Calling All Models.

I just invested in new lighting equipment a few weeks ago and since the biz has slowed down a bit, I had some free time within the past few days to test the lights. In order to do so I had to gather a few models up for the shoot. Here is a preview from one of the shoots. Does my model look familiar? If you follow the link to the other models you'll find that they couldn't resist getting into some Christmas candy from Grammy. Yeah just wait until you see their precious messy faces. Oh and then there is Brandon....

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A Very Merry Christmas.

<-----Our tree that has been decorated/ undecorated 10 + times. Imagine that.




We hope each and everyone of you had a Very Merry Christmas! Our 3 very excited little children woke up early Christmas morning to discover the presents Daddy and Mommy had blessed them with. Jackson was so thrilled to open his long awaited skateboard/ equiptment, so he can finally take skateboarding lessons. Yay! He enjoyed taking it for a spin , he's actually not to bad for never having been on a board before. Im excited to see what he can do after his lessons. Avery found another baby doll to add to her collection plus some pretty dancing shoes and accessories so she can start her ballet lessons. Daddy and Avery spent time playing with the My Little Poney's that Aunt Ali and Tera gave her. Along with fixing each others hair. After they tired from that they lounged on the couch and watched an episode of the Magic School Bus. As for Mr. Harrison, he enjoyed his candy treats, thats why we call him piggle, lol!. He was honestly content with the wrapping paper and

he really enjoyed UNdecorating the tree this year.

Familiar funny face?

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Family Portraits.

I felt so frustrated this year with taking our family portrait. For those of you who recieved the card, just know it took about 30 shots to get a halfway decent one and I can't blame it on Jake for his camera skills, its just hard trying to get three kids under the age of 5 to take direction. Can you tell i'm a perfectionist? Golly I hate it. I continue to pray thru this year that God will remove that horribleness.

After we got thru the family shot I reclaimed my camera and captured a few moments of the kids playing in the leaves.

Avery loved it the most. She would fall straight back into a pile of leaves and kick her feet up in the air and giggle. You'll see what i'm talking about when you follow this link-->

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Enjoy!

We will miss you.

This post is in memory of my beloved Grandfather, Mr. Choyce Johnson. The Monday before Thanksgiving the Lord put on my heart an urge to go visit him and celebrate Thanksgiving before we went out of town. If I hadn't listened to my heart I would have regreted it. For I would not have gotten a last hug or to tell him how much we loved him. I am so, so, Thankful God gave me that last chance of saying goodbye. Unexpectedly, on the morning of December 2, Granddaddy passed away, living to be 86 years old, he lived a long and prosperous life. I will always cherish the sweet memories that I have of him and Nanny on the farm . I will never forget our Sunday lunches and Tractor rides. For their lives have passed thru this world, but glory to God, for I will rejoice in knowing we will meet again.

T-Day

This T-day we decided to pack up the fam and head to South GA to spend Thanksgiving with Brandon's Grandparents. We really enjoyed seeing everyone and catching up. I was to busy being chatty, that I forgot to take pictures of the kids with everyone. So a few days to follow we ended up taking Jackson and Avery to a park in Hazelhurst while Grandma watched Harrison to get a few updated moments. Brandon and I enjoyed being big kids too as you will see is this picture album.

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Finally.... Jackson's 5th Birthday Post.

I honestly can't complain about the busy photography season I had this year, but the only down fall about the biz-e-ness was that my nights we're consumed with editing other peoples pictures instead of my own.

So now after a month and a half, I present to you Jackson Daniel Smith's Dinosaur-i-fic 5th Birthday Bash.

Jackson had such a great time with friends from school and his family.

His party took place at a local park where we started off with face painting and a Dino dig,

we then journeyed across the shoals to our Dino egg hunt, then crossed the bridge to our final stop for cupcakes along with a few other games.

We were so blessed to have such beautiful weather for our event. After the party's end we went back to the house for presents, and to Jackson's surprise he had a train table waiting for him. After all these years. Lol! Check out the rest of Jackson's Party pics by following this link--->
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09' Halloween

Here's a glimpse at our families 09' Halloween.

Jackson as Spiderman.



Avery as a China Doll.



Harrison as a cuddly Bear.



Halloween day ended up being really yucky weather wise. We made the best of what we had though.
We had my lovely friend Tiara and her son Brayden (Harrison's Pal) meet us at our house to take some pictures. Since the boys were wild animals, Tiara and I decided to be safari guides. I feel like you are never to old to dress up for Halloween.
After our mini-shoot. We headed to our spot of tradition, Marsha and Steve's Home (Ashley parents) to meet up with a ton more kids, friends, and family. By the time we were ready to Trick- or- Treat there was a big pour down. When it let up slightly Brandon and I along with a few other parents and older kids decided to head out. We ended up leaving the babies along with Avery and Harrison at the house with Grammy and Pa since it was to yucky, they still made out with the candy though. Check out our pictures by clicking on the link below.

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I also have Avery's pictures of Monday night when she dressed up as a pink mouse for a pre-Halloween event. Hope you enjoy these cutie's pictures.