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Thursday

03Dec2009

Julia | Baby Shower

Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 9:34PM

I've never been to a shower before that was so detailed. It was beautiful. They had everything from diaper 'cakes' to baby clothes hanging delicately from a string infront of a large window. It was beautiful!

Julia is one of the girls in my community group from church. It seems that every single girl in my community group is now pregnant or had a baby within the past year or so...except me. :) While I'd love to be a part of this 'bonding experience,' God has His perfect timing and I'm not worrying about it whatsoever. I figure that when God blesses my womb, it'll happen. Until then, I will enjoy life without kids with my lovely husband. As well, I have to remind myself that all of the people in my group, for the most part, are at least 2-3 years older than I am. That 2-3 years makes a huge difference!

Julia asked me to do pictures at her shower and it was a lot of fun. It was a great joy to be able to help in this way.

Anyways, enough of my rambling! Here are some pics of my beautiful friends!

A little bit of gift opening. It was fun seeing Julia's expressions to each of the gifts. :)

We had a few games - this one was fun watching. Basically, this was 4 oz of chocolate milk in the bottle. The first person who drank all of the milk one. It's a LOT harder than it looks (apparently - I didn't participate). I'll take their word for it, though. ;)

This won't be the last of Julia that you will see. Up in the next post will be her maternity pictures. They were SO much fun to do! :) So keep watch for them!

Congrats Julia!! I know you will make an amazing Mom!!!

Ashley |

The Williams Family | Family Portrait - Holiday Portrait

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 12:00PM

Meet the Williams Family. This couple is inspiring to me. In fact, I left this shoot so thankful I was able to meet them. They have been married now for 23 years! That is a long time in our world today. And as you see in these pictures, they have SO much love for each other still. I couldn't help but pray while I was editing these pictures that my marriage would be as vibrant as theirs in 20 years.

I received an email from Sharon a few weeks ago, inquiring about a family portrait. I was more than delighted to do this for them. After settling on what they wanted, we set a date, time and place and these pictures document what came of it.

Just like Melissa (from a previous post) both Dave and Sharon work for GAiN (Global Aid Network). They just made a transition to this organization, actually. They are really excited to see what is going to happen in the near future as they become acclimated with their new positions.

Dave and Sharon, it was a pleasure! I really hope that you and your kids enjoy these pictures for years to come. Thanks for being an encouragement to me and keep encouraging others by the unity and beauty of your marriage!!

The next few pictures, you can't help but smile! The way that Dave and Sharon look at each other melt my heart. It's so sweet. :) If you're married, or have a close significant other, you know that 'look' that other person gives you when he/she is totally in love with you. When Josh (my hubs) gives me that look, I just melt on the floor. The next few shots are that way. :)

This next one is probably one of my favorites from the shoot. I just love it for some reason!

I loved the 'love' that overflowed from this shoot. :) :)

Well, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope that yours is filled with much love and joy as you are with your family and friends.

Have a good one!

Ashley |

My Nieces | Family

Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 9:12PM

Meet my NIECES! They are SO adorable. :) My little niece, Savannah, is new to this world. I'm a bad aunt though because I don't remember the date (oops!). These pictures were only when she was barely a week old. It was so much fun to take care of her when I was down. I washed her, changed her diaper, fed her, burped her, etc. etc. etc. All your normal 'auntie' duties. :) It was a lot of fun.

Since my family isn't near me, it was great to see them and be with them for a weekend. I hope to do it again soon.

Anyways, I love you Amanda (my sister) and I love your kiddos! They are so adorable and I love them (and you) very much.

These next pictures are of my crazy niece, Haelee, who loooovvveeesss fruit! The pictures below are her stuffing strawberries into her mouth. She wouldn't put just one in her mouth, but would stuff at least 3-4 large strawberries. It was pretty hillarious to watch. She is so cute!

I absolutely love my nieces, if you couldn't tell. Thanks for stopping by. I really appreciate you for taking a look at my work. It's always an encouragement to me, as well, when comments are left, so feel free to take a moment and say hello!

Have a GREAT week and Thanksgiving!

Ashley |

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Wednesday

18Nov2009

Melissa & Zach | Holiday Portrait

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 12:00PM

I LOVE Melissa. What a great friend. Her big, beautiful smile and laugh brightens up a room in a heartbeat.

I met Melissa at our workplace. She works for GAiN, which stands for Global Aid Network. Global Aid Network is an organization that works in the fields of Humanitarian Aid, Developmental Aid, Short Term Trips Overseas, Emergency Disaster Relief and so on. What an awesome ministry!

Melissa asked me if I would do a mini-portrait of her and her boyfriend, Zach. I had never met Zach before this portrait and what an awesome guy! I was so impressed with him.

Melissa & Zach – Thanks for letting me do your mini-portrait. You two are really an awesome couple and I really enjoyed hanging out around you. It was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy the way your pictures turned out.

Enjoy!

This next one is by far my favorite from the shoot!

Melissa! You're GORGEOUS! :)

Thanks for looking!

Ashley |

Jerry & Mary | Married!

Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:00PM

Here is a couple, that is absolutely wonderful. I met Mary this past February at my work, whenever she was first engaged. I was able to do her engagement pictures, bridal pictures and now her wedding! Her wedding was absolutely stunning!

She had it at the Lena Pope Chapel in Ft. Worth and then we headed to the Woodhaven Country Club for her reception.

When I met Jerry at their engagement portraits, I was convinced of the love this couple has for each other. What an honor it is to be able to capture what I see on camera!

Mary and Jerry - Congrats friends! I hope that you are enjoying your new life together. You are amazing people, and I know that God is going to do much through you guys. Love you guys and hope you enjoy these pictures!