{Sunday photo bliss inspired by Rita at the Coffee Shop blog}
LJ & Roomie {OpLove #2}
OpLove has brought some wonderful people into my life, I am truly thankful and feel truly blessed.
With such beautiful sun light, a fabulous location and a wonderful lil lady-- even with our security guard stalker-- the session couldn't have gone better.
A pregnancy can be an exciting & scary thing, especially for a first, and doing it without your husband is something many of us Military spouses have had to face.
But let me tell ya, I haven't met many pregnant ladies or military spouses that are as strong as the one I met today.
But let me tell ya, I haven't met many pregnant ladies or military spouses that are as strong as the one I met today.
Looking so forward to the coming weeks, being able to meet the little life growing strong in her belly, her roomie, their Garrett. Missing her man, him missing her and the birth of their first born will most likely be one of the toughest things they will have to face in their marriage.
But she is strong! ... and so ready to snuggle and kiss her little man, it might make missing the other man in her life a little more tolerable.
You are truly a beautiful person inside and out! I'm so glad that I was the one that popped up on the zip code finder :)
But she is strong! ... and so ready to snuggle and kiss her little man, it might make missing the other man in her life a little more tolerable.
You are truly a beautiful person inside and out! I'm so glad that I was the one that popped up on the zip code finder :)
-- Thank you OpLove! Thank you Lauren!
Soon you will be reunited not only as man and wife but as a family.
I can't wait to meet both the men in your life!
See you all soon,
April
a little SOOC love!
SOOC
70-200 f2.8 1/125 100
SOOC
f 2.8 1/200 100
one great lens and a couple of bad ass kids.
In love!
Innocent wonder {I heart faces} weekly
This weeks challenge made me take a look back into my earlier photographs, with this shot in mind.
Off of the Sunabe Seawall in Okinawa Japan. I felt like she was telling me to take a look at this wonderful place. With so much going on in today's world... an innocent wonder, seeing the world through a 3 year olds eyes-- it can be a beautiful place.
The world is her oyster!
Be sure to check out the other entries!
Until the next challenge,
April
He's terrrrrific {Sunday Photo Bliss}
My honor roll student. My scholar. He had a goal in sight, that was for darn sure. There were only two terrific kid awards in his grade and my guy was one of `em... but we already knew he was terrific.
He's my most favorite 8 year old!
Ash, we are super proud of you. We knew you could do it!
We love you, buddy. Congrats!!
xoxo
He's my most favorite 8 year old!
Ash, we are super proud of you. We knew you could do it!
We love you, buddy. Congrats!!
xoxo
First {OpLove} Family sneak peek
I was introduced to Operation Love Reunited through I heart faces and knew it was the kind of organization that I wanted to get involved with.
I understand what its like to be married to the military as I am an Air Force spouse, with a deployment or two under my belt, wishing I'd been introduced to this organization myself, the first I'd ever heard of it was seeing it on I heart faces.
I was elated when my application was approved! I couldn't wait to jump in and get started. I am new to this area and haven't met many people, thankfully the base is aware of the program and offers it to their deployed spouses. The zip code finder is also an excellent source (... if you're aware of the organization).
I hope that I am able to bring more awareness regarding this organization to the area.
(You can read more about Operation Love Reunited on their website or under my Oplove blog tab :) )
This brings me to my first Oplove client and her two wonderful boys.
I am so thankful that Oplove brought you into my life! you're not just a client, but a friend. I've enjoyed all of our conversations and look forward to the growth of our friendship-- not just between us but between our kiddo's too.
Good luck to your oldest on his journey through medical school!! It was great to meet him.
I hope to get you all back in front of my lens when your hubby returns!
Thank you!
April
(Disclaimer)
The photos and other content of this publication do not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.
I understand what its like to be married to the military as I am an Air Force spouse, with a deployment or two under my belt, wishing I'd been introduced to this organization myself, the first I'd ever heard of it was seeing it on I heart faces.
I was elated when my application was approved! I couldn't wait to jump in and get started. I am new to this area and haven't met many people, thankfully the base is aware of the program and offers it to their deployed spouses. The zip code finder is also an excellent source (... if you're aware of the organization).
I hope that I am able to bring more awareness regarding this organization to the area.
(You can read more about Operation Love Reunited on their website or under my Oplove blog tab :) )
This brings me to my first Oplove client and her two wonderful boys.
I am so thankful that Oplove brought you into my life! you're not just a client, but a friend. I've enjoyed all of our conversations and look forward to the growth of our friendship-- not just between us but between our kiddo's too.
Good luck to your oldest on his journey through medical school!! It was great to meet him.
I hope to get you all back in front of my lens when your hubby returns!
Thank you!
April
(Disclaimer)
The photos and other content of this publication do not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.
Smile(s) {I heart faces} weekly
The biggest, most bestest, most real, smiles to date! I thought it was perfect for this weeks photo challenge over at Iheatfaces. Its one of my favorite places, with so much inspiration, head over and check out the other contestants.
until next time!
April
Ohio Family
Friends of the family, I was so excited to get her email a few months ago requesting a shoot!
I couldn't wait for December to roll around.
This was my first indoor shoot (other than shooting my own kids) and I have to admit that it was so much harder than an outdoor session. Finding my light, making sure it was even, hiking up my iso... and such.
I chose this last picture, not the normal family picture, because it showcased the amount of playfulness and fun we had that morning. There were some real laughs... no forced or fake smiles.
I couldn't wait for December to roll around.
This was my first indoor shoot (other than shooting my own kids) and I have to admit that it was so much harder than an outdoor session. Finding my light, making sure it was even, hiking up my iso... and such.
However, this session was more personal, playful and less "posed" then some of my previous sessions. They were able to be who they are, comfortable in their environment; it was great ( I even got bare piggy toes, in Dec.!).
Little B would have rather had me there to play than to take his picture :) We had lots of extra's in the photo's... but we certainly made it work.
I chose this last picture, not the normal family picture, because it showcased the amount of playfulness and fun we had that morning. There were some real laughs... no forced or fake smiles.
Thank you C family for having me in your home! I hope to get you back in front of my lens this summer!!
T, please stay safe over there! We appreciate your service!
Until next time,
April
Until next time,
April
A Morris winter wonderland
I have to admit that I really missed the cold weather, but so glad to not have to live in it...
although as I write this the state of Louisiana just issued a state of emergency winter warning--
Since this morning they've closed roads, we get frequent TV interruptions with updates... and we have lost power once already. However I'm pretty sure that it wont bring the kind of snowy fun that OH welcomed us with. O' well. We'll see what our state of emergency "winter" storm brings.
Bring it on LA. Bring it! [outside temp: 32 -- yup. you heard -- thirty-damn-two]
although as I write this the state of Louisiana just issued a state of emergency winter warning--
Since this morning they've closed roads, we get frequent TV interruptions with updates... and we have lost power once already. However I'm pretty sure that it wont bring the kind of snowy fun that OH welcomed us with. O' well. We'll see what our state of emergency "winter" storm brings.
Bring it on LA. Bring it! [outside temp: 32 -- yup. you heard -- thirty-damn-two]
I'll be back with more blog posts! I have lots of good stuff from our visit :) And... they advised us to stay indoors, do NOT drive... so today, all I have is time-- its on my side. yes it is.
H & E Fam-ily
First I want to start off by saying how much these two families mean to me, not just because we share a love for my kids but because they've known me (and cared for me) for more than 1/2 my life. Some people may think our family dynamic shouldn't work... but its does & I'm thankful.
Now... I was home for a short time, it was SO cold outside and this little guy was fighting a cold and wasn't feeling well at all... but he gave it his best :) This kid is one of the coolest, cutest... ever!
The Morris Family loves you, Dom!
[in the top picture]
This is a couple that you read about in books as a kid... true high school sweethearts! They've been together since they were 12, skating around Beaver Vu holding hands.
They've grown to be such wonderful people and the best parents a kid could ask for. I am so happy for the both of you.
Now... I was home for a short time, it was SO cold outside and this little guy was fighting a cold and wasn't feeling well at all... but he gave it his best :) This kid is one of the coolest, cutest... ever!
[in the top picture]
This is a couple that you read about in books as a kid... true high school sweethearts! They've been together since they were 12, skating around Beaver Vu holding hands.
They've grown to be such wonderful people and the best parents a kid could ask for. I am so happy for the both of you.
What a great couple of kids!
Nothing like a little father/daughter, mother/daughter hug. The best kinds of hugs!
I'm going to close this blog post with this last picture... because I had to.
`nuff said!
{bahahaha}
Off I go to edit the many, many [more] great pictures.
Thanks, Family!
With lots of love,
Ape
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