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Send it James!

This kid loves to mountain bike and ski!! Only seemed appropriate to capture him on the mountain! James has been a part of our life since the summer after his 6th grade year. I love him and his family! If you know this family, you know what I am talking about! Such great people! I was so thankful and excited they all got in front of my camera for James 1st senior session. James is taking advantage of our season senior offer…he is doing two seasons…the two that best represent him! Makes sense, right???!!!

For his Fall session we snuck in some family portraits in between capturing him by himself and on his bike! This location is where he spends a ton of time. Not everyone has a special place or location but when you do, we are there! No place is too far or too crazy! Everything is figure-out-able!!

Enjoy your senior year, James! Have fun and stay safe!!

Where’s Bowen? You know, like…Where’s Waldo?? Scroll to the last picture and see if you can point out Bowen in his Kindergarten class picture. Comment below with your guess.

So yes, Bowen was in my daughters Kindergarten class and now they are seniors. Yep, we blinked!! Where did the years go??

Bowen did senior pictures to make mom happy (common senior boy thoughts). With this we made it short and sweet. Included the things he loves…truck, dirt bike and dog! Whether he will admit it or not, he was excited to see them after the session and helped make choices in picking them out.

I was a bit skeptical on the location. We went to Hemingway Butte, requested by Bowen. My husband and I went early to get a dirt bike ride in. So thankful we did because we found this little slice of heaven to do Bowen’s senior pictures at. The sun, the smoke, the hills…seriously couldn’t stop looking at it! Great senior portrait location, Bowen! I get it! I see why you wanted them done there! Thank you for opening my eyes to more possibilities.

A twist for this 🚥Season Senior Tribe member🚥…a letter from her mom. I’m crying with you…

My dearest Carly Marie,

I can’t begin to wrap my head around the fact that you’re in your senior year of high school. The college applications, virtual tours and endless university fliers in the mailbox still don’t make it all seem real.

How does one put into words how much their child means to them? It seems not so long ago I was finding out I was pregnant with you. I was terrified! Will I be a good mom? Will I be paying for her therapy in the future? How will daddy and I ever do this? Yet the moment you were placed in my arms I knew I could do this. I knew I would spend my last breath on earth loving you and making sure you were safe and cared for.

Watching you and brother grow up has been the absolute joy of my life. As you sit next to me now, filling out your college applications so many reflections of your life pass through my mind. All those “first” moments come to me so clear. Your first tooth, first haircut, or the first time you wrecked your power wheels. Man you were mad! How does a four year old high center a power wheels?! The first big ouchie as a toddler when you tripped and fell face first into the fireplace hearth. Not sure if your tears were bigger or dads. Those preschool years when you had to be peeled off my leg because you were so scared to leave me. The first time you had a solo for ballet and your first pointe shoes. Seeing your confidence and talent shine on stage made my heart smile. Teaching you how to drive on the back roads up the canyon. I was so thankful your driving improved from the power wheels days. The first time your name appeared on the honor roll, those late night AP class frustrations tears, and the satisfaction of all your BPA achievements. Late night chats snuggled in your bed telling me about all the gossip at school. The excitement and sparkle in your eyes when you would share all these moments with me made my heart explode with pride.

With each year that has passed I see you mature and grow into the beautiful and incredibly intelligent young women I knew you would be. The kindness you show family, friends and strangers makes me know I did something right. The special moments you share with little bro will be in your heart forever. Best friends for life!

Kiddo your my heart that walks around outside my body. Your the Rory to my Lorelei. I treasure every moment I get to share with you. I can’t wait to see what your future holds. You will do amazing things baby girl.

My cup runneth over,

Mom