It's been quite a while since I have made a post here. A lot of life has happened and I am not in a place to share too much right now. But I will share these unedited pictures because I have yet to get an editing software yet, but I am hoping to start up my photography company again soon! So, I will share these sweet pictures I took of my boys at Myrtle Beach last April. But as I do, I have a question I want to ask. Have you ever heard a song and immediately have this image of what this song is saying and come to tears? Yep, this is definitely me. I first heard the song called, "Rise Up" by Andra Day,  in a kids movie & immediately started crying.  The idea that I was broken down & tired felt so real to me. But I was learning how to fight for myself. I have been hidden for so many years and I couldn't find the fighter in me. But when I heard this song, along with everything I was learning, I decided to "walk it out".  And I rose. I was still afraid,...

For those of you who have been waiting for an update on my family, here it is. :) This was 3 days before Jonathan was born  A couple of hours after he was born 4 days old 2 weeks old meeting Great Grandma Fran for the first time 6 weeks old. We moved from St. Louis to Kirksville so his daddy could do his internship & graduate with his Bachelor's Degree! 2 months old 4 months old 6 months old/first Thanksgiving & Christmas :) 7 months old sitting in the Rocking chair that was passed down from Grandma 8 months old This kid is now 9 months & 2 weeks old. This kid seriously loves his daddy! This kid is my love. He's got my heart & I'm truly blessed to be his momma! There are lots of hard days, but then we have those really good days that remind me I am truly blessed! <3

2 days after Christmas, I had the pleasure to take pictures at my friend Beth's wedding. It was raining outside, but we still got some fun pictures outside & mostly inside, but were still fun :) Hope you like these Beth! :) Gift from the groom Trying to get the flower girl to try on the wedding dress. :) Dad seeing his little girl for the first time all dressed up in white. The guys getting ready. Beautiful bride inside & out! The first time this groom saw his bride coming down the isle. <3  Look at the love he has for her in his eyes! Daddy giving his daughter the last hug as his little girl. Giving away his daughter to her new husband. :) First kiss ever!!! They saved their first kiss for the moment they became Mr. & Mrs. Suba!  My...