Yesterday, my wife and I celebrated our 19th Wedding Anniversary! Our celebrations are a little different after 5 kids and 19 years but everyday I spend with her is worth celebrating. I don't remember where I heard the quote and I probably won't get it completely right but here it goes; "love isn't a feeling it's an act of the will". I can be very strong willed and I have no plans to give up on my marriage anytime soon. Like most men, I married up, and everyday I realize that more. My love has only grown for her and I pray that it grows ten-fold every year God blesses us together.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Bryan & Dennae's Wedding
What a great night. The weather could of been a lot worse but it stopped raining every time we needed it to. It was an unusally balmy 60 degrees.
I have never seen a bride smile as much as Dennae. I don't think I saw her all day without one. Everyone was just so great. From the ladies having fun "partying" at the salon to the guys playing on the rocks at the reception. The two little girls were amazing too. Between playing dolls and dumping the roller drawer; they had plenty of fun at the salon. I thought they would never make it to the wedding. The ceremony started at 7:30pm, I thought for sure they would be ready to crash well before then. They were real troopers and hung in there until about 11pm.
Enjoy the pictures below followed by a slide show.
I have never seen a bride smile as much as Dennae. I don't think I saw her all day without one. Everyone was just so great. From the ladies having fun "partying" at the salon to the guys playing on the rocks at the reception. The two little girls were amazing too. Between playing dolls and dumping the roller drawer; they had plenty of fun at the salon. I thought they would never make it to the wedding. The ceremony started at 7:30pm, I thought for sure they would be ready to crash well before then. They were real troopers and hung in there until about 11pm.
Enjoy the pictures below followed by a slide show.
Categories:
Wedding
Friday, November 21, 2008
The Cinderella Ball
Last Saturday night, my girls and I enjoyed a Cinderella Ball. It was a night just for dads and their daughters to have fun and dance all night. I treated my girls to getting their hair done and my Getting Ready package, gratis of course.
It was put together by an amazing 15 y/o girl who wanted to raise money for Shaohannah’s Hope. Shaohannah’s Hope was started by Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife to provide grants to families that want to adopt children but cannot afford to. According to Cry of the Orphan, there are over 130 million orphans in the world today. How can we stand by and let these children be unloved. The night raised just under $4,000.
The evening was incredible. We brought most of our food home because we spent so much time dancing. At one point the girls were dancing with their friends and I was watching from the side of the dance floor. My oldest girl left her friends and grabbed my hand and asked me to dance with her. Unless your a dad, you don't know what the does to your heart. I had to hold back tears because they played "Cinderella" by SCC three times that night. If your a dad, it's a love/hate feeling with that song.
It was put together by an amazing 15 y/o girl who wanted to raise money for Shaohannah’s Hope. Shaohannah’s Hope was started by Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife to provide grants to families that want to adopt children but cannot afford to. According to Cry of the Orphan, there are over 130 million orphans in the world today. How can we stand by and let these children be unloved. The night raised just under $4,000.
The evening was incredible. We brought most of our food home because we spent so much time dancing. At one point the girls were dancing with their friends and I was watching from the side of the dance floor. My oldest girl left her friends and grabbed my hand and asked me to dance with her. Unless your a dad, you don't know what the does to your heart. I had to hold back tears because they played "Cinderella" by SCC three times that night. If your a dad, it's a love/hate feeling with that song.
Categories:
Change the World,
Family,
Fun,
Thoughts
Thursday, October 23, 2008
John & Hilary's Wedding
What a great day. All week they kept calling for rain, but God gave us a absolutely beautiful day.
Hilary was amazingly calm until she heard me mention to my wife that it was 1:30. The wedding was at 2. She got just a little nervous then calmed right down again. I have never seen so many people in a house before a wedding, there had to be close to 30 people there. Everyone was working on last minute plans. The Hilary's mom was making sure everyone was getting dressed and tying the rings on the pillow. John's mom was making some finishing touches on some of the deserts.
The bridal party had to cross a driveway, up about five steps, and then down a landscaped path to the gazebo. A gorgeous setting. Hilary's father is a minister, so he walked he "down the isle" and then turned to start the ceremony. Everything was going well until a car alarm went off. Without skipping a beat he continued "on that note".
John and Hilary met while country dancing. Of course, there was plenty of dancing. And what great dancers they are. After the cake was cut, John and Hilary changed into their dancing clothes and really got going. A lot of their dancing friends were there to help them celebrate.
Near the end of the evening, a sing along started in the living room. This isn't what you think. Hilary is an accomplished musician and some of her friends are trained vocalists. We were treated to an amazing concert.
This was a wonderful day. I'm so glad I was able to capture it for them. I pray that God will bless this new marriage.
Hilary was amazingly calm until she heard me mention to my wife that it was 1:30. The wedding was at 2. She got just a little nervous then calmed right down again. I have never seen so many people in a house before a wedding, there had to be close to 30 people there. Everyone was working on last minute plans. The Hilary's mom was making sure everyone was getting dressed and tying the rings on the pillow. John's mom was making some finishing touches on some of the deserts.
The bridal party had to cross a driveway, up about five steps, and then down a landscaped path to the gazebo. A gorgeous setting. Hilary's father is a minister, so he walked he "down the isle" and then turned to start the ceremony. Everything was going well until a car alarm went off. Without skipping a beat he continued "on that note".
John and Hilary met while country dancing. Of course, there was plenty of dancing. And what great dancers they are. After the cake was cut, John and Hilary changed into their dancing clothes and really got going. A lot of their dancing friends were there to help them celebrate.
Near the end of the evening, a sing along started in the living room. This isn't what you think. Hilary is an accomplished musician and some of her friends are trained vocalists. We were treated to an amazing concert.
This was a wonderful day. I'm so glad I was able to capture it for them. I pray that God will bless this new marriage.
Categories:
Wedding
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Bryan and Dennae
This past Saturday I had a great time with Bryan and Dennae. I chose historic Pitman as the backdrop for their shoot. I love small town America. This little town is actually where I grew up and it has so much character. I like to walk around and take a few minutes in several spots, the problem was it was 9000% humidity that day. So we cut down on the locations and drove to everything.
Bryan and Dennae were so easy going. It was great to work with them. I can't wait for their wedding in November.
Bryan and Dennae were so easy going. It was great to work with them. I can't wait for their wedding in November.
Categories:
Engagement,
Portraits
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