{ Beachstreet USA }

Jaci & I had fun in the sun today at the oceanfront. Here are just a few photos from our session.

{ gorgeous }

The word of the day is GORGEOUS, brought to you by the letter "G" (inside joke...couldn't resist). Honestly...gorgeous day, gorgeous model, gorgeous setting....I had a GREAT time with this GLAMOROUS young lady today. I'm going GA-GA over the images from our GROOVY session. Hope you enjoy this sneak peek!

{ Jada's Creations }

I'm teaming up with Michelle from Jada's Creations for an awesome contest. To enter the contest, visit her on Facebook and add her as a friend. Leave a comment on her wall about why YOU should be chosen as the winner of this contest. Then refer all of your friends to Jada's Creations and tell them about the contest! First place will be awarded $35 store credit. Second place will receive 10% off their total order. If you are the 500th fan you will win FREE SHIPPING (in the states). The person who referred the 500th fan will also receive FREE SHIPPING. Don't forget to mention you saw her products on my blog for an extra chance to win! Enter before Friday, March 19th.....contest will end at midnight. Click HERE to visit her Facebook page. Here are a few examples of her work......

{ my girls are growing up }

Basically I have to beg (and threaten) my kids to let me take their pictures...with the exception of Olivia, she's my little DIVA. I wanted to get some recent pictures of my "big girls" and here's what I ended up with.

{ my baby girl }

Today I took Olivia out for a little camera fun! The weather was perfect and actually a nice change from the recent weather we've been having. Hope you enjoy these pictures as much I do :)

{ OpLove }

Operation: Love ReUnited

Giving back to those who ask for nothing

more, than to come home.

"If you have ever been through a military deployment, there are no words to explain how hard it is to send the father or mother of your children off to some foreign, dangerous land, leaving you all behind…. ALONE. It’s indescribable to watch their faces light up as their mother or father comes up the stairs of the airport after months, possibly a year or more, of not hugging each other. Emotions fly through the main lobby, it’s so very good to have them home.....but the last thing on your mind when your wife or husband arrives home after a 4 to 18 month tour, is capturing all this love- on film. Most people are so overwhelmed with emotions they forget to simply point and shoot the camera they are grasping of their child’s first hug, or that single tear of relief from a mother being able to hold her twenty year old son again. With the help of Operation: Love ReUnited and local photographers near your base, you can." ~ OpLove

It is with GREAT pride that I announce my partnership with Operation: Love ReUnited. As I type this, tears are flowing down my cheeks....for multiple reasons.

 #1, No one knows more than me how hard a deployment can be for military members, their spouses and especially their children.

#2, I am extremely HAPPY to be able to give back to military families for all the sacrifices they make for our country.

#3, (let's just be honest) I miss my Sailor and cry at the drop of the hat these days.

If you are interested in learning more about this organization you can contact me at kayse@lamiabellaphotos.com or visit OpLove's website by clicking here.