Hoping that all the moms out there are getting extra hugs and kisses today!! Wanted to put up just a little collage of mommy pics that are so dear to my heart! I probably wouldve filled up several of these, but I want to enjoy my family so here are just a few recent favs! 
Also…I want to share with you something that I received in the mail from a friend! She’s actually a good friend of my sister-in-law, and it was so so sweet for her to reach out to me and send this to me. It could not have come at a more perfect time!
“Dear Mothers, do you have those days when….you could literally pull your eyelashes out, you wish you had 8 legs like an octopus, you feel as all you do is yell at your children and you often wonder, ‘am I doing anything right??’ Well, have comfort that you are not alone! This week God place it on my heart to remind myself and you that in HIM we have HIS power to be a Great Mother! A mother that can truly impact our children for His glory and His purpose….not the world’s! (what a relief to know it isnt up to us. When we walk in Him, he does the work!) I love each one of you and please know that I am in NO way saying I have this thing called motherhood figured out. Yet, as I write my heart is overwhelmed and tears fill my eyes. Tears of JOY for the love, friendship and beautiful spirits that God has allowed me to know. YOU! Mother’s who long to be the example of Christ to our children.
On this Mother’s Day know that your name will be lifted up and placed at the feet of our Father! I pray that you will feel the spirit, power and truth of Christ in a refreshing way! Oh Lord, may our souls as mothers take time to ‘Be Still and KNOW that you are God’
(thanks Leslie)
I want to borrow the words of those last couple of lines and lift that prayer up for all of you reading this! Motherhood is such a beautiful thing, yet the hardest thing we will ever EVER do! So thankful for the role that each of you plays in your own family. I pray that we can call on our Creator and let HIM be the source of our strength, love, and patience as mothers! Love to you all!
Was so excited to meet this guy and his momma! Such a fun session. There was nothing but giggles, laughs, kisses and hugs. Here are just a few favs (among MANY) that I picked for mom. 
More to come soon!
This one stood out amongst a ton of smiley faces. Oh my….those eyes!
Fun with mom!!!
love….
Such a sweet family! I have photographed their kiddos since big brother ‘J’ was born (WHOA check out the old blog, it’s back to it’s default design, poor thing)…and look at him now! This new little guy is in such good hands with big brother and sister! I enjoyed my morning with this lively bunch and was so glad to get such lovely shots! I love black+white shots grouped together on a wall…so decided to do this here with some of my favs from our session! Cant wait to watch this little guy grow up as well! Til next time!!
Since I’ve met this family…they have become so dear to me! Wow, who knew a friendship could grow so strongly and so quickly! Little G is as precious as precious gets, and she’s got quite the mommy/daddy combo! The love in this family is so amazingly refreshing to watch. When mom came to me about the session idea, her thoughts were right down my alley! Something relaxed and fun, where they can love on each other and laugh together…and that’s exactly what we did. And THIS is exactly how they ARE…not just throughout this photoshoot, but all the time…and THIS is why I love them!
Cant you just eat her up?
Daddy/daughter shots have a special place in my heart! Please look at those little hands!
Sometime last year, I started adding ‘haze’ to my images…and decided I really liked it even though my true natural style is the more bold color, rich contrast look. To my surprise, I actually got alot of requests for that look and I was so excited because I do love a change every once in a while. I just happen to love this so much that I may just have to implement it more regularly in my editing process. I think sunset sessions already have a naturally hazy feel to them, but this just takes it up a notch and i love it!
Now you cant have a session like this and not capture some of the intimate moments. Love that mom and dad are soo into each other as well! And last light of the day is my fav!
thanks again for being your true selves! On camera and off!!!
I’m putting final touches on Ava’s birthday party…when I realized: I havent even posted Mara’s birthday party! Infact, I now remember a client saying to me that there were no pics of Mara on the blog! WHAT?! No pics?? I mean, I know I am world’s worst blogger, but to go a year and not post ONE picture! I just have no words. So I better stop and try to somewhat redeem myself! Here are bits and pieces of Mara in her first year, in no particular order! LOVE THIS GIRL!!
And here are some more recent ones taken around her 1st birthday! I cannot believe how fast it went by! I can barely remember those wee bitty moments as she felt so right curled tight in my arms. Now she wiggles and bucks around until you put her down. Why must you grow up, little miss independent? I do love watching her grow, though…and seeing her personality develop into one that is hers and hers alone! Her determination alone will move mountains one day! Love you baby!!
And these were so appropriate around the holidays! I cant handle the cuteness!
And here is the cliff note version of her party! We went with a ‘winter woodland’ feel…adding little creatures and gnomes (i’m just a wee bit obsessed with them) The wreath hanging from window held several pictures of mara from her first year, including alot of her ‘firsts’: first time sitting up, first time rolling over, first time being spoon fed, etc etc. And dont you just love those mushroom cupcakes??!
Nothin’ but love for this child! Her birthday was in Dec…and here we are in March. Which only means one thing…toddlerhood is upon us as we keep going up in months! I only pray that I can take in every single moment, something I have been working hard at the last 4 years!
As I look back, I have sooo many sessions I need to blog about…but I wanted to make sure I didnt forget this one! Oh, what a joy it was to spend time with my dear friend, Heather, and her sweet family. There is such an amazing group of photographers in Birmingham, (and yes, we all love each other) and I am so delighted to call them friends. We meet for lunch as a group once a month, also one on one playdates… we make use of social media where we connect to learn from each other, vent to each other, laugh at each other and even share prayer requests. In addition for sharing a love of photography, we are (for the most part) all moms, so we can pretty much finish each other’s sentences. I have come to know Heather through this group and am soo thankful! She has a heart of gold and her laughter is contagious! Her sweet family is so precious and being with them for just even a minute, you can see how they are just smitten with each other! It’s too cute! I got to spend an afternoon with them at the Christmas tree farm to capture their new christmas tradition as a family! It was so fun and playful and I’m so glad I got to be a part of it in a small way! Please check out their cuteness!
They found the perfect tree!
I told you they were cute!! If your family has a tradition (doesnt have to be christmas….it can be Saturday morning pancakes)…please dont let they years pass by and not capture it in one way or another! Having these precious memories is absolutely priceless and I have to say…I’m going to practice what I preach going forward as the whole time I was shooting this, I was thinking about how I want this for my own family! Yes…so delay no more! Let me know what it is you do with your family and let’s make it fun and interesting!
by Becky
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