Ok so I’ve been a little MIA…ok A LOT MIA!  It’s that crazy time of year where I’m constantly running at 100 mph, and I still can’t keep up with everything that’s going on.  I promise I have LOTS of great stuff coming from weddings, engagements, family sessions, seniors, doggies, you name it!  So please hang in there a bit longer, and I will fill you in on all the things that have been going on in my crazy life.  For now, I want to share some photos from a family session I did back in June (like I said…I’m playing catch up).  Meet the Kiosse family.  They are very near and dear to my heart.  I’m going to geek out for a minute, and admit that I was Ashley’s MSU Orientation leader.  Yes, I was one of those super MSU students that was really involved and welcomed students with a big smile, lots of energy (weird I know), and walking backwards around campus giving them tours.  HAHA!  Ashley and I hit it off right away, and once school started we began hanging out.  I guess I took her, along with a group of my other orientation students, under my wing and showed them the ropes of freshman life.  We became great friends, made lots of amazing college memories together, and the rest is history.  Then, a little over a year ago, Ashley’s world was turned upside down when she found out her Dad had brain cancer.  It rocked all of our worlds, but her Dad is a fighter, and with lots of prayers, love, and support, along with the help of a clinical study at Duke University, he has now been cancer free for 13 months.  So when Ashley told me her nephews were going to be in town, along with her parents, for Father’s Day, I knew we had to do pictures.  Actually it was really Ashley’s idea.  She said that her Mom and Dad haven’t had their picture taken together since their wedding day, and then we both laughed out loud, and agreed it was time for some updated pictures.  So off we went to a relatives house, and snapped some shots.  I’m so happy that I had the opportunity to capture this family in action, and the happiness, joy, and love they have for one another.  I think we all take life for granted, but sometimes we need to stop and appreciate life and all it has to offer.  We never know what tomorrow holds, so live each day to the fullest.  I know these guys appreciate every second they have with each other, and I love the connection they share.  I know they will cherish these pictures forever.  Love you guys!