Say Cheese!

With fall coming up I have received multiple emails about whether or not I am still doing photography and if I am going to be doing fall/holiday sessions and cards again this year. The answer, of course. I may have a full time job but this lady isn't ready to retire her camera quite yet :) So for all of you who have asked and haven't got a response yet there's your answer and if you are interested in booking a session feel free to leave a comment bellow with your email and I will get back to you as soon as possible. In the meantime I have been updating Frames By Ames blog with recent shoots so head on over and if you like what you see give me a shout! :)

A New Chapter

We recently took a trip down to my home town in Florida to catch up with family and celebrating my brothers last week here in the states. While we were there the one question I got asked multiple times is where are pictures of the new place??? Truth is with everything that's been going on over here I haven't had much time to pay attention to this old blog but for y'all I will take the time :)

So here it is...our new beginning

 

 

 

 

 

Where Do I Go From Here....

Isn't that the question one asks themselves when their life has been turned upside down, all around, and every which way only to be stood back up and told now find a new way?

 Well it for sure was the question weighing on my mind a couple of weeks ago while I was taking a trip down memory lane and realizing everything that I've been through this past year and the turns and twists that have ultimately changed a lot of who I am.

Because lets face it, life has been one heck of a rollercoaster lately complete with the loss of a baby, the dissolve of a marriage, going from a fulltime mom to a fulltime employee and single mother, being taken care of to being the sole provider, battling cancer with my family and in the end losing someone I love dearly, and ultimately losing myself through the process.

How does one walk away from that in the full confidence that life does go on and knowing this is just one of those many trials you will face?

How are you suppose to be okay when the book you were writing has suddenly ended and now you have to create a new story?

 And then I started reading back through my posts and getting a glimpse of that girl that I thought I had lost and realized that no matter how far I may run away from Him He will always be right by my side, guiding my steps, and pointing me in the direction I need to go. That this journey I am on now may not be the one that I was meant to take but He will take what was intended for defeat and destruction and turn it around for my good.

I am His and He is mine and no matter what this life may throw at me I know that I will be okay because I am a daughter of a King and nothing can take that away.

My Blue Eyed Beauty

"For this child I have prayed and the Lord has granted me my petition"

-1 Samuel 1:27

You have no idea how long I waited for you. Mommy wanted a baby so bad but every attempt ended in heartache. I was so close to giving up when you came along. God had finally heard my cry and with one little girls sweet smile He erased all the tears and sorrow. You are my miracle, my dream come true. You came into our lives as if you were meant to be here all along. The missing puzzle piece that I was so sure didn't exist. This sweet bundle of joy that fit so perfectly in my arms and even more so in my heart.

Watching you grow into your spunky personality has brought me so much joy....and kept me on my toes. There is never a dull moment with you around.

I could get lost in your deep blue eyes. Those eyes that hold so much promise and life that it makes my heart cry with joy when I think about what your journey holds for you.You are fearfully and wonderfully made, beautiful inside and out so don't let anyone make you believe otherwise. Guard your heart from those with wrong intentions but don't be afraid to love those who love you in return. You have a fearless personality, use it to your advantage. Life is full of adventures so don't be afraid to take risks or dream the unthinkable because as long as you are walking in His purpose nothing is impossible. The sky is the limit for you my sweet girl so spread your wings and embrace it.

Remember to love with everything you have, and be an example of His love to those who are searching for it. Use that contagious personality to draw people in and help guide them. You were born to be a leader so make sure that you are living a life worth following. Keep a quiet spirit and guard your words. Your tongue is your most powerful weapon so use it to advance His Kingdom, not for destruction. And know that no matter what happens I will always be here for you.

Happy Birthday baby girl.

I love you so much. Always have. Always will.

Love,

Mommy

My Not So Little Boy

Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for you. You came into my life at just the right time and saved me from myself when nobody else could. I was trapped in a dark place but you were my light at the end of the tunnel and the overwhelming joy that I was sure I would never feel again. Before you were born, words of Life were spoke over you and they said that you would be the glue to mend the broken families and hearts together in time of need. They couldn't have been more right.

Your kind spirit and loving heart helps me to see the good in everything and I can't help but be thankful when I am around you. Your optimism is contagious and your curiosity unending, and I hope that adventurous personality never dies. Watching you grow over the years has been one of my greatest joys. Thinking of your future and the man that you will grow to be brings me to tears because I know that with the determination that you already have you can take on the world.

Never stop dreaming.

You can achieve anything you set your heart and mind to so don't let anybody ever tell you that you are not good enough or that you can't do something. Seek God first in everything that you do and don't get discouraged if the door your looking for gets closed just look for the window He has opened for you. Always remember that you have the power to speak life or death to a situation so be aware of what you say and always choose love over hate.


And most of all... keep shining. Be the light that saved mommy to the people around you. Show them the love that you have been raised in. The love of your Father and of family. And know that no matter where you go or what you do that you always have a place to come home to and that I will always love you with every bit of my heart.

Happy Birthday my sweet boy, I love you more than you will ever know.

Love, Mommy