…are taught by example. For all my thirty years I have seen the peaks and valleys of life and love by watching two of the most important people in my life. I’m so thankful to have parents committed to loving each other even through the hard times, cherishing one another’s unique quirks, and encouraging me to do the same.
Know that we love you and we’re so proud of you as we share in the joy of celebrating your 32 years together. Congratulations!
I can hardly believe it was an entire year ago that I was anxiously awaiting the news that you’d said yes to Luke’s proposal. I still remember the 3 separate texts I received from him telling us how everything went. And then, of course, the phone call where both of you could barely catch your breath and your smiles could be heard even across the miles between us.
I look forward to years of memories to come and hope that despite the distance, we continue to grow closer as friends, as sisters!
Happy Birthday, Ann! Here’s to a terrific year!
A few weeks ago a ventured away from being a snap-happy mom and explored some of my natural surroundings. Then, of course, I became a new mom and, well, you can guess what happened. Now I have two equally gorgeous and more-often-than-not willing models.
Then, I remembered all the wedding pictures I shot mere days before Seneca’s arrival. Today, between Mom and Dad’s visit, video chatting with Luke and Ann, and resting a bit before friends from church brought by dinner, I decided to take a few photos on a PS test drive.
Without a doubt, this is my absolute best shot today. I must say I feel there’s going to be quite a learning curve for me as I fumble my way through learning the system. But if I keep getting results that make me smile as big as this one did, it’s worth it! Seriously, my mind reels at the child photography possibilities….
I really think this one is worth clicking to see bigger!! Then you can swing by Tracey’s for more Best Shot Monday.
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Off to get ready for Seneca’s appointment. I’m sure I’ll be back later with an update (and possibly cute pictures of her adorable outfit, which Dad absolutely loves for it’s lack of pinkness!).
A week ago today, we became a family of four. I became the mother of a daughter. Calder became a big brother. In this past week there have been a flood of emotions splashing about our house, and the one that produced the biggest wave ~ the one we’re still riding is pure and utter l-o-v-e.
Sure, we’re a bit sleep-deprived. Yes the toys are left littered on the floor a bit longer. It’s a given that Calder is testing a tad more too. Yet the little moments – tender kisses for little sister, the sweet roses that our boys brought home for us, catching kisses at the breakfast table…these make all the other nuisances disappear.
Here are a few shots from yesterday ~ I’ll try to get full body pics of this outfit (yes there has been lots of “this-is-too-cute” squealing on my part). So far, Seneca seems pretty thoughtful and laid back…until she’s hungry that is! Then, it’s no holding back!
We’ve been blessed by some wonderful meals from our church family. Calder especially enjoyed the stuffed shells Miss Emily brought by on Saturday! I love his “I didn’t do it” expression here…
And his mischevious little smirk here…
I really don’t know if I can choose a best shot this week, but wander over to Tracey’s to see what others are cooking up this week.
Cornwell Crew 