Showing posts with label family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family. Show all posts

Thursday, December 24, 2009

christmas love Thursday

Since my freshman year of college, my brother, sister and I have taken a Christmas picture together to give as gifts to the parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. It's become an expected tradition by all and over the years it has morphed into something all it's own. The first few years it was a nice, traditional shot of the three of us in front of the Christmas tree, but one year, in our haste to get all of our holiday "things" done, we almost forgot! So, on Christmas Eve while we were all wrapping presents together at my house, we remembered that we hadn't yet taken our picture so we scrambled together and got a shot that ended up being HILARIOUS! That night when everyone opened up their picture, they were in hysterics....and from that point on, the bar was set. Each year we have to try and out do last year's picture and let me tell you, it is SO MUCH FUN! This year, because of the new addition to our family, I came up with something totally different, but equally hysterical (partly due to Sam's footie pajamas). Here is the finished product. Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all have a blessed holiday.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

50 years

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of going to the beach to photograph the most awesome family for the grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary. It was such a great time as well as a huge learning experience for me! They were a big Italian family...18 people in all with 10 of the cutest kids I have ever seen. I left the session sweaty, covered in sand from head to toe and feeling panicky that I hadn't gotten anything that they would be satisfied with. Now, a week and a half later (and finally finished editing), I'm a little less sweaty, sand-free, and still slightly panicky that they won't like what they see (and paid for). I'm hoping that I'm just being too judgemental of my own work, but we'll see...like I said, it was a HUGE learning experience for me and I loved every minute of it! And, I'm going back down this weekend to do it again! My sister and all of her Auburn Phi Mu sorority sisters are getting together this weekend for a reunion and they want me to take a few group shots of them with all of their kids....10 girls with 14 kids! That's right, I said FOURTEEN kids...........oh geez! Maybe this time I won't be quite as nervous and I'll leave feeling a little more confident. Anyway, here are a few of my favorites from the day.
















Twins...can you believe it? So cute!!!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

finally

I'm FINALLY getting around to posting photos from our 4th of July beach trip! I had an amazing time with my family and friends. This trip has been an annual vacation for so many years (and with the same crew) that I can't even count! I am so blessed to be surrounded by such a wonderful circle of people that I love so dearly. Here are a few of my favorite shots from the week...enjoy!
















If you would like to see the rest of the pictures from the week, CLICK HERE to view them on Shutterfly.com!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

cover model

Look out Victoria's Secret, there's a new girl in town and she's gonna take that catalog by storm!! Introducing (drum roll, please.............)



Ellie C!!!!



So, all you Brazillian super-babes out there, I've got two words for you.....WATCH OUT!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

love Thursday


I had originally logged on to post about loving my camera and taking pictures and blah, blah, blah....basically I have nothing to blog about and was feeling guilty for not posting in a while.  But then I read this and my heart ached.  The love she has for her children is strong and fierce.  She is Adam's sister-in-law and Canon is his niece.  I am hoping and praying that the diagnosis is a good one and that everything will be fine.  I believe deep down that it will be.  Prayers are precious...so if you do it, add them to your list.  

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

sweet feet


Poor Ellie has apparently inherited a most unfortunate trait from her mommy......stinky feet.  Yes, it's true.  Ellie has stinky feet.  How can this precious angel have smelly toes? She doesn't even wear shoes that may cause her feet to sweat resulting in the offending odor...she doesn't really do anything to exert herself that would cause any sweatiness and/or stinkiness...but the fact remains, they are a LITTLE bit smelly and the only possible reason for this is genetics.  Libby has THE SMELLIEST FEET EVER!  (Sorry Libby, but you know its true...it's no secret to those of us who know and love you!)...and now, poor, sweet Ellie has been stricken with this malodorous condition.  I mean, really, how can this sweet face have stinky feet?

Monday, February 23, 2009

emotional day


February 20, 2009...What a day! I completely underestimated the feelings I would have the first time I met my precious little niece. I remember the anticipation and sheer excitement I felt each time I met my best friends' children on the day they were each born, and I expected to feel that again...I did, times 100! She took my breath away! What a tiny miracle Ellie Caroline Pratt is! I love her so much! I can't wait to watch her grow.

The waiting room was packed with aunts, uncles, grandparents, and friends waiting on the arrival of sweet little 6 lb 15oz baby Ellie. She was a stubborn little thing and did not want to come out, so after 3 hours of pushing she was finally taken by c-section. As we are all waiting, pacing the halls unable to sit still, my mom gets a phone call from her sister. A hysterical phone call. My cousin had passed away. Such devastating news on such a joyous day is difficult to process. You're unsure if you should continue being happy or if you can allow yourself to breakdown and sob. Just 2 weeks shy of her 30th birthday, Lindsey Vinson Cardone, was called home. My heart aches for her, the girl I grew up with as a sister, as my friend. I will miss her terribly. My heart aches for my aunt. I can't even imagine the feeling of losing a child. She had struggled for years with drugs, alcohol and mental disease. I pray for her soul. I pray everyday that she finally has the peace she longed for. I know she is in heaven now with Mamaw Rie and Papaw Doc cutting up, laughing, and smiling down on the newest addition to our family.
Needless to say, we have all had and emotionally exhausting weekend. Thank you Ellie, for being the beautiful silver lining on a cloudy day. Welcome to the world my sweet angel!