UKIAH HIGH SENIOR SESSION : LITTLE EMILY : CLASS OF 2013

THIS is our Little Emily!! We love her - - and, she's a very VERY important part of our Family...

We 1st met Emily a few yrs ago. Looking for someone local to help us out with Babysitting, I posted on my personal FaceBook page for some help. Although we've been in the Community for 10 yrs now - we don't have any Family here in Ukiah, so trusting someone with THE most precious cargo we have can be a bit scary!

And, Wedding Babysitting isn't quite the same as a quick 'Date-Night'. (I've heard about those...sounds dreamy!) For a Wedding? You never know when you might see this Mom & Dad again...we could be gone 4 hrs - - it might be 12. We needed someone up for just about anything...

Viola! In walks THE best Sitter EVER! ...and we are so very Thankful for that! To have the opportunity to do what we do & know everything is fine back at home...that our daughter is having a blast with all the fun Crafts piled up here + perfectly safe.

It's been over a year ago now - but, as Emily was getting ready to start her Sr year of High School,  I asked her if we'd be lucky enough to take Photos for her. I was thrilled & couldn't wait!

We went ahead & just met at our house here in town. It was a super blustery day with unpredictable Weather changing minute to minute - but, with Graduation just 1 month away & us busy every other Weekend - I decided to just go for it! "-)

Next, we headed to the Park for a change of scenery...I really could've shot photos of her all day...sooo stunning!!! xo

Emily was sooo very patient with us...our Daughter insisted she needed to participate in this particular photo-shoot & kept running in for hugs + instructing Emily with her own poses nearly every shot. While Mommy was ready to call it a wrap for the little one early on...I also wanted her to be able to participate & express her own 'vision'...since she never gets to see what we do 1st hand at Weddings - - & she positively ADORES Emily...who will be leaving us here very soon!

Sweetie, as you head off into this World to make a Life all your own - I just know you have been given the foundation to make this World a better place for us all...even if it's just having had known you. Your gentle spirit + your kind heart shimmer & glow. THANK YOU for sharing it with us & our Family!!

For that - - these images are our gift to you...from our heart...with love...

Congratulations Graduates & Class of 2013!! xo