So, I rarely blog about random things, but for some reason, I felt the need to today.  

There are so many things that I love and feel like you need to know about these things too.  So, here is my list of my favorite things:

• An Arnold Palmer   (Half sweet tea and half lemonade)  The BEST drink, ever.  Period.
• My new 17" Mac Book Pro.  Because once you go Mac, you NEVER go back.  For other reasons too, but mainly because it totally ROCKS!  If you are looking for a new computer, don't be afraid, just get a Mac.  You will thank me for it.  And no, it is not hard to transition to a Mac.  Trust me.  I am not a computer geek and if I can get, you can too.
• Ikea  The best store on the planet.  They have home goods.  Check them out!
• Facebook  I know, so does everyone else!  Isn't it the greatest way to see people from high school and college and not have to talk to them!!?!? (If I went to high school or college with you and you are reading this, I am NOT talking about you.) 
• Watching my kids play together.  They have the BEST time.  I could listen to that laughter ALL day!
• Taking pictures! Now there's a surprise!  The kicker is that I would still be taking pictures even if I didn't get paid!  
• Living in Greenville, South Carolina.  I've lived so many different places, but this is now my favorite.  People from South Carolina are so proud of their state.  I love the loyalty they feel!  
• My Skagen watch.  They are awesome.  Very lightweight and cute.
• Orla Kiely This is a designer who makes clothing, homegoods, stationary and bags.  I have never been a fan of designer things until I saw one of her purses.  Now, I'm hopelessly addicted.  She also sells homegoods at Target.  (MUCH less expensive!)  Which brings me to my next thing.....
• Target.  Love it!  I could go there everyday and find something new that I "need"!  
• Big Star jeans from Buckle.  They make you look skinny!  It's true!!!
• Being friends with local photographers.  I have learned so much from my sweet friends.  It's so great to have someone to call if you are in a pinch or if you just need some advice!  
• The beach.  Florida beaches, to be exact.  But I will got to South Carolina beaches if I must.  I just like the ones in Florida better!  Better sand, better water.  
• Going on date night with my husband!  We try to go out every Friday night.  We started this when we couldn't afford it and it has really made a difference in our marriage.  Spend time with the one you love!  Even if you just go out to a cheap dinner and Walmart.  
• My screened in porch.  I love sitting out there watching the kiddos play.
• College Football!!!  I am orignally from Alabama so I will ALWAYS pull for the Tide, but I do love those Clemson Tigers.  I just wish they would get it together and win for a change.  Being an Alabama fan, I'm not used to this "falling apart" thing.  I'm definitely for Dabo Sweeney too!  After all, he's an Alabama boy!  Go Tigers!!!
• My pink Kata Camera Backpack.  So easy to take around when I have a local shoot!
• Having great neighbors that are like family.
• Hanging out with my girlfriends.  It's so important to have great women in your life!  
• Eating at Wade's in Spartanburg.  The BEST meat & three EVER.  
• Reality TV.  The Bachelor was my favorite until Jason dumped Melissa for Molly.  JERK!  I am loving Celebrity Apprentice right now though.  LOVE all the drama!  
• The Mentalist, best new show on TV!!!  
• Lost!!  My favorite tv show ever.  Team Sawyer!!!
• Hobby Lobby.  Such a fun store with so many great things in it.  
• Fox News
• The Druge Report
• My awesome husband, Kyle.  He is such a great guy.  Fun to be with and steady as a rock.  Quite handsome too!
• My clients and friends.  Most of my clients become my friends.  It's so fun to get to know people and see them during the most wonderful times of their lives!
• When people leave comments on my blog!  Yes, that is a hint.  Tell me what you think.  I love reading your comments!
• My job!  I am so blessed to get to take pictures for a living.  Every time I go to a shoot, I am so thankful that someone thinks that I am talented enough to record history for them.  It is an honor!  

"When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad. I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad".  

Now, tell me some of yours!!!  I love hearing about the things that people love!

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.  I feel honored that so many people come to my site to check things out and see all of the new pictures.  Speaking of pictures, I couldn't resist posting some new ones of my little man.  He has a wide variety of toys to play with, but he always ends up with the broom and vacuum cleaner.  It cracks me up that these are his favorite toys!

Enjoy!

Yes, it was a very busy weekend, but a great weekend.  I got to meet and photograph Jessie and Patrick.  They met at North Greenville University and will be getting married this year.  They were such a sweet couple.  It was fun to watch them interact.  You could tell they were so in love!  Patrick is living in Arkansas coaching football and Jessie works at NGU as the Cheerleaders Coach!  Cute, huh?  I thought so too!  

Congratulations on your engagement.  I know your wedding is going to be great!  

My favorite!!!

Meet Erin and Stuart.  They are a precious couple who are getting married this summer.  I have known Erin for several years now and cannot begin to tell you how sweet this girl is!  She is one of the kindest people you will ever meet!  She must get it from her great parents!  I haven't known Stuart as long, but what I do know is that he is pretty great as well!  

I am looking forward to July!  It will be here before we know it!  Enjoy your engagement!  Love you both!

Favorites.....

Meet Donnie, Jennifer and Ellison.  I have known this sweet family since Jennifer and I were pregnant with our daughters!  I can hardly believe they are 4 now!  

Ellison did great for our shoot!  (Donnie and Jennifer did too!)  She is so funny and has such a great personality!  I had a blast with her!  

Here are a few favorties.  Enjoy!

On Friday, I got to go to Columbia to see Kyle's sister, Kelli, and her 2 kids, Marley and Candler.  They currently live in Oklahoma but are moving to Virginia, much closer to us, this summer.  I love being able to see them and hang out.  We always have so much fun.  Marley and Maddie are a little over a year apart and Bennett and Candler are 6 months apart.  

I am so grateful for Kyle's family.  I am so blessed to have such great in-laws!  

Here are some photos from our little photo shoot.  No slideshow, didn't want to bore everyone to tears!

Enjoy!

Cousins!

Bennett 17 months, Maddie 4 1/2 years, Candler 11 months and Marley 5 years old.

 The boys!  (The only way we could get them to smile was to dangle food in front of them!  Just like grown men, already!)

Sweet girls!

Candler

Marley

Bennett   (LOVE this little man!)

Maddie Lou (My sweet girl)