I had the immense pleasure of doing a very quick photo shoot with Amanda & Audrey on Friday.  Amanda is my oldest friend – we first met in second grade and have been friends ever since.

Amanda moved to Florida a few years ago so it’s a real treat to be able to see her – those very rare ocassions.  She was married a few weeks after Tony and me … at the end of December 2011.  ~11 months later her daughter, Audrey, was born.  My heart is filled with love and joy as I think about all of Amanda’s dreams coming true.  God has been so good to her and Chris.  And, when I look at Amanda and Chris, I SEE God.  I remember being at their wedding and watching them during the ceremony and I could see the face of God coming through in those two – so much so that I wondered how anyone could doubt there was a God.  It made me cry.  Two people so connected and so on fire for Jesus is an amazing thing to witness.

I have so many great memories with Amanda (You Don’t Know Jack game nights, sleepovers, makeovers, General Hospital, trips to Phipps Conservatory, etc) but meeting her beautiful daughter ranks near to the top of the list.

Both are such beauties.  I can’t wait to see them again!!!  I think a trip to Florida may be coming soon….

Mommy loves those baby kisses!

Using my artistic touch here to highlight the lovely headbands worn by both mother & daughter.  As far back as I can remember, Amanda has rocked these headbands and I fully expect Audrey to follow in her footsteps – she wore two different headbands while I was there.

A beautiful little dumpling.  I love those cheeks and soft lips…and lets not forget the eyes!