Murnahan Family

It has been a family tradition for years to take pictures in the wheat every June.

So I decided: why not share the love with others?

I cannot even begin to explain how special this family is to me, and to our community. I met the Murnahans 11 years ago when Crystal was the youth director at our church. Not only did Crystal lead us in youth ministry, but Steve was a regular youth as well. He attended every event, wrestled with the boys, and made us laugh uncontrollably with his jokes! Our church family was extremely close, and I remember celebrating the marriage of these 2 special role models in my life! They were parents in the making! Three years ago, Little Hayden came into their lives. The joy and happiness that he brings to this world shows in his smile. He is truly is one of God's angels, and lights up this world! Hayden was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease at 9 months of age, and has endured many obstacles that are unimaginable for a young child. About a month ago, Hayden was blessed with a kidney from a donor from our precious youth group. He is continuing to undergo close observation and take medications, but is doing extremely well. His trip to the wheat field was his first large outing in over a month, and I cannot even begin to express how moving it was to spend a few minutes with him out on the farm!

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Baby Grayson

Of all the newborn sessions that I have now done,

this family was definitely a stand out.

Baby Grayson was only one week old at the time, 

but had such bold, beautiful eyes. 

As sweet as he is, Big Sis is definitely a mother hen!

We played tea party every second possible,

and in between, she would be sure to snuggle her baby brother

ever so sweetly.

This was by far a great way to finish up photoshoots in Texas...

I'll be back!

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MOSTACCIOLI SALAD Recipe

I have not ever shared a recipe on my blog,

but have contemplated doing so a time or two.

I always knew that if I chose to do so,

it would be one steller of a recipe to share!

I have never been a pasta salad type girl,

but when I met my mother-in-law,

she changed that about me. 

This is a must-have at all family gatherings,

and so many friends have asked for the recipe when I bring it along.

Very easy!

Since I take this to almost every gathering,

I decided to spice it up and add a little patriotic flare for an

all American celebration this year!

MOSTACCIOLI SALAD


1 box pasta


1 1/2 cup white vinegar
1 1/2 cup veggie oil
1 1/2 cup white sugar


1/2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tbsp parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp dry mustard
1 tbsp onion flakes


1 fresh cucumber
1/2 fresh onion
1 fresh green pepper


Directions: Cook the pasta using box directions. Blend all ingredients together in your blender and set aside (not the fresh veggies). Slice the fresh veggies according to how large or small you prefer the pieces to be. Mix everything together in a large bowl. Chill and enjoy!


Patriotic Version: I decided to split the pasta into thirds. I boiled 1/3 in clear water, another 1/3 in red water (using color dye), and the last 1/3 in blue water. I rinsed each batch with cold water before mixing it all together with the dressing. 

Reynolds Family

Love, love my teacher friends!

Another special session spent with a teacher family at the Arboretum,

and we somehow managed to keep all of the white pants clean

amongst all of the fun that we were having in the wet grass. 

I do love their bright colors with the spring green pop!

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Baby Evelyn {Sneak Peek}

It's been 10 years since I have seen this beautiful mama.

In those 10 years,

we have traveled, learned, met, married, and loved.

Ten years she's a wife to her soul mate.

Three years, a mother to their beautiful son.

Now, just two weeks to forever be a mother to precious Baby Evie. 

Ten years, we meet again.

Living so close together, I am excited to watch this beautiful family grow!

More of this precious session to come!!

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