Brayden is 4!!!

Ok to be honest, he's been 4 for a while now but I've made a ton of progress this week so the blogging is coming back - I promise!

Brayden is one of my favorite little people. Normally he doesn't much like staying too still for me to take his picture but for this session he was awesome! I can't believe what a big boy he is now. On with the pictures...


I love this one with his mommy - one of my bestest friends.

I can't believe how tall he is.


Brayden is funny :p

he's tough too :)

but most of all, he's sweet!

Riley - 6 weeks old

I met Riley's mom at Kelly & Kimberly's wedding. I was so excited to spend some time with her sweet baby girl the following weekend. A few of my favorites and make sure you check out the slideshow too!

She wasn't a fan of the hat but you can't get too much cuter when you're crying!








Don't forget this sweet girl's slideshow right here!

30 things in 30 years that impacted my life...

In honor of my 30th birthday today...here in no particular order (other than the first one) are 30 things in 30 years that impacted my life :)
1. Being born in Colorado - the mountains will always have a piece of my heart.

2. Moving to Tallahassee - my home.
3. Meeting Melissa 20 years ago!

4. Graduating from Leon - where I was a 3rd generation graduate.
5. Graduating from FSU - where I was a 4th generation graduate.
6. Bought a house.
7. Learned to drive from my Dad.
8. My first car...1984 Jeep Wagoneer 5 speed.
9. Getting married...the first time.
10. Getting divorced at 25 :(
11. Moving out of my parents home.
12. Senior Prom - visiting my Dad in the hospital.
13. Getting my first full time job.
14. My Dad's death.
15. Meeting Nelson :)
16. Haylee's birth - 1st kid that made me want to be a Mom :)

17. Getting married to Nelson.

18. Reconnecting with Mandy.

19. Remembering how much I love photography.
20. Starting my own business.

21. Becoming the Mom of four all at once.

22. Every time the kids say I love you...Mom.
23. Buying our first car...that we're still paying for :)
24. The first time I realized what happiness is.
25. Our first Christmas at the beach - bitter sweet.

26. The day Xehn came into my life.
27. Watching Zoe's birth <3 with Kellie.
28. Becoming friends with my Mom.
29. The love of my family.
30. Finding the love I thought only existed in movies :)