Traxler Family Session

Who can resist a tutu? I mean seriously? There is just something too rediculously cute about a girl in a tutu. It shows her free spirt, her zest for life, and her individuality. Maddie's mom came to the "Miracle for Morgan" fundraiser and won a photoshoot with me and despite weather and illness challenges we finally decided on a date at the Historical Society in Belle Plaine. I was so excited for this shoot from the begining, because as most of you know, I too have a daughter with special needs. Then Angie told me she had a tutu coming and then I was just plain giddy ;) so here are a few of my favorites from our day in the park. Thanks again Traxler Family for your support in finding the "Miracle for Morgan" and for letting me capture memories that will stay with me forever!
Also, if you'd like to help donate to the research of Rhett Autism, please let me know and I will get you in contact with the proper channels :)

Christina and Fessy

This Sweet little girl and her cuddly dog came to me through the Fulton Neighborhood Fundraiser. The Fulton neighborhood has a yearly fundraiser to raise money to better the community. There were donations of all kinds from vendors around the metro, and when my friend asked if I wanted in, I said SURE! I don't believe that memories should cost a fortune, and when capturing the relationship between Christina and Fessy, what I get back from it makes me feel like I have the best job in the world. I can't wait to see the fun personality this girl has as she gets older and the look on her mom's face as she does it, since I know what it's like to be the mother of a 9 year old free spirt :)

Morgan Miracle

There were clouds all the way there as I listen to WIDEAWAKE in the truck threatening the days events. The windows are down and memories of my cousin run through my mind. Not when we were kids, but the memories of the effects he had on others. Doing things that were selfless, that were to help those who couldn't help themselves, to help the younger learn the ropes. It warms my heart everytime these feelings come to mind. As I drove to the Ball field that day I couldn't think of anywhere else I wanted to be. This was the day of the "Miracle for Morgan 2009" Fundraiser. Today was a day where people from all over the area (Belle Plaine and surrounding areas)
took time out of their schedules and gave from the heart. There were donations from local business to raise money through raffles, concessions, and the silent auction. These ranged from baseball equipment to a concrete patio. The generosity could be felt for miles when I stood at those tables.

Then as I looked up you could see people helping everywhere like a sworm of busy bees doing their small jobs for the greater good. And looking the other direction you could see the team spirit in red and black warming up for the first game. You could almost taste the cheese burgers and hot dogs as the smoked away on the grill awaiting the crowds. You could feel the love that day. The love for one little girl named Morgan.

Morgan's needs have come to a point where she needs more medical attention than can be covered by insurance and that special little girl needed us all that day. She has a giggle that makes you beam, a personality that makes you belly laugh, and the sweetest blue eyes that make you feel like the most important person in the world when she graces you with their presence. Morgan deserves to live the best life we all can bring to her.

I had the opportunity to be a part of that day. To photograph the course of events and show all the wonderful love and support that gathered that day to help her parents feel like they don't have to take on the world themselves. Here are some pictures that represent the day, and hopefully remind people that it takes a village to raise a child.