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 :)

2009 Year of Memories <3

I made a collage of "as many as I could fit" memory-making images for me this past year. I look at each of these images with a feeling from that day. It's amazing how much happened last year and how much I feel a part of because of my wonderful friends, family, and clients. Each picture means something special to me. Thank you all for letting me in to your lives...I hope we continue to see more of each other in 2010...And because the New Year is here already, I'll be advertising some Valentine's specials very very soon! love you all! B.

Freckles

This is completely random but I love freckles and this particular picture of my Lanie shows them off so beautifully.  What do you all think? Freckles - beautiful? Don't forget those gorgeous eyes too! Leave your comments!

Bobby Bowden!

A few weeks back we took our boys to the All Pro-Dad event and the guest speaker was Bobby Bowden.

If you live in Tallahassee then this man does not need an introduction...but for those outside of Tallahassee - Bobby Bowden is the head coach of FSU's football team. GO NOLES! Here are just a few shots during his speech about appreciating your family :)


And this one we'll just say he's predicting where we'll be ranked this year!

Bryson's 2nd Birthday

I am so far behind on this one! Bryson turned 2 at the end of June! A long time ago (approximately two years ago), I was babysitting Bryson and decided I'd break out my point and shoot and take some pictures of him and boom my love for photography started it's evolution into Photography by Branch. Here is one those first pictures...

I've watched him grow, I think this one was about 6 months...

Here he is at his 1st birthday...

And now he is 2! Just a few of him from his party :)



He had a Cars cake and licked the icing off the bottom of the car - more than once - he's a double dipper :) He's so cute and I'm glad we've been here to watch him grow.

Lanie's Prom

Lanie, my 16 year old and only girl went to Prom with Colin a few weeks ago. My friend Melissa helped polish Lanie's beauty by doing her hair & makeup which was gorgeous. My mom made their corsage, boutonniere and Lanie's jewelry. It was a family affair. I couldn't be more proud to be a part of Lanie's life. Enjoy the few images I grabbed before they rushed off to a night of dinner, dancing and swimming.


They went with quite a big group - here are all of the girls.

I love these next two...


Colin


A traditional one - a must have for all parents ;)

A few of the other lovely ladies...

Martin

This is a personal post and many of the wonderful pictures were taken by my favorite second shooter, my husband, Nelson. My brother, Martin was Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps a little over a week ago. He also graduated from Florida State with a degree in Criminology-like me ;) I don't want to write too much just that I'm so proud of him and when he leaves for The Basic School in Quantico at the end of this month, I will miss him terribly.

The ceremony was held at the Capitol.



Martin chose to have my Mom, sister and I participate by pinning him.


Here is one of my sister, Brook, my Mom, Martin and me.


That night, Martin graduated.

Then on Sunday, we went to FAMU's graduation ceremony because in college, Martin was in ROTC which is based at FAMU. Martin was repeated the Commissioning oath at the graduation. The keynote speaker was President Bill Clinton - which was awesome! He was inspirational.




Then we squeezed in some family pictures and a few portraits of 2nd Lieutenant Kuhnle.

And here is one for Mother's day, Martin & our Mom.





This week I met up with Martin, Kelli, & Melissa for a few graduation pictures...

Sisters :)



Melissa was really excited!









It was a marathon week but like I said, I couldn't be more proud.