There were just too many "moments" in 2013, I thought I would share some more that were special.  Most of these are close to my heart, because of the people involved and how I feel about them.  Photography, for me, is so much about emotions, so I had to include these special moments, for the feelings they evoke as I look back over an amazing year.   

This photo means so much because these three friends played together at Staley Middle School, now two play for Wakeland High School and one for Frisco High School.  The match up between Morgan and Katie was fun to watch.  I love the timing of this photo, while capturing the action of Katie and Morgan, I caught Matte, in the background right between them.  Priceless!!

The hugs between friends on different teams, never gets old, and warms my heart!!  Love it!!

The next two go together.  My daughter Katie, ran a spectacular race in the Girls Varsity Mile, she ran fast and tough, and finished strong.  She ran a personal best time of 5:38.  Finishing fourth overall.  I was so proud of her!!

This is the photo after the race, of Katie's teammates giving her hugs for such a great race. They were so happy for her, and this moment brought tears to my eyes.   Happy tears!!

I loved photographing these girls throughout both cross country and track season.  They were a fantastic group of girls and I am so glad Katie is friends with such inspiring, wonderful girls.  Love them!!

Photographing these young ladies, and getting to know them throughout soccer season.  This is what makes me love what I do!!  Fun times!!

Katie's friends at Staley Middle School who now go to Wakeland, reminds me how much emotions are tied to sports.  I love this girl.  She and Katie have been friends for years, and I love seeing her at the different sporting events.  She and Katie both play soccer and track together.  I enjoyed watching Morgan at the District Track meet place fourth and advance to the Area meet.  In doing so, she earned her Varsity Letter, as a freshman.  I am so proud of her!!

These three girls, Matte, Katie and Morgan, love them so much.  I enjoyed seeing them together at soccer and track.  This makes my heart happy!!

This hug between the Padgett sisters after an intense jump off for the final spot in High Jump to go to the Area competition.  After an intense competition, Madison got a hug from her sister, Peyton, as they both advanced to the Area Finals.

Seeing  my daughter's name on the leader board as she brought home third place in the district in the girls JV two mile race.  This will never get old!

Watching, photographing and cheering on this fabulous young lady, Kelley as she ran a fantastic race in the District Girls JV mile, finishing second in her final race as a Lady Raccoon!!

Again, these girls!!!  So fun, so many memories!!

These young ladies helped bring home the runner up title in both the Varsity and JV Girls District Track Meet.

Watching Katie run her first cross country meet of her sophomore year, after being sidelined and undergoing physical therapy for a hip injury. I am sure I was more nervous than she was.  I can not describe my absolute joy and relief of seeing her approach the finish line, running strong, finishing 32rd overall and second on her team.  

Watching and cheering on this young lady, Anna, another of Katie's friends during two seasons of cross country.  Seeing her work so hard, improve so much and get a medal in the Girls Varsity race at the Cougar Classic Meet.  Her success brought tears to my eyes!! Way to go Anna, love you!

Watching, photographing and cheering on these young ladies every week during cross country.  These young ladies are probably the hardest working young ladies I know.  I love the unity of the team and how they encourage each other. It was great to see them all have such great success individually and as a team.  Love these girls!!

The Frisco High School Raccoons Varsity Football Squad's pre-game hype before the Frisco vs. Heritage game, led by quarterback Jake Battaglia.  It was inspiring, motivating and fun to photograph. Loved it!!

The Staley Football 8th Grade White Team vs. Hunt 14-14.  This was a thrilling game that ended in a tie.  The Hunt Huskies went ahead 14-0 early in the second quarter.  The Mustangs had a great drive to bring it to 14-6. The Mustangs put together a nice drive toward the end of the first half, but an incomplete pass, had the drive stall on the twenty yard line, so Hunt took the 14-6 lead to the half.  The Mustang came out roaring in the second half, put together a fantastic drive that took up half of the quarter and scored on a twelve yard touch down pass.  The PAT had the game tied at 14.  The Staley defense really dug in and held the Huskies once they were inside the red zone. The Huskies defense also dug in and held the Mustangs, forcing a punt.  The Huskies' offense was steadily moving down the field as the clock ticked closer to zero.  The Mustangs defense was once again tough, holding the Huskies and forcing them to attempt a field goal on fourth and seven on the eleven yard line with only seconds left on the clock.  The ball was snapped and in a flash #11 was in the backfield on the ball before the kicker could get his foot on the ball, but was tackled before he could progress down the field.  The Mustangs got the ball back with nine seconds left, but it was too many yards with too little time left.  The game ended in 14-14 tie, as both teams battled it out, played with heart and determination and left it all on the field.  A great game for the Mustangs.  

The last huddle of the Staley 8th Grade Football team.  I watched, cheered on and photographed these boys from the sidelines for every game for two years.  It was bittersweet to see them together one last time, as they will move on to different high schools and some will opt not to play football.   As I saw them all together, one last time, celebrating a victory, I was reminded of all the wonderful moments that I was honored to photograph over all those games and how much I would miss this special group of boys!  Again, more tears!

A big moment for the Frisco High School Raccoons Varsity Football team as they had the opportunity to play at the home of the Cowboys, AT&T Stadium, as they made a run in the Texas State playoffs.  The Raccoons played two great games, one that ended with a victory over Dallas Lincoln and one that saw them fight hard, but come up short against a very talented Ennis team.  It was a fabulous experience for me as well. 

These young ladies are near and dear to my heart.  I am honored and privileged to photograph them on a regular basis during the football season.  I was doubly honored to be asked to photograph them at the playoff game at AT&T Stadium.  This photo of the Frisco Stars on the Cowboy Star in the middle of the field was a big highlight and one that I really wanted to capture.  These young ladies are fabulous and I can not wait to see them again next year.