soccer days // life with boys

It's hard to know how to introduce your kids to sports, especially team sports. You never know how they will respond, if they'll jump right in or run kicking and screaming off the field. Back in the spring, Anselmo was hired to help coach some kids for the county soccer league. It was perfect timing to expose Dawson to the game.

 Here's what went down.

First pep talk by the coaches.

Showing off his moves.

The boy has got some skills.

And a temper...

"Are you kidding me? That was not a foul! Unbelievable!"

He charges the coach.

 "Hey man. Go easy on your dad. It's his first day."

"Come on, Dad. Put me back in. Look, I can even hold the ball over my head. You need me out there."

Ok. Let's see what you got. 

He's a natural.

All kidding aside, we had some great moments. And, the coach is awesome. He is so great with the kids, not to mention incredibly cute! And Dawson, he would run laps AROUND the field if we let him. He doesn't care much for what is going on ON the field. I captured the first 10 minutes he was out there and then we were negotiating staying at the park or packing our things up to go home. We sat the next few practices out, but eventually made it back...and he surprisingly loved it. So maybe we'll try it again, hopefully sooner than later.

 And then there's this little one.

He's happy just being there cheering on his dad and brother.
Me included.

my first "mini" wedding at berry college // wedding photography

Where has the time gone? Oh yeah...between being a wife and mom, spending almost 2 months at the beach with the ministry we work with, and putting about 3000 miles on the car, it's been hard to keep track of life...especially documenting it on my blog. 

I have to do a little back tracking. I'll start with the wedding I photographed in April.
But not just any wedding. A kindergarten wedding.

Yes. A kindergarten wedding.

Every year the Berry College Elementary School Kindergarten class puts on their very own wedding. During the year the kids learn about how different countries celebrate marital unions around the world. At the end of the year it culminates in their reenacting a wedding ceremony. Each child has his own special role to play. The best part is that they exchange vows to be friends forever "through thick and thin". It is the sweetest thing ever complete with bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen all chosen by drawing names out of a hat. After the ceremony, they rush down to the reception. This year  they had a circus theme: popcorn, clown noses, cotton candy, cake, and decorations galore. All of this in the span of about 2 1/2 hours. It was hard work, but I had so much fun and am so thankful to have been asked to capture this special occasion.

Looking through his mom and dad's wedding album.

What little girl doesn't love playing dress up?

Already admiring each others' shoes...

wearing her mother's veil

trying to stay warm before heading down the isle.

now you may HUG your friend.

on to the reception.

I'm pretty sure they had a blast and will never forget this experience.
Neither will I.