My BFF. :)

I was SO excited to see these shots of my best friend and her gorgeous family when she posted them on Facebook.  

Technology is double-edged sword sometimes.  While I'm SO thankful that we're able to keep in touch so conveniently with it, it also makes it excruciatingly painful to be "SO" close, and yet so far away to ones you love.  These sweet kids are growing right before my eyes, and I miss them all immensely!  Can't wait to see them all again.

ANYWAY...

Isn't it so handy to have photographer friends?  :)  She was visiting her sister in Germany, who happens to have this great photographer friend, so I guess they decided to take advantage!  (Tara Hayes Photography, if you ever happen to be in Germany, and want to schedule a session!  HA!)  I made sure to get permission to post them... so, for any of my own friends who would like to see (actually, for my mom, since she isn't on Facebook), here are the previews that were posted.  ENJOY!  :)

For My Mommy

My mom has had a rough week.  Really rough.

My brothers and sisters and I get together every couple of months, just the five of us, to have dinner and hang out.  We have fun visiting and laughing and chatting about our childhood.  :)  Well, of course, I usually sneak a couple of pics, but this time I decided to make a "for real" effort to give my mom something to make her smile.  I think it might do the trick.  :)

Love you, Mom!  Hope you enjoy looking at your kiddos' faces!

First Birthday

I truly don't have words for the fun that we had yesterday.  :)  ... or to describe the overwhelming love I have for this sweet, sweet family.  Yeah, yeah... they happen to actually BE my family, but sincerely, I adore them.  Just take a look, and you'll see why.  :)

Breite Wedding, #4

I love candids... unposed... all natural.  LOVE them.  I pulled a few to post today, of the receiving line (as well as some other random choices).  I hope you all enjoy them!