{Summer 2011 | I've Got Sunshine...}

I was simply AMAZED to get to capture this gorgeous butterfly. For one single moment... only about 10 seconds I guess, there was this beautiful yellow monarch. It was PERFECT. I was stooped down and taking photos of a beautiful model, and right by her was this lovely Queen Ann's Lace. She and I were admiring this lovely weed, and suddenly here came this yellow  monarch. I was ELATED. Though, I did not catch the BRIGHT yellow on the underside [that you cannot see here], I was still in AWE of this capture. My 50mm is not meant to capture something so closely, but this was the closet I could get, and I LOVE IT. <3 I had to share. The edit for this image was sun kissed inspired all the way. :]

My sweet B.... always smiling, always silly and curious... She loves the sunshine, horses, cows, twirly skirts, shoes and boots; Is super in love with Strawberry Shortcake (affectionately known as "Cheese Cake" by her wording ;] ), Minnie Mouse, her Little Foot dinosaur and necklaces (beads!) :] She is always on the move, thus "B" - whether you want to say she is my sweet BLESSING or just a plain ole "Busy Bee", the nickname "B" suits her so well. It is ironic that she loves the sunshine so much - she was named after Californian (Calleigh is her spelling though), her middle name was a compromise of my love for all things Italian & Beautiful & having a sweet friend named Elizabeth - so became Elizabella) and then her 2nd middle name - Kara is for her daddy's love of Superman/Supergirl/Smallville after Kara El. :] And so, Little Miss Sunshine is officially Calleigh Elizabella Kara Loudermilk ... What a mouthful, right?! Needless to say, she has OPTIONS as she grows up. lol <3

 

It has been nearly 4 years since I looked into these sweet, loving eyes. :] We have been through SO much, and I know somehow we will make it no matter what, we always have. He is definitely the light that came into my life at one its darkest times; after losing my sweet son, Levi, 6 wks before he was due in 2006. That is an entire story ALL ITS OWN, but Garner was my angel sent from the Lord to see me through and out of the terrible situation in which Levi was conceived. He had been a friend prior to that relationship (with my ex) and loss, and then when I needed him most, there he was... to show me love, care and attention I had never known or dreamed of [outside of knowing the Lord as my Savior and spiritual light]. I love you, Boo!! <3

This is sweet Alex... smart, funny, and so much like his daddy it is not even funny... OK WELL IT IS really ;) LOL But he is such a doll, and I am so glad that he came with the package deal of marrying Garner. I could not ask for a sweet step-son. And SHHHH... but I LOVE to hear his sweet singing voice!!! He is GOOD. I am trying to help him learn more, and encourage him to go for choir in school. ;) I want him to learn more. And on top of it all, he is SO SMART. A primarily STRAIGHT A student since Kindergarten, and now just started 6th grade. Love this kid!! <3

Capturing it all.... this shot looked GREAT in color, do not get me wrong, but this had MEMORY LANE written all over it. B was walking to the garden at her Grandma (or to B she is Mema and to Alex known as Grandma... B is her OWN kid, and chooses how she wants to say a name for everyone lol) .... It is a long story, but I always want to remember these moments... I snapped this to better imbed it in my mind's eye, so that no matter how long my eye sight holds, I can just think back and see this so clearly. :) 

Good night all :) Go cuddle your loved ones tight, and be thankful for these days.... it is what we are promised. 

All My Love,

Heather-Kole