Ava & Nora Jackson

Ava (big sis) & Nora (lil' sis) are the beautiful, brown-eyed girls of some of my favorite people in the world... Kevin & Lena Jackson. Kevin (affectionately known as Jax) was one of my roommates in college at the University of Mobile. He, along with my other roomies at the time lived in the infinitely famous (at least in our own minds) Cottage 7C (it was quite famous at the time, I promise!). He & Lena met in college & I remember many of nights as the two were merely taking the first few steps in their relationship.It was quite fun! In fact, I think I remember being a part of them being together... hmmmm.

I will always consider Jax one of my dearest friends & although we don't see each other often... I feel like we can just pick up where we left off. He has a rather uncanny ability to make you feel accepted & appreciated... quite a wonderful gift! I have dozens upon dozens of memories of us in the cottage late at night discussing theology/philosophy/history/etc., or on the soccer field, at a Chinese restaurant called 'Happy China', at Lena's parents' house for Sunday lunch, & several other locations that Parker talked us into going which I cannot adequately describe. Plus, when Jax's parents came into town, it felt like Christmas as they would always bring great things for all 'the boys' to enjoy. They were like 2nd parents (speaking of... why haven't they come & visited me lately... I'm gonna have to have a word with them!).

Okay... enough of the banter (although it brings up some fun memories). I was down in Mobile, AL for a shoot at the University & was able to squeeze in some time with Lena & the girls on Wednesday morning before our departure. It was great to visit with Lena & to see her gorgeous two, Ava & Nora. Btw... Ava looks just like Kevin (but in girl form of course!). I had a blast & was so thankful to get to photograph for a family I care so much for. So... here are some of my initial favorites! Be sure to click on the image to see the pic in high res.