When you’ve lived in 6 different states in the last 11 years you get really good at picking out the best neighborhoods to live in. You research all over the internet trying to find your next home, making sure you are zoned for the best schools for your little ones, crime rate in the area is low, the commute for the hubby isn’t horrible and of course a home close enough to Starbucks and Target so that a late night trip doesn’t feel like a journey. One thing I’ve found, that is something you can’t control until you’ve already purchased and committed yourself to your new home and neighborhood, are your neighbors. The value of having great neighbors in a neighborhood you’re in love with is priceless.

The Bickles are one of those wonderful neighbors that you just can’t ask for more. They welcomed us with open arms when we first moved in to our home in Warner Robins, GA and through the past year have become dear family friends. Having a passion for all things music myself, I love her son’s passion for music. I am always fond to hear him practice as I sit and watch my own littles playing outside.

When I first mentioned to Noe that we should have the photography session in his Fort Valley home he was a little reluctant. He wondered if it would be a good setting and I told him what better way to tell your family’s story then in your own backyard and when I arrived at his home later that week I knew we were exactly where we were supposed to be. Instantly I felt the pride that everyone in the family carried for their home. They were so excited to show me around and to show me the extended part of their home that they had all been building together!

At the reveal, Noe, looked at me and said “Is this really my house? Wow!” … and I smiled and said, “Yup, this is your house. :)”

Can you believe Noe was the master mind of all this brick work? I am in awe.