Mother's Day

Every Mother's Day our whole family gets together. It is great. I don't know when I would ever see my family if it weren't for my mom and dad doing this every year. This time I wanted to take some pictures of my wonderful cousin Sarah. I have been so blessed with such a great family including wonderful cousins. Emily loves Sarah so much. Sarah is so pretty, I only wish I had her figure!





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What some may never see

Yesterday we were in the front yard and heard a fawn crying out. It was over 50 yards away...they are loud. We went and found it and took some pictures. We were careful not to touch it. I know you are wondering where the mother was, right?

It is normal for mother deer to leave their fawn alone for long periods of time to avoid attracting predators by the mother's scent (the young are odorless, therefore safer without mom around). The mom will usually leave them until all the after birth is gone and then she will go back and bring the baby home.

This baby was less then 24 hours old. He could hardly stand up. You can see his feet were still turned under. He was crying out, which most of them don't do. However he was hungry. He hasn't cried out since. However it was getting close to dark last night and he wanted some food. I am sure his mom wasn't far away but she wouldn't dare to come out until after dark.

Earlier in the morning I saw another doe go and pick up her young. The baby had been in this one spot since at least Saturday. Yesterday morning I saw a deer in the field walking to where this other baby was. It isn't normal so I watched her and saw her baby run to her, feed, and follow her off in the woods. It was time for the baby to be with its mom.

God is amazing.

Emily's first Dance Recital

The Recital!

The pictures below are from Dress Rehersal. Emily was in a great mood that day. She didn't want to leave. She loved watching all the older girls dance.

This weekend was Emily's first Dance Recital. Emily has been in a mommy and me dance class since October of last year. Yes I said Mommy and me. However this mommy never danced. I always stayed off to the side and watched. Emily loved it most days but then there were days that she didn't want to go but we went anyway and most of the time she still did great when we got there.

One thing I didn't know when we signed up was that there would actually be a recital and I would have to be in it with her, hence, Mommy and Me. When I found out we were already 3 months into it and Emily was loving going to dance every week, so I couldn't back out. During the recital I stood behind her as the other moms stood behind their child. The moms didn't really do much but you can imagine having to be on stage in front of people at the age of 33. I was so nervous. I guess I really got a taste of how it is to want your child to be good at something. I was so worried that she would clam up and even start to cry and want me to hold her...as 2 out of the 10 girls did.

Not only was I scared but I have to admit, I teared up back stage. As we were waiting to go on I realized my little girl was grown up. I mean her first dance recital. She will be 3 in July. Tom me that sounds so young but it isn't. I am starting to think about her first day at school, her first sleep over, her leaving home to go to college. I mean I know I have to let her grow up but it is so hard and it hasn't even gotten to the hard part yet. I never thought I would be the mom that didn't want to let go, but I don't want to let go. I guess this recital was good for me because it was taking a big step. A step on a big stage standing behind my little girl, not holding my baby. It is so sad.

The good news. She danced her heart out. She made me so proud. I hopefully will have the video to post soon but I can tell you she did great. I know any mom would say their child did great but she really did, even other people say she did. Yes they were all family members but still you get the point. :)

Since I was on stage, I didn't get to take the pictures but my husband did what he could..LOL Here are some from Dress Rehersal Friday night that I took and a few from her performance on Saturday! They really grow up fast don't they!

I had told Emily if she did good I would buy her a new doll. (I had to give her something to look forward to) However, thanks to her Nana I didn't have to buy her anything! Her nana gave her this cute Angelina that now goes where she goes. I think since she got it she didn't want anything else. We went shopping but she told me she didn't want anything. (what a girl:)

For those that came....thank you for your love and support. Emily and I really appreciated it!

Sarah this is for you!

Hope you all had a great Easter..

My cuz has asked me a time or two about our Easter pictures. I didn't realize I hadn't put them online. I have been so busy taking picture for other people that I forgot to do anything with my own. I love doing photography and have been blessed with how everything is going with it but it does keep me busy.

So Sarah this post is for you! Thanks for reminding me...and for checking my blog!

I love you girly.

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Spring DSL line

Here are some pictures of the shoot we had yesterday for DSL kids clothing. There are some great spring clothes. We were lucky to have a pretty day for shooting.

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It's been awhile

I just realized I haven't posted on here in over a month. I am so sorry. I guess since we moved to the country we have been staying busy. So much to do out here.

A little update. I have two more weddings that I will be taking pictures at, one in April and the other in September. I am so excited. I pray that God will help me grow this into a career. I love photography and am teaching myself more and more everyday. I am doing everything I can to take this to the next level. Of course having a great model helps!

I just got a new camera last week. I haven't taken any pictures with it yet, but they are coming. Here are some pictures I did talk with my other camera last week. Enjoy. I promise to keep up with this more often!

Valentine's Day

Here are some pictures I took today of Emily. It was a great Friday! We also went fishing today for the first time so I caught a picture of that as well. Emily loved fishing. A girl from my own heart! There are more pictures on my photography website, check it out... http://pattonphotography.shutterfly.com/ Also, check out Emily's jewelry she has on, I made it! See my special for photography sessions below!


Patton Photography Special
Schedule your photo session before the end of February and save money! As long as your appointment date is before April 1st, 2009 you will receive $20.00 off your session price. A session includes one hour, on-location sitting for up to 4 people. Approximately one week after your session you will receive a free CD of the pictures taken during your session. Custom prints and other sizes are available. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email for detailed pricing and information.

If you do not have a specific location that you would like your pictures taken, you can come here to my home in Buffalo, SC.

I look forward to capturing your memories with you!

Happy Valentine’s Day,

Michelle Patton
http://pattonphotography.shutterfly.com/
Buffalo, SC 29321
(864) 580-1582

God is so great

One of the best things about the country is being able to enjoy all the great things God has made for us. Emily loves to ride the roads and see deer and ducks. We got really close to the deer today, closer then normal, maybe next time we will get a picture of a buck!

The ducks are finally getting use to us. They don't like it when we walk down to them but are okay usually with us being in the car....doesn't make since to me! Maybe soon they will come closer!