SO.MUCH.FUN.

Meet my friends...Sam, Will and Cecilia. Aren't they the cutest people ever?! I have been best friends with their mama for over 30 years! Yep....I said over 30! Isn't that crazy! I couldn't imagine my life without her. We have been there for each other through everything....elementary school (and Tiffy does not be mean!), Jr high, high school, college (life took us in different directions..but we always still communicated), marriage and even the death of both of our dad's and finally....MOTHERHOOD. We try to change the world together everyday...even if just by phone. You are an amazing mother. You are strong, smart, sensitive...AMAZING. Thank you for driving 2 hours to my house to let me do this shoot. Thank you for being my friend.

Seriously? When did this happen? When did you all grow up? Carson almost 15...Madeline 10 and Claire bear 8! What? I was just changing your diapers yesterday! I was just giving you whatever you wanted (that's what Aunts are supposed to do) and playing monopoly until I was crazy! I have loved each of you from the moment I knew of you. You each have had my heart and Kiki will always love and be proud of you. I am so happy to be a part of your lives.

oh. my. word.

This is Hattie Mae. I know...I know... a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e. We are super excited to have her be our neighbor soon! I just love this sweet family and was so happy when her mommy asked me to do this shoot. Thank you Miss Hattie for playing with me. Love you bunches!

Thank you sweet Frazier family. Thank you Eric for serving our country. Because of you...we are safe. Thank you Hayley for being the wife who takes care of everything so your husband can serve and keep us safe. Thank you little sweet girl of theirs who sacrifices her father for all the families in our country. We are forever grateful to have you men and women serving our country. Thank you. And what a little cutie you have.....

birthday...

Today is your birthday. Happy Birthday Daddy. I hope heaven offers you the best cup of coffee ever. My heart is with you........your darlin, martha

Goodbye....

5 years ago I said goodbye to my daddy. I didn't know how to do that or what it even meant. Some days I still don't. Some days I think he is going to walk back into my family home...drink a coke...eat a snickers and sit in his chair. Then reality hits that I haven't seen his face or heard his voice in five whole years. Most days I am fine. Most days I accept that Alzheimer's disease stole him from us. Most days I am relieved that he is not in pain anymore. Most days I am at peace that he is not lost...that he is at peace now. Most days I remind my children who he was...and how wonderful he was. Most days I focus on all the laughter he brought to all of us. Most days I remember how he just loved living. Today....today I am heartbroken. Today...today I am sad. Today...today I just remember how much I miss him.

Sweet Barton Family...I was thrilled to do this shoot for you! I loved every minute. Your kids are so great and I know you both are so proud! Thank you for coming and spending an afternoon with me! Blessings to you Kim and your family for your sacrifices while your husband is serving our country. Thank you Randy for all you do for our country. You are in our prayers.