If you watch, read, listen to the news in any form or fashion, you already know that the Atlanta Metro Area has been hit with a hefty supply of rain lately. In fact, we have received so much rain that our standing water restrictions due to drought have been removed as we are currently living with conditions conducive to flooding instead. We seem to be experiencing more rain and cold than I can ever remember in my 6+ years living in the South.

BUT.... miraculously the sun and warmth returned for a short period of time at just the right moment! On the morning of my scheduled photo shoot with the Murray family, it was raining as it had been for several days in a row. Amazingly the sun started to shine and didn't stop until our session was finished. I think I need to hang out with this family of good luck charms more often!

If you've never visited Piedmont Park in Atlanta before, it's a place you should consider visiting. I'm so glad that the Murray family agreed to meet me at Piedmont Park for some fun. Here's a quick peek of the fabulous park and this gorgeous group of former Mid-Westerners!







Introducing..... The Murray Family!



Pensive in thought, Mr. C showed me his loose tooth and told me about his former dog Oliver. I couldn't help including this capture because of the way it shows how intently this little guy listens and contemplates the words of those around him. But don't worry mom & dad, there will be plenty of smiley ones of Mr. C for later viewing!



Here we have Mr. M! He tried to persuade me in the beginning of the session that he was a shy and quiet fella. After spending some time with him however, I know that Mr. M possesses gorgeous eyes and a smile that will some day rock a girls world! Here he is feeling a bit of safety in his mother's hands.



I just love it when siblings take care of one another! Thanks for the fun foot race to "the fort" fellas. I'd have to say it was a tie at the finish line ;)



And finally, a photo of the entire family. D., J., C. and M. you rocked this session!


These photos only represent the beginning of our time together. Murray family, I couldn't be happier to have met such loving and genuine Mid-Western folk here in the South. Thanks for appeasing my creative and sometimes quirky ideas! Thanks also goes out to Justin's sister Cara for thinking of this unique Anniversary gift for her brother and sister-in-law! There is definitely something to be said about 'growing up' in the Midwest! .....Christa