Monthly Archives: August 2009

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Here’s a Clue: Someone turned 2!

We had a Blue’s Clues themed party yesterday to celebrate little brother’s 2nd birthday.  He was excited and a bit overwhelmed to see the Blues Clues streamers, hanging decorations, balloons, hats, blowers, stickers and tattoos, plates, and napkins but after a few minutes he was loving everything!

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Baby sister, almost two months old now, with her party hat:

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Robin and Bronwyn brought their baby boy over to play.  With a smile this cute, dad is going to have an awesome session with him for his first birthday in a couple months!

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We played a game where we had to put a sticker into the empty picture frame on the Blue’s Clues poster.  We closed our eyes and people spun us in circles before we could put the sticker on.  Aunt Lora got so dizzy that she wasn’t even close to the poster!

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Yes, a Thomas the Train cake for a Blue’s Clues party.  Whatever makes little brother happy!  The cake was actually lots of cupcakes put together so mom put some Blue’s Clues cupcake picks in a few just to work in the party theme.

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“Present time, present time.  Open the present, see what’s inside.”  (Blue’s Clues fans, or parents of Blue’s Clues fans, will know what that quote is from.)  It is hard to open presents that look super fun and then not be able to play with them right at that very second because you have more to open.  But once all the gifts was opened, everyone started playing!  There were choo choo trains, Little People sets, Little Einstein rocket ships, art stuff, bristle blocks, and lots of other cool new toys.  Dad played with the bristle blocks so much that no one else could get a turn!

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Fun in the pool with Aunt Lora after the party:

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Birthdays are great times to think about all of our blessings and to thank God for the gift of each of us in our family and the time we have with one another.  Happy 2nd birthday little brother!  You are so special and so loved!  Mom and dad say that they cannot wait to see what you have in store for them this year :) .

Hillery and Michael’s Engagement Session

Hillery and Michael had plans to fly into Florida on Friday; however, due to the weather their flight was delayed and they didn’t get in until after midnight!  Dad met them for their engagement session early Saturday morning and expected them to be exhausted since they barely got any sleep.  He was surprised when they showed up and were still smiling and excited for the session!  Thanks for waking up and meeting with dad, and we hope you took a long nap when you got back to your hotel.

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Stacie and James at the Grand Plaza

Sunday dad joined Stacie and James for their wedding at the Grand Plaza Beach Resort, a terrific place for a wedding.  Thanks so much to Corey Conroy for shooting the wedding with dad!  Dad says he is a terrific person and it was great spending the day with him.  Rose Garden Florist put the orange and pink tropical flowers together.  Reverend Tom Greene (727-403-6308) was the officiant at the ceremony and did a wonderful job as always.  Le Cheesecake made Stacie and James’s wedding cake to match the bright orange and pink wedding colors.

Stacy and James are a beautiful couple and put together a beautiful beach wedding.  From ribbon wands to parasols, there were bright fun colors and details every where!  The newlyweds will be enjoying the beach even more as they head to Mexico for their honeymoon.  Have an awesome honeymoon and congratulations!

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A pretty Florida sunset:

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Mom loved the place card display:

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Stacie and James showing off their dance moves:

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Dad, Stacie, and James being silly:

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Lauren and Kase at Town Manor

On Saturday dad was in Auburndale for Lauren and Kase’s wedding at Town Manor.  It was a fun day celebrating with Lauren, Kase, and their awesome friends and family.  Julie Robbins and Darla Stafford were there that morning for hair and makeup.  They not only do a great job but they are also really wonderful people.  Lauren got ready at her parents’ house and they had a beautiful place.  Dad was in love with their 10 acres!  Lauren and Kase, thanks for having dad there to share in your day.  Have a terrific honeymoon and all the best in your lives together!

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Darla during the ceremony:

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Sunset:

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Yummy food:

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“All You Need is Love” cake:

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Sword Fighting

Big brother learning a new skill:

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Newborn Baby Girl

It is wonderful to see the look in new parents’ eyes when they look at their baby.  It is a look filled with the future and a lifetime of love.  Laura and her husband brought their new baby girl over on Friday for a session.  They were such a sweet family.  You know someone is a good dad when their baby uses their hand as a diaper and they still smile at her.  Congratulations to the new parents!

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Kristina and Patrick at the Lowry Park Zoo

Kristina and Patrick were married on Saturday.  They had their ceremony at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and their reception was in the Safari Lodge at the Lowry Park Zoo.  Dad was super excited about pictures of the bride and groom with the animals!  The ceremony was beautiful and after some pictures everyone headed over to the zoo…and then the clouds started getting dark.  Just as Kristina and Patrick made it over to the giraffes the rain started.  The giraffe ran away and all the rest of the animals went to find cover.  It didn’t phase the newlyweds though!  They went to their reception and enjoyed the party!  Everyone had so much fun and it was a real celebration.  Congratulations Kristina and Patrick!

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Nacole and Scott at the Grand Plaza

The Grand Plaza is wonderful wedding venue!  Dad always looks forward to photographing there.  He was at the Grand Plaza last Thursday for Nacole and Scott’s wedding.  Nacole first talked to dad just last month while dad was driving home to pick up mom’s hospital bag because she was in labor with our sister!  We wonder what Nacole must have thought of him because we are sure he sounded excited and nervous at the same time!  Nacole and Scott had their ceremony on the beach with the reception in the Presidential Ballroom.  Thanks for having dad there and enjoy St. Thomas!

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Mom thought the guy in the background was so funny!

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From Newborn to Thug

Alison, Trae, and their son are an amazing family.  Dad met them a little over a year ago when they were still waiting for their little boy to arrive.

Alison’s maternity session:

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When Alison and Trae brought their son over for his newborn session we all got to meet him.  We could already tell how much love and fun was in this family!

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At five months old, their son’s personality was already showing itself.  He had such funny expressions and such a cute smile.

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We were sad when their family moved away, but they came back to Florida for a visit and dad was able to see them last Tuesday for their little boy’s one year old session!  Dad went to Alison’s parents house and said that they were just as fun and kind as Alison and Trae.  They also adored their grandson!  He still had the same happy personality and he was still making his funny faces.  Dad had a terrific time with the family and cannot wait for the next time they come back for a visit.  Happy First Birthday!!

At five months old:

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And now at one year old:

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Mom absolutely loves the “thug” picture!  It is her favorite from the session!

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Doesn’t this look like a backdrop?  We promise it is a real waterfall!

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Smash the cupcakes!

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Ewww, what’s on my leg?!

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Big mouthful:

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It made mom and dad so proud to see this wall of photos on Alison’s parent’s wall.  They are framed prints of past sessions dad photographed of their grandson!  It is an incredible honor to know that these images are decorating their family’s home and are going to be part of this family’s history and memories.

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Bambi and Mark’s Tampa Engagement Session

Dad had been looking forward to meeting Bambi and Mark.  He met them in Tampa on Monday evening to photograph their engagement session.  Dad said they were a wonderful couple.  They were so sweet together and spent the session laughing and looking forward to their wedding which is less than a month away!  It is going to be a lot of fun!  Dad says he will see you two soon.

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