The Ketterling Family

What a special afternoon this was for me as a photographer.  I have one photo with my daughter, my mom, my grandmother and I all together.  It was taken by my aunt in my grandma's kitchen.  I love the photograph.  It was a special  moment in time.  So when Bonnie asked me if I would be willing to photograph 4 generations of Ketterlings, I jumped at the chance.  I love to see God's blessing through generations.  Thank you Bob and Bonnie for choosing me to photograph you and your family.  Your sons are kind young men and have chosen their wives so wisely.   Your grandchildren were so unbelievably scrumptious.  I hope you were able to sit back a little during our afternoon together and take in the beauty & fun of your family.  God has been so good indeed!

9

Emma is 9.  She is one year away from hitting the double digits.  More poignantly, she is 1/2 through her time in our home.  I think she will always be my child that makes me feel both old and young at the same time.  Young, because she is so full of life, energy, and radiance.  Old, because she begs for us to turn our music down when we get close to the local Junior High School intersection (which only makes Brian turn it up and sing along), her math is getting hard for me to remember how to do, and her thoughts and ponderings are getting ever so deeper.

Emma you are God's handiwork.

You are simply beautiful.  Your eyes sparkle with happiness.

You have a special love for kids who are in need.

You are goofy & yet wise beyond your years.

I love that you think lunch boxes, binders, fish, and plants have feelings. That's why we own our unattractive beta fish-the only non-colorful, tiny finned one ever sold.  

You were right, when you said none else would buy him, so we had too. 

I love the big sister you are and am so blessed by the daughter you are.

I love that you are a wrong lyric singer like me.

I love our bedtime talks and your honesty.

God's got plans for you my love.

Be patient, as your dad and I continue to point you towards Him.

I love you,

mommy

7

Happy Birthday Addie. 

I love that you never know where your shoes are.

I love how much you love Slurpees.

I love how you skip around the house clapping for joy.

I love how you talk about your birthday party for 364 days of the year.

I love that you can unbuckle Gwenie from the backseat so I don't have to.

I love how you laugh so hard you almost pee.

I love how you share your bed with Big Son so he doesn't have to sleep alone.

I love how you bolt across the yard like Jackie Joyner Kersey, every time Ruthie comes near.

I love how your nose squinches up when you laugh hard.

I love how you beg for a song and for your back to be scratched every night.

And I love how tender hearted you are.  

You were very, very good at being 6.

I guess I'll let you be seven :)

Summer

We wrapped up summer over here about a month ago.  I was going through our family photos and came across this one.  It made me smile so big. I wish it could be summer a little longer.

I love the bare feet, messy hair, warm late nights, and the huge smiles that summers bring.

Unplugged

My computer has been in the worst mood.
It has been away for a week-getting help.
My home phone is missing...
It has been missing so long, it doesn't beep when we page it or ring when we call it.
My cell phone has no internet access.
We got rid of cable TV last month.
My youngest dropped my iPod in the toilet a few days ago.
I feel like Joan Cleaver.
Minus the cool heels and stylish skirts.

Freckles

This sweet girl was a part of a quick photo shoot I did a few months ago.  

I love her smile, happy eyes, and of course she rocks some of the best freckles ever!

Kaitlin: Class of 2012

Kaitlin is a Texan & a high school senior. When she came into town to visit sunny California and some of her old friends, she & her mom shot me an email to set up a photo shoot.  

I was more than pumped!
I love high school seniors and I love Texas....put them together and I had Kaitlin. 

She was game for whatever I wanted to do-so we jumped right into the fun!  

I knew immediately we had fun times ahead. 

Celia discipled Kaitlin, so of course we wanted her to join in on the fun.

Kaitlin & her first pair of fo' real high heels.  You look amazing Kaitlin!

Kaitlin, you are one gorgeous girl inside and out!  I loved seeing you come out of your shell as time unfolded during the shoot-you rocked it by simply being you.  Hang onto Jesus and the love He has for you that is unmatchable.  My girls always need fabulous Christian high school senior, like you, to look up to :)  I can see why you make your momma & dad so proud!  

I can't wait to see where God brings you for college.  One thing I am sure, the prayers of your family will go before and behind you and will blanket you each step of the journey.

But for now, slip on those boots and have a great senior year!!