Longview, Texas | Arden Rose's Puppy "Paw-ty" | 3.19.17

We are honored and excited to see our photos of Arden Rose's Puppy "Paw-ty" featured on Kara's Party Ideas!  Kristal's creativity practically sparkled in the delightful mix of puppies and sprinkles and bright colors.  The party was for a 3-year-old... but I know plenty of 23-year-olds (or 43-year-olds) who would jump at the chance to celebrate with such a shindig! 

Oh, as you scroll through the photos... take extra notice of the name tags adorning the stuffed pups.  You will be amused. 

If you're looking for an extraordinary kind of cake - talk to Jennifer over at Calavera Cakery.  Not only did she make Arden Rose's birthday cake taste delicious, but HELLO!  She made a sweet little Millie to sit at attention on top! 

AR's grandparents - Mr. Steve & Mrs. Deadre - have a backyard that can easily be described as an East Texas oasis.  Lush green grass and blooms everywhere ... it is a perfect place to party.  Also, Arden's super-cute party duds?  From the skirt to the bows - that's all Mrs. Deadre! 

Sprinkles and sugar and puppies, everywhere!  When Doug announced, "Who wants cake!?" ... a swarm of munchkins arrived at the table, enthralled with the cake-cutting process, anxiously awaiting a colorful slice for themselves. (Plenty of adults were lined up at the dessert table, too!)

 

We love you, Arden Rose!  Time spent with you (and now with Sybbie, too!) is always worth celebrating!

Auntie Kay & Jill 😘

P.S. You can read Kristal's words about the party and see it featured over on Kara's Party Ideas by clicking here!

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Nantucket | Longview, Texas | 3.13.14

I don't know if you realize... but East Texas is home to dozens of wedding and event venues.  It has been quite a treat for us to explore!  One venue we've enjoyed is right here in Longview, a nautical themed place, called Nantucket.  

Sharon, Mrs. Peggy's daughter, decided she wanted to have her own wedding festivities at home on their beautiful property.  It wasn't long until they realized they had potential for a very special event venue - and launched Nantucket. 

As photographers, Kay and I are always looking for places with the best light.  Nantucket during those final few hours of light...?  Golden!

Nantucket is definitely a family affair!  Being a sister duo whose parents often pitch in behind the scene, we definitely appreciate that!

We have thoroughly enjoyed knowing Mrs. Peggy and her family.  She has been a joy to be around, and we have been made to feel so welcome by her from the very beginning!  We know that you will feel the same!  

If you're interested in using Nantucket for your event or wedding and would like more information, call Peggy at #903.261.7510 to schedule a visit!  

Jill

a real cowgirl! | 1.28.13

Believe it or not, Jill & Kay Photography was not the first business dream Kay Lynn and I had.  First, there was the paper products business where we made custom gift tags and mini scrapbooks.  Our product line even made it into stores!  (Well, the lady who cut our hair let us display them on a shelf in her shop.  I think we sold about $15 worth in 4 or 5 months.)

Moving on. Our second business idea... a party-planning business!  Picture it - Party in a Box, owned and operated by Jill & Kay.  That's right!  The plan was to create various party themes and pack all the decorations and favors into a box, and viola!  Party in a box!  (That idea never quite got off the ground.  However, don't steal it, cause I'm thinking about adding onto the photography business one of these days.)  :)

Throwing Larkyn a surprise party combined our first two business ideas with the photography business... and we were pretty pleased with the result!

While Larkyn and her folks were visiting us from Kentucky, on the morning of the big party, Kay & I took Larkyn out for a real Texas photoshoot.  :)

"Wagon Wheels" and "Texas Twists."

(A.k.a. hot dog on a pretzel and sliced up swiss rolls.)

REAL party food.  :) 

"A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face..."  

                                                     - Proverbs 15:13

As a kid in central Alabama, I remember several birthday parties that took place on our carport.  I don't know why I thought it was so cool, but let me tell you - a party on the carport is where it's at!  (Mom, in case you're paying close attention... for my 24th birthday I'm hoping for either a science fiction themed carport party or a Tangled (Rapunzel) carport party.  Please don't forget the piñata.  Thanks.)

To our favorite cowgirl, Larkyn: we had so much fun being part of your birthday celebration!  We love you!  (Come back to visit us soon!)  ;)

Jill
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