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Katie + Tony, part two

01. 5.2011

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Katie and Tony are a couple that have placed their spirituality and love for God at the forefront of their relationship. Here is what Katie told me about the wedding proposal:
"It was a surprise. We had a picnic at James Island County Park (I know you saw the pics). We went to a swing, overlooking the marsh at sunset. He had stashed flowers, a brownie (my first love), and a sweet card near where we were sitting. He read me the card and a passage from Genesis and then proposed!"

I met Katie through a friend and past client of mine Ashley. I love Ashley dearly and she and her family are very funny, smart, charming and beautiful. I have been blessed with clients that have the father daughter relationship that one dreams of. The father speaks and the daughter tears up. The daughter drives off and the father tears up. This relationship always brings me to tears, and I know that a strong woman is the result of any father/daughter relationship like this. Ashley's got it, Katie's got it and I know their kids will have it.
I love any chance I have to visit Lowndes Grove. Even in fairly rainy weather, this property is the home of many happy days and nights. Ashley introduced me to Lowndes and I just love everything about it!

Ceremony Venue: St. Lukes Chapel

Reception Venue: Lowndes Grove Plantation

Caterer: Patrick Properties / Fish Catering

Wedding Design/Coordination: Red Letter Events

Florist: Lotus Flower

Rentals: Eventworks

Pastry Chef: DeClare Cakes and Pastries

Ceremony & Reception Music: Fortunate Sons Entertainment

Photo Booth: Jenny Farnham, PhotographyanddesignbyJenny

Transportation: Lancaster Tours, Marquee Limo

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Katie + Tony, part one

01. 4.2011

I have to say I came to tears while taking the next picture. I am overwhelmed with happiness when I see a couple pray for each other.

First few minutes together...

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kristin williams says:

Beautiful!! I agree with you on praying with your spouse...that is one of the most precious things you can do. I don't know you, Katie & Tony, but keep on praying for & with each other!! God will bless your marriage...God's blessing to you both.
Ashley, I love the way your beautiful heart sees things...God has given you such an amazing gift!! love you BF

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Holly Betsill says:

THESE ROCK!!!! I love every single picture-can't wait to see more and get some of my own!!!!! Beautiful day, beautiful friend, beautiful happiness! :)

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a new year...

12.28.2010

(the picture above is from Katie's wedding which will be a blog headliner very soon!!!)

I wanted to let everyone know about some news we recently received. Bill extended his enlistment, in an attempt to pass his G.I. benefits on to our kids, should they someday decide to go to college or trade school. In doing so, you have to have enough retain-ability, he did not, so he extended. My motto when I was in the military was always extend, never re-enlist if you have the opportunity. Keep the ball in your court, if you can.
Well the ball was in our court, because I thought Bill didn't have enough time left in service...guess this gave them just enough months. We were surprised with an assignment to San Antonio, Texas. Bill was given given two options...turn down the assignment and retire in July, or take it.

I have never really spent much time in Texas. Basic training wasn't really Texas, as it was like being in some weird nightmare where you could see a big city off in the distance, but you weren't sure how you got where you were. (that's how it was for me at least. I spent the first few years in the military wondering what I was doing there)   That brings up a funny story/memory.
I joined the military with my bff at the time (i say she is my bff now, but i haven't seen her in AGES and you know, you just grow apart, but I love her just the same) Rachel. Rachel and I had a few options at the time, she 21 and me 20. We were going to go live on a barge in Mexico with her uncle- weird idea, but intriguing, I must admit. The other idea was joining the peace corp, which we were not eligible because neither one of us had a bachelor's degree. Then the last came so strangely...my uncle was in recruiting and he had always encouraged me about looking into the Air Force. I had a picture of jets flying over a castle in Germany taken by the late and fantastically awesome Mike Haggerty. I remember Rachel and I dreaming of touring the globe together and fantasizing of "that 'G.I. issue' purse". So we joined the Air Force together what seems like another lifetime- 13 years ago!!
Anyway, I went so far off track it surprises even me. Texas, here we come again, but this time I can be a part of the city rather than watch it from far away while being yelled at in formation ;)

I am ready for whatever comes. I am ready to thoroughly enjoy the rest of our time here in SC. Just as I was trying to be happy right here and just be content, we get orders; go figure.

I am finishing out my wedding season here. I will fly back for my last summer weddings and pray with all my might that we get an extension because they want us there by April, and that's just CAH-RAY-ZEE!! I will stay here with the kiddos so Wesley can finish 5k.

So before I wrap up this last blog post of 2011, (I have plenty to blog, just not today) I will list my resolutions for you, as I am a resolution person and I do fairly well at keeping them. I think this is important because people are here, friends are here to keep us accountable. I challenge you or encourage you to write down your resolutions on fb or email or on a piece of paper and share them with someone. Realistic stuff that you can do. I would love to hear your goals. You can comment below or fb me. I usually have mine written on a board in front of my monitor...sort of unrealistic cause they are staring at you everyday. My good friend and mentor Deborah said "put them away and re-evaluate from time to time", good advice.

1) Be a better Wife, Mom, bff to Jesus
--what does this entail? listening, being present, doing more listening, praying, reading the Bible and anything Ronnie suggests, teaching my children, feeding myself and my passions so I can be a better mom.
2) Getting inspired, learning even more about photography, doing things that are not normally 'comfortable' and Give Back!
3) Stop comparing myself to others---large sore-throat- swallow on that one. I just want to go a little easier on myself.
4) Get arms like Kelly Rippa ;)
5) Get quickbooks working again :(   Maybe I will hire an accountant.
6) Be greener, healthier, happier, more positive, talk less about others, and more about what I can do better and wiser
7) Keep in touch with those that really matter to me, don't let them slip away as miles get between us, we are a military family after all, this is what we do; we move sometimes. It's just Texas for Pete's sake ;)

That's a start. Happy New Year. I hope 2011 comes with cheaper gasoline, cleaner water, deeper friendships, more beautiful pictures, warmer weather, longer summers, meaningful conversations, money saved, soul searching, a deeper relationship with Jesus and his Dad ;), more board games, quality time, and of course more romance ;)

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