I started volunteering my time with the Ronald McDonald House here in Richmond around 5 years ago (I think!) and I have such a wonderful time every time I do. I started off by shooting their annual Red Shoe Rendezvous every year. I have so much fun shooting this event for them! Not only do they raise over $200,000 every year to help house families who are going through such awful ordeals but the event itself is incredibly fun! I was unable to attend this year as it was held two weeks before the birth of my daughter but I have already agreed to help them out next year again! I also try to go by the house and photograph their special events when I can and also to take photos of the families there for their annual Christmas card.  It is wonderful to go by the house (or attend the benefit) and see all my photos from over the years! The families I get to meet are so inspiring. The kids have the most amazing spirits and you feel overwhelmed by the love just being around them! This summer I stopped by to take photos of another awesome family and here are just a few from that wonderful morning! Young Brady just loved watering the plants out back so of course, we had to take a few images of that! 

Here is a little more about Brady's story on the Ronald McDonald House website: http://www.rmhc-richmond.org/mission-accomplished-december/