Photo Shoot - By: James Patrick

 

We were lucky enough to hop on into a photo shoot at STS by James Patrick. I had a vision of Mia being a 'fighter' to help promote our next blood drive.

 

Mia wore her STS tank to represent Scott's Training Systems - where we all love to workout!

 

Being goofy of course...

 

There's James, working his magic. As you can see his camera is the bomb!

 

If you're into fitness and you need some sweet pics, you definitely need to meet James!

 

It was really fun to watch...of course Mia is a natural.

 

Time for boxing gloves! Mia's going to punch DBA in the face.

 

I think this is one of the shots we actually picked....

 

Behind the scenes...at STS fitness studio. Below are the prints we picked...it was a hard decision. There were SO many good ones. Some smiling and some serious...what a fighter.

Mia was such a natural!!We pray that God would use these photos to inspire others to donate blood, since Mia 'FIGHTS' for her life.

Mia's 110th blood transfusion

 

 

I mustache you a question...have you ever donated blood?? It keeps people alive. Just like Mia. Here we are for her 110th.

 

She actually had the best day ever she said...a lot happened during this transfusion.

 

 

A little magazine called Healthy Cells...which you can find all around the hospital, came and did a photo shoot of Mia to bring awareness on the importance of donating blood. They said she would be on the cover...how exciting! Here they are taking a cute pic of Mia with her nurse Miss Christine!

Then we had an awesome visit from Miss Arizona!!! Oh my gosh...we absolutely love her so much! She is so sweet and kind...not to mention she took the time out of her busy day to come see us.

Mia, Miss Arizona and Miss Christine.

 

We just love these nurses in POTC at Cardon Children's...they truly are the BEST!

LOVE!!

 

 

Miss Arizona let Mia wear her sash and crown...

 

Actually...she crowned Mia. Mia won...this is the BEST pic ever!!!

 

Mia truly should be Miss Cardon Kid Arizona...haha. She would rock it! She had so much fun in the hospital with Miss AZ!! Thank you Jennifer so much for coming, we love you!

 

Then she had a surprise visit from her friend Alex!! Oh my goodness she was so excited! Friends are the best thing in the world.

 

They got ice cream, played checkers, took pics and hung out. Talk about a fun day! AND Alex gave Mia a sweet necklace that they both can wear...BFF's.

 

Being goofy...

 

Right when I was getting ready to take the photo, the stack of checkers fell over!!

 

This warms my heart...Scott, from Scott's Training Systems - STS (who I recommend if you live in Arizona and need a place to workout! Holla! Most positive place you will ever find!!) brought his daughter Alex...and they spent a lot of time with us. Thank you sooooo much for making such fun memories for Mia while she's in the hospital.

 

It's the little things...Mia will always remember that her friend Alex came to see her.

Ashley's Photo Shoot - By: Brooke

Ashley's photo shoot - for her 16th birthday.

My sweet friend Brooke loves to take photos.

She took these of Ashley for me as gift.

Seriously Brooke, thank you!

I can't blieve Ashley is 16 now, and can drive.

When did that happen? (How old am I??)

I know nothing in life is perfect...

but this is the closest to perfetion you can get.

(You must get it from my side of the family Ash :)

Good grief...gorgeous.

Thank you to Brooke Sizemore Photography

for capturing my oldest daughter Ashley.

Mia's Photo Shoot - The Kindness of a Stranger

Talk about blessed to have these photos.

A friend of a friend heard about Mia's

up and coming 100th transfusion party.

She thought it would be nice for us to 

have some nice photos of Mia to have as a 

keepsake. Did I mention, I didn't even know her?

Well Amanda isn't a stragner anymore, she's a friend.

Thank you so much Amanda, more than words.

And here's what she did for us...

Make sure you see what she posted about Mia 

on her blog:

http://alpineroots.com/

This is my favorite photo.

It captures Mia just the way I would think of

her. I love you Mia.