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How can I even begin to talk about how much this one person has influenced my life?  She has been with me since day one, eagerly awaiting my arrival with so much anticipation and on April 17^th, I blessed her with my presence .  She was ecstatic to ride home from the hospital in the back seat with me, proudly wearing her “I’m the big sister” shirt.  My sister Candice has been an amazing person to share so many life experiences and learn so many valuable lessons from.  Today she turns 28.  I am so proud of her and she is so proud of me.  We were raised by two loving parents who always loved us, never compared one to the other, and encouraged both of their children to follow their passions wholeheartedly.  Candice has done that!  She is living in HER home state of Texas (I’m always going be a Louisianian), happily married to her love, and passionately teaching history in Jr. High.  Talk about shaping lives and changing people’s perception of the world through her teaching and coaching.  Another minor change in my sister’s life has been her weight loss.  Candice has shed 125 pounds and Dave has lost 190 pounds.  They look like different people to say the least!

Candice, I want wish you the happiest birthday today, but I also want you to know that I celebrate you everyday for all you have accomplished in 28 years, your influence on my life and so many others, your big sister advice, and loving heart.

Love,

Your Baby Brother

Photo on the right taken by: Melissa Key

Photo on the left….just cute

Here are a few I shot of Candice & Dave when I was home for Christmas.  The light was fading and we had just a few minutes, so we will be having another session next time we are together.

Had to get a quick one of our awesome mom & dad….they pretty much rock!

These images have been sitting on my computer for ummmmm…TWO AND A HALF MONTHS…To kick off the holiday season my beautiful mom visited for Thanksgiving.

We had so much fun going to the Macy’s Parade.  It’s one more think I can check off of my list!  We got the perfect spot just two blocks north of Herald Square where all the action happens (for tv).

We scored a great outdoor table at a coffee shop/diner.  Enjoy some of the images from the day.

My mom with the turkey at Tavern on the Green for Thanksgiving lunch (L).

Mom Enjoying the parade (top right) and in Rockefeller Center (bottom right)

Dara, Mom, Me enjoying the parade (Top Left)  Macy’s on 34th Street (Top Right)

All the letters to Santa in the Macy’s window (Center Left and Right)  Dara and Shrek (Center)

Outside of Macy’s (Bottom)

Rockefeller Center (Left), Tavern on the Green (Right)

We flew home for a week to celebrate Christmas with our families.  We spent part of the trip in Louisiana visiting Dara’s family and seeing my great friends.

Then it was off to Texas to see my side of the family.  It had been a few years since I’ve celebrated the holidays with all of my family and it was so great to see everyone!

My wonderful parents with all the granddogs (mom’s name for our pups)

Dara gets her first big girl watch (top left).  My sister and brother-in-law opening gifts (top right).  I also did a shoot with Candice and Dave when I was home…be on the lookout for those coming to the blog soon!

Dara modeling her DVF jacket from my parents (center left).  Mom and Dad love to watch all the gift opening (center).  Dad and Bentley (center right).

Candice and Dave got us this awesome Herb Grow Kit!  Perfect gift for me and Dara. I miss working out in the yard, so maybe the herbs will give me something to do(bottom left).

My cousin Katee and Aunt Peggy.  I think Katee got the best gift at dirty santa (it was a metal print of one of my highline pics) (bottom right).

This is the new tradition that we started.  Dara put these (AWFUL) pants in the dirty santa gift she gave.  The person that got them has to add to the outfit each year.  Lets see how bad this gets!

Dara’s gave the most fabulous gift for dirty santa.  A Bump It!  It also came with a nice(hidden) starbucks gift card.  She put the bump it in mom’s hair!

Papa surprised Nannie with a pretty sweet pendant!

Kegan had to test out the head massage device!  This thing talks to you in a “soothing” voice to try and relax you….I think it was a major FAIL at relaxation

I pretty much love the image on the left.  The most important women in my life:  Dara, Nannie, Mom and Candice.  All modeling one of Dara’s companies shirts

The whole gang showing off their Jon Hart goodies! (top right)

And apparently mom liked the relaxation device.