.first christmas.

May each of you be blessed by God's greatest gift of love given to us on that first Christmas so long ago.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him; and without him was not anything made that hath been made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not…And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth. John 1:1-5, 14

And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21

This is also the first Christmas we will share without 3 very special people and each will be be fondly remembered and greatly missed.

Henry Otis - My husband's great-great-uncle passed away January 1, 2008. He was truly a sweet, Christian man. He used to make the best candy ever and he shared several recipes with me, which I will always treasure. We will all miss his smiling face this Christmas.

Alvin "Jiggs" Evers - My great uncle passed away May 14, 2008. He was diagnosed with cancer in January was only given 6 weeks to live but he lived 4 months. He was always the life of the party and ALWAYS had a joke to tell. He loved his garden and always sent vegetables home with us and made home-made pepper relish. I have so many good memories of Jiggs and his dogs that the bad memories from his being so sick have already started to fade. We will sorely miss Jiggs this year and in the years to come.

Vicki Duncan - Mrs. Vicki passed away September 14, 2008. If my mother had a twin it would be Mrs. Vicki - not in looks but in how much they love their girls, and worry about them, and want the very best for them. My mom was so protective of my sister and me and but she always trusted us with Mrs. Vicki. She will always have a very special place in my heart. Jenn, Lisa & Mr. Jim - we are praying for you and thinking of you this Christmas.

On a happier note...my sweet doggie Pepper wants to wish everyone a Merry Christmas as well!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

xoxo-

Laura

.last but not least.

Well...I had my last Christmas session of 2008 Sunday afternoon with 2 of my favorite relatives...Josh and Tonya. Josh is my hubby's cousin but could definitely pass as his brother. Tonya is such a sweet friend and we always have fun together! Here are a few of my faves from their session...more come soon!

xoxo-
Laura

.christmas blessings.

I had the pleasure of photographing this wonderful family Saturday morning. The newest addition to their family arrived on November 24...I can't think of a better Christmas gift! They are such a beautiful family and we had such a great time! Thanks, Dana for inviting me into your home and for the opportunity to photograph your family! Here are some of my faves...many more coming soon!

xoxo-
Laura

.landon.

I got to hang out with the sweetest little boy Saturday afternoon! Landon is such a happy baby and he's so proud of his latest accomplishment...walking!! Thank you Shelly for the pleasure of photographing your sweet baby! Here are several of my favorites...many more coming soon! Enjoy!

xoxo-

Laura

.winter and my favorite boys.

Well...I have to say it was freezing Sunday afternoon. We might have spent 20 minutes outside photographing my sweet nephews and their mommy and daddy. Christopher kept saying, "It's freezing!" The wind was so cold but we managed to get some good shots in despite the cold weather! These boys stole my heart the day they were born and have yet to lighten their grip. So here's a few of my faves of them and my favorite brother-in-law & sister-in-law! :o)