Count your Blessings ... each day.

The date was Saturday, July 14!  An exciting day ahead!  A perfect morning.  Carolina blue sky above.  A sweet 20 month old.  His Mommy.  A very happy me.  The court and playground to ourselves.  Let the fun begin!

Future tennis star in the making.

I heart my Mommy.

Mommy, former college tennis star, ready to teach the SERVE!  Yikes.

 

This family is beyond amazing ... I have known this little boys parents, Tim & Mindy, for 10 years.  Nearly two years ago this couple was expecting their first child and beaming!  Many know that Tim suffered a horrific accident and thankfully survived.  They have faced many of life's challenges since that day and are stronger souls.  They are blessed with a healthy & sweet child.  Each day is a challenge for Tim & Mindy but they smile when you walk through their front door and are such an INSPIRATION to so many, including myself.

This child is a prefect blend of his Mommy & Daddy.

Sweet baby feet!

Thirsty boy!

Tennis, playground fun and being a model is hard work.

I love & admire this family more than many will ever understand.  They smile each day no matter what.  They rarely, if at all, complain.

Count your BLESSINGS each day.

Be THANKFUL for all you have.

And always, BE INSPIRED by others, your own passion(s) and INSPIRE others

Be Inspired, Ali

A Sneak Peek & Holiday Wishes

Enjoy a "sneak peek" of some holiday photos I am thankful for and inspired by.  I am not sharing all photos today as some holiday cards have not been mailed.  Wishing each of you an inspiring week full of love, friendship, holiday cheer and continued blessings.  Be Inspired, Ali

Wait!  There are supposed to be four Panthers
for this shoot, not a Jaguar!  Cam Newton is MIA.
Joy.

Bright eyes in their jammies & bundled up.
Gingerbread cookies before bedtime.
Blessed.

Sipping hot cocoa while on a carriage ride.
Dreamy.

A natural beauty.
Sweet.

Not striking a pose ... she is this animated.
Believe.

This is near the end of the shoot ... so calm and peaceful.
Angelic.

Sisters ... full of love & smiles.

Merry Christmas.

Are you ready for some football ... and some INSPIRATION?

I couldn't resist with the "Are you ready for some football?" since we are just into football season!  Hard to get in the fall spirit when it is still in the 90s for most of us.  Cold weather will be upon us before we know it, so enjoy the warmth and longer days for another few weeks.  At least we GAIN an hour when we "fall back".

I shared this photo in February 2011 and thought it was appropriate for football season.

Many of you follow me on Facebook as I share favorite photos from my shoots.  Several of you have asked that I share on my blog as well.  I am going to give it try and blog weekly.  I can commit to once a week.

Taken a few months ago in honor of our country.

I recently had a photo shoot that was full of inspiration and FUN.  I can hardly wait to share this one and will do so soon.


As always, thank you for your support!

Be Inspired, Ali