Photography Updates

Alright October, you have been a crazy busy month! This would explain the lack of posting around this blog. I have so much to update however I am going to stick with the photography related updates! I really had the best intentions of doing a separate post for each session that I did! Ha! Have I mentioned that the whole photography business thing is part time (ish) and I still teach everyday? Yes, that makes updating this blog a bit challenging! I will share a couple of favorites from each session that I have had in October and hopefully from here on out I can do a post for each session. :)

We will kick it off with Miss Audrey who made her debut earlier this month! What an angel she was! Her parents are dear friends of ours and I was so happy I got to document her on her fourth day of life! :)

Next up, I got to meet up with two sweet friends from high school! Their precious little boy, Bryson, is turning 1! We even got to do a smash cake and that angel LOVED it!! It was so GREAT to see you two!

I then met up with the Hamilton Family! Little Miss Kate was so sweet even in the midst of having a cold!! :)

The next day I met up with a second Hamilton family! :) We wanted a major fall theme and Ashley even cut out a pumpkin for little Liam to sit in! So fun!

Next, I met up at the park with the Lee brothers! They were so cute and full of so much personality!!

This beautiful girl was supposed to be the flower girl in a wedding but there was a change of plans and the trip could not be made! However, we did not want to miss the chance to document this sweet girl in her "princess dress" as she called it! I felt like I was photographing a fairytale!

My last update for this post is little Olivia who turned 1 last weekend! First of all, look at those eyes! Oh my goodness!! It was such a privilege to photograph her first birthday party!

If you stuck with me, thank you! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU to all of you sweet clients who allowed me to take photos of your kiddos and families this month! It has been a joy and although it was incredibly busy, I am thankful for the opportunity! :)

Although the month of October was crazy busy (and is still not over :) ), it was such a blessing! I am grateful to be busy and to be able to do something I love both in the classroom and doing the photography thing! I would so appreciate your prayers as October comes to a close and November begins! I will be back soon with another update on life in general!

P.S. Brett and I have almost been married a year! What? When did this happen?

Charlotte's Birth Video

So after I made Lucy's birth video I decided that sweet little Charlotte had been left out and needed a video for sure! Her daddy is way better at things like this and has actual video footage. I only have photos! But, for her momma's sake I figured she wouldn't care if she got two videos of her second born! :) So....here is the video I made for my second born niece! What a special special day it was and I am so thankful I got to be there since I was not there for Virginia's birth!

First Week of School

On Wednesday I started my first week at my new school. I made a big switch from public to private school and then another big adjustment from the familiar world of first grade to the grown up world of fifth grade! It has been a  big week of firsts! My heart is overflowing with thankfulness for a good first week. The Lord has given me 14 sweet, smart, and active fifth graders who are very independent! I know I will probably have moments of missing tying shoes, buckling belts, and giving directions at a far slower pace. But, overall, I am thankful that these fifth graders can be given a task and do it! It makes for a much less exhausting day! I am thankful for the environment that the Lord has provided for me to work in. He is so good to us.

I see the Lord providing for Brett and I in so many ways. There may be a couple of big changes coming soon but until then, I plan on focusing on teaching and pursuing some new things. I look forward to sharing these changes soon! :)

Happy Sunday! :)

Lucy's Birth Video

So, other than taking pictures, I also created a video of that special day that my sweet niece was born. She is such a blessing and this video shows her day from beginning to time contractions until she went home from the hospital. It's a long video but it was all too special to leave any part of it out! :) We are so thankful for this sweet baby!

Lucy Myer's Birth from Laura Kittrell on Vimeo.

"..to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ out Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen."

-Jude 25

Dying to Share

Hello all! I am sorry it has been so crazy. With changing hosting sites for this blog and all of the craziness that occurred last week I have just not had any time to post or even get this site up and running. I just have to say that soon there will be a blog about Lucy Myer's birth. I am in the middle of beginning the school year and doing a million other things that it just hasn't happened. I won't be posting her whole birth story since that is her momma's place! Mainly, I have to write about what a rockstar my sister is and how amazed I am at God's faithfulness and just the process of birth. Ladies, we really were made to do this! :) We are all so in love with this angel and I am one incredibly proud sister! Amy was unbelievable. Jeff was so great. It was such an amazing thing to witness and I am blessed that I was able to be there!

In the mean time......here are a couple of pictures keep you happy.

Daddy loves this little girl!

Sweet momma

Love them!

One of her newborn photos...

Hope that will hold you over till I can get my act together! :)

Thank you for your prayers and kind words over this last week!

Happy Birthday Sister!

July is not only the month we celebrate Virginia but also my sweet sister! I am so blessed to have her in my life! This last year she has been such an encouragement from helping to plan my wedding, throwing me a fabulous shower, standing by me as my matron-of-honor, helping us get settled in our house RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET :), and making my year by telling me I am going to be an AUNT!!

Look how far you've come! :)

 I love you sweet sister and I am so thankful for you! I cannot wait for you to become a mom to sweet Lucy in just a few weeks!! 

Happy Happy Birthday!

It's Time to Meet the Muppets!

Well, this weekend we celebrated this little girl and the three years she has been in our life! 

Cute little thing..

On Friday we opened a few presents cause.....well, we just couldn't wait! She is loving being a doctor! Wonder if that means she will continue on this path? haha..

On Saturday we set a few decorations up...She LOVED all of her balloons! 

The biggest surprise of all was that the Muppets were going to make an appearance! haha. We had so much fun!!

This was her face when she opened the door! :) Boy was she surprised!

She didn't know what to think about all of us!! :)

Miss Piggy and Kermit were the biggest hits! 

The whole gang! 

We opened presents and one of her gifts was a stuffed Kermit! We asked her to love Kermit and she ran to her JimPa! So sweet!

Loved that Kermit cake! :)

 Oh and we cannot forget about sweet smiley Charlotte!! Oh my gracious! I could eat her up!!!

 Hello family!

 Another gift from Big Aunt Amy! She loved it!

Sweet girl, you have brought so much joy to this family! We could not imagine life without you! We love you and are so thankful for these three fabulous years!! :)

Sights of Puerto Rico

We recently got back from a week long trip to Puerto Rico with Brett's family. It was a beautiful week full of sun rises, sunsets, waterfalls, beaches, hikes and family. 

 The water was oh so cold but oh so fun! :)

Beautiful right? Raise your hand if sometimes you need a vacation after the vacation? :) 

Happy 4th Tomorrow! 

The Weekend

The past weeks have been both busy and relaxing. Currently I am in Puerto Rico with my husband and his family so I will not be posting until I get back.

I did however want to give a huge congratulations to two dear friends who tied the knot this weekend! Sadly, the camera was packed away for vacation but I was blessed to be a small part of this special day! Unfortunately, all I have are a few phone photos.....

Bridesmaids with the bride....

Brett and I at the rehearsal dinner...

Then came the wedding day...

Love you!!

Quite possibly one of the prettiest setting for a wedding! I think it rained everywhere except Dorgan's Inn on this day!! :) 

I mean really....is she not so beautiful?? 

First dance

Brett caught this shot.....end of the night! :) Ready for the honeymoon! :)

Sunset after the wedding.....beautiful

I love you sweet friend and am so thankful I had the privilege to stand by you on your special day! It was perfect and you and Dustin are such a sweet example!! LOVE YOU!!

Now....I must get back to my vacation for the week...... :) 

I Love Lucy!

Amy wanted me to take some pictures of she and Pudge to document this time in their life. We started a bit early and I think they turned out great! 

 I mean really...she should be pregnant all the time. Her little bump suits her!

So cute

 These were Amy's baby booties and her Scripture memory cards from when she was little...

Mangs, I cannot wait for August! You are going to be the best mom and Lucy is one loved and blessed little girl to have you and Jeff as parents! Thanks for letting me take some pictures of the three of you! :)