VACATION

Wow, do I need one!  And what do you know, I just happen to be making my way down to the beach tomorrow and won't be back until Sunday (May 4th).   What a coincidence! :)  Seriously, Adam and I are past due for a little R&R.  I love you all, but if you need me, I won't be available until Monday.  This is one of those turn-off-the-cell-phone/leave-work-COMPLETELY-behind type of vacations.  Adam's orders.  He said (and I quote), "Jessica, mental checklists are not allowed this weekend.  Work is against the rules until Monday."  I said, "sir yes sir!"  So I hope you all have a glorious weekend and I promise to show some extra photo love when I get back.

As Laura, her mom Carol, and I walked and talked Monday evening, it seemed the excitement in the air just continued to grow.  With graduation only a couple of weeks away, Laura is on the verge of new beginnings.  As we talked about college roommates and dorm life and majors and careers, it brought me back to my senior year of high school.  It is such a time of possibility and anticipation.  Laura is an incredibly bright, talented and accomplished girl, and I know she has a myriad of opportunities and experiences awaiting her.  She is poised to take advantage of her college career in a way that I wish I had been when I was her age.  I was truly blessed by my time with Laura and her mom, and wish them only the best in the exciting years to come.

Laura

I met Laura and her mom at Botanical Gardens this afternoon for Laura's senior portrait session.  She is absolutely gorgeous-- I ended up editing almost every single picture that I took, simply because Laura cannot take a bad picture.  

It's time for bed!  More pictures to come soon.

Jeff and Alisa,

I can't tell you how thrilled Adam and I are that your wedding is almost here.  We remember the time when we could only secretly wish for "Jeff and Alisa" to become reality.  :)  Thank you both for being such a huge and wonderful part of our lives.  We are praying for your marriage--we know that it will bless so many people in the years to come.

  

With much love,

Jess

Cade's 1st B'day

I cannot believe that Cade is already a year old!  He is possibly the cutest 1 year old I have ever seen.  His disposition is both sweet and serious at the same time.  He intensely observes the world around him, yet just loves everyone he comes in contact with.  He's also the spitting image of his mommy.   Happy birthday Cade! 

Sweetness

Precious.  That's all I can say about these two.  More to come soon.

To Have and to Hold