I had completely forgotten about this lovely collection of images of my beautiful daughter that I had taken over the summer.  I have so many ideas that run through my head that often get put aside due to my lack of time, or limited access to things that can make my visions come to life.  On this day I remember driving home, and perfectly imagining these colors put together, surrounded by leaves.  I got home, asked… well begged Kameryn to dress up in this lovely outfit, got our vintage chair, and hopped on the neighbors yard to take these images.

 

I was happy that they came out allright, but not too happy that the MINI session lasted only 5-minutes.  Kameryn was already tired of it after a few minutes, and as I remember correctly, tears were involved, and just a really unhappy little girl.  I don’t know why it’s so hard to get my kids to just sit there and take a few pictures.  I think it’s every photographer’s nightmare.  As much as we try, bribe, discuss, tell, yell, beg… they (our kids) just don’t want any part of it.  You get them to agree to it… and then a little bit of time passes, and they just completely loose the agreement.  They start whining, crying, and it just seems like it’s the worse thing in the world for them to just pose for more than 30-seconds.  I typically have this planned out but it always ends the same.  Pouting, non-coorperating child!

 

Nonetheless… here’s my little girl.  My angel.  My love.  My daughter!

 

 

 

 

First and foremost I need to start this special blog by saying that Crystal Ashmore  with Serendipity-Photography took these fabulous images.  You see, in the photography world, you get perks  One of the perks is that you get to meet amazing people that are so talented, and you also get to trade photography work with great photogs.  HA!  So Crystal and I did a trade…She got to photograph moi and my boyfriend {yep I have a boyfriend} – and I get to photograph her and her sweet family in a couple weeks!  Isn’t that awesome?  Now, I have to say that all the images were taken by Crystal, but all the editing was done by me.  I do have to mention this because Crystal may not edit like I do, and may not even like the way I edit… SO… she took the pictures, posed us, made us laugh, made us feel comfortable, and I edited the files.  Oh, and I have to say that we made her laugh too… At least, she seemed to be cracking up quite a bit

If you are in need of a photog that will surely deliver an amazing session… HIRE Crystal!  Visit her on her blog to see her work : www.serendipity-photographyblog.com

Awwww, now off to the sappy, mushy, and lovely part!  I could go on and on about these two people below… especially this pretty AMAZING boy in the blue shirt, but I’ll let you decide for yourselves.  Love it, hate it, don’t care of it… it’s your prerogative…  Nonetheless this man make me happy every minute of the day, every day.  15-years we have known each other, 15-seconds is all it takes for me to be laughing when I’m around him.

He’s good, he’s good to me, he’s good for me.

 

“I love how she is just smiling within seconds every time she looks at you”  ~ Crystal Ashmore

This is my absolute favorite of them all.

Someone once told me :

“You have no idea what you’re capable of…

You have grown so much this year, you have become this strong woman with so much to offer.

You are talented, you are beautiful, you are a great mom, you are funny, you are unstoppable.

Take what your parents have taught you, trust him but always verify, make this what you want it to be.

You hold the cards, make him work at it every single day.

You have no idea what I see when I look at you, and what I see is a great person with a great heart. Now go, and don’t look back”

“Oh, and don’t forget to speak the words out loud to God… It’s the only way”

Thank you my friend.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wow has this past year gone fast or what?

Seems like it was just yesterday I was still pregnant, and ready to give birth to this little bundle of love. You see… when I found out I was having a boy, it was absolutely one of the best moments of my life.  Although a girl would have been just as precious, a boy is truly what I wanted.  Jaxon was born shortly after my dearest uncle died unexpectedly.  He was also born on my deseased grandmother’s birthday.  When Jaxon arrived into this world, he was so beautiful, healthy, and came in our lives at a time that we really needed a ray of light.  What an emotional day it was!

I have often wondered why I was left alone to take care of a little baby.  Didn’t understand the meaning of it all.  Even though at times, I still struggle, I now understand very much so, that Jaxon was my source of energy.  The one that kept me busy, busy…kept my mind off things…through all the sleepless nights, the cries, the hardship of raising a son by yourself.  Then I soon realize that I am not alone.  I have my family, my daughter, my friends, and GOD.  I couldn’t make it whitout them.  Every morning I go get him in his crib, and I ALWAYS have the same feeling.  A feeling of happiness, joy, thankfulness, gratefulness.  Grateful for a little boy that will walk this shoes below, over and over, until one day he grows up to be a wonderful, kind, respectful, intelligent young man.

Jaxon may your first birthday be the beggining of many, many more.  Always know that Kam and I will always be here for you, and as you grow up, we will be here to tell you about this time in our life, be here to help you when you need it, be here to hold your hand when you’re falling, be here to do life with you.  Now and forever.

I love you mon titi!!!

MOM xox

 

Today we went to look for some new, fresh, shooting locations… although I didn’t really find anything that caught my eye, and found myself returning to my usual spots, Kameryn was really interested in posing today.  She had her violin in the car so we took that opportunity to use it as a prop.  We only spent a few minutes doing this… most of the time was spent in the car driving around.  I must say that Miss Kam was a good companion today!

 

These feathers reminded me of pretty, colorful fireworks.

May everyone be safe, loved, and happy on this fourth of July weekend!!!

P.S.  Don’t drink and drive