As I was editing these photos, the words of one of my favorite songs came into my head... Many years have passed since those summer days Among the fields of barley See the children run as the sun goes down Among the fields of gold You'll remember me when the west wind moves

Upon the fields of barley

You can tell the sun in his jealous sky

When we walked in the fields of gold

If you have not listened to this song, go and listen now! Sting was the original but Eva Cassidy is my favorite. When I hear this song, it fills me with longing and sadness that I don't experience too often. It reminds me of days passed but also the longing of what is to come. I realize that the days of my youth are gone and my children are growing quickly. But there is also a hope deep within me that I can run through fields of gold in a forever place. One that is safe. One that is filled with joy and freedom. A place where we never grow old and die. And maybe in those forever days we will return to the fields where we once ran and feel the true peace that we long for, hope for and dream of in the deepest place of our hearts.

And, to this family that you see in these photos... Thank you for your continued love and support of me and my business throughout the last few years. You have been so faithful as I have grown. I am really so privileged to have been the one to document the growth of sweet Amelia and Ava as they have grown to be such beautiful girls. These images make me happy knowing that they represent to me so much more than just photographs. And, I am so glad it was those two! Enjoy this little peak into our beautiful time together at Carton Plantation!