Class of 2017

Dylan is in his senior year at London High School!  He enjoys running and is currently on the Cross Country team.  He also has an interest in photography and travel (I love hearing this!), and he’s planning to attend Columbus Sate after high school.  Dylan, the Lord bless you as you follow His plans for you!

Speaking of travel…Dylan got this backpack while visiting friends in Morocco. 

I was so excited when Deborah told me she was pregnant and due the end of August.  All along I kept joking with her that “hopefully” he’ll be born on my birthday!  Well, little Redd made his grand entrance into this world on my birthday!!  In fact, we were even born at the same hospital!

Welcome to the world, Little Redd!  I’m so excited to watch you grow.  We’ll have to eat birthday cake together someday!!

Here’s a look at Redd’s first few days…

Riverside Hospital, Columbus Ohio

I know Pete and Deborah are going to be great parents because I know they won’t walk the journey alone…they will rely on God our good, good Father to guide them. One-week-old…and oh so CUTE!!

Class of 2017

Sometimes God crosses our paths with people and they become a part of our lives in ways we never expected.  Cheyanne and her sister, Savannah, are two of these special people in my life.  I’ve been privileged to watch them learn and grow in their lives and in their relationships with God.  Their lives haven’t always been easy, but through the journey they’ve relied on God and become strong.

Cheyanne, congratulations in making it to your senior year!  You are a goal oriented person and you work hard to accomplish those goals!  As you look forward to the future this is my prayer for you from Ephesians 1:16-19…”I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.  I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.  I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him.”

During Alex and Aliscia’s first dance I noticed they were completely in the moment and sweetly sang to each other the words…From the Ground Up

Grandma and grandpa painted a picture
Of 65 years in one little house
More than a memory, more than saying “I do”
Kiss you goodnights and “I love you’s”

Me and you, baby, walk in the footsteps
Build our own family
One day at a time…

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Troyer!  Here’s a glimpse into the first day of their forever…

Aliscia’s dress was absolutely elegant with an eye catching back and train.  Their house had the perfect place to display her dress…a “T” for Troyer! The ring bearer carried this unique monogrammed case made by Alex’s dad. Aliscia made the monogrammed shirts for her girls! Alex gave Aliscia a cross necklace… Aliscia’s gift to Alex… The sky was looking dark and the radar was showing rain…sure enough it poured!!  In fact, it was nearly a torrential downpour!  So, what do you do when your plans were for outdoor pictures and it’s pouring?!  You get creative with the tiny space you have to work with inside an old, country church…. It cleared up and we were able to quickly snap a few pictures during the reception at the London Country Club & Golf Course. And we’ll build this love from the ground up
For worse or for better
And I will be all you need
Beside you I’ll stand through the good and the bad
We’ll give all that we have
And we’ll build this love from the ground up   -Dan + Shay

Ceremony: Big Darby Baptist Church, Plain City, Ohio

Reception: London Country Club, London, Ohio

Second Shooter: Sarah Varughese

Ceremony: Cleveland History Center Hanna Gardens

Reception: Windows on the River, Cleveland OH

How would I describe Dan and Kristen’s day in a few words?  Elegant, gorgeous, hot and humid, great locations, and a wonderful couple!  Here’s a glimpse into their day…

Kristen and the girls got ready at her parents house. Dan and the guys hung out at his parents house… The gardens at the Cleveland History Center were beautiful!  I loved the unique structures, textures, and designs! Kristen, you’re gorgeous! See the button on Kristen’s bouquet in the picture below…it’s from her Grandmother’s wedding dress.  How special!About 30 minutes before the ceremony it poured!  We waited until the rain stopped, the ceremony chairs were dried off, and things continued as planned! 

Thank you, Andrew Weber, for all your help and second shooting!  You did a great job…I love the shots you got!