Category Archives: Personal

A beautiful night for a dry run

So, if you’ve been following the storyline of my baby, baby sister, Alyssa, you know that this has been a big year for her. She graduated with her PhD in May and just last weekend, she married her best friend, Adam. While I was not the photographer for the wedding (thank goodness – I wanted to be truly present for this event), I did have my camera at the ready the night of the rehearsal. Alyssa and Adam were sweet to include all of their nephews and nieces in the wedding. I love this moment as they were getting ready to walk out to the clearing for the practice ceremony.

Here is the handsome groom, my new brother-in-law!

Practice smooch!

OK, OK, I did realize that this was not one of my regular photo shoots with kids, but sometimes, I just couldn’t help myself.

Back to the lovely bride – getting a squeeze from my big sister, Beth. See the similarities?

Oh, and there was this cute bug. How could I *not* take her picture? Honestly, it’s as if she asked me click my shutter.

It also happened to be my other sister’s birthday that night – so much to celebrate. Happy birthday, Rainelle!

Bishop Farm, the bed and breakfast where everything was held could not have been better suited for this pair. A tasty dinner was served up by MacDaddy’s Rollin’ Smoke BBQ.

These two are not only sweet but they are funny, too. She *totally* got all of the funny genes in the family. No fair.

The evening was capped off with a good fire and delicious s’mores. Who could ask for more?

It was the perfect way to start the celebratory weekend! Thank you Alyssa and Adam, for all that you did to make the weekend special not just for you, but for your guests as well. You really put a lot of thought and heart into all of the details. We love you both! (And now “Uncle Adam” is totally legit!)

To view the complete gallery, click here (password required; please contact either Alyssa and Adam or me if interested).

Is there a doctor in the house?

Remember in my last post I mentioned that my baby sister is having a year full of milestones? In addition to her getting married in June, she also completed her PhD program in Communication Disorders at UMass Amherst a couple of weeks ago. So, while not a medical doctor, she worked so diligently for the past four years and has certainly earned those three shiny letters at the end of her name! Congrats, Alyssa. I’ll be sure to call you the next time I think Lucy has an ear infection. Heehee. I’m going to have fun with this, can you tell?

When she completed her masters she said, “I want one of those,” pointing to the striped robes and floppy hats. You wear it well, my friend.

So proud of you. Oh so proud.

So many emotions. Such cuteness.

We also congratulated ourselves on being a successful support team!

You are as brilliant on the inside as you are on the outside, lil’ sis. I admire you more than you realize. Here’s to you, Alyssa, on an impressive 26 years as a student! Love you lots.

Click here to view the full gallery (password required; please contact Alyssa or me if interested).

A big year for the “little one”

OK, OK, so this “little one” isn’t really a baby in the infant sense of the word. Let me explain. Anyone who knows me knows that I am one of four girls. My three sisters are at the center of my soul, the root of my being. It is with much joy that this year we celebrate the “baby” of the family, Alyssa Rose, as she reaches a number of milestones. One such momentous occasion is her upcoming marriage to someone who has been “Uncle” Adam in our family for a long time. Along with a dear friend of hers, my two other sisters and I hosted a shower for her a couple weeks ago. Isn’t she so pretty?!

She was the perfect shower honoree, pairing sophistication with a healthy does of silliness (complete with a rubber chicken, courtesy of her future father-in-law!).

Her maid of honor, Rainelle, worked hard to keep things in line with Alyssa’s desire for simplicity and earthiness.

Hugs to our grandmother and kisses for the hubby-to-be.

Alyssa, I love you dearly and cannot wait to celebrate with you and Adam in June! Woohoo! (Photo credit below: Tiffany, aka cousin-in-law of the year!)

Click here for the full gallery (contact me or Alyssa for password). Stay tuned for details and pics on Alyssa’s other huge milestone (totally unrelated to the wedding). Any guesses?