Spilman Thomas & Battle's Breakfast with Santa

I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful place to work!  It's hard to believe I've been there for 9 years!  These pictures were taken on December 11, 2010, during Breakfast with Santa, at the Embassy Suites.  Daddy couldn't come with us, because he had to work...we missed him!

Bryton turns 2!

Bryton Cash Short turned two on October 27th!  He let me snap a few shots of him, after his birthday party, last Saturday.  He's such a handsome little man!  Happy birthday, Bryton, we love you!

Show your support for Montana Barker at the West Virginia Teen Pageant!

If you're planning to attend the WV Teen Pageant, and would like to show your support for Montana by wearing a photo button, please let me know as soon as possible.  Thanks!

Montana Barker

Montana will be competing in the WV Teen Pageant, next month.  We met up for some quick head shots, and I love the way they turned out, so I thought I would share her gorgeous face with you.  Good luck Montana, can't wait to see you on stage!  :)  Oh, special thanks to Sissy for being our "fan holder!"  haha   Love you girls!

Happy birthday in Heaven!

Happy 53rd birthday, Brad McLaughlin!!! Words can not express how much I miss you. Our family will never be complete, until we meet again! Thank you for showing me the true meaning of family, love, courage, and friendship. You are truly the strongest, most kind-hearted, man I know, and I'm so proud of you. God truly blessed us, when he placed you in our lives. I could never thank you enough, for everything you did, and everything you stood for! I love and miss you so much! <3

I hope you're having a wonderful day! A butterfly landed on your balloons, while I was standing by your grave, today. That put a smile on my face, but I'm not surprised, because you could always make me smile. :) Gosh, how I miss that silly laugh of yours! Love you! ♥

Thank you, Adam!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Adam D. Tucker, for dedicating a song to our Brad McLaughlin, last night, during his performance at the Apple Festival. Adam, B had a huge passion for music, too, so he always loved talking to you. We created several great memories at your shows!  Especially the one in Nashville, when we got to see you perform at the Wild Horse. Thank you for always being nice to him, and showing your support during his illness. He would be very proud of you, and if he were here, he'd be shaking your hand, and telling you congratulations for a job well done in following your dreams! Thanks again for last night, it really meant a lot to his family and friends! <3

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Brian Casey!

Sonja & Brian:  I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day!  You are such beautiful people, and your families are just wonderful.  Everyone made me feel right at home, and I had so much fun.  I have to admit, after a couple miles on the one lane, gravel road, I was beginning to wonder what I had gotten myself into! LOL  Thank goodness for your brother, who came along, just as I was starting to panic! :)  Your family camp is beautiful, and the day was amazingly perfect!  Sonja, thanks for being so much fun.  You're gorgeous, and your beautiful personality shines!  Congratulations to you both!!!  I wanted to share some of my favorite shots, so far.  I love so many of them, and it was very hard for me to choose your sneak peek!  I hope you enjoy! :)

I took these with my cell phone, on the drive out to your camp.  I don't think you could've asked for a more beautiful day! :)

 This is beautiful "Campelot," the family camp, where the wedding took place.

The BEAUTIFUL couple!

Isn't she GORGEOUS!?

...More to come, hope you enjoyed your sneak peek! :)

Where does the time go?

Yesterday was my baby girl's first day of pre-school.  I wasn't sure how she would take the transition, but all the worrying was for nothing, because she LOVED it!  It's so hard to believe she's turning 4, next month!  Jeff and I are very proud of the little lady she's becoming.  :)

This is a picture from today (her second day of school).  On the way, she said, "Mommy, I wonder what we'll do in school, today?"  I said, "I'm not sure, honey."  She said, "I guess we'll just have to see what the teacher says."  :)

Meet Beth & Rylan! :)

Beth,  thanks so much for allowing me to photograph you, yesterday!  I had so much fun!  I really enjoyed talking, and hearing all the special meanings of your tattoos.  I can't believe we were out for 3 hours! LOL :)  You're a very special lady, and I really admire you for being yourself, and not being afraid to express yourself.  You're so unique and beautiful, and I couldn't have had a better person to share my first maternity session with!  :)  I hope you enjoy your pictures (here's a few of my favorites).  Oh, and I can't wait to find out if Rylan is a boy or girl! :)