Every Girl Needs a Little Black Dress!

I absolutely loved taking these pictures of K. They were a surprise birthday gift for her mom. I don't know if the bigger surprise was the pictures or the fact that K was in a dress. Ha! She looked so beautiful in this dress, though, and it's hard to believe that she's only 13!

No More Makeup 'till you're 16!!!!!

My girls have some makeup skills!!! Just look at their work!!! Kyleigh, especially, got a little carried away!!! And Mama learned (after scrubbing the couch and carpet) that makeup is only to be played with out on the porch from now on!!!

My Life's a Country Song! (and this one's a good thing!)

My absolute favorite country song right now is "Small Town USA", performed by Justin Moore who's an Arkansan himself. I just love the lyrics; they're soooooo me (except for the 6 pack of beer, since I don't drink). Living a simple life is something to strive for, I believe, and I'm learning to embrace the simple things in life, which just happen to come with living in a small "country" town.

"A lot of people called it prison when I was growin' up
But these are my roots and this is what I love
Cause everybody knows me and I know them
And I believe that's the way we were supposed to live
Wouldn't trade one single day here in small town USA

Give me a Saturday night my baby by my side
A little Hank Jr. and a six pack of lite
Old dirt road and I'll be just fine
Give me a Sunday morning that's full of grace
A simple life and I'll be okay
Here in small town USA

Around here we break our backs just to earn a buck
We never get ahead but we have enough
I watch people leave and then come right back
I never wanted any part of that
I'm proud to say that I love this place
Good ole small town USA

Give me a Saturday night my baby by my side
David Allen Coe and a six pack of lite
Old dirt road and I'll be just fine
Give me a Sunday morning that's full of grace
A simple life and I'll be okay
Here in small town USA

Oh yeah I wouldn't trade one single day
I'm proud to say I love this place

Give me a Saturday night my baby by my side
Sweet home Alabama and a six pack of lite
Old dirt road and I'll be just fine
Give me a Sunday morning that's full of grace
A simple life and I'll be okay
Yeah I'll be okay
Here in small town USA
Oh yeah small town USA"

By Justin Moore

What a Character!

K just cracked me up the whole time I photographed him. He has such a sense of humor for a young boy, and he was all about having his picture taken. I guess that's what a photographer should want...someone who's eager to pose and smile! We got some great shots with his bow, too! They're my favorite!

Little "B" with the Big Beautiful Eyes

Look at these eyes! He'll be sure to break a few hearts in the future. And, he'll probably get out of a lot of trouble growing up, just because of the big beautiful eyes. It always worked for my brother! B had the cutest pose and grin, too, when his Poppy would say "Touchdown!" What a cutie!

Miss M

It was fun (and a little challenging) to photograph Miss M. She's just like my oldest daughter...blond hair, blue eyes, and very independent with spunk and attitude! Ha! What a beautiful little girl she is, though, and we got some great ones when it was just me and her playing around. We'll know this trick for next time!