Owen's Motor Inn Garage

We visited my Nanny and the rest of the Owen family last weekend.  I always love traveling to Texas to see my family.  One thing that brings back wonderful memories is Owen's Motor Inn Garage...My Papa was the owner/founder (Buck Owen) and Uncle Richard also worked there.  When Papa retired, Uncle Richard kept the family business open.  I love going back to the place where my grandpa spent many of his days.  When my cousins were young, Aunt Jolene bought a one piece outfit and embroidered "Owen's Garage" on it.  It's a piece of clothing that has been passed down to the grandkids now...and it's Jackson's turn to wear it :)  He's outgrown it now, but James thought it would be fun to take his picture in it, at Uncle Richard's shop.  So we did!  Thankfully, Uncle Richard didn't mind letting us in and even pulling "Ol' Blue" out...he was excited because he had just washed it the day before.  This truck has sentimental value to the Owen family also.  On hot summer days, we would turn on the two fans in the camper part of the truck.  I was never to sit close to the fans because we had cut my hair out of the blades way too many times... Oh, the memories... I was so glad I could share this special place with Jackson and take a few pictures.  Also, the little red porsche in some of the pictures was mine when I was Jackson's age...we wiped off the dust and brought it with us to Texas.  Thanks for reading my blog!
 

 Jackson & Uncle Richard

 Can you tell he's ready for a grandbaby??? (hint, hint - Bret & Shay)

 Love this one!

 Yes, he was yelling at me!

 Jackson with GrandMoM & the vintage coke machine

Already trying to help :) 

Love this picture too, thanks for the idea Mom!

2011 Senior { Mercedes }

Tomorrow is May 1st and graduation is right around the corner...here is one senior that is ready to graduate and for the college life!  You'll do great, Mercedes!  Hope you like your pictures...

{ jackson's first easter }

Today, we celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Christ who died on the cross, bearing our sins, so that we may one day spend eternity with Him in Heaven.  I thank God every day for the precious gift He's blessed James and I with.  We always say, "He's such a special baby"...and "we are so blessed".  Here are a few pictures of our sweet {baby} Jackson "hunting" eggs on his first Easter Sunday.  Thanks for following my blog!

Here's where I get all sentimental...

Today, Jackson got his hair cut for the first time.  It was heartbreaking to me because it was just another reminder that my baby is growing up.  Time sure flies when you have kids and this was a big step for me.  I know, I know, it's just a hair cut!  But he's my sweet baby boy and I cherish every moment with him, even if I get sad that he's growing up.  He did great sitting in his daddy's lap.  Tina did really well with his hair too (thanks tina!).  This first picture is the "before" shot.  Yes, he should've had it cut weeks ago, but I had to have time to prepare myself!  No tears shed today, but that was because I was too busy taking pictures.  Thankfully, I take Tina's pictures, so she knew I'd take a million of this "first" moment. 

 First few cuts...

Thankfully, he just sat there and chewed on a (clean) comb...

or his (clean) fingers!

 This one is a favorite of mine...

 Such a good boy...yes boy...because he doesn't look like a baby with his new haircut :)

Mercedes - Sr. Prom 2011

Here is Miss Mercedes, all dolled up for her Senior Prom!  She is one gorgeous girl that has one spectacular dress!  Hope you guys enjoy your pictures.  Can't wait to take her senior pictures soon!

Little Ladybug - 11 months

Boy, did I have fun with this shoot!  She cooperated so well!  James and I are friends with Lynzie's parents and we all go to church together.  I'm so glad they asked me to take her pictures.  As you can see from the pictures, she is such a sweet baby...

Senior - Katie

The following pictures are from my first photo shoot with a high school senior.  I was excited when I was asked to take Katie's pictures. Have a look and leave a comment if you'd like.  Good luck Katie with the last semester of high school.  It will drag on but before you know it, you'll be walking across the field in your gown!  Get ready Tracy...your daughter is all grown up....