The Locklear's

Sunday I had the pleasure of photographing some of our great friends.  Calvin and Jennie are just adorable.  I had so many great shots of them it was so hard to limit it to 30 photos for their gallery.  We did the shoot in Raleigh, I must say I really LOVE the city setting for pictures.  We had some great spots to shoot.  I went through and tried to pick just a "few" favorites, but go so carried away that you guys are getting an extended sneek peek.  Enjoy!

Fall has Arrived!

Anybody who knows me, knows just how much I love fall.  It is my, by far, my favorite season.  I think my love for Fall comes from growing up in Massachusetts.  After I met my husband we would take day trips once a year to go "leaf peeping".  We would go to New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine or even just the Western part of Massachusetts.  It was one of my favorite things to do.  Foliage in the Northeast is usually at peak right around the end of September, so adjusting to the timing in the South was hard for me. 

Today I woke up and decided to take a ride to Virginia.  Everyone talks about Mabry Mill and I wanted to visit it at peak fall time so I could see what all the fuss was about.  Funny thing is, and it's just my luck, they had a storm last night and it blew most of the leaves off the trees.  So, I knew it was going to be a challenge to get the shot I was looking for.  But, I was able to get some gorgeous shots.  The plus side of this trip, I let Meg take the day off of school and we had a great Mommy/Daughter day. 

It's amazing to spend time with her as she's growing up.  She has so much to say and it just warms my heart to be able to do these types of things with her. 

Here are some shots from our trip.

Megan's Love of Horses

One of my daughter's favorite things to do, is horseback.  Megan has been taking lessons since she was 7 and has not waivered from it at all.  You know she's really committed when she volunteers to go and clean stalls.  Who does that?  Our Thursdays consist of coming home from work, Meg getting ready and then we head on over to the barn for her lesson.  While she's doing her lesson Chris and I watch, I occasionally take pictures of her on the horse and then I take pictures of some of the other horses as well.  Below are a few of the pictures from today's lesson as well as one of the horses at the barn and, of course, the barn cat that comes and keeps me company while Meg is riding. 

Scott Kelby Photo Walk

I took the opportunity to go on my very first Scott Kelby Photowalk today!  I had a great time, I even had my daughter come along with me.  I was able to catch a few photos of her throughout the day as well.  I just LOVE being able to spend this time with her and capture her true personality.  There is nothing better in this world, than being a mom.