Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Big Words


Life can be funny sometimes ... especially in the way it teaches us really big words.  Words like Polymicrogyria, which is a condition wherein the brain develops too many folds.  This sweet little thing was born with it ...


She spent way too much time around doctors and tubes and needles, but she was always surrounded by an amazing family that is full of love.

  

In return, she filled their home with her incredible spirit and smile!  Miss M passed away last night.  While she was not expected to live very long, this was not anticipated.  She had made amazing progress over the past few months.

It is going to be a big weekend for this sweet family .. celebrating a wedding and the beginning of a new family .. and saying goodbye to this precious little girl.

My heart aches for them tonight.  Yes, we know where she is and we know her future is secure, but it will still take time for the hole left in each of their hearts to heal.  May the Lord be with them this weekend and surround them with people who will love and support them.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

A Family Of Friends











This is a true "California" family ... one that is not too keen on having their picture taken. We had to play a bit, but they got a couple that they were happy with.

Looking back, I need to come up with better poses. They look a little stiff!

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Moms Make Memories











The Mom of the two cutest boys I know had a great idea for Father's Day ... she just needed a couple of quick shots to finish the perfect gift. So we met at the park. I did "force" her to jump in a couple of photos - every child needs a great picture alone with his/her momma!!

No Ordinary Family









Knowing my family story, you can imagine my attraction to this family. Single mom...raising five small children on her own. I am constantly amazed by her inner strength and the positive influence she is on her children and those around her.

After repeatedly telling her I am not a photographer ... I gave in and met her and the kids at the park. I brought Rachel and Oliver (the guinea pig) with me. Don't laugh ... I needed a guaranteed focal point with these small boys. It worked!! The downside was that Rach kept putting Oliver on my head to make them laugh ... and oh how they laughed! The only problem was that I was using the monopod and it caused a little more movement that I wanted. Several of the shots weren't as crisp as I would have liked. The lighting is bugging me too ... their faces have too much light in several, but I'm not sure what I did there either!

The good news is that Jer agreed to give me photoshop lessons to help me fix some of my natural mistakes! Wish me luck!!