Bobby and I went to NOLA over Easter weekend for our first getaway as a couple in 3 years. It was glorious. Much needed, much deserved. I tried to keep the camera at bay since I wanted to just be present with Bobby, but as you fellow shutterbugs know, it's in our blood and sometimes when you see a picture, you CAN'T HELP but take it. So I did. And Bobby just smiled...one of the many reasons I love him! Enjoy...
I finally got my act together enough to bring my gear down there to photograph her progress and silly faces and everything in between. This may be her favorite activity in the world. It's a good thing we're almost finished with the pool in the back yard because this little fish loves water! I think all we need is one of these and we'll be officially set for summer. Pool party at the Meffords'!
Such a pro!
(03.27.10 @ 05:58 PM)people throw around the term "journalistic", but your work is truly journalistic kate. love the one where mills is spitting the water out.
So, during this fine spring break, Joanna and I rounded up our kids and took them to Fort Worth's Modern Art Museum. If I said, "Don't run!" or "Hands behind your back!" once, I said it thirty-seven times, but all in all, we survived. Actually, we did better than "survive". We had a wonderful experience. Joanna and I were jonesin' to see the Andy Warhol: The Last Decade exhibit, and Millie, Sloan, and Jack just wanted to get out of the house and see something new. We saw an exhibit made of candy, one that the kids could catwalk on, and recreated the same photograph I took of Millie three years ago. We were all pretty inspired by the time we left (though the kids were pretty repulsed by Warhol's urine painting), and I'm looking forward to the next museum trip with this gang!
Now these are some cute kids! Amazing last picture - amazing! I just love it. Kate, you got a little "poser" in Millie. She definitely knows how to work it for the camera.
(03.22.10 @ 08:13 PM)Kate,
Love the pictures. I can never get enough of my grandkids, and Millie is darling too. You really caught the playful side of them.
Kathy
Check out the new "breakfast club"!!!
(03.21.10 @ 03:55 PM)Mills was utterly on fire with excitement and anticipation for her day at the spa. Of course, I took her to my girl, Bethany, at 209 Downtown Salon and Spa. Those pink and sparkly places are cute, but we Mefford ladies are for realz...no time to play around. Go big or GO HOME. Naturally, Mills was full of expression during her beautification and this continued right through the haircut, to the nail painting (she chose OPI's Jewel of India, in case you were wondering), and to the moment we walked out of the door. She loved the cape and was surprised how quiet Miss Bethany's blow-dryer was (well, mine would be too if was a professional one!). I'm so glad I can enjoy being a girl with her. Our bond keeps getting stronger and stronger, and I am so glad she is my little chica.
I love these picture! Millie is so expressive and cute! I know who is doing my baby's pictures ;)
BIG hugs to her
Great, great pictures. I can just imagine how fun this whole experience was. She's a little lady.
(03.22.10 @ 08:25 PM)I love my precious girly girl!
These are perfection! I have a curly girl too - we understand!
(03.12.10 @ 01:29 PM)Awesome!
(03.12.10 @ 12:20 PM)Um...I die. Wonderful storytelling Kate. Millie makes my belly want to fly.
(03.11.10 @ 08:24 PM)awww, this makes me want to have kids! :)
(03.11.10 @ 01:52 PM)WOW, what a cute capture! Thanks for sharing!
(03.11.10 @ 11:53 AM)I was asked to photograph last night's prayer session, during which friends of the Richardson family celebrated Carson's life. The tone was different, as one might imagine. Of course, I sensed sadness, and there were even more tears than before. However, I sensed the smallest amount of relief floating through the group...relief that this innocent child had flown away from all things less than good. Carson is safe now. No more needles, no more tubes, no more bad. He's at peace. Now, the prayers continue for his family. I will continue to document for the Richardsons as they venture into uncharted territory over the next two days, and it is my sincere hope that the images I capture give them peace and acceptance and awareness of all of the love that surrounds them.
If anyone is interested in updates regarding visitation and services, please look here.
Oh Kate- I just now saw this. We go to Carson's Family's church- how wonderful that you are a part of this time. There could not be a better person to walk through this time with them and capture their support and faith. Thank you for the reminder to stop and pray for this family and keep me grounded. wow....
(03.05.10 @ 10:48 AM)What a moving tribute; how blessed the family is to have such a wonderful group of friends and extended family members!!
(03.03.10 @ 01:52 PM)oh kate. so moving and precious is the love they are sharing.
what a gift you are bestowing on them. bitter sweet. and priceless.
thnak you for sharing with us.
I am so thankful to be part of God's Family. I don't know any of you personally, but graduated high school with Kim. I am just so very thankful that this sweet family has you all surrounding them with your love at this time. Your photographs really captured the love you all and we all feel for them. I know Kim and Ryan and Collin will love them.
(03.02.10 @ 09:29 PM)
Such amazing pictures! Its on my lists of places to visit, and you just enticed me even more! You are just flat out GOOD!
(04.26.10 @ 04:16 PM)wow. these are amazing. i want to go NOW!
(04.20.10 @ 08:18 PM)I love New Orleans! Haven't been there since I was 15. Thanks for sharing - awesome pics!!
(04.12.10 @ 12:04 AM)AWESOME!!!!!!!
(04.09.10 @ 06:59 AM)LOVE the crawfish sticker. Hide me away in your carry-on next time!
(04.07.10 @ 08:01 PM)Oh this brings back so many memories! The guy at the Clover Grill is my favorite!
(04.07.10 @ 08:00 PM)these pics make me want to go!!!!!!
(04.07.10 @ 04:19 PM)I see London
I see France
:)
Such GREAT pics. Makes me want to go there!
(04.07.10 @ 03:54 PM)