Kakey is Graduating!

My niece, Kaitlyn, has survived 12 years at my own alma mater the Highland School system, and she's set to graduate this spring! She's walked a long road since the days when our family referred to our once firey-tempered little sweetie as "Saitlyn." (affectionately, of course.) In those days, it wasn't Sunday after-church-lunch if Kaitlyn wasn't red-faced and crying for a 'big quarter' to put in the little toy vending machines. She grew out of her temper-tantrum phase and marched proudly into the phase whereby she used her baby blues, twinkling smile, and melodically oft-repeated phrase ("I like your outfit") to get out of trouble. (And who could resist? She was a-dorable!)

I can't pinpoint exactly when it happened, but at some point, Kaitlyn gracefully strolled into the chapter of her life where she grew into one of the most sweet-spirited people I know....one who whole-heartedly adores and cares for others, seeks to live a spirit-filled life, and absolutely loves to laugh (and seriously golfs like a pro!). I'm proud to say that she now uses those baby blues for good, and not evil. ;)

We love you Kakey and are so proud of you! You hear it said in every.single.graduation.speech for a reason: it's true. So, throwing novelty to the wind, I say, as important and amazing as your road thus far has been, your journey is truly just beginning!

We had to do one angst-filled teenager shots! :) I just loved how the sun hit her eye...







Loved the golden light in this set...here's my secret weapon. My mom (or Nona to Kaitlyn) was working the diffuser and reflector....