An e-mail came from a lady who I immediately knew was a complete sweetheart…“I found you through a friend on Facebook and I have a birthday coming up. My kids are coming in town and I would love to have our photos taken by you.” Within the first two e-mails we exchanged I knew this was going to be a “special family.” In fact, Kathy mentioned that the thing they all 4 had most in common was a sarcastic sense of humor. I was pretty sure that I was going to love them…and I was right! I mean…after all, I usually am right…just ask my husband. ;-)
After disappointing news from the airlines Kathy found out that the kids weren’t going to be able to make it after all. We rescheduled keeping our fingers crossed that it would still work out for them to both come in from two different states at the same time. The good news for Kathy…she got to celebrate her birthday for an entire month! That was pretty awesome. I think we should all get month long birthday celebrations, don’t you? So, we met up Saturday on the heels of my return from LasVegas. The smiles on this family’s faces just put me in a happy place! They were like the burst of energy from a Red Bull. Okay, so I’ve never actually drank a Red Bull but it was the burst of energy that I imagine would come from drinking a Red Bull. They were plum giddy! Between Kathy throwing the directions to the session out the car window and me trying to get Bubba (that was my nickname for Kathy’s son) to like me we were all just silly with laughter! I truly had a blast. And in the end…I won Bubba over. Yep! Sure did. He might think I’m crazy but I bet he won’t soon forget me. ;-)
Kathy, it is people like you who remind me to take life a little less serious and just live in the moment. You and your family were a pure pleasure to work with. I am so happy that it all worked out for you to celebrate your birthday with the ones you love. And a few extra weeks of celebration didn’t hurt, right? ;-) I hope that the emotion that you felt that day is clearly visible in these images. You are such a joy! A spirit full of all things good. I loved meeting you and I thank you for jumping out of the car so quickly to hug my neck. At that point…I knew we were friends! Many blessings to you and Happy Birthday one last time.
AWWWW I am all smiles and giddy feeling just from looking at these pictures!! What an awesome family!! Happy Birthday Mrs. Kathy!!!!! I am so glad your bebes got to come down to see you!! <3 Great Shots Dawn, you rocked this session! ;)
I just love Kathy’s smile! You definitely captured a lot of love & happiness.
We had a blast with you Dawn!!! And honestly, “Bubba” really enjoyed you meeting you. And because of you I think “Bubba” may stick! The pictures are absolutely beautiful. Bravo Dawn, you are a true artist!
Beautiful family! Awesome job on these!