**UPDATE** Big Photo Giveaway

Remember way back in May (I say way back because, in Texas, May seems light years from the end of June in terms of weather) when I told you about the awesome thrill of participating in Becky Higgins' Big Photo Giveaway? I ended up with 51 responses to choose from. It was really, really hard to choose, but one comment just stood out to me. I can't tell you why it stuck out over others, but I felt complete peace in choosing the family who had just adopted their daughter from China. After a 4-year process! You can read more about them, their daughter, and their story at her blog here. Not only is it really pretty, but on this page, there's a picture of dad and daughter with a Storm Trooper.

Here's how I got lucky. First, they were so nice. Second, they were willing to drive to Grapevine to meet me. Finally, their daughter was BEAUTIFUL! Those of you who know me know how excited I get to take pictures of little girls. Not because I'm creepy (because reading that last sentence back sounds kind of creepy) but because I have four boys and I just don't get the opportunity to do it every day!

So, here are my favorite shots of our time together this past weekend. Thanks to the mom and dad for being so much fun to work with. Congratulations on your beautiful new family!


As much as I'd like to say she was reaching for me because of my incredible charm, she was reaching out to me because I had her lady bug stuffed toy.





eyelashes, flower, baby skin...ahhhh...