fike love...

OH the indescribable beauty in this family. blythe exudes exquisite, lovely, warm things and her L O V E for her family pours out, spills over to anyone who is fortunate enough to breathe the air beside her. i walked away blessed... and loving my children more...just by seeing the way she loves. it was so evident what quiet extraordinary strength kirby carries for his family. this shoot changed pieces in me.

the picture of blythe with mary's little feet peeking behind hers is probably one of my most favorite pictures ever. to me all i see is how a parent stands before their child, how a parent protects, offers security and brings a comfort like no one else. there is power in the way she is shielding her baby just by standing there...

thank you fike's for allowing me to breathe your air...

i never...

i always cringe when someone says 'i never (fill in the blank)'...until i realized that i am one of those people who say that and i needed to admit to myself that even though i may not say it out loud it does not make it untrue. i rarely let people into the archives of my health...rarely show the depth of my weaknesses and I NEVER share this kind of stuff... so here are a few pictures in all my Lyme's glory on a normal day...

little cowgirl...

it is always such a sweet privilege to photograph someone who you have known forever and when you meet up with them to photograph their baby its as if no time has passed and you are suddenly back in annual class in 11th grade..