This past weekend, I had the best time on an impromptu road trip to Ashville, NC to see the Biltmore Estate with my great friends Suzanne, Kelly, and her son Rivers. We also had the privilege of staying with some of my close friends, Yanah & Larry, who live about an hour from Ashville. It was like staying at a B&B, but with much more hospitality! It was the first time for my friends to see the Biltmore. I think they were impressed a little, LOL! Here are some pictures from our awesome trip!

Each year I have the privilege of taking the family portrait of the O'Neal family. Here are a few of my favorites from this year's gathering.

This weekend my dad and stepmom came over and spent the day with me. I gave them their Christmas present that I had been working on for a while. It's a painting of his banjo, the one given to him by Donna's father who was a banjo player in a bluegrass band. I hope they liked it. I thought it turned out okay. We had a great day spending time together, eating at Phil Sandivol's (our favorite place), and shopping at Bridge Street. Merry Christmas and I love you guys!

Once again, I had the privilege of shooting a family picture for Phala Patton's family. They were all together for Thanksgiving and decided to take advantage of the occasion and take a family picture. Here are a few of my favorites.

Here are the pictures I recently shot of Cayman & Kiersten Little! They have both grown so much! These will hopefully be there Christmas card pictures this year. Here are a few of my favorites. Hope you like!

Congratulations to my friend Ashley Ward and her handsome and sweet fiance' Dustin! They are getting married next year and I had the privilege of taking their engagement pictures last weekend. We "re-created" the event at Bridge Street where he asked her to marry him. Here are a few of my favorites. Thanks guys for allowing me to be a part of this special time in your lives. I hope you love your pictures as much as I do!

My sweet Ceasar went to Kitty Heaven today. I will miss him so much. He was the best cat in the world! I thank God that He let me enjoy him for so long. What a blessing he was to my life. He was gorgeous in his prime! Rest in peace sweet Ceasar. You were loved!

I recently got to meet some new expectant parents - Jarrad & Marie'a Manor! We fought the heat and the rain to make these lovely pictures at Delano Park in Decatur. They were both such good sports! I think Marie'a is just gorgeous and glowing! Here are a few of my favorites. Hope you like!

What a cutie pie this little guy is! This is Afton Burnett and he's grown up a little since the last time I saw him. Mom Kristen is having another little one soon too! Check out these pictures of the whole family - Kristen, Micheal, & Afton! These are a few of my favorites.

Two years ago yesterday (July 4th) I brought my baby Pearl home. She's such a sweet doggie! She loves to play fetch with her ball and she can hold her treat on her nose until told she's a good girl! Happy B'day Pearly girl!