My little girl

Just a recent picture of my little girl. This was a valentines shoot.

Maybe Musical

For Christmas, we got Dallis a music set. She loves to play this Harmonica, and it is too cute to watch her get a kick out of herself. We can already tell she loves anything to do with music- so we will see if she loves it as much as we do when she grows up. Enjoy!

2011 and Giving Thanks

I look at this picture and my breath is taken away from me, I am left speechless. This picture, I feel, shows just how blessed I am. I have a husband who adores me and my daughter and would do anything ( I mean anything!) for us, I have a beautiful daughter that makes me melt when she looks at me and I have a boss who can capture these beautiful moments for me- and she is happy to do it. Not to mention she loves my family, truly loves us. I have had to take a few steps back with the start of 2011 and get my head, thoughts and priorities in order. Those closest to me know what I am talking about. I am SO THANKFUL that God has surrounded me with people that point me to Him when I am reaching out for help. I have very special people in my life and the most important is God. From now on, I am making it a goal of mine to be a better Christian and share this with people so that one day they may experience God's grace and love as I am. I cannot imagine life without God, my family, my mentors and my friends.

This week, this verse has been ringing in my ears: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." I hope you can remember this when you start to doubt yourself.

Photo Credit goes to, the one and only Christine Meeker

Time really does fly

After a long day of photo shoots, Christine Meeker ( my boss ) said - "OMG you have to have Mason bring Dallis with a cake so we can take her smash cake pictures!" Smash Cake is the ULTIMATE celebration of turning one years old- in case you didn't know. I thought it was too sweet that Christine still wanted to do this- even though we were both dog tired, so Mason brought her over and we celebrated. I never imagined it would come so fast. Everyone would always say when Dallis was just a newborn... "She is going to be all grown up before you know it!" but to be honest, I did not want to believe them. Sometimes I whisper in Dallis's ear- stop growing so fast! I am proud to see the little girl she is becoming and how she is developing her own personality. But on the other hand, as parents it seems we do not get to cherish the time when their babies- even if we try! Can I get an amen? Okay, let me get a tissue and dry my eyes and take this moment to thank God for my life. I have a beautiful daughter who is just a blessing and a half. She is as healthy as a horse and eats me out of my own home. Praise God for the precious gift he has given me.

Today is the day!

Okay ya'll- it is official. Dallis is now a cruiser. I picked her up from day care and the little munchkin was crawling. It just melted my heart- she is the greatest little gal- God could not have created a more perfect child! Anyways, you can see for yourself! Love you all

Spring Break

We have been having so much fun these past few days- lots of video so I decided to combine them all into a short.

Being Daddy

Dallis has been a true bundle of joy and a beautiful addition to Meag and my life. It is amazing to see her grow and watch her learn. My friends and family put it best when they say "she just always looks like she is thinking and figuring things out." She gets that from her mom.

At first, I was petrified by the fact that I was supposed to be a dad. I didn't know if I would rise to the occasion, or see that I wasn't ready to be a "good" father. Anyone can be a father; the "good" part is what often lacks. I knew that everything would change. That Meag and I would definitely need one another even more than we already did. I knew that my little girl would soon copy my actions and would soon learn the same words I knew and occasionally used. I feared the harsh reality of changing diapers and midnight feedings. It was all quickly approaching. I already feared the days that her future significant others would walk into the house, or the days when she would come home crushed by them. The night after she was born it all just hit me. Some of you may be saying... "A little late for that realization Mason!”

I guess through all of this, I have had the chance to realize one important thing. It isn't about being a good dad or knowing all the answers. It is about waking up every day with the goal and purpose of doing all you can to make sure that your child knows she is loved. You will make mistakes in life, and you will make mistakes when raising children. How you react, makes you the type of parent you will be. How you work with your spouse when making decisions turns a couple into a family.

I am a father and I love being one. I am a husband and I love trying to be a better one. I am prepared to make mistakes, but I love the fact that I know my little girl and my wife will smile at me no matter what I do so long as I am there, trying.