This year I’m happy to share with you our 2014 Single Parent Giveaway winner, Travis and his girls, Chloe and Kendle. I am so looking forward to our session! Travis has a very sweet co-worker that took the time to write in on his behalf. Thanks Traci!

“Travis and I met each other only a year ago, but we quickly became good friends. Behind the quiet ex-body builder exterior is a sweet soul who loves God and his girls more than anything! He loves to laugh, has the greatest smile and a real fondness for superheroes…especially Captain America. When he married his wife, as with most folks, he never dreamed where their life would take them and the harshness of some of the things they would endure. Last year, their marriage ended and Travis became the single parent for Choloe (now 10) and Kendle (now 8).

Chloe and Kendle could not be better girls. They are super polite and always smiling! Travis has definitely taught them well in all aspects of their life. They are both involved in dance and Travis never hesitates to be by their side and be their supporter through it all! He has learned to do hair and make-up for dance competitions and performances like a professional and I am sure he puts some moms to shame! He comes to the office telling me about interesting phenomena’s such as hair chalk (that a mother of little boys is strangely ignorant about) and being late out the door because Chloe decided to paint her toenails instead of putting her shoes on. He is super proud to be their dad (and in lots of ways their mom) and isn’t at all embarrassed to let anyone know that he would do anything for his little girls, including facials and fingernail polish. His desk shows it as he proudly displays all their works of art and snapshots of them. Travis also loves God and so do his girls. And although at times he (like all of us) questions ‘why’ God would allow them to walk this road, he does see how God has grown them in the process.

Travis is not only a single parent, but he is also an only child. His parents do a wonderful job of helping when they can, but Travis bears most of the weight of being a single parent on his own. When the girls are sick, have dentist appointments, etc., Travis juggles all that mixed in with work. When school closes due to weather, Travis comes to work with his precious girls following along in his footsteps.”

Sweet Jordan is about to become a big sister…the world will never be the same. Devin, you should know that you have the coolest mommy ever! Can’t wait to meet you. XO

Another spring baby is on the way. And speaking of spring…have you been outside?! Think Spring everybody!

For those of you counting this will be the 6th year we’ve had this giveaway. This started out for me as a way to honor one of my brothers as a single parent to my niece. And even though he has found himself a partner in life, our family has a new single father, my eldest brother. Anyone who is or knows a parent doing it on their own knows how taxing it can be. They have to be mother and father, homemaker and breadmaker….and taxi driver. 🙂

So send me your story. Send me your friend’s story. Tell me a little about them and how amazing they are. Tell me as little or as much as you’d like. During the month of February I’ll be accepting single parent stories of inspiration. The giveaway winner will be notified by March 10th.

Send your nominations to: info@mjwphotography.com and put ‘single parent giveaway’ in the subject line. The winner will get a complimentary session and receive all their images on CD with reprinting rights along with a 16×20 print of their choice. (total value over $1500.00)

Can’t wait to start reading!

This family was lucky enough to have some beautiful snow for their session! The kids were such troopers to run outdoors for a few shots. Baby Edward is so lucky to have so many siblings. If it’s anything like my house he’s going to have lots of little hands taking care of him and making him laugh. 🙂

In typical kid style I had a little photobomber. 🙂