Okay…this should actually be titled “Four-Wheeler Second…” Here’s the deal. Santa brought Luke this four-wheeler this past Christmas. He rode it once on Christmas morning and fell off of it. It’s taken him eight months to get back on it. My son’s no quitter! lol He rode it around the yard all by himself today and we’re so proud! You can tell by the look on his face that he’s pretty proud of himself, too! ;o)
My friend Samantha showed me this really cool place located in downtown Vicksburg the other day. It’s called Catfish Row. My husband and I took our little boy, Luke and his friend, Logan, there this past week. Here are a few pictures of the boys playing in the water and some of the cool children’s art work they have displayed there. There are a couple of river shots, too.
This sweet little family was such fun to photograph. Dad (Matthew) is an evanglist that preached at our church last Sunday morning. He did a great job. Jennifer, his wife, has a beautiful voice and is a talented pianist. Their girls, Macy and Mia, were totally vogue in their handmade outfits. Hint: Jennifer isn’t just musically inclined…she sews, too! I was thrilled when they called and asked me to photograph them. They even stayed in town two extra days for the session!
Here are a few new pictures that I took of Luke the other night. He’s growing up so fast! He spent the night with a friend for the first time EVER last night and it really tugged at me heartstrings. I really didn’t think he’d last the night and I kept my cell phone next to me all night. He made it through the night, though. So now, I’m up early waiting for him to call for me to come and get him. Surely, he missed me as much as I miss him… you think????
I just had to share my “Popcorn Flowers” with you all… Yesterday, my son, Luke, and I were outside enjoying the wonderful spring weather we’ve been having. As we walked around the pond behind our house, Luke ran to a patch of flowers and quickly snatched the tops off of a few blooms. He had done this a few days ago, too, and I had the tops of three beautiful, white iris’ floating in a drinking glass to prove it. Anyway, I was just about to tell Luke that we should leave a few flowers outside so that we could enjoy them as we walked when he spotted more flowers. He said, “Look, Mommy, Popcorn Flowers! I have to get these for you…” As he offered me the priceless bouquet that he tightly held in his little fist, it hit me: Flowers fade and wilt. They’re here today and gone tomorrow. Sometimes it seems that the times we have with our children last just about as long. I want to cherish every hand picked bouquet. Let him pick them all! Afterall, the flowers aren’t nearly as important as the pride he felt in his heart or the memories he planted in mine when he gave them to me.
Besides…they do look a lot like popcorn!
Kristin’s Senior session was a blast today! Check out her beautiful eyes! Kristin’s beau Daniel came along for the ride and was a great sport! He even joined in the session! This sweet little couple is on their way to their “happily ever after.” Awww… young love… Here you go guys – here’s your sneak peek!
Thanks, guys, for such a great Saturday! Enjoy your pics!
The High Delta Easter Egg Hunt is set for Saturday, March 22nd at 2:00pm. Shutterbug! will be there from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm taking Easter pictures. Pictures will be taken with a live bunnies, chicks, and ducks for $5. I’ll also send a price sheet home so that additional prints can be ordered. Bring the kiddies and let them hunt for the PRIZE Egg ($$$)! This is going to be a HUGE gathering and I hope to see you there!
Then….Shutterbug! will be sponsoring a booth at the Alpha-kidz! Alpha-fest 2008!
Alpha-fest! is a free fun for kids day to help promote family literacy! Stop by the Shutterbug! booth for your chance to will a FREE photo session and a 11×14! (That’s a $110 value!) You’ll also have the opportunity to have a picture taken with one of the great animals from the High Delta Safari Park petting zoo! Chewy (the double humped camel), Jack and Jill (the baby roos), and Jeff (the baby Zeedonk) wouldn’t miss this event! I hear Jewe the Macaw might even make an appearance! Alpha-Kidz is a publishing company that is committed to promoting reading and literacy for children and their families. Alpha-fest! will be held at the West Monroe Convention Center on Saturday, March 29th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Come and meet Austin Alligator and have storytime with local author, Cindy G. Foust. Ms. Foust will be on hand to sign her 5 new Alpha-kidZ! books! Whoo-Hoo! Can’t wait to get mine! It’s going to be an AWESOME day for the entire family!
