Our Family Part 1 | 5.3.11

Thought we would take time for a personal post.  When we started trying to remember the last time we took a nice family picture on my Dad's side of the family... we realized it was before Kay Lynn was born.  Sure - we all group up in front of the Christmas tree or around the table every year - but it was high time for a real family picture.

Originally, we'd planned to go downtown on the square or up the road to a red barn that Mom had spotted.  However, it was so cold, we decided to stay home and use the back porch.  It was a bit of a circus... a group of us would go outside, take a few pictures, then run back in while another group stood out in the cold.  First up ... the Tanner grandchildren.  [Wonderful job focusing, Mom!]

All of us ...

"Call it a clan, call it a network,

 Call it a tribe, call it a family.

Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one."

We love you Ma-maw & Pa-paw!
Jill

Our Family Part 2 | 5.3.11

So the funny thing is, we're calling this Part 2, but it doesn't even have all of us (the Cobb side) in it. Over the summer, we'll have to add a Part 3.  Those of you who have done pictures with us know that we always like to make sure there is plenty of time.  You know, we're not rushed or pushed.  So, we are usually not in a hurry, unless of course the sun is going down or we encounter other difficulties, like the guy in the middle [a.k.a. Uncle Philip]. His allowance ... "You have five minutes to take my picture, Jill." We don't really want to make this an example for the future, but see for yourself our seven and a half minute session. First up is a keeper for sure, don't you think!

Adam...

Daniel...

Aunt Robbie, do you think we could do this again soon and leave certain members of the family at home? :)

Jill

Stacy | Graduate | 5.2.11

So many occasions for celebration in our lives. This is one. College graduation. Is there a better time to get a few pictures to remember this milemarker by! Literally, we did this session between the morning "gullywashers" and evening storms. Can you believe it?

We're so excited for Stacy, who is currently finishing her last week of student teaching.

Through the years, I can remember times when we have said to Jill and Kay ... "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Fairly common question isn’t it? But, not one always easily answered without some searching and trial and error, right! Stacy’s enthusiastic personality leaves no doubt in our minds she will be a fabulous and very caring teacher.

I don’t get this opportunity to write about a session very often - actually, I think this is only my second time - but I just can’t help but reflect that many times our identity can become wrapped up in what we do rather than who the Lord has created us to be. We are so excited for His accomplishment in you Stacy!

My turn to choose a favorite image ...

We’re certain your dream is not far out of reach. Congratulations, teacher!

Celebrating with you "a hope and a future."

                                                    Jeremiah 29:11

Carole [for Jill and Kay]