"she says I smell like safety and home...." [wordless wednesday] fort walton beach childrens photography

 

"I will learn to love the skies I'm under..." Seaside Florida Couples Photographer

This was one of my more favorite sessions from last year that I never got around to blogging because....well, basically, because I really stink at blogging! But theirs is such an inspiring story and I don't want it to stay under wraps any longer.  They contacted me and explained that a year prior, they had photos done and she had super long hair to donate; however, had just found out that she had Hodgkin's Lymphoma.  

She wrote in her email to me, "As a woman, you just never realize how much your hair is a part of who you are. The photos were really great and symbolized the start to that journey.  Since then, I've been through 4 different chemo regimens, a stem cell transplant, and radiation, but I am feeling great! My last scan showed that I had achieved remission before radiation. So needless to say, my hair is now growing, a short pixie right now, and this is why we want pictures this year in August. Aside from having great family photos, it's symbolizing the closing of this time in our lives and all that we've been through this year. And especially how great I can rock a pixie cut!"  

I am super honored to finally unveil these photos and hope and pray this post finds this beautiful couple still doing and loving well! 

"In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips." Navarre newborn photography

Sometimes, sisters are reluctant to share.  In fact, when the first baby sister is introduced to a family, the firstborn sister is really real reluctant to share - everything.  Mommies, daddies, toys, lollipops, storybooks, rooms, puppies, friends.  They all now have to be shared and that can be a daunting task for a new big sister - especially one that is only two years old.  But guess what?  This particular one is doing a tremendous job!  Even though her task seems "yucky" sometimes, and that lower lip tends to pull into a pout from time to time, she cannot contain the joy that she's found in having, and BEING, a sister!  I hope you enjoy this sweetest of sweet family's sneak peeks from baby Olive's newborn shoot! And don't worry - big sister got a lollipop all to herself at the end of it all!

"Every now and then we hear our song, We've been having fun all summer long...." Fort Walton Beach Family Photography

Summertime transcends time and has meant holiday, splashing in the ocean, and salty snuggles for decades for many families.  Even when you live in paradise, summertime can still mean all these things.  Loved that I got to revisit this family since their sweet boy has been born and has grown into a handsome, teethy, energetic beach baby!  Enjoy their sneak peeks!: