up your home to me!!

I took Zack & Stephanie’s wedding photos last year on June 19th! It was a beautiful ceremony between two beautiful people!

Stephanie is one of those people that just oozes happiness and kindness. She is uplifting and such an encouragement to others!

Zack is deployed right now – during their first anniversary – but she wanted to give him an extra special gift!

We set up a photo session in the field where their reception was so she could give him a collection of photos! HOW SWEET!

GORGEOUS!

Happy Anniversary Zack & Stephanie! I look forward to capturing your life through each milestone!

I’ve taken pictures of *S* since she was in her momma’s belly! She will be a year old in August – hard to believe!

He momma dropped us off some spanish rice a few weeks ago and we took *S* out in the back yard for a few shots!

I cannot wait to do her one year session! Thanks again for the meal Rachel – it was so good!

Arica and I were friends on FACEBOOK and she contacted me about the BABIES package for the first year! You will be seeing lots more of their beautiful faces on this blog!

I LOVE that photo!

MY FAVORITE SHOTS!

Their little boy is already destined to LOVE trucks!

BOY OH BOY!

I LOVE those shots too!

I was so excited when she said they were bringing their puppy! She did GREAT and is gonna love her baby brother!

Arica & Nathan – I CANNOT WAIT to photograph your miracle TODAY! Thank you so much for trusting me with this AMAZING time in your lives!!

I took photos of Amanda’s wedding in August of 2009 – and now their maternity photos! Since I am a little behind on blog posts – their baby girl beat me to it! She arrived in late June – be on the lookout for her newborn session soon!

The shot with the magazine was totally Amanda’s idea! LOVE IT!

I had to add a shot of their sweet pup!

Isn’t she GORGEOUS!!

Thank you so much for asking me to capture this miraculous time in your lives!

Bridget – the photographer who took our AMAZING birth photos and newborn shots of Fitzy – asked me to do a family session for her a few weekends ago!

Her little guys are so cute and that teeny baby girl is the sweetest!

LOOK at those faces!!!

Bridget – I am so happy that we became friends and am looking forward to MANY more sessions together!!

On Saturday the 28th of May I held the mini-mini sessions to benefit Nicholas and his heart surgery!

We only had 4 families come – but considering that most of the town didn’t even have power yet – it was probably easily forgotten.

Thank you so much Sarah, Stephanie, Angie & Peggy for coming down and supporting Nicholas!

REMINDER – MINI-MINI SESSIONS!

Saturday – May 28th – from 10 am to 2 pm – at the VFW pavilion in Mansfield! There is a limit to 4 people in the photographs – although individual shots will be taken too! There is no need for an appointment – but you may have to wait to get your photos taken! You will get 15 to 20 photos in the session – they will be emailed to you via SHUTTERFLY to order online! You can get a CD of the photos to reproduce for an extra charge of $10. Actual PRINTS will not be given out. Remember that this is to benefit Nicholas and his FOURTH heart surgery this summer! There is a minimum donation of $50 – ALL PROCEEDS will benefit Nicholas and his trip to Oklahoma City!

I have a number in my head that I would love to meet – but I’m not going to share it – just in case!