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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Proposal Story...

This day has been much anticipated. Many plans, thoughts, prayers, dreams, and care went into the unfolding of the question, "Will you marry me?"

Megan & Zack have journeyed and grown a lot to bring them to this moment. Pieces of their story - everyday life, challenges and experiences - have built the foundation for this day.


And when the moment finally came, it unfolded like a fairytale...


Megan was lead on a treasure hunt where she discoverd a series of five clues. Each location had a recorded message by Zack and lead her to the next location. The final clue was on the dock at Cultus Lake and it instructed her to listen for "their" song.

She heard the song playing before she was able to finish listen to the clue, and followed the music. It led her to the brigde where X marked the spot and a beautiful boquet was waiting for her. A few other people were waiting there too but she didn't see us. I was behind a bush with a camera, her brother was beside the bridge with the music and video, and Zack was hiding underneith and waiting for her.

Megan picked up her bouquet of flowers, as Zach silently walked up behind her. Suddently she turned around and saw her beloved. He got down on one knee and asked her to marry him, pulled out one of the most beautiful rings and slipped it on her finger.

It was such a touching moment - Megan cried, her sister Jacelyn who was watching from the beach cried, and I did everything in my power not to let my tears fall and blur the view from my camera, but I was close.


Following the engagement we took a few pictures and shared lots of love, laughter and joy. It was so much fun and I am overjoyed and very excited for my dear friend. Thank you so much for letting me play a part in shaing your story. I was so honored and privilaged to document this event. May these beautiful memories build a foundation for an even more beautiful future.


Every person's life is a fairytale, written by God's fingers.
 - Hans Christian Anderson

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Turning Point...

He reached a turning point - a new chapter, a new stage. He is now a teenager. Crazy but true. My little brother is growing up. I took some pictures to mark the milestone.


This little brother of mine is creative, hard working, enthusiastic, determined, conquering, loving and joyful. He loves listening to Christmas music (almost all year long), playing his music loudly, climbing trees (and rocks and anything else he sees), jumping on his trampoline and spending time with his family (best ever).
I love this crazy teenage monkey so much. Happy Birthday little (getting bigger) brother.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Salt & Pepper...



"Salt and pepper are completely different. Their makeup is different; their taste and their color. But you always see 'em together."
 - Fireproof

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Bursting...

Laughter is such good medicine.
A smile can brighten up the day.

But sometimes we just don't do it. We forget to smile and laugh. The bright spots in our day our missed. It happens to me sometimes. I get caught up in school, to do lists and assignments. Forgetting to see the joy in the day. I want to always remember to smile and laugh. I want to be able to see joy. I am so grateful to have people in my life who make me smile, and remind me to see joy.

I love to laugh. Sometimes I have a silent histerical laugh that comes out in squeeks when I catch a breath, sometimes I laugh loudly. However wacky or hilarious ones laughter may be, I think the sound is beautiful. It is the sound of joy.

Seek the bright in the day.
Don't be afraid to laugh so hard you cry.
Choose joy.
Smile.


"A laugh is a smile that bursts"
 - Mary H. Waldrip

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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Kaeli & Joseph...

The girl who was never going to date and live to be an old "bird" lady...has a boyfriend.

After hearing my dear friend Kaeli talk about her boyfriend Joseph, I naturally asked to see pictures. And to my dismay discovered that there were none. nada. zilch. You have been dating for how long and you don't have pictures together? Not acceptable. Fortunately I had a simple solution for their problem and the next time Joseph came out to visit a photo shoot was planned. It was really great to meet Joseph and spend some time with them walking around the pond and taking pictures.

You don't need a big occasion to have an excuse to take pictures. It is the moments in between the milestones that make up life. The journey itself is worth documenting. So here is a few pictures to mark the beginning of their story.

An evening of fun, laughter and rock/paper/sissors.

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Monday, October 10, 2011

Hand in Hand...

I am walking along with the precious little one in my care, smiling at the beauty of the evening, when silently a little hands slips gently into mine.I look down to see the tiny smile of the precious three year old face looking up at me. So trusting and loving. I smile back, and we walk on hand in hand. Sometimes you just need a hand to hold.


Just hold my hand,
I've got you here.
You are not alone,
For I am near.

Fear not my child,
Hold on tight,
We'll walk together,
And it will be alright.

-Emmalina

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