We have a winner! I had a group of 6 friends read all the entries and this story received the most votes. It was such a difficult decision as I felt everyone deserved the portrait session. Here is the letter Kristi sent to me:
I read about the contest for the photo giveaway to someone in need and I have the perfect candidate! My mom was diagnose will small cell lung cancer just over a month ago. She is currently going through her second round of chemo and will start radiation next week. We had to shave her head a week ago but she looks beautiful with her new bald head. My mom is single, is unable to work, and is waiting to be approved for Medicaid (to pay all of her medical bills/prescription costs) and Disability/SSI. My sister and I have been trying to take care of her personally and any and all costs that have arisen since her diagnoses. I would love for us to have a photo shoot with her. I think it would be something so special to cherish when she is gone! There is so much more to the story but I thought that I would keep it short and simple! I promise you that my mom is a VERY deserving candidate! Thanks for your consideration!!!!!
I can't wait to meet you and your family, Kristi!
A few days before Christmas my girls and I went over to Kate's house to make some Christmas cookies...and buckeyes! As I was working on the images I realized we had SIX kids helping and I didn't even realize it at the time because they were all SO good. Kate has the cutest, sweetest kids and are such a joy to be around. Thank you, Kate, for having us over! 
I sure love my fill of babies! Baby M was wide awake and SO pretty during her session. Finally she fell fast asleep and let us move her around and do what we wanted. Isn't she adorable?! I'm feeling those baby urges again. Just kidding. ;-) I can't wait to see her again, though! I hope you love these, Nicole.
when people read my blog and remember things about me. :-) My friend, Angela, saw my images of all my crazy Pez dispensers so she sent me a bag full of them!! She is just the sweetest!!
These are the images that didn't make it on our Christmas card this year. I love the one of Madison and Zoe and the one of Clay and Zoe. They just love that dog so much. Yeah, she looks like a rat, but I didn't have time to get her groomed. :-) My kids will probably be mad if they see these on here lol. 
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