To my sweet, sweet girl.  You are my first born, my first girl and as you fall to sleep each night I think about how you are growing up way too fast.  Last year at this time I was nervously anticipating a day that had made my stomach churn for weeks.  You were heading to kindergarten and even though you seemed prepared for the big day, I wasn’t.  We dropped you off there for your first day of school and I can still recall the smile on your face and excitement in your eyes.  When your teacher had your class line up in the play yard for the morning prayer we watched you grow leaps and bounds in that very moment right there before our eyes.

I will never forget that last look you gave me before you headed in to your class room.  You looked back nervously at me and took a big gulp, gave me a tiny smile and then followed in line behind your classmates.  You were too far away to see the tears streaming behind my sunglasses, but that morning has left a lasting imprint on my heart.

A short 9 months later and you, my girl, were graduating from kindergarten.  You were still my same sweet “little” but you had also become such a grown girl in less than a year.  Attending your kindergarten graduation was another moment that made me realize how quickly the year has gone by and how fast you are growing up.  We were so proud of you that day watching you receive your diploma in the same church, from the same school, wearing the same paper cap that your father had worn when he graduated from that same kindergarten.  We are so proud of you and the person you are – you are truly a gift to our lives.  Your smile is infectious, your thoughtfulness is endless and your playful spirit and belly laughs always leave us with a smile.

Summer is ending and the time has come, we are back to the same place just one year later.  In a couple of days we will be walking you in to your first day of school and this time it will be first grade.  No matter how old you are or what grade you are in, my parting words to you will always be the same.   The words I said to you on your first day of kindergarten and every morning when I dropped you off are the same words I want you to carry with you every day through your life…”Be a good friend and be a good listener, I love you…”

I love these photos of you Fin, they truly capture you and who you are at this very moment.  Spending the time with you at the beach for your photo shoot was so much fun and I thank you so much for these perfect images.  I loved shooting your session and I love every moment we spent playing in the surf.  Most importantly, I love you – my sweet, sweet buggy! xoxo

Our  newsletter is out, so you should head over and check out the latest news, updates and promotions we have going on!!!

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Anyone who signs up between now and September 1st will receive an additional $50 print credit for FREE!

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We are offering three different packages this year and your images will be fully edited and prepared for your viewing in a private online image gallery on or before October 31st, 2010.  You will have one week to view your images and make your print and digital image choices.  All print orders are scheduled to arrive to you before December 5th, 2010.  Should you wish to purchase additional prints, holiday cards, digital images or any other specialty items, please see our A La Carte Pricing List, under the investment tab, on our website for pricing information.  Any specialty items such as canvases, image boxes, jewelry and albums typically arrive 4-6 weeks after the order has been placed and these items will incur additional shipping costs.

You can also contact us anytime at (877) 9-JRPICS or via email at julie@julierollinsphotography.com to book your session.

For packages including holiday cards, you will be given access to an online gallery where you can choose from a large selection of flat two sided cards.  All cards are press printed with a standard semi-gloss finish and are custom designed for your order.  Below is a small sampling of the many cards we offer!

** Please Note**

Due to the hectic nature of the holiday season combined with the sessions we already have booked, we will not be shooting any family sessions during the months of November and December.  The only sessions we will be booking during November and December are Newborn Sessions.  If you are interested in booking a Newborn Session, or know someone that is, please contact us right away to reserve your appointment – there are a very limited number of these sessions remaining for those months!!!  You can also book your newborn session here!

I will be in Houston October 9th & 10th shooting 1/2 hour mini sessions at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.

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Anyone who signs up this week (anytime before end of day on August 17th, 2010) will receive an additional $65 print credit for FREE!

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