Baby Expo

I want to invite you all to stop by & see me at the MidSouth Baby Expo (www.midsouthbabyexpo.com) at the Agricenter tomorrow. Emily Rainey Portraits will have a booth there set up from 9a to 3p. I'll have some of my framed portraits displayed, as well as a couple of my albums out to look through. As an added bonus, I'll be handing out coupons for half off your session fee when you book a 2008 session before June 1, so if you know you're gonna want Christmas pictures made, then stop by the booth & grab a coupon! I'd love to meet ya!

Jersey Shirts

Why I absolutely love jersey shirts & when this infatuation began, I do not know, but I simply cannot resist buying my boys a shirt or two in that style every season! I chose Ian's newest jersey shirt as his "wardrobe" for his 5 year old picture partly because he has stated that green is his favorite color for most of this year & partly because its style reflects his very active spirit...but when you get right down to it, it's mostly because of the infatuation I have & the simple fact that I am The Mama. Now, the infatuation I have with my Ian began 5 years ago when God grafted him into our family in His perfect timing. This infatuation, unlike the jersey shirts, will never go out of style. I love you so much, Ian! You are the apple of my eye!

Firemen Fun

I had a session earlier this week with three brothers whose daddy is a fireman with MPD. Mom was a huge sport & let the older boys have a special treat & pose in Daddy's real gear! Baby brother is just a tad too little for the heavy helmet & gear, so we'll just have to come back another time for those fun shots.

Please Pray

This is the prayer card that Mickey & I put together for the Bustrum family. They are leaving for Portugal in April to be missionaries with the IMB there. I photographed them a couple of weekends ago...you know, when it was 75 degrees just before it snowed. Please remember to pray for them as they help fulfill the Great Commission in Lisbon, Portugal.

Declan

My other baby session on Wednesday was with Mr. Declan, AKA "The Sweet Prince." Declan & his mama, Miss Patti, were both so gracious to let me have a session with them since they were both feeling a little under the weather. He is such a trooper as he endured wardrobe changes complete with hats & all. Declan is in that fun, curious stage of infancy...he has plenty to explore & likes to be on the move. He is too adorable with those two bottom teeth just poking through! My heart was so delighted after getting to spend my day with these precious mamas that love their babies so much.

Kaleigh

I had a really sweet day Wednesday shooting baby sessions. I started the day with little Miss Kaleigh, one of the prettiest babies I believe I have ever seen...that's right, I said ever. Everything about her is just perfect from her tiny features to her silky skin, even her happy attitude. What a blessing! Her Mama is so in love with her that it just melted my heart to hear them together.

Boys, Boys, Boys

Mickey & I spent this morning photographing some good friends of ours & their three boys in their beautiful home. They graciously agreed to let us turn their house upside down (& their boys) to play piano, dress up & show off their archery skills. Thanks Ryan, Laura, Cole, Luke & Sam! What a fun family!