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A lot of people have emailed, facebooked, and text'ed (word ?- well it should be) me about where we are moving and when. Well I don't know.
What I do know. We are not moving to Texas. We don't have orders to move to Pope just yet. I didn't do the ole' school lottery here in Sumter, so our school choices are well...they are what they are. But that isn't what I wanted to write about...
I wanted to write about something that has been on my heart.
I feel it isn't so much about where you are going...but where you are.
I am happy right now. Sure I'd love to live in Columbia, Charlotte or Charleston...but I don't. God, the military, and our decisions have brought us here, and good things are happening and have happened. We have a church that is growing and if you are un-churched, you are invited!!! If you don't traditionally like church this may be a fit for you.
check us out- Elevation- Columbia. There is a series coming up about love and relationships and just the trailer made my eyes well up with tears. It is called Mr & Mrs Betterhalf. You can see a trailer online You are invited, you are always welcome...
No matter what happens, my hope is in him. I would love to find "home" but my home is with my family, with friends as close as a phone call so that can be just about anywhere. Jesus...drive this van.
I was just telling a friend today, after that crazy storm blew threw, that you go from being this carefree young woman that used to chase storms and want to feel the wind in her hair, to being the Mom that has to find the right room for us to all crouch in when we have tornado warnings. Wesley asked me if he could eat the hail that fell on the porch this morning...I was like "no you can't eat that, or can you?!?" The funny thing is there's no curtain that drops to signify the scene change. There's nothing that happens to let you know..okay you are responsible for all of these tiny people now...it just one day changes. I feel like the babysitter so much of the time. I don't have the gene that so many Mom's seem to have...the gene that knows how to creates schedules and knows when to have playdates and bakes and organizes and scrapbooks. I can barely get everyone's teeth brushed and breakfast down their throats in the morning before school. I forget book bags and permission slips and I forget to dress my kids up for pajama day...
I don't know if it will ever all click, but I do know that my children know I love them and I am just a girl chasing the wind without them. I never knew what living was until these kids entered my life. I may not be the most together Mom, or the most dependable "room Mother", but I love these kids more than... well...anything.
My proudest accomplishments can be seen below ;)
Lots of pics...sorry but I am so proud of them ;)
What I do know. We are not moving to Texas. We don't have orders to move to Pope just yet. I didn't do the ole' school lottery here in Sumter, so our school choices are well...they are what they are. But that isn't what I wanted to write about...
I wanted to write about something that has been on my heart.
I feel it isn't so much about where you are going...but where you are.
I am happy right now. Sure I'd love to live in Columbia, Charlotte or Charleston...but I don't. God, the military, and our decisions have brought us here, and good things are happening and have happened. We have a church that is growing and if you are un-churched, you are invited!!! If you don't traditionally like church this may be a fit for you.
check us out- Elevation- Columbia. There is a series coming up about love and relationships and just the trailer made my eyes well up with tears. It is called Mr & Mrs Betterhalf. You can see a trailer online You are invited, you are always welcome...
No matter what happens, my hope is in him. I would love to find "home" but my home is with my family, with friends as close as a phone call so that can be just about anywhere. Jesus...drive this van.
I was just telling a friend today, after that crazy storm blew threw, that you go from being this carefree young woman that used to chase storms and want to feel the wind in her hair, to being the Mom that has to find the right room for us to all crouch in when we have tornado warnings. Wesley asked me if he could eat the hail that fell on the porch this morning...I was like "no you can't eat that, or can you?!?" The funny thing is there's no curtain that drops to signify the scene change. There's nothing that happens to let you know..okay you are responsible for all of these tiny people now...it just one day changes. I feel like the babysitter so much of the time. I don't have the gene that so many Mom's seem to have...the gene that knows how to creates schedules and knows when to have playdates and bakes and organizes and scrapbooks. I can barely get everyone's teeth brushed and breakfast down their throats in the morning before school. I forget book bags and permission slips and I forget to dress my kids up for pajama day...
I don't know if it will ever all click, but I do know that my children know I love them and I am just a girl chasing the wind without them. I never knew what living was until these kids entered my life. I may not be the most together Mom, or the most dependable "room Mother", but I love these kids more than... well...anything.
My proudest accomplishments can be seen below ;)
Lots of pics...sorry but I am so proud of them ;)
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Sylvia and Jarrott chose to be married on the grounds of their beautiful home in Elgin, SC. They own a fantastic home that sits on sprawling acreage with lots of hills, beautiful trees, and a pretty pond. It is a little piece of heaven, right outside of Columbia. They were sure lucky when they found that property, cause it is a gem, plain and simple.
Sylvia and Jarrott are both surgeons in the same field but at different hospitals, which I find so interesting because they can refer to one another for a second opinion. I can't imagine a better pairing than these two. They are both silly, but serious and totally in love.
Congrats to you, Sylvia and Jarrott. Many years of successful medicine and a passionate love may you both have ;)
I want to also add, that Jessica from Southern Way Catering was amazing. Their crew was super polite and one of the most organized and hospitable teams I have ever worked with. The food was magnificent, they even set up a mock table and chairs and brought us drinks and napkins- they bent over backwards for Emily and myself like we were wedding guests. I can only hope I can work with them again soon. Southern cooking that is as delicious as it is beautiful. I don't always post food pics, but had to throw in a small pic of the courses.
Thank you Jessica + Team Southern Way ;)
a few details...
I love these ring shots.
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Sylvia and Jarrott are both surgeons in the same field but at different hospitals, which I find so interesting because they can refer to one another for a second opinion. I can't imagine a better pairing than these two. They are both silly, but serious and totally in love.
Congrats to you, Sylvia and Jarrott. Many years of successful medicine and a passionate love may you both have ;)
I want to also add, that Jessica from Southern Way Catering was amazing. Their crew was super polite and one of the most organized and hospitable teams I have ever worked with. The food was magnificent, they even set up a mock table and chairs and brought us drinks and napkins- they bent over backwards for Emily and myself like we were wedding guests. I can only hope I can work with them again soon. Southern cooking that is as delicious as it is beautiful. I don't always post food pics, but had to throw in a small pic of the courses.
Thank you Jessica + Team Southern Way ;)
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The next shot is Em's and yes that's me in the back shooting one of the shot you will see below.
I love these ring shots.Vendors:
Caterer: Southern Way Catering
Cake: Parkland Cakes
Flowers: Blossom Shop
Dress: Carol Hannah
Tent/chairs: Palmetto Party Rental
String quartet: Jarrod Haning Music & all members of the SC Philharmonic
String quartet: Jarrod Haning Music & all members of the SC Philharmonic
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Makenzie Shipes says:
Ashley, these photos are lovely! I have been watching (aka stalking) your blog for a long time and I can't wait for you to shoot my wedding next weekend! :) See you May 7th!
(04.27.11 @ 10:15 PM)
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Cherrish and David are actually close friends of ours. I was really honored when they asked me to shoot their wedding. I love shooting close to home as I get to drive less and for this I got to enjoy my family cause they were INVITED!! That is always a treat. I was super nervous that Abby would yell "she's so cute" during the ceremony, but she didn't.
David and Cherrish came over quite a bit while Bill was in Afghanistan and "Mr. David" would play legos with Wesley and I will be forever grateful. I love you guys!!! Happy Love to you!!
*the first pics of Cherrish are from our bridal session. The girls you see are Cherrish's little sisters!! And the pic of the baby with the bottle in her teeth looking like she is about to challenge the little boy looking at her, is none other than little miss Abby Brokop.
David and Cherrish came over quite a bit while Bill was in Afghanistan and "Mr. David" would play legos with Wesley and I will be forever grateful. I love you guys!!! Happy Love to you!!
*the first pics of Cherrish are from our bridal session. The girls you see are Cherrish's little sisters!! And the pic of the baby with the bottle in her teeth looking like she is about to challenge the little boy looking at her, is none other than little miss Abby Brokop.
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Susan Brokop says:
Beautiful! Really enjoyed the beauty of these pics.
(04.23.11 @ 10:05 AM)
Cherrish Branson says:
Ashley...these pictures are stunning!!!!!! like we could have ever had anyone else shoot this day. it was so good working with you, again-and as always! I love your uncanny ability to capture moments and highlight their beauty, comedy, drama, or even simplicity. You see life through these candid frames and that is only one of the things I love about you. WE were and are honored to have you as our photographer and better, our friend! For those of you browsing and considering using Ashley for a wedding, or any occasion, I promise you, you will fall in love with her. We love you Ashley. ~The Bransons
(04.23.11 @ 04:17 PM)
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Thanks for sharing these pics of your family. I love them. Great work. Nice to know that other photogs children sometimes are not the best subjects. But you did get your son to finally give a smile on the porch. Again great work.
(04.28.11 @ 07:35 PM)These pictures are wonderful, Ashley. I just love looking at them.
(04.28.11 @ 08:48 PM)You continue to inspire me everyday... and although it may not be in our best interest to eat hail, we are never too old to dance in the rain. :)
(04.29.11 @ 01:40 PM)LOVE them - they are the cutest kids Ashley I love family photos!! And I have a theory about the organization part....creative people are hardly ever organized!! No FUN mom ever got mother of the year - even though they should have ;)
(04.29.11 @ 07:27 PM)LOVE them - they are the cutest kids Ashley I love family photos!! And I have a theory about the organization part....creative people are hardly ever organized!! No FUN mom ever got mother of the year - even though they should have ;)
(04.29.11 @ 07:27 PM)I love you friend...just they way you are!!!! And I know for a FACT that you are an AWESOME wife, momma & friend...xoxoxox
(04.29.11 @ 11:18 PM)