{cropped as a 10×20 print} 

Maybe I'm strange… But this is the 16×20 I'd want on my wall!    Not technically the perfect portrait, but timeless.  And classic.  I love how Parker is looking at Easton like, "What do you think you're doing?"  SO cute and innocent.   

I have loads of new images to share with you and I'm going to try to do those soon… one or two sessions at a time.  But for now… another UPDATE!

The deadline for ordering and getting prints in time for Christmas is Tuesday, December 9th.  I have approximately 10 sessions that I'm editing now.  I plan to have those online by Friday, December 5th. 

If you're interested in a Christmas card, please e-mail me or call and let me know which one and what images you'd like for your card.  I will create the sample for you and upload it to your gallery.  My e-mail is kim@kimkelleyphotography.com or my cell number is 662-552-3738. 

I know I'm probably forgetting things, but I'm off to church for now.  I'll update with more info and sessions as I can!  I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! 

~kim

Whewwww…  It's hard to describe the range of emotions when you're thinking about your baby having an MRI.  It all began on Friday and for a few days, I didn't always hold it together so well.  And honestly, I tried to put it all out of my mind.  I knew that it was in God's hands anyway.  All I could do was pray.  And I found peace in that.  So Monday and Tuesday of this week, I was calm.  As calm as you can be knowing that something could be wrong with your child. 

But Alex was such a big boy!  He was SO still for the testing and we had the results within an hour.  All clear… perfectly normal.  Dr says it must be growing pains.  Or as I call it… "Rowdy Boy Syndrome".  (Did I mention that Alex was riding a bike without training wheels at 3½ and jumping ramps by the time he was 5?!)

As I was driving home today, I had such a mix of emotions.  I thank God that my baby is ok.  But I was reminded of something Shane used to tell me when we first met.  If I had a bad day, he'd always say that somewhere out there, someone had a fantastic day.  Be happy for them.  It was their turn for good.  Sometimes you get the good and sometimes you get the bad.  Balance.  And I couldn't help but think of other Mommas who might be in a similar situation.  And not all of them got the great news that we did today.  Pray for that Momma and her family.  For a short time this week, I could imagine how she feels… how terrifying it must be to know that something is wrong with your child.

Hug your babies!  I thank God for mine!

I'm working on sessions every chance I get so if you're waiting on your gallery, I'm working.  I promise.  We've had a few bumps in the road.  I had forgotten all about how sick my kids were last winter.  But it's quickly coming back to me!  Savannah is scheduled for surgery on December 3rd to have her tonsils removed (5 cases of strep in 7 months!).  Alex will have an MRI on Wednesday.  He's having some back pain and we're going to see what's causing that.  Then Sadie has an ear infection that won't go away… she's one more doctor's visit from seeing the ENT herself.  All 3 have this nasty cough that scares me to death.  <sigh>  Please keep them in your prayers and me too…

I know who is in control.  He keeps me going.  Love these lyrics from my current favorite song, "Savior Please" by Josh Wilson…

"I try to be so tough
But I'm just not strong enough
I can't do this alone, God I need You to hold on to me."

I say that about Sadie all the time… she's Shane's little clone!  But I met another baby girl who is her Daddy's clone (I think it's precious!).  Kate Lynn is a doll!  Here is a little sneak peek, Stephanie & Chad!  I'll let you know when your gallery is ready… thanks so much!

Nothing says "baby" to me like a little one laying down playing with his toes!  I could have spent the entire day with Parker!  He had the brightest, sweetest smile!!!  Thank you, Keely for sharing him with me!

…because life IS Art. 

Welcome to the world, baby Tripp! 

I've read this on several photographers' blogs and wanted to share with you…

AMEN

I could never, ever speak so eloquently as this.  And those of you who know me in person, know that this is true.  {smile}   But this is my prayer as well…

I confess… I rarely get my camera out for "fun" these days.  At any given time I usually have 4 to 5 sessions to edit and I'm working on a wedding!  But I couldn't resist getting a couple of shots of Savannah & Alex in their costumes.  (They both picked what they wanted to be this year)…

Miley (because we got rid of her Hannah wig when we moved and didn't realize it til Thursday night… ha!)
 

Spiderman…
  

Sadie was sleeping during this little shoot, so there is nothing of her… But Shane was playing around with ler last night and said that I should go and get my camera.  I looked at him like… "you're kidding, right?"  lol…  remember those 5 sessions and a wedding that I'm already working on?! 

But I'm so glad that I did… Sadie totally posed for the camera.  As soon as I'd put it up to my face, she'd start grinning so big… it was hilarious!  

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And finally, Daddy's (and Mamaw Sherry's) little clone… in every sense of the word!  Sadie is already a little comedian!