Me & My kiddos!!!

One of my awesome photographer friends from Colorado took these pictures of me & my kids. I, in turn, took pictures of her & her kids. We had a great time laughing & smiling & taking turns playing "photographer." It is definitely easier to be behind the lens, we both agreed, but I think Cristy is absolutely beautiful and so easy to photograph. The camera loves her...although I know she would disagree with me!!!=) Her kids are equally charming and were quite patient with me as I moved them from pose to pose! As I am beginning to launch my photography business, Cristy has been there along the way! She has graciously allowed me to observe, learn and now photograph some of her weddings during the busy season. It's been awesome to glean wisdom from someone who has been in the "business" for a while. I look up to her in many ways & feel blessed to call her a friend.

P.S. I LOVE the one of Sawyer wrapped around my leg! I feel like it's a true depiction of what I go through in life at times...trying to juggle kids, a career, my part-time coffee shop job, after school activities, bible study, laundry, dishes, playing wife & mom. I'm sure MANY of you can relate, but that's what makes me REAL & I hope you see that 'realness' in my work! =)