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We are on our annual family vacation, minus one huge part of my family. I don't know how women do it, the ones that choose or end up as single mothers. I have to admit I kinda feel cah-ray-zee after only a few days of all kids, all the time + sand + sleeping in a bed with all my children + up at dawn + allergies + being on vacay without my bff. Maybe I am hormonal, or maybe I am not...but I start to resent the military for making us endure this. Why so stinking long? Why so many months? I don't want to hear the military answers. They can come tuck my kids into bed and explain what is taking so long. When is uncle Sam going to come babysit? Let him be the solo disciplinarian...btw, I know the Army is gone way longer...and I feel really bad for them...but his is my vent, this is my pitty party.
The part I hate the most is that Bill and I can only talk at the most inopportune times. Our schedules and time zones are so off, that I feel someone is always being spanked or in time out or having a meltdown at the exact moment he calls. I can't seem to give him the attention he deserves, and it makes me feel horrible. For this my sweet husband, I can't apologize enough. I am so sorry.
So I am a huge downer on this gorgeous Wednesday. The birthday of my baby girl.
A year ago today I was recovering from the easiest delivery that ever maybe was. Easy for me, for her and my doctor...Abby Mae has brought me light and laughs and joy beyond belief. I need to sit back, count my blessings and get on over this pitty party.
My husband will be home in about 50 days...Good things are coming, good things are here.
I just had to vent, to anyone that is listening. Tonight is my night to cook. We are going to have a gluten free, nut free bday cake that will probably be scoffed at and taste horrible...My baby girl is allergic to everything, poor thing. That which doesn't give us hives, makes us stronger.
photos by my girl bff beth caporaletti. She is my air ;)
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Emily and Justin were married in Savannah at the Telfair Museum of Art. What a magical, beautiful place full of some fantastic pieces of art. The most well know piece, the bird girl, was guarding their fantastic cake all night. Emily's dress was a Vera Wang, and was the center of attention, at least mine ;)
Emily and Justin have dated for about eight years...patiently waiting for this day. They have put God first in their relationship and that is easy to tell with just a short conversation with Emily. I have had the pleasure of shooting both Justin and his brother Jonathan's (Jonathan + Lizzy) weddings and am so glad that there are other siblings left unmarried, because I can't get enough of this fantastic and charming family. I love watching as sibling's weddings take place. Both weddings were fantastic in their own right, and so different, as the two boys are. I am sure their parents are proud to have such God fearing kiddos, all grown up with fantastic wives to stand by them forever.
As usual, details to follow shortly ;)
Emily and Justin have dated for about eight years...patiently waiting for this day. They have put God first in their relationship and that is easy to tell with just a short conversation with Emily. I have had the pleasure of shooting both Justin and his brother Jonathan's (Jonathan + Lizzy) weddings and am so glad that there are other siblings left unmarried, because I can't get enough of this fantastic and charming family. I love watching as sibling's weddings take place. Both weddings were fantastic in their own right, and so different, as the two boys are. I am sure their parents are proud to have such God fearing kiddos, all grown up with fantastic wives to stand by them forever.
As usual, details to follow shortly ;)
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tricia huddas mesaros says:
Ashley you did an amazing job - absolutely beautiful!!
(08.06.10 @ 05:08 PM)
jessica denmark says:
Emily and Justin were easily one of my favorite couples. So genuine and truly, truly in love. These are phenomenal shots Ashley - youve captured both the museum's AND the couple's personalities without diluting the other. Fantastic!
(08.10.10 @ 01:00 PM)
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I totally forgot to blog this...only facebooked it. Sorry. For those of you that don't facebook...
The Completely Unveiled blog is worth a daily look, for sure!
Here is their feature!
The Completely Unveiled blog is worth a daily look, for sure!
Here is their feature!
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ok - so not to be your website stalker but I was just looking/reading everything and this, well, this brought tears! I absolutely can not imagine what you guys go throught! I am very thankful for you and the sacrifices you make!! I think about you guys often and can not believe how big the kiddos have gotten! The girls look just alike and are beautiful! And Wes... he is going to be a heartbreaker! My goodness he is handsome! I hope these next few weeks fly by for you!!!
(09.10.10 @ 12:24 PM)