A Mother’s Love Part 2

Remember yesterday when I talked about how I love watching parents with their children?  Well here is the second part of that entry.

This is Linda, although she was not in youth group with Vickie or I, she is older than us, she was still around and apart of my life back then.  I remember her eldest child being born.  And now her girls are in youth group and are building not only their relationship with God but are forming the friendships that will still be there many years from now.  And yes it does make me feel old to be helping with the youth group that they are apart of.

A Mother’s Love Part 1

I love watching parents with their children.  You can see their love for each other in their actions.  You can also see glimpses of what they were like when they were younger.  It is even more fun when you happen to have known one of the parents when you were younger.  I have known both moms since I was in high school.  So it’s fun to be apart of their life now that we are all older.

This is Vickie, she is the younger of the sisters and we were in youth group together.  One day her kids will be in youth group and I hope they build the type of friendships youth group allowed me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Whole Crew

I was asked to take photographs for a family I have know for quite some time.  I was actually in youth group (back in the day) with Vickie and I remember when Kayla was born (rumor has it I played a handbell duet as a gift.)  So it was an honor to take photos for them.

I must admit it was a riot.  Between the kids and Blaze, the dog, I laughed so much it made my stomach hurt.  Here is the entire crew, including Blaze posing for the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Many More

May you continue to grow in love and humor as a family.  May the coming months bring you more grace and happiness.  May you walk through each day knowing you are not alone and you have each other.  May your family remind all those around you that miracles still happen.

To Many More



Merry Christmas

Sometimes we are given gifts that have immediate gratification.  Sometimes we are given gifts that are more precious than our words can even describe.

These boys are miracles.  Just look at the difference in a year.

Helpmate

For some reason when I said “Christmas Eve” today I thought of the verse that talks about it not being good for man to be alone and for the need for a helpmate.  Kyle and Kathy are helpmates to each other.  I can’t imagine raising twin boys.  I can’t imagine all that goes into it.  Yet it’s a joy to them.

May you always be there for each other to help the other along the road of life.

The Bigger Boys

I love watching Kyle and Adam interact.  They are playful and more often than not they are messing with each other, but the bottom line is both of the guys will do anything for their family.

I also love being apart of their family story.  I believe this is 3rd time I have had the honor of taking family photos for them.  Each time it is a blast and I laugh more than the last time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s Christmas Time!!

I had the pleasure of taking the photos that will be used in the Wilkinson’s Christmas cards.  (I haven’t actually had the pleasure of my photos being used for several families Christmas cards.  It’s been an incredible honor to be asked to be apart of their Christmas stories.)

We decided to venture down to Krohn since it was all decked out for Christmas.  Apparently everyone else and their mother thought it was a good idea as well.  Our session became more about timing and not getting random people in the background.  But Krohn was beautiful and so is this family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checkmate

Sticking with the theme – this shot is from the film set of the {Re}Gifter.

I am horrible at chess.  I don’t have the patience, nor to I care to attempt to think ahead so many moves, but I love to photograph chess pieces.  Usually they have great lines and colors and you can do so much with them.

This particular set in used in the film of the {Re}Gifter.  The actors were doing a read through so I jumped at the chance to take some pictures of the chess set.

Hangin On

This is once again from the set of the {Re}Gifter.

I have a little wooden man that is often my muse for many photos.  I have wanted a wooden hand to add to my collection.  So when I saw one was on the set I just had to take pictures of it.

This shot makes me thinking of hanging on and working hard.  Which are two things the crew of the {re}gifter are great at doing.