Yesterday I had my first experience with a Strawberry Patch.  This session was so much fun – thanks to these two adorable sisters!  They were picking strawberries and eating them at the same time… Such a great day for it too.  It was a little overcast when we first arrived, then the sun started to come out – it ended up being a pretty nice day.   These two were hard to keep up with, especially the little one, “L”.  That’s what I love about these ages, so full of energy!

Here are a few favorites:

Mari -

I remember the first time I met you.  You were only weeks old, and so tiny sitting in your little baby seat.  I was friends with Lala already, but I didn’t even know your mommy.  I remember how happy she was to show you off.  You have put so many smiles on my face already -  in your 8 years of life, and I still to this day, can’t get you to stop calling me “Miss Katie”.  I always feel a motherly need to protect you, but like Lala has said, we are more like sisters.  You annoy me, we fight, and you hate it when I want to take your picture!  Its def a love/hate relationship – one I don’t think I could ever live without!  All I ask for is a daughter of my own as beautiful as you.

I want you to know how proud I am of you.  Your very first solo – and you did fabulous!  You looked beautiful as always.  You shine on that stage, and you are such a natural.  Thank you for letting me be a part of all your accomplishments.  I know there will be many more to come.  I have loved watching you grow into such a gorgeous young lady.  I love you always.

-Miss Katie

Makayla turned one!  Such a sweet little girl, and I was so happy to finally meet her.  You are loved by so many, I can see that.  Hope you had a great first birthday!