First of all I would like to congratulate those of you who submitted photos to the Peach Feasy Baby Photo Contest and placed! I thought all of your kids should have one first, but saldy I was not a judge . While Ruston is scorching in 100 degree heat we are celebrating the annual Ruston Peach Festival, which began with a parade this morning followed by the annual Diaper Derby.  Last year Josiah did the Diaper Derby and got half way down the run way and stop, but this year Autumn rocked her first round and got to go on to round two where she decided to smile at the judges instead of crawl. It is always so much fun to watch what all the babies do! The little boy who beat Autumn crawled right to me, while I was trying to lure her in with Josiah’s toy laptop.

Anyways, it was great seeing many of you there today, and I am pleased to say that I was in good spirits as Brian is coming home from 16 days in Kenya tonight! Yay, I made it! Here are some pictures of the kids getting ready for Autumn’s big race. Her shirt was too plain and boyish so we sassed it up a bit and made I made Josiah a shirt to cheer her on.

Saying “Monna”- his word for Autumn.

A little pre-race strategizing.

This evening I got to photograph Paxton’s newborns! Paxton is the youngest of four boys in his family, and as you can see, a sweet little addition. His mom, Amy is Brian’s cousin and we haven’t spent much time together so I had fun getting to know some family a little better .Thanks Jill and Amy for a fun afternoon!

“Muah!” Paxton loves the camera!

Tried to get him to lay on daddy’s hand and he decided to eat his finger instead, I love it!

He’s a big smiler!

Last night I has the privileged of getting to witness the 60th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. McGehee as the photographer for the evening. It was one of the most memorable events I have ever photographed before (and all births are VERY memorable to me!). I cannot even put into words what I saw and fet over the course of the evening. It was filled with testimonials from children, grandchildren and friends alike all sharing what an amazing commitment and love these two have for one another and that the example they have set is one that challenges not only their entire family but the world.

As a mother it made me really think about what I am doing with my children. Will they one day grow up and be beautiful, talented people and achieve good character, and have committed healthy families of their own? I hope so! Anyway, I am emotional already (only 2 more days until Brian returns!), so I better stop there.

Mr. and Mrs. McGehee, happy anniversary, without you I would be missing a lot of amazing people in my life! I barely know you and through your foundation I have a mentors, a best friend and church family that I feel tremendously blessed to know!

Mrs. McGehee’s wedding dress

The whole family in attendance

Their cake topper.

Many spoke words of praise and gratitude; Seth on the other hand, gave a Twitter demonstration on his iPhone.

Bananas Foster, yum! Brittany and I’s first time to eat them and she shared! Thanks Brit!

Dr. David (McGehee child #4) and his sweet wife, Ms. Michele. These two are Brian and my role models. (We think we should make bracelets that say “WWTMD?” for “What would the McGehee’s do?” when faced with parenting frustrations. )

Holding hands (awl!)

Dr. David sang two of the sangs played at his parents’ wedding and Brittany accompanied him on the piano. This was a sweet moment during their performance.

Congratulations to you both!

Today I photographed sweet baby girl Drew. At 4 weeks old she was a little older than I prefer to shoot newborns, but she did great none the less! A perfect little angel!