Greater Houston Area Children and Family Photography | Christie Lacy

I’m getting back into the swing of things after being gone a week. Unfortunately, I came home from my trip to Phoenix with a cold. Pair that with the fact that my ears still have not popped from my plane ride and this end of spring break is not going very well.

But it started off great! I was so happy to be visiting my family who all live in Arizona! We had a birthday lunch for my grandmother and then a baby shower for my sister, Michele. My youngest sister, Kari, and I ran around all day Saturday trying to find the perfect decorations. Yes, I know it was last minute, but I couldn’t pack all of the supplies in my suitcase So we shopped. I think we had a great time, though we were a bit tired by Saturday night.

Here are a few snaps from my sister’s shower. Isn’t she a gorgeous mama to be?!

Thanks to my sister’s fabulous sister-in-law for the wonderful cupcakes!

my sweet sister is raising $$ and awareness for the March of Dimes in her daughter Amelia’s name! If you’re in the PHX area next week( March 15th), I’m doing mini sessions to raise money for her! March for Amelia! A photo event to benefit the Angels for Amelia team! Check out the info in the image below and sign up here! http://www.marchforbabies.org/s_team_page.asp?SeId=1328529  We’re limited to 10 sessions, so sign up fast!

I was so mad about the weather that day. We’d just enjoyed a beautiful, balmy, 70F sunny day. But as we all know, Houston’s weather is never predictable. I had to go to the grocery store and had to troop out into the sleet with my 3 year old. It was cold. The roads were crazy. I was not happy. And then, the snow came.

The last time it snowed, the kids were stuck in school and I vowed that I would take them out of school if it snowed again. Don’t hate. I grew up in Northern Arizona where it snowed every winter and we’d walk the streets during the bright & quiet nights having snow ball fights. I remember one year in particular. My mom had planned to take a few friends and I out of town for my birthday. But then it snowed 6 inches during the night. In a small town, there was only one place to be and it was the local elementary school. There were huge hills that we could take our makeshift sleds (either a trash bag or a garbage can lid) and sled to our hear’s desire. So, yes. I was going to take my kids out of school to make a memory for them.

But I didn’t have to The snow started around 4:30 and lasted only a short while. And, as mad as I was about the cold weather, I took them outside and we made memories

We never quite know what it is that God gives us, why He choses certain things for our lives. But we have faith that His plan is for us, that He loves us so much and He knows what is best. And so we believe that He makes all things happen for our good. The wonderful thing about God’s love is: even when we’re feeling down and we have moments when we question His motives, He still loves us.

There are so many things I want to say about this session, this person, this family. They are courageous, they are faithful, they are hopeful. She is amazing, she is a fighter, she is a beautiful little girl who God sent here for a purpose. Her sisters are wonderful. The oldest is such a sweet sweet girl who seems to be a little mother hen. The middle sister is full of life and character and beautiful grins. The love that mom and dad have for each other and their girls is so evident.

This family. They’ve changed me. They have me on my knees for them; for her. I am so beyond humbled that they asked me to photograph them; to capture this important moment in their lives.

If you haven’t heard of them, you can read sweet Layla’s story at http://www.LaylaGrace.org or follow them on Twitter: @LaylaGrace. And please, if you feel the need to drop on your knees for them, please join me in praying for peace, strength, faith, comfort and a miracle.

Rarely do I feel as though I need to reshoot a session. But there are so many reasons I could explain why I need to re-do this one. “I just didn’t get the posing right” or “There’s too much drool at the mouth” (mine of course!) or maybe “the coloring was just all…wrong?”. *sigh* Sadly, I don’t think there was actually anything wrong with this particular shoot, either!

No matter. Maybe she’ll do something similar for Easter (hint hint). Life is divine when payment for services is a plate of gourmet chocolate strawberries!

Just look at these photos! I know you want some. And guess what, you totally can! (Note: if you go to my church and are on the Get Fitt plan, good news! Mark says our cheat day is Sunday and Valentine’s Day is on Sunday this year! woot!! Note 2: If you’re my trainer and are concerned, aren’t these fruit? and doesn’t chocolate have great antioxidant powers? just sayin’). Tara from Chocolate Encore is teaming up with the Bavarian Cakery to bring you these yummy sweets! Not only are they offering these scrumptious strawberries, but they’ll also have Red Velvet Cupcakes to order!

These wonderful treats are only available for order February 8th through February 13th and are priced at $13.50 for 6 of either the cupcakes or chocolate dipped strawberries. A super sweet deal!