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Some Favorites from 2009

2010-03-15T21:50:00.005-04:00

2010 WEDDING AND PORTRAIT SPECIAL

2010-03-10T21:47:00.007-05:00

I have been a very bad blogger so I am redeeming myself by offering HUGE savings on Wedding and Portrait photography and they will be announced on Friday March 12th, 2010!!!

And because I am so excited for the 2010 Wedding Season, I will be posting my favorite images from all of the incredible weddings of 2009.

In Rememberance of Keith

2009-11-09T17:51:00.004-05:00

Staff Sgt. Keith R. Bishop, 28, died on Oct. 26, when the helicopter he was aboard crashed while conducting a combat mission in Afghanistan. Keith was the husband and love of my niece Maggie's life. He was a true American hero, a loving husband, brother, son, and great man.

He will be missed by all.

Amanda & Jason Engagement

2009-07-09T22:02:00.006-04:00

I love hearing the story of how couple's meet or become engaged, not only is it fun to hear but it tells a lot about their relationship and the bond they share. Jason and Amanda are two of the sweetest and most positive people I have met in a long time and I am so excited to share in their special day next year! Here's a little story Jason sent me....

For this relationship to continue, Jason had to become a Detroit Red Wings fan if he wanted to spend time with his girlfriend. Amanda wanted to treat Jason to a Red Wings game in Detroit so he could experience the joys of Hockeytown. For Christmas, Amanda bought tickets to the game and decided dinner at HockeyTown cafe beforehand was necessary. The only gift Amanda asked for that Christmas was a #13 Pavel Datsyuk Jersey. While eating dinner at Hockeytown Cafe, the Christmas music was suddenly turned up. Jason, uncharacteristically, became rattled about this and asked the waitress for the music to be turned down. Amanda told Jason that he was being a scrooge and told the waitress to not worry about it. Little did she know that wrapped with her Datsyuk Jersey would be a small box, which contained a beautiful ring. The couple celebrated the event with a Red Wings game, who luckily pulled out a come from behind win!!!

Of course we had to get a shot with their Jersey's!

Katie & Richard Engagement

2009-07-09T19:48:00.002-04:00

Heather & Clint sneak peek....

2009-06-18T21:00:00.004-04:00

Megan & Matt Sneak Peek...

2009-06-17T12:00:00.006-04:00

Melissa & David Engagement

2009-05-27T13:30:00.005-04:00

Heavenly Scent Herb Farm http://www.heavenlyscentherbfarm.com/ has always been one of my favorite places in Michigan. Every Spring I look forward to piling in the car with my mom and sisters to make a day of meandering around the gardens taking in every last detail and then trying really hard to bring that inspiration home to my own garden. You can only imagine how excited I was to be asked by Melissa and David to shoot their wedding there! An incredibly romantic and magical location combined with a gorgeous and sweet couple as well as my passion for weddings-life cannot get much better! Here's a little sneak peek......

Lorraine & David Wedding

2009-05-11T20:58:00.003-04:00

Just a Sneak Peek....

Lorraine & David's wedding was amazingly beautiful! The ceremony took place at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor followed by a reception at Barton Hills Country Club. A big thanks to wedding planner Ana from TwoFoot Creative (www.twofootcreative.com) for taking care of all of those little details that made for a perfect wedding! My favorite shot is the one of David's face when Lorraine was walking down the aisle-I think everyone was in tears! More to come....

Angela & Dan Wedding

2009-05-07T18:08:00.001-04:00

A sneak peek at what's coming soon......

Anna & Alex Wedding

2009-05-07T12:50:00.006-04:00

Anna lights up a room with her beautiful smile and contagious laugh and it's easy to see why Alex fell for her the way he did. Alex is strong and confident and Anna told me that in his presence she feels at ease and peaceful, like anything is possible.In Anna's own words: "Soon after we started dating I think we both knew that we had a connection that was much deeper than we could have originally expected. But it took being away from each other for a short time to realize that we loved each other and that we did not like being apart from one another. Alex first told me that he loved me after I returned from a week long vacation to Disney world. I quickly and confidently said those same things.Since that time, we have built a strong relationship. We lived together, laughed together, cried together and loved together. The day he proposed to me was the happiest day of my life; that is until the day we were actually married." Anna's mom Tobi came over to me at the end of the night with a big smile on her face and tears in her eyes and said " We did it. My dream was to make Anna's dream a reality. And we did it."

Yes, you definitely did and it was a beautiful day!

The Bubble Room

2009-05-05T17:07:00.006-04:00

After Reanna & Marshall's ceremony in Ann Arbor the wedding party stopped off at Vineology for a few drinks. Reanna loves the Bubble Room and convinced me to see it a while ago and I've been wanting to take my husband there ever since! The Bubble Room earned its name after Vineology owners commissioned their friends at Furnace Hot Glass in Dearborn to create and hang 400 hand-blown glass balls from the ceiling. To complement this luxurious installation and the exposed stone and brick walls they added soft lighting, a mahogany bar, and sheer curtains for a feeling of subtle and elegant privacy. A sculpture on the back wall describes the various champagne production processes and soil boxes once again hang above each table. The room is small and intimate and perfect for a romantic gathering.

Here I am.....

2009-04-26T20:19:00.010-04:00

I've been meaning to write but one day leads to the next, life is busy and well..here I am months later! Much has happened in the months since I've been MIA, so many beautiful couples have gotten engaged, many have gotten married and previous clients are now starting families. I have the greatest job in the world because I get to document these unforgettable moments in life and then share them here with you!

While editing Reanna & Marshall's wedding tonight, I stopped for a moment to check email. I have to share the most beautiful email I have ever received from a client! I've read it over and over again and each time it brings tears to my eyes because it's true validation for my work and it is the exact reason I love wedding photography! Angela & John: Congratulations on the birth of your daughter and many thanks for such kind words. -K

" Although I should have wrote our true gratitude and appreciation for the quality of work that Kathleen Voss put into our wedding and the moments that she stopped in time for us, it wasn’t until today that I could even comprehend how much each photo means to us. Yesterday my husband John, came home from work, looked at our daughter in my arms, and gave me this smile that was all too familiar. The look in his eyes ran through my soul and filled my heart. I had this urge to spend today looking through our wedding photos. To my surprise, I didn’t just find John’s beaming smile in those photos, but I saw the feeling of love running through our veins. The pictures that Kathleen took on our wedding day were not frozen snapshots, but timeless moments of feelings that tell the story of the most important day of our lives. And when we look back at these pictures, they speak so loudly about the love that we share. And for this precious gift that she gave us, we are forever grateful. Our wedding day came and went so quickly. We learned that the concept of time is relative to happiness; the happier we are the quicker life seems to fly by. One blink and the day already passed, the end of our dance song “you’re just to be good to be true, can’t take my eyes off of you” faded into the night, and a room decorated in colors of wine and rose once full of our friends and family is transformed into a new color scheme waiting for the next couple’s blink. After the honeymoon, thank-you’s, and getting reacquainted with an old routine, we spent so much time wishing we could slowdown those moments and feelings of such an enchanted day. Until we got our pictures. Our photos were viewable on the Kathleen’s website in such a short period of time. We were able to relive our love song time and time again through the feelings and emotions that were captured in our pictures. We were impressed with Kathleen’s professionalism and creativity from our first meeting. Although we had many interviews with photographers for our wedding, she was our first and none of the others could compare to her quality of work and work ethic. The first test for Kathleen working with John and I was our engagement photos. All our initial ideas would change many times. For instance, initially we wanted engagement photos at an apple orchard during the fall or at a park on the water, but ended up being photos in downtown Detroit on a windy not so fall day. We had ideas of an outdoor wedding in August, but ended up indoors in July. Her hard work and success with our photos was not without obstacles. But, Kathleen remained light-hearted and easy to work with during the whole process. In fact she took two people extremely uncomfortable in front of a camera and magically made only their love shine through. She made us feel like we belonged on the front of a magazine as the poster couple of love. We loved the engagement photos so much that I could have wallpapered our house with them. Until we got our wedding photo’s! Like our engagement photos, the venue for our wedding changed a couple times, but we were relieved that Kathleen was able to still be the photographer for our wedding. However, the truth is that I barely remember Kathleen at our wedding. Outside of her warm smile and congratulations when she first got there, it was not until we got our photos that we really saw how much she was there. Kathleen gave us a gift that we were not expecting after our wedding. She gave us these priceless moments back to relive and experience every time we open our photo books. We hired a photographer to take photos, but ended up developing a relationship with a kind heart who was able to capture the love that was shared at our wedding. The pictures are of high-quality and simply beautiful. Kathleen is a highly professional business woman who takes the time to get to know her clients in order to represent the realness of each moment she grabs. Through all our times that go by in a blink including having our first baby, we hope to have Kathleen immortalize these moments in a picture like she did our wedding day."

With much love,

John and Angela Gerke

Megan & Matt Engagement

2008-10-14T17:53:00.005-04:00

10.12.2008

I had a blast getting to know Meagan & Matt on their engagement shoot! Megan is so real and full of personality and her smile is bigger than life. Matt is sweet and loving and so taken with that smile of hers. Together they are the perfect and I am the fortunate one to shoot their wedding next June! Here they are...too cute! ;)

Michelle & Blake Wedding

2008-09-29T20:07:00.005-04:00

8.23.2008

Private Residence

Perfect in every way..from the natural floral arrangements that adorned the tables to the enormous white tent placed alongside a vegetable garden. Michelle and Blake exchanged vows on a dock alongside a river as guests watched below in white chairs on the sprawling grounds. Perfect in every way...the love that they share was witnessed by their closest friends and family and tears of joy flowed as they became husband and wife at last. A dream wedding it was and I was honored to be chosen as their photographer. I wish you guys the best as you start your lives together!

Marianne & Brandon Engagement

2008-09-27T22:47:00.002-04:00

9.18.2008

One word to describe Marianne & Brandon: ADORABLE

Lorraine & David Engagement

2008-09-22T23:37:00.006-04:00

Lorraine and David became engaged on August 4, 2008, in Ann Arbor, MI. David took Lorraine out for a fantastic dinner at Mediterrano restaurant, and later that night he proposed beneath the stars as they walked their dog, Molly. I shot their engagement session at Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor and it was truly a beautiful night! Molly accompanied us and made her way into a few pictures-how could I resist that sweet face?!!

Christina & Dan Wedding

2008-09-08T19:48:00.004-04:00

8.2.08

Troy Marriott

Christina and Dan met at work in 1999. Christina was so shy that she actually had a friend approach Dan to let him know she had a crush on him. As fate would have it, Christina locked her keys in her car one day and while waiting for help ran into Dan in the hallway. They started talking and the rest is history! 7 years later on her 27th birthday Dan asked her to marry him.

It was a beautiful wedding and I was honored to be their photographer. Congrats you guys-I wish you a lifetime of love, smiles, and togetherness.

Stacey & David Wedding

2008-09-03T23:55:00.004-04:00

8-1-08
Private Residence
Sweltering heat, humidity and rain showers-we battled it all on Stacey and David's wedding day but it was still an unforgettable celebration! David's grandparents hosted the ceremony on their property and when I drove up I couldn't believe my eyes-a photographer's dream setting!
The ceremony took place on an island surrounded by old oak trees and wild flowers near a beautiful gazebo covered with Ivy. Stacey looked absolutely gorgeous as she was escorted over the bridge by her father and David couldn't take his eyes off her. They giggled as they recited their vows in the rain. They say rain is a sign of good things to come-I think they are off to a good start! ;)

Copper & Pink

2008-08-28T13:32:00.003-04:00

How would you make pink work for a fall wedding?

The designers over at http://www.snippetandink.blogspot.com/ have answered that question by putting together the most beautiful inspiration board!

Board #269: Copper & Pink
There's no reason pink has to be set aside for fall weddings; just pair it with a more typical fall color. Here I've used copper, and the pink almost ends up being more of an accent color, which I think works. Also, this color combination is a nice twist on the ubiquitous pink and brown, with copper's ruddy metallic patina lending more complexity than a flat chocolate. How would you make pink work for a fall wedding?

Top row from left: copper platter photo by Roland Bello, garden photo by Michelle Pattee, styling by Phyllis Asher, feather and rose bouquet from Rebecca ThussRow 2: bouquet by Nicolette Camille, miniature ice cream cones from Custom Event Group, boutonniere by Emplume via Sparkliatti, dress via This Is GlamorousRow 3: ribbon invitation from Brown Sugar Design Studio, dress photo via Daisy Chain, ranunculus photo by Meg SmithRow 4: cake by April Reed, paper flower headband by Jude Miller, invitation from Innove Events

Stacey & David Wedding

2008-08-25T22:27:00.003-04:00

WOW! That's all I can say as I'm editing Stacey & David's wedding which I will be posting more of this week...

Kristin & Ryan Engagement

2008-08-25T20:25:00.007-04:00

8-21-08

Kristin & Ryan are a sweet, beautiful couple with such a pureness about them that it truly makes you believe in happily ever after! They have been together since high school and it is evident that their friendship, love and respect for one another has grown strong through the years. I am so honored to share in their wedding day next June!

Maya's 1st Birthday!

2008-08-22T00:04:00.003-04:00

8-16-08
Cinderella's Enchanted Ball
And that's exactly what it was..complete with Cinderella herself from Fantasy Tea Party in Brighton. I was so excited when Maya's mom called me and asked if I shot Children's parties..OF COURSE I do and I could not have enjoyed myself more than with little Maya. Being the mother of two little boys who are all about Thomas the train, trucks, dirt and bugs, I was completely taken with Maya. Her long eyelashes and rosy cheeks, her bedroom bathed in pink, her sweet little pastel dresses, I could have taken pictures of her all day!
Well here she is....little Maya....big brown eyes and all!

Kayla & Phillip Wedding

2008-08-20T21:22:00.003-04:00

7-19-08

Private Residence

Phil proposed on a chilly evening in April at Nichol's Arboretum (The Arb), in Ann Arbor after sending Kayla around town on a scavenger hunt. Kayla was completely surprised. Phil had sent her on a scavenger hunt through Ann Arbor two years prior and it ended at a pair of Nike's. Kayla really thought this hunt was ending at a dinner date. Little did she know it was a dinner date for the rest of her life.

Here are a few of my favorites....

Thank You!!

2008-08-15T14:05:00.003-04:00

Just want to let you all know how much I appreciate your calls and emails regarding Benjamin! I always say that somehow I've just lucked out with the best clients a person could ask for-your words mean so much to me and have brought a smile to my face in this hard time! I can't thank you enough!

Callie & Ryan Wedding

2008-08-13T21:34:00.005-04:00

7-12-2008

Meeeting House Grand Ballroom
Ryan and Callie met in High School. Ryan was an A+ student and Callie was too busy socializing to be worried about grades. She spent two years copying off him before they finally exchanged phone numbers and started spending time together. Ryan thinks it was his amazing dance moves (and I can testify to that after seeing him at the wedding) that won her over but she says it was his genuine kindness, determination and sense of humor. Whatever it was-on July 12, 2008 it was shining bright as they exchanged vows at St. Patrick's church in Brighton. Thank you Callie and Ryan for allowing me to be your wedding photographer, it was an honor getting to know you and your families and I wish you a lifetime of happiness! -K

Benjamin

2008-08-07T16:54:00.009-04:00

My Best Buddy

I couldn't let a day pass without paying special tribute to Benny, my best friend in the world! Yesterday was one of the saddest days of my life, it was the day I said goodbye to my Benjamin, he died from kidney failure. I could tell so many stories of the joy he brought to my life but the bottom line is he loved me unconditionally-through my years as a single girl when it was just he and I-he was my faithful companion and confidant. I will always remember his little face and expressive brown eyes, his never ending patience with my three year old twin boys who came into his world and turned it upside down, and the unconditional, devoted love he gave to me each day of his life. My heart is broken benny, I will miss you and love you always!

Angela & John Wedding

2008-08-04T12:38:00.005-04:00

7-5-2008

The Inn at St. John's

I fell in love with Angela & John when I shot their engagement session last year! They are without a doubt the nicest people you would ever want to meet, the kind that you want to become close friends with because just hanging out with them makes you feel so at ease, happy and relaxed. When I was editing the pictures I couldn't take my eyes off of Angela-THAT FACE-sooo beautiful!! John and Angela~I do hope we keep in touch and thanks so much for allowing me to take part in your special day, you are truly deserving of the incredible love and passion you share with one another!

Michelle & Blake

2008-06-20T13:55:00.004-04:00

A couple that are in perfect harmony while making plans for their upcoming wedding. In the time that I spent with them it was obvious why they are so perfect together; She is vivacious and free-spirited and he is calm and smooth. A perfect balance. They are planning an outdoor wedding surrounded by family, friends, home, tradition, and nature.

Meet Michelle and Blake.....

Andy & Karoliina

2008-06-18T17:47:00.004-04:00

She is from Finland; he is from Michigan. They met through a friend while Karoliina was working as an Au pair here in the States. On June 14th they were married in a storybook setting in Andy's parents garden. It was an unforgettable celebration and I was fortunate to be there as a guest. Here are a few images that I have to share...

Back to Nature

2008-06-14T13:39:00.007-04:00

My babies turned 3 last weekend!! We hosted a "Back to Nature" party and had the local nature center (http://www.howellnaturecenter.org/) come out and talk to the kids about some of their rescue mammals. They even brought along a couple of owls, a ferret, a bunny and a skunk for the kids to see and pet! A much deserved Thank You to Kathy from the Nature Center for being so patient with all the little ones with very short attention spans! We had a great time with all of our friends and family and the boys had a great birthday! I think I was more excited then the kids to see this baby owl, he was beautiful!!
Colin thought the whole thing was funny! I love his laugh more than anything in the world!
How can something that's so stinky be so cute????
Devon just wanted to get to the cupcakes!
And finally, what is a party without their Best Friend Katie?!

Stacey & David

2008-06-13T17:37:00.002-04:00

David and Stacey met the first semester of their freshman year in college. He was the captain of an intramural soccer team that she just happened to join. All being new to school, the people on the soccer team hung out on a regular basis. Within a few weeks, David and Stacey began to hang out alone and less than a month later, officially started dating. 3 years later, in the fall of their senior year of college, David asked Stacey to marry him. They will be wed on August 1, 2008 and I am so excited to be a part of their big day!

Joyce & Nick

2008-06-11T22:33:00.004-04:00

What is going on with Michigan weather? A black cloud set in moments before we shot Joyce and Nick's engagement, then miraculously the sun came out and I can honestly say I think it was one of the hottest days possible! They were troopers though and truly great to work with! Engagement shoots are a great way for me to get to know my clients, it makes working together on the wedding day so much more comfortable! I love the relationships that are formed during this time together, it makes it so much more emotional for me on the wedding day and the images I'm able to capture as a result seem to be more from the heart. Joyce and Nick posses this sweet innocence and it is so refreshing! Here are a few images that caught my eye from their engagement session last week...

Friends in France

2008-05-27T17:55:00.000-04:00

As I mentioned in an earlier post my brother lived in France and made some wonderful friends with whom he had to share with Jason and I. Without ever meeting us Laurence put together a beautiful afternoon lunch gathering with a group of the most wonderful people I think I've ever met. I now know why my brother loves them so much and anticipates moving back to Provence one day! Yves met us at our hotel in the morning then took us to an incredible market in Sur la Sorgue-a beautiful town filled with antiques and an aroma of freshly baked bread. After a drive through beautiful country roads that you only see in movies and narrow winding cobblestone streets fit only for the European cars we arrived at Laurence and Robert's home. We were greeted with a feast of mussels steamed in olive oil and herbs de provence, tomato and basil tart, fresh organic salad with balsamic dressing and then a platter of delicious cheeses. We sat on the terrace until sunset enjoying food, laughter, stories, and wine. I have to say it was the best part of our trip and we will cherish the memories!

Meagan & Robert

2008-05-27T10:49:00.006-04:00

5-24-08

I had so much fun with Meagan and Robert on their wedding day-they were so excited yet relaxed and their sweet interaction with each other made it obvious that they were meant to be. I asked Robert to tell me about Meagan and what made their relatioinship so special and this was his response:
"Meagan and I met in high school but didn't start dating until we were in college. Our personalities just clicked and I found my self being able to talk to her about anything. She is one of the most supportive people I've ever met and although we don't have an ideal relationship with the long bouts of separation, I have never once second guessed our commitment to one another. She has a great heart and caring nature and is everything I could have asked for in a partner. Most importantly when I look at her I know that this is the woman that I want to be the mother to my children."

Bonjour! J'adore Paris....

2008-05-27T09:37:00.004-04:00

We are back from a wonderful trip to France! What can I say about Paris???? It is so much more than I expected-a beautiful, romantic, culture filled city that I could've spent weeks in! Jason and I usually find that we prefer the countryside to the larger cities but Paris is different. Our last night in Paris was magical! We strolled the parks around the Eiffel tower, taking cover from the rain under large trees while staring up at the beautifully lit tower which lights up the city. Across from us a couple sat cuddled under a tree, the rain falling all around them, surrounded by candles and a midnight picnic for two-what more can I say?

Please click on image to enlarge.

Off to Provence....

2008-05-14T14:12:00.004-04:00

We are on our way to Provence for the next week or so so I will be out of touch until we return. I am so excited to relax amongst lavender fields and beautiful countryside, meander through old cobblestone streets, and shop flea markets with items you seem to only see in
magazines. My brother and his wife lived in Avignon a couple of years ago so we will be the guests of his french friends who are hosting a truly french dinner experience for us. I have an 8 hour plane ride to brush up on some college french!! I will be checking in while I'm there and hopefully will be able to post some photos from out travels...Au revoir!!

Chicago Girl

2008-04-29T10:08:00.009-04:00

I've been so bad about blogging lately..wedding season has arrived and I've been trying to fit all my engagement shoots in so I have neglected my blog a bit! To my clients that I've worked with in the past two weeks: I PROMISE to get your images posted this week! You can view them on the client login page of my website. :)

Well here's NATALIE!! She's living the life I've always dreamed of in Chicago across from Wrigley Field! I love Michigan and living the suburban lifestyle but I've always dreamed of living in a flat in downtown Chicago. There's just something about that city that I love..the young energy, lake Michigan, the way the city sparkles at night, the awesome shopping (can't get enough of Crate and Barrel and Pottery Barn on Michigan Ave) and of course Garrett's Popcorn!

We will be visiting you soon Natalie!!

High School Sweethearts

2008-04-28T18:14:00.002-04:00

Tiffany & Christopher
What they share is rare..a relationship that developed over 7 years ago while in High School...and still so in love and the best of friends! Christopher flew in for the engagement shoot from Phoenix where he is a Police Officer, Tiffany will be soon be joining him there as his wife. What an awesome place to start your lives together! I had so much fun with you guys and am honored to share in your special day!

{A true bond}

2008-04-27T21:16:00.002-04:00

The Swain Family

"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life."

Nothing could be more true for the Swain Family. It's so refreshing to see a family today that is so bonded; siblings that truly love, honor and respect one another, demonstrate joy in each other's life, and stand by each other in times of not only happiness but hardship.

They are the true meaning of family.

Finding THE ONE photographer

2008-04-13T20:22:00.009-04:00

A great link to check out for those still deciding on a photographer:

Bespoke: Finding THE ONE photographer

When you’ve met with the ones whose work you love, choose the person you like the most. “What if I like someone else’s portfolio more?”Choose the PERSON you like the most. It is absolutely imperative that you and your groom like your photographer. You needn’t have to any particular affinity toward their baker, florist, or rentals coordinator; these people drop off their goods and leave. They are not personally involved in your day. In fact, you probably won’t even see them. But your photographer’s role is a unique one. He will be with you throughout the event—perhaps even for the entire day. -Monica Rae Gill, owner of The White Box of Wedding Design and J.Cricket Events.

Bespoke: Finding THE ONE photographer (part two)

2008-04-13T20:18:00.006-04:00

Bespoke: Finding THE ONE photographer (part two)

{HEART & SOUL}

2008-04-10T13:11:00.004-04:00

Colin & Devon

When I meet with clients I bring albums, brochures, slide shows, and various examples of my work therefore, I rarely have pictures with me of my twin boys. I know...I'm a photographer so what's up with that?! Well for those of you who have not had the pleasure of seeing these adorable little faces..here they are...soon to be three years old! They are truly the loves of my life, my inspiration, and my heart & soul.

{WEDDING PLANS}

2008-04-09T20:26:00.006-04:00

Ideas & Inspiration

Planning your wedding can be overwhelming..that is if you're anything like me. I spent months and months looking through bridal magazines, even ordered all of the back issues of Martha Stewart Weddings. Just when I thought I had all in place, I would see a color combination that I loved, a table arrangement that I had to have, a small detail that was sure to make all the difference in the world. When the big day finally arrived everything that could have gone wrong did, including a torrential down pour only minutes prior to the outdoor ceremony. As the wedding coordinator ran around frantically making alternate plans, I stood still and looked around. It wasn't the flowers, the programs, the crisp linens, or the table favors that I noticed but the people; the man of my dreams, my family and friends that I love so dearly-all of them for the first time in my life, in the same room at the same moment to share with me in my happiness. I can honestly say it was the best day of my life-rain and all.

Here is a link to a site that is truly inspirational as you plan your big day.

http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/

{KAYLEE}

2008-04-04T17:11:00.008-04:00

A whole lot of soul!

I spent the day yesterday with Kaylee-I've never met anyone with such soulful eyes! She is an aspiring young model with a lot of spirit and energy! She carried her Ipod with her throughout the day teaching me the latest dance moves and singing to hip hop and rap-I am now "with it"!! She also convinced me that I have to get a myspace, and wear my hair with an uneven part. You can see from her pictures that she's got it-and it's just a matter of time before she's gracing the pages of Abercrombie!

{KATIE}

2008-04-01T16:59:00.009-04:00

Joy, beauty, giggles, love & pure sweetness

This past weekend we celebrated Katie Hyndman's 3rd birthday!

Katie is just two months older than my twin boys Colin & Devon hence, they have known her since birth. They have been pining for her attention ever since!

As I sat and watched Katie, Colin & Devon so full of joy, beauty, giggles, love and pure sweetness I was reminded of how fleeting these moments are.

It will be gone before you know it.

The fingerprints on the wall appear higher and higher. Then suddenly they disappear.

Happy Birthday Katie!

{VERY VINTAGE}

2008-03-30T15:23:00.018-04:00

Jennifer

When I look at her, I see a reflection of myself. It's not just the same nose, curly hair, or fair skin that we all share. Or the silly sense of humor, love of small unattractive dogs, or passion for decorating magazines. Or that when we shop for birthday cards, we often buy the same ones. It's something much deeper.

I have four sisters and Jennifer is the youngest. My sisters have taught me how to live. They are a part of myself that respond to me. You can see it and feel it. This person you grew up with and shared everything with, who has your genes and your blood and is so much like you, yet also different. I draw great strength from that. This is why I chose to feature Jen in my VERY FIRST EVER posting. So here she is-my beautiful, blue-eyed, angelic looking, uber talented songwriter/singer, baby sister.