Thankful

Today I am thankful for so much, but these 3 are at the top of the list.

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Six

My oldest daughter is turning 6 in just 16 short days. With all that has been happening in our family I hadn't really thought of that, until today. 6 years! How on earth have 6 years gone by since my first child was born? It cannot have been that long ago. She cannot be that old.

But she is, and when I think of her birthday all I can think of is my hopes and wishes for her as she continues on in life. To her I want to say...

...may you always stand strong,



...may you never lose the light in your eyes,



...or the smile in your heart,



...may you never run from life's adventures, but embrace them,



...may you always remember to look forward to the future and the goals you're striving to achieve,



...and when you do look back, may what you see always make you smile.



Happy {early} Birthday to the one who first made me a mother. You mean more to me than you will ever know.

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A Trade Off

Wednesday afternoon I made a trade with my daughter. If she would give me 15 minutes I would give her a Starburst. She thinks she got the better end of the deal. Although I do love Starbursts, I have to politely disagree with her.







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A Quick One

Now that I am mostly unpacked and settled in my new home I've got some sessions and a wedding to complete, so tonight I am getting down to the business of getting through these. This image really stood out to me, and I had to share it. Something about it just grabs me.

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Moved

We made it. We are now in Florida, and I have the palm trees in my yard to prove it. You might notice that I made our move "official" by changing the areas I service (above) from Tulsa and Oklahoma City to Orlando, Florida and surrounding areas. If you know anyone in those areas let them know, I am ready to start putting my camera to good use here.

Until then you will see plenty pictures of my own kids as we explore our new surroundings and look for good picture spots. Today we didn't leave our front yard. Before moving I found a tropical shirt for my little boy in a hand-me-down bag. Its covered in palm trees and hibiscus - so cliche, so touristy - but I don't care, I couldn't resist.



See the chair behind him? My original thought was to have him sit in it next to the small palm tree...but I forgot, he doesn't sit still - for anyone, especially not for Mommy.



Told you there were palm trees in my front yard.



I liked this picture because of the light - we do live in the sunshine state now after all. I am excited to start exploring to find just what this state has to offer. I have big plans for my daughter's upcoming 6th birthday pictures. They include the beach....I can't wait!

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