Aidan P....

Aidan was premature and had quite a fight ahead of him....He has been home for a few months and is doing good. He's a fighter for sure. I love the way he fit in his daddy's hat :) Congratulations Kristen and Michael on your beautiful baby boy!

Shelby C....

Shelby is a senior at ENHS and if you go to school there I'm sure you know Shelby :) She's so full of life and energy and talks to everyone. Me and Shelby went all over Joplin and had tons of fun. Shelby you are a beautiful young lady both inside and out. Here are only a few of my favorites from our day....

Payten W....

Can you say sweet? Just look at this sweet little face! Payten is another Watch Me Grow Club member and I look forward to sharing his photos with everyone.

Logan H....

Just look at the cuteness all over this little guy...Logan is one of my newest Watch Me Grow Club members and I am so excited to get to watch how much he changes this year. I simply have the best job in the whole world :) Here are a few of my favorites from this cute little guys session.

Paige C....

Paige sure loved her cupcakes! I've never seen a little one eat as much as she did at her 1 year session and she was serious about it lol. I have really enjoyed taking Paige's photos this past year she is such a happy baby. Happy Birthday Sweet Little Paige! And for anyone interested getting a great tutu Paige got hers from Urban Diva Tutu's and her fantastic bow is from Angel Wings Bowtique...Check them out for some great products at great prices!

“The Lord is near to those who are broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

I had asked for people to suggest some families that were in need of a free session and Monica, Adam's sister and a few of Heather and Adams friends all contacted me and told me of their story. Heather was pregnant with Parker and Parker had a heart condition and the doctor's were telling them that he would not live long if at all after he was born. I can not possibley tell the story but here is the link to Heather's blog that she has been keeping. http://parkersfight.blogspot.com/

Parker passed away after only 11 days....He put up a great fight and he gave his mommy and daddy 11 precious days to be able to see him, smell him, feel him.

My heart breaks into a million pieces when I think of the grief that this young family is feeling. I pray that God shows them how to continue to live without their precious baby Parker. Heather and Adam you are continually in my prayers and Parker has touched my life!

I pray that when you look at the photos I took that cool December day that you are able to remember the laughter that we shared, the few tears that wet our eyes...but most of all I pray that you feel the warmth of your precious baby with you in these photos.

The Weaving

My life is but a weaving, between my God and me;
I do not chose the colors, He worketh steadily.
Oft times He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper, and I the under side.
Not til the loom is silent, and shuttles cease to fly
Will God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why
The dark threads are as needful in the skillful Weaver’s hand
As threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.

–Anonymous