{Cassie's Birthday | Friends}

Can I just say I have the best group of friends ever? I really do. Back in September, we all got together to celebrate Cassie's birthday and it was such a blast. I'm so happy I brought my camera along to capture the day :) 

Enjoy!

{Sheik & Cristina | Anniversary}

This is one of my most favorite blog posts and couple. 

I think I'm allowed to say that since they're family :) But really, I had a blast and the shoot was beautiful! We headed to Celebration, Fl and spent the afternoon taking holiday photos with the two of them and my little puppy-niece, Apple. 

The sunset, colors, location, people and puppy make my heart smile every time I look through this set. It reminds me of Target ad too! I should probably wait for the holidays to come around to post these pictures, but they're so fun that I just have to post them now. 

Here are some of my faves from the day...

(Love you, Sheik & Cristina!!!)

Merry (early) Christmas!

1 year (and some months) later

So March of 2012 was the last time I updated my blog. 

Wow. 

The only explanation I can give is that teaching has gotten in the way and that's ok. Teaching is my first love and if everything else nearly falls to the wayside, then I know that I'm giving my students everything I can. :) However, that doesn't mean I didn't get a chance to photograph some big moments this past year, it only means I haven't blogged them. Does that make sense? I hope so! I'm terrible at blogging...

It's been a crazy year, but I've had fun! I got to travel and try some new things,  personally and in teaching/photography. I'm going to attempt to bring you up to date with all of the photo sessions and life moments I've had the privilege to be apart of over the next couple blog posts and I hope you enjoy!

I'm going to showcase three pictures that basically wraps up my year. Just three pictures.

So let's start with...TEACHING!

This is my beautiful classroom the week I moved in :) Nothing short of a hot mess. Last year, I taught 6th grade in a class that once belonged to the crazy teacher on campus. This year I moved to the 8th grade. The closet was such a mess from the previous teacher that my class looked like this the whole first week back for teachers. Today, that closet is my pride and joy!

Next, my favorite part of the year...

Isn't he precious??????? 

My baby nephew was born in May 2012 and just turned a year old :) I love his little face! Being an aunt has been quite an adventure even though he lives a few states away. Funny how someone can be all you think of when they weren't even part of your life a year ago. 

The last picture to sum up my year is basically about my students but I can't show you their photos since I'll be breaking 100 different laws. My students drove me up a wall, made me laugh and kept me on my toes every second they were with me. I'll miss my babies as they start high school in a few months. This is my classroom as I left for summer vacation in June. Clean, organized, and ready for me to return in August.

This year was unlike any I've had before, but it'll definitely go down as one of the bests :)

{Khadja & Adam | Anniversary}

Isn't this one of the cutest couples you've ever seen?? I mean seriously! They're one of those couples you just want to watch because they're so sweet with each other. They recently celebrated 1 year of being married and asked me to take their anniversary photos. We got to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon walking around Lake Hollingsworth before the rain came. They were so sweet and I had such a good time with them. Plus, I loved getting a chance to catch up with family!
:)