I'm in love with Summer 2010  in Austin Texas.  The weather has been a bit unpredictable and by that I really mean "normal." Having survived some really blistering temperatures in the past along with a sky that would not rain for years, I'm so happy to be where we are, even if that means putting up with a bit of humidity.  So on this particular day, with the sky full of clouds, the muted light on the trees and the flower blooms bursting with color, I met with a beautiful family at Mayfield Park. Earlier this year, I met Cindy via the Girl Scouts corporate office and it has been such a pleasure working with her on documenting the Girl Scouts at camp. More pictures from those sessions to follow. Cindy's husband just returned  to Fort Hood from deployment. I was so honored to be able to capture this precious family and to convey my gratitude for their service to our country. You are beautiful!  Enjoy the sneak peek! 

Congratulations to our favorite seniors who are graduating this week! We've had so much fun getting to know you and wish you all the best, even though we're going to miss you like crazy.  Feel free to pass along your best friends who'll be sticking around... cause Lord knows we need some good babysitters in our back pockets. :-) 

May all the best come to you... May the road rise to meet you and may the wind ever be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Is that I believe in them, yet I've never seen one in real life and yet I keep thinking that once I see one. I mean, really see one that THAT will be the sign I need to move off the procrastination spot I've been standing on. Good Lord, this blog is over here staring at me saying "Write me. Update me." and the guilt is laid on thick. Life is moving fast. It's 2010 after all.  And my preschooler is more demanding than ever and my choice to make an impact on her while she's under my thumb has got to be my priority.  I see it no other way.  She's too precious. Too awesome to go without my influence for the betterment. So I'm shooting, so I'm posting galleries, I'm parenting and I'm slapping some dinner together. And then I sleep. Because around here there is no rest for the weary. We're up and at'em at oh-five hundred. Pretty much all of us has one eye open even if we're not totally vertical. It's a great life, I'm not complaining. I'm just asking for a little grace and patience from this unrelenting blog. Thank you to our readers and subscribers. If you want to see what we've been up to, check out this link to some of the galleries and slideshows. Peace out friends.  

Jump In! it seems to be a theme for my life at the moment. before i get too overwhelmed with any situation and how far the end goal seems to be, the truth of the matter is "jump right in where you are!" hop to it and you'll find yourself closer and younger than ever before! and that line of thought is just what i need to get the next thing done.

My sweet friend Jenni had eye surgery on Friday and so I got to play with the kids on Sunday.  We had so much fun together!  I just adore their personalities and who they are. Why, they are great little subjects and the best little jumpers ever. So take it from me and jump right in where you are!

Enjoy the Faux-Toes!

With all this rain, we're making the best of the situation with indoor studio shoots. These cute girls are our neighbors and they have the best sense of humor.  We laugh and laugh and laugh every time we're together.  The eldest is four and the youngest just turn one.  Happy Birthday, girls!  I hope the year ahead is one to grow on and then some!

these lovely ladies have been friends since they were eight years old on the playground. i had the best time meeting up with them downtown to hear some of their wild and crazy tales of their younger days. it really is amazing how quickly time flies, but the love of a girlfriend never fades.  thank you, gals, for inviting me along on your special weekend. it was a treat to remember! i hope you enjoy the Faux-Toes!