Well, my baby graduated from high school last Sunday. Cody looked so handsome in his white tux and bow tie. I actually held myself together pretty well and only got emotional one time. The odd thing is I got emotional when the Marines entered with the flag - not sure why that got me to crying!

The ceremony was on the football field and the day was beautiful! There were however, a lot of sunburns. Dad especially got a bad burn on the top of his head - ouch!

I think I'll be fine now until we actually drop Cody off at Seton Hall in New Jersey this fall and I have to leave him there - it's so far away! For now I'm just going to enjoy the summer and try not to think about it too much. Here are a few shots from the day.

He does look handsome in that tux!

Cody & his girlfriend Tay on the bus ride from the parking lot

Mom & Dad - before Dad's head got burned too bad.

Congratulations to all the CBC High School Graduates!!!

Bryan & Jessica's Wedding

Bryan & Jessica are such a sweet and wonderful couple! They had planned an outside wedding, but Missouri weather being as it is... The wedding last Saturday was moved inside. Despite the pouring rain and being surrounded by hundreds of Anime characters when we entered the Embassy Suites for pictures, they smiled and remained calm! The wedding was beautiful, the decorations perfect and the cake was amazing!

Thanks so much Bryan & Jessica for letting me share in your special day!

My Enchanted Garden set was so much fun this weekend! Here's one of my favorites - baby rolls are so cute!!!

New videos

Last week I had the chance to attend a great photography convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Besides enjoying some beautiful and warm weather, I learned so much! One of the most fun is a great new way to do videos of my photoshoots. Check out this video I did of my granddaughters.

White Squirrels

Ollney is a small town in Southern Illinois known for their unique white squirrels. They run free in the city park where the town has built them special homes in the trees. I spent an afternoon last week walking through this beautiful little park taking pictures of these unique white and fast moving grey squirrels. Here's one of my favorites.

Jessica & Bryan's Engagement

It was such a pleasure to work with this sweet couple and their adorable puppy last week! It was a georgeous fall day and we got so many wonderful shots - thanks Jessica, Bryan & Marley!

There's still time to get family portraits for your Holiday Cards, but don't wait too long - it's getting colder outside! Here's a fun card I did with a picture of my grandaughter, Baylie. You can see other designs under my portfolio gallery in the designs section.