A family in North Georgia had their home destroyed by fire. We were honored to be there on Wednesday to capture the remains. The grief that this family is experiencing is beyond words. We are using our gifts, as photographers, to eventually give them something to cope in the future. We are hoping to spread news of their need and will later document them once they are settled. Once this is done we will give them prints to adorn their bare walls and an album to take residence on their coffee table or book shelf. We know we cannot replace what was lost but we do know that we can help them with the grieving process in giving closure and renewing their hearts. Please contact us if you wish to donate to this ten person family.
My sister is expecting her third sweet child in March. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to celebrate her and the baby. So last Saturday night we had a little shower. Mom was great to help me in my efforts. We made a Mexican Pie, muffins, fresh fruit, fruit slush, homemade marshmallows, sweet pink cupcakes with candied rose petals on top, raspberry green tea and cucumber water!
It’s the first time they have found out what they are having before birth. It’s so fun to plan for this sweet baby girl, and we’ll find out her name on March 25th! I will be there when she enters the world and I cannot wait to be there to see this miracle again.
Elizabeth is such a wonderful mom and I wish I was writing down all the lessons I’ve learned from her though the years. She’s innovative and so caring in her discipline and I know that this little girl will round out their family perfectly!
I took pictures before the shower, but Chris took all our equipment to a wedding. So the last group picture of us all is with a different camera. Thanks to all who came to celebrate this new birth!
The florals.
The dessert table.
Cadbury Eggs…to match the birdie theme.
Homemade Marshmallows
Decorations
The cupcakes.
Below are my sister-in-laws, Maggie and Anna, Elizabeth, my niece Caroline, my mother and me.
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Adorablesville! Gorgeous decorations, and how do you make marshmallows? That’s fantastic. By the way, my husband Casey and I think your work is fantastic!
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You did great Katie! I know you were working hard on this, everything looks amazing!
Gorgeous group of ladies=)
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I had not seen the pictures from beforehand – they are so beautiful! Thank you for making such a special celebration!
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What a beautiful group of ladies. I wish I could have been there to share in the excitement!
Relationship. It’s always amazing me the gift that a relationship is to each of us. It could be a marriage, parental or friendship. Either way it’s truly a gift and an amazing aspect to life. The beginning of the relationships or the ending. Each has a beauty and a cleansing added to the experience. It’s one of the aspects I am most grateful for in life. My mother sent me a link to this site. It’s a photo journal from Phillip Tolendano about caring for his father who has a mental illness. It’s beautiful photography and writings. What a true gift it was for him to be able to document this time with his father. Even as he faded away it seems he was able to truly learn who he was. You must go to the site and appreciate it for yourself.
Photo by Phillip Tolendano
Wow. This is so powerful. I watched it three times through and saw different little details every time. It brought me to tears and I feel so humbled now. Thank you for sharing this and I pray for the families quick recovery.