Beautifully Bald

February of last year (2012) my childhood friend, Hannah, was diagnosed with Leukemia.  This hit me hard.  Though we didn't maintain a very active relationship as adults, Hannah and I were best friends when we were little..we did everything together... had sleep overs, made up our own secret club, talked endlessly, teased our siblings (once even froze her sister's underwear)... you know, the things best friends do.  As adults, we visited each other when we could - our friendship never skipping a beat regardless of how much time had passed since the previous visit.

Hannah & Sara circa 1990

When I found out about Hannah's diagnosis, I was really shaken.  The big C.  Ugh.

In Memory of Mimi

I love my job.  Everyday I'm thankful that I get to help families capture a few fleeting moments in their lives.  Time flies so fast. This month has brought an even deeper sense of gratitude for my occupation.  Several of my clients have scheduled sessions to include grandparents.  This is in the wake of losing my beloved Mimi.  The circle of life really slapped me in the face last month as I kissed Mimi away while holding baby Flynn in my arms.  I have all the comfort of knowing she lived a full life, comfort from the memories of the year the twins and I lived with her, comfort in knowing that she died peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family members.  I also have the selfishness of a little girl who wants what she wants.  And I WANT MY GRANDMA!  I want Flynn to get to know her as my other children did.  I want to walk into her house and breathe in the smell of Tea Rose perfume and home.  I want to hear her laugh and to kiss her goodnight.  But I can't.  And that's okay.  But I can recall stories, talk to family, and look at pictures.

We were two peas in a pod.

Below are some pictures of Mimi as well as some pictures from some client shoots that include grandmas.  If you get the chance, kiss your grandma today... then take her picture!