Life Becomes Art

Saturday was a day with friends and family. We started the day by picking up my Senior boy {{ now a man }} and a friend. We took Dylan to Best Buy and had Panda Express for lunch. Yummy~ after that it was off thrift shopping for costumes for an upcoming Hollywood party! I enjoyed spending the day with my wonderful husband and my youngest child {{yes he is still my child}} The day was dry and we had a great time.. then it was off to the store to get a few things for a BBQ with friends. We walked into Safeway where Zach was standing there greeting us with a smile! You know how a smile always warms your heart.. anyway.. Zach then asked what I was going to be taking pictures of. {{I never leave my camera in the car}} I thought Oh no, I am going to get a pictures are not allowed speech. I politely told him nothing at the moment, we were on the way to a BBQ. He then smiled this amazing big smile, his blue eyes certainly danced with joy and happiness and exclaimed "You can take my picture". So I did! It is so refreshing to find youth that take the time to smile and be happy. I just wanted everyone to know that there are still people in the world the smile and have certain joy in their hearts. People that make you smile, that make your day a wonderful experience. Safeway should be so lucky to have someone so personable to greet people and make them feel welcome. Thank you Zach for a wonderful mid-day pick me up and thanks for letting me capture your amazing eyes and wonderful smile.

It was a whirlwind work visit to Yakima over the weekend, but I just couldn't get out of town without stopping to visit my aunt. I have not seen her in over 15 years, and I have really been on a mission to reconnect with family that you just seem to loose touch with as you grow older.. Sitting and talking with my Aunt I realized how much she looks like her mom, I also realized though Aunt Leesie has been in WA for many many many years, you cannot take that southern charm away. I knew that during the visit I wanted to get some portraits, and she did not protest too much and even went out in the rain for me. I ♥ my family... Aunt Leesie, I love you!

Sunday I met Shay, the most amazing young lady with beautiful eyes and an infectious smile. A little shy, Mom and Dad decided a little time in the swing would help with the shyness ~ I just sat on the ground and talked away.. Bring in the bubbles and all was right in Shay's world! She smiled and laughed and played with mom and dad, while I followed to capture the smiles and fun. I have so many amazing photos to edit, but here is a sneak peek for mom and dad!

I had the pleasure of being able to celebrate with friends this weekend at Savannah and Toms wedding. I have known Savannah since she was born and her family are very dear to my heat, they are not related but in my heart they are family. I was not the official photographer so I was able to really enjoy and capture moments, I was able to focuse on the beauty that is Savannah. I love her and her family with all my heart and welcome Tom with open arms into the family. She had amazing garden flowers and rocked a pair of orange heels.. Cupcakes to die for and an evening of love and laugher!

Wouldn't you know it, I am behind on blogging about all the happenings at Artistic Cliques. I have been busy with sessions and edits and it seems when that happens my little blog gets neglected. With summer fast approaching I decided to offer a special on Weddings ~ I have a limited number of spots available so you want to book act soon. I am offering $100 dollars off any wedding package and on top of the discount every wedding package booked will receive an additional 11x14 portrait print in the package. $100 dollars off good through weddings booked by May 31st.