Sunday, April 21, 2013

A Visit from Mom and Dad

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Last month, my parents came to visit.  They always look forward to seeing us (and Noah, of course!), but this was more of a “working trip.”  Projects around the house are much more difficult to tackle with a baby added to the mix, so Mom and Dad took a few days to make some things happen!

My dad dug a trench that was probably 60 or 70 feet long to create a drainage system for our side yard.  Previously, we would deal with standing water for a couple of days after a good hard rain.  Now Mike and I don’t step in water to our ankles when we take out the trash!

I didn’t get any pictures of this, but my mom and I worked quite a bit on repainting the fence outside.  What a difference a coat of paint makes!  She also planted some really lovely flowers in our yard.  They bring a smile to my face every time I pull in the driveway!

 Between all the projects, we were able to share in some good meals and have some restful down time.  What a blessing!

Mom and Dad, thanks for all your help!  We love you both!

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Brad & Meredith: Engaged!

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I met Brad back in October at Clark and Laura’s wedding, and was so excited when he called me about this special news!  He was planning to propose to his girlfriend, Meredith, at Duke Chapel, and he wanted me to stealthily document the whole thing.  I was honored to be witness to such a meaningful moment in their lives!

She was completely surprised, and so elated!  We went outside for a few photos of the two of them together.

The trees were blooming, the sun was shining… Brad couldn’t have planned a more perfect day if he tried!

Meredith had been carrying around a letter for Brad for weeks, just to share with him when they would get engaged.  After he read her sweet words, they took a moment to call a few close family members to share the good news!

Brad and Meredith, I hope you two enjoy these photos.  It was such a treat to take them!  Blessings on your marriage!

To see the complete gallery from their session, click here.

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Noah’s 9-month update

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It’s getting harder to be creative with these monthly pictures!  To honor our favorite farmer’s market, I dressed him accordingly (no pants though… it’s ridiculously hard to get them on, and it’s also 80 degrees outside).  This kid gets more and more hilarious by the day, and I can’t help but smile at him, no matter what face he is making at me.  (Below on the right is his “screaming for fun” face, which is pretty common.)

I’m beginning to see his thought process now, and he has actually responded to a couple of words besides his name.  It is a cool/scary thing to see him develop a mind of his own…

It’s amazing that he’s 3/4 of the way through his first year!  Happy 9 months, baby!

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Allison and Kyle’s Jacksonville Wedding

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You could not have picked a more beautiful day for an outdoor wedding.  Allison and Kyle’s detail-filled ceremony at the historic Ribault Club was fit for a dream!  Between fresh hydrangeas adorning the aisles, a lovely sash to greet Allison as she walked down the aisle, and an intimate setting for loved ones to witness the beautiful occasion, this wedding will go down in my books as one to remember!  For a more complete story of their wedding day, click here to watch their slideshow or here to see their online gallery of proofs.

Allison got ready at the Amelia Island Plantation.  Wow, what a beautiful spot!  My favorite moment from this part of the day was definitely hearing Allison read the letter that Kyle wrote to her for their wedding day.

A little later, Kyle read the letter that Allison wrote to him:

As a gift to her bridesmaids, Allison gave each one a robe individually chosen to fit their personality.  So sweet!

Allison and Kyle chose to do a “First Look” for their wedding day.  My favorite images of the bride and groom most often come from this special moment before the ceremony where the couple can have a few minutes to see each other for the first time and really soak in the beauty of the day (and one another!).

And these guys had an INCREDIBLY FUN wedding party!  Seriously.  I may be partial (several FSU Wesley alums here), but they were amazing.

Their ceremony was simply beautiful.  Emotion-filled, Spirit-filled, and beautiful.

I don’t usually include family photos in blog posts (you can find the whole album here, though!) but this one I just love:

Allison and Kyle had a really sweet idea for a last dance, just the two of them.  The rest of their guests went outside to get ready for the sendoff, and these two had a few moments to themselves.  Wedding days are such a whirlwind, and this was a wonderful idea for them to take another moment with each other.

Mr. and Mrs. Rifkin, congratulations to you!  I hope you enjoy these photos and can enjoy the beauty of your wedding day for a long time.

To see the whole event and order prints, click here!

If you missed the slideshow, you can watch below:

Here are a list of the vendors that made Allison and Kyle’s wedding day so amazing:

Venue:  The Ribault Club, Fort George Island, FL
Planner:  Chrissy Sladek
Designer:  Emily Grace Designs
Hair & Makeup:  Mary Airhart Salon
Caterer, Cake, & Bar:  The Bistro Aix
Florist:  Park Avenue Florist
Dress:  Modern Trousseau, custom work done by Martha Shump Designs
Dance Floor:  Beachview Rentals
Lights:  Wayne McCoy
DJ:  D’Land Entertainment
Photography:  Daylight Photography
Videography:  Matt Aponte
Invitations:  Proper Papers
Programs, menus, & thank you cards: ARThropologyJax
String Quartet:  UNF

 

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Sunday, March 31, 2013

March Self-Portrait: Training Time

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A few months ago, Mike completed a great life goal of his:  finish an Iron Man triathlon.  I was proud of him for so many reasons… swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles, and running a full marathon (26.2 miles) is a challenge for anybody, but Mike completed this amazing feat in the midst of sleepless nights with a new baby, being a full-time grad student, and a nasty case of bronchitis.  Seeing him cross that finish line was one of my favorite memories.  Many friends came to Wilmington to show their support–Mike’s mom even drove all the way from Florida to surprise him– and we were all blown away by his 15-hour endeavor.

In the days that followed, I got to thinking about his race.  I have never done any kind of athletic race before– it’s just never interested me.  I’ve always been more of a game-playing exerciser.  A game of frisbee or volleyball sounds great, but I’m not too keen on the treadmill.  Perhaps it’s the social aspect, and running always struck me as a lonely sport.  However, I started wanting a taste of that excitement and accomplishment.  So my friend Eliza and I decided we would do a crazy thing and sign up for our own triathlon!  We’re doing a sprint tri in the Raleigh area next month (which starts tomorrow… yikes!  Hello, April!).  It’s definitely a shorter distance, but it is something I am really excited about and hope to be proud of.

And my solo runs?  They’re not as fun as the ones I do with friends, but I think I’m starting to enjoy those, too.

*Side note:  It took A LOT of tries to get this shot.  This self-portrait thing is definitely a growing experience!

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