Stephens Family | 5.1.12

Hey there!  I realize we have quite neglected our blog lately... but get ready for some fantastic posts in the next few days! :)

Jill and I were so incredibly blessed to shoot many sessions over the fall, most of which we have yet to share!  But it is high time we show the Stephens family off.  We first had the opportunity to capture their family 2 years ago. This time they had the new (and greatly loved) addition of Bronc!  He absolutely adores Cooper, which I believe you will be able to tell in this first image...

Once he got a hold of those toes, there was no turning back!

Look at that style!  You can imagine our excitement when this well dressed bunch headed our way.  :)

Now, don't think these pictures were easy.  They came at a price!  These beautiful kids' parents were standing off to the side with bags of candy and reminding them of the Disney vacation they were soon taking!  :)

Cooper is quite a character.  Perfectly, imperfect.  :)

The giggles and smiles in the next image make me laugh every time I see it.

It captures the fun that this family has together.

A favorite!

You may be looking at these pictures and thinking, "Those are great, but I'll never be able to get my family all together for a photoshoot."  We would like to encourage you!  Your smiles and clothes and kids don't have to be perfect.  What matters is that your family is together and that you have a record of that time in your life.

Thanks so much Stephens family for letting us capture this time for you!  

Kay & Jill

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hello winter. | 2.19.12

Yes, I realize it is the middle of February, and we've technically been in the middle of winter for a while now.  However, seeing as how last week I was wearing jeans and a tee-shirt, and last night I only needed a light sweater... it looks like, although quite a bit late... winter has actually, finally, fully arrived.  Despite my self-proclaimed and rather extreme dislike of snow, right now - I'm enjoying it.  I have so many dear memories of snowy days.  Growing up in Indiana, I used to love (on occasion) trekking around our cul-de-sac, dragging our bright orange sled behind me.  And as a little girl in Alabama, we would push each other down Mrs. Cookie's driveway in big cardboard boxes until we were so cold that our noses were glowing red, loving every minute of it.

So today, feeling a bit nostalgic, I layered on the warm clothing and took a walk.  I ended up on the edge of campus, sitting in a favorite place, watching the snow fall.  Peaceful, and beautiful.

"...As we enter God's courts, as we draw near His throne,

let our thankful, glad praises now ring.

In silence, in song, we rejoice;

all creation gives voice!" 

So if you've got snow... bundle up and enjoy it!

jill <><
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a year's beginning | 1.1.12

2011 held many treasured moments and memories.  Treasured in your eyes, and in ours.  We are blessed to have so many opportunities to spend with you and the ones you love.  These images are just a few from this past year that are special to us.  

...A beautiful little princess. 

A bride... made especially beautiful by her love for God. 

Rachel!  A talented senior... who also acted as a side-shooter for Kay during Jill's time in Asia.

A crazy bunch of groomsmen.

Triplet brothers... sweet rascals.

Wedding day... many years in the waiting.

Josh, getting ready... after he and his groomsmen finished their video games.  :)

Three silly kids... who love their mom and dad.

Can't believe that this boy is big enough to "write" already... remembering when he was a newborn!

The new Mrs. Watkins.

Braeden... took a tumble. :)

An evening walk... over the bridge.

Sarah... who plays the ukulele.

A wedding party... full of dear friends.

Ben & McKenna... happy 3rd anniversary!

Brett came home... just in time to marry his bride Lindsey.

Meeting up with two familiar little boys... and their new baby brother. 

Sasha.... definitely part of the family.

Celebrating... five years of marriage.

Jody... anticipating the arrival of her groom.

Looking forward.... to the next phase of life.

Laughing together... enjoying one another's company.

In a favorite place... catching the last light of the evening.

We look forward to the new experiences that God has to offer us in 2012. 

Celebrating the joys and hopes of beginning a new year,
jill & kay