World's Toughest Trucker

We met the The World's Toughest Trucker!!  If you've ever seen the series on the Discovery Channel, then you know what I'm talking about.  The coolest thing about all of this, is that The World's Toughest Trucker has been a pen pal, of sorts, to our kids.  

My husband deployed last year to the Middle East.  One of the guys he went with is friends with Bill "LA Rookie" Weekly.  Rookie was told that our little boy is obsessed with trucks, so Rookie started sending him truck magazines (complete with truck centerfolds!!), posters, calendars, and an autographed picture.  Grace has even received a few goodies, too.  This went on the entire time my husband was deployed.  Well last week Ms. Kay, Rookie's girlfriend, sent me a text to tell me that Rookie was going to be at the 75 Chrome Shop Truck Show in Wildwood.  We wanted to meet Rookie and, of course, RJ wanted to see Rookie's truck.

We arrived at the show and we were all impressed with the trucks on display.  I really liked seeing the camaraderie among the trucking community.  Everyone knew each other and all the truckers were super friendly. 

Our little family enjoyed meeting and hanging out with Rookie.  He bought Grace and RJ each an ice cream cone, Grace a t-shirt, and RJ a hat.  Rookie, you went above and beyond and we thank you!!

I also want to say thank you to the folks at Diesel Life.  You saw that my husband was in the military, you thanked him for his service, and you gave him a t-shirt in appreciation.  That small gesture meant a lot to me.  I have always had an appreciation for our military members, but I had NO IDEA the true sacrifice they and their families make for our country.  Your thank you went a long way.  Plus, the shirt you gave my husband is pretty damn cool!  I'm sorry I didn't take any photos of your booth.  I promise to next year.  

Rookie's truck.

Checking out all the big rigs.

I loved the patriotism among the crowd.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, ROOKIE!!!

You made our kids feel so special.  All of us really did have a good time.

We hope to see you again, soon.

Keep on truckin'...

PS...this is what RJ was doing while we were watching The World's Toughest Trucker.

Little S

My last chick pic session was with this sweet little girl.  She thought the chicks were cute for about 2 minutes, then she had enough.  The basket full of eggs was far more entertaining!

Look at those eyelashes!!!

The A Family

I really enjoyed photographing these sisters.  They were both so easy going.  Baby girl seemed to be in love with her big sister.  Big sister was so caring and nurturing.  I could tell that she is a big help to her Mom at home.  Thank you girls for making my job so easy...and fun!!!

Baby M and the Chicks

I could not get over how happy and sweet this baby girl was.  It was so easy to capture these adorable images.  She was curious about the chicks, but I really think she liked the Easter eggs best.  Thanks to her parents for allowing me to photograph her sweet little self!

The F Family

This little girl was so sweet to the chicks.  She loved them, but she was so quiet and gentle with them.  Whenever I would put a chick on her she would giggle and look up at her Momma.  Her brother, on the other hand might have thought they were toys.  We were quick with his pics.  All in all, they had fun!

My Chickadees with the Chicks

We only had the chicks from Thursday to Sunday, but any chance my kiddos got they wanted to play with them or just sit and watch them. It was such a fun experience to have the chicks in our home, as well as to capture some sweet spring time memories for my clients. I will definitely be doing Chick Pics again next year.  Be on the look out!!

The D Family Chick Pics

These guys were too cute with the chicks.  Little Miss just LOVED them and wanted to hold ALL of them at ONCE.  If she could have she would have taken them home with her.

Little Man wasn't sure what to think of them.  He liked to look at them, but he kept his distance.  Both of their reactions made for some cute Chick Pics!!