Five Girls, a Guy, and a Lake . . .

You have no idea what an honor it was to do this session, and I am soooo excited to be able to share it with everyone!!!  Paige & I met in college.  She is a super-woman - hahaha!!!  Ok, so we all know those don't exist, but she is about as close to a Proverbs 31 lady as it gets.  She is a pediatric physical therapist . . . she serves on the board for a private Christian daycare . . . she is the wife of an amazingly sweet, patient, and godly man . . . she is the mother of 4 gorgeous little girls, including a special needs child (though you'd never guess which one -- they're all four amazing and strong) . . . and most of all, she loves serving Christ!!!  Oh my goodness, and her husband Adam . . . he teaches at a local middle school (which I think justifies saint-hood in and of itself) . . . he serves on the board for a private Christian school . . . he is a kind and loving godly husband . . . he is the father to 4 little darlings . . . and did you do the math!?!?  The man lives in a house with FIVE ladies!!!  And in about 12 more years, he will be the father of four teenage daughters . . . hahahaha!!!!  I find this incredibly amusing!!!

I know, I know . . . on with the pictures!!!  This session is so special because Adam & Paige drove up from Alabama with their kids to get some some photos at Paige's favorite spot . . . her grandfather's lakefront property!!!  He built a cabin and outhouse himself on this land decades ago, and it is soooo quiet and peaceful!!!! 

I hadn't been there in about 10 years and was shocked to see that instead of a wooded area, I found rolling fields!!!!  A tornado had ripped through the area and taken over 20 large trees . . . the amazing part was that the cabin and outhouse are still standing!!!  The land is still gorgeous, and I'm sooo glad I got to capture this fabulous family at their favorite place!!!  Meet Adam, Paige, Brianna, Addison, Ainsley, & Emery!!!

Choo Choo!!!

What is our fascination with trains!?!?  I have to be honest, I LOVE trains!!!  I think it started with a song my Nanny G use to sing to me when I was little about a little red caboose!!!  I am 29 years old and have ridden countless trains, but I still get super excited if I get to hop on one!!! 

Well, a little over a week ago, I had the opportunity to photograph the 3rd birthday party for one of my favorite little boys, and not only did I get to hang out with some super fun kids . . . not only did I get to take pictures of a party planned AND designed by the most amazing party planner I have ever met . . . I got to ride on a TRAIN!!!!!  Seriously, I am still giddy just thinking about it!!!

First . . . meet Noah:

Noah is now 3 years old and is THE most friendly child you will ever meet!!!  Plus, he has a memory like no other . . . the first time I met him, he ran up and greeted me by name and informed me I was going to be taking his picture!!  This was the same greeting I received upon arriving at his party!!!  He makes me feel like I am his best friend (or at least one of his favorite aunts) . . . such a sweet little boy!!! 

His party was designed by Daphne of Moo Moo's & Tutus!!!  It was AMAZING!!!!  Just look at all the details of this train-themed party!!!  And if that name sounds familiar, Daphne also designed my fabulous purple logo and my blog!!! 

 

Okay, okay . . . so the sparkly chandelier has nothing to do with a train, but I LOVE it =) 

Noah started his party off by leading everyone in prayer . . .

Followed by making a grand announcement that it was his BIRTHDAY!!!!  Let the party . . . and the TRAIN RIDES begin!!!!!

Time for BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES!!!!!!!!!!!

Noah showed me his boarding pass for the train!!!!  I LOVE it!!!!

Noah riding the train with his grandmother and great-grandmother!!!!!  This is why I love what I do . . . I get to be there to capture moments like this!!! 

Time for opening presents!!!!  And yes, I realize I'm a bit sentimental, but I LOVE getting to record Noah's mom and dad helping him with the gifts!!!  Sooo much fun!!!!

And never pass up an opportunity to hug a cute girl . . . or two!!!  ;-)  Hahaha!!!  Too cute!!!

Thank you Sam, Daphne, & Noah for letting me share in such a FABULOUS day!!!!