Let me share another moment from the wedding. As the couple are about to cut their cake, a three year old guest, comes up and makes herself part of the action. As her parents go to remove her Richards says " it's fine, she is part of us."
I hope this rambling makes sense, maybe you had to be there. But Christine and Richard, have a special quality that makes you feel you are part of them. When we first met we talked and talked and found many things in common, I think they could do that with anyone.
Grace, honesty, a down-to-earth quality and optimism - they possess all these characteristics and with those qualities, and the love between them, I am sure so much goodness and strength awaits them.
They said I do at Pacific Shores, an absolutely stunning location for a wedding. We just did a quick photo session and this is what happened......
True or False?
Well in Maggie's case you could argue either way. Today Maggie turns 8. Today the quote is false , today is her best birthday. However, a few years ago I would have argued true. There was a time when Maggie's health left us with uncertainty about her future. Out of nowhere she was diagnosed with Leukemia.
Today, she is 8, the fastest runner in her class, the most independent 8 year old girl I have met, one of the most unique personalities I know, and the sweetest sneaky smile you could imagine. She is healthy and strong, and for the first time in four years ago her life has a normalcy that has her excited about all the goodness and celebrations that come with a birthday.
"Birthdays are nature's way of telling us to eat more cake!" - Unknown
Wishing you the happiest of Birthday's Maggie.
Karen she is beautiful!
Happy Birthday Maggie!
You are simply stunning! Best to you!
Maggie was in my son Haydens Kindergarten class at Valley View. I'm so happy she is doing so well. Not that I ever doubted. Happy wonderful Birthday Miss Maggie!
(09.15.09 @ 05:25 PM)Beautiful picture and beautiful words! Happy birthday Maggie!
(09.15.09 @ 08:12 PM)Happy Birthday Maggie!!!
(09.15.09 @ 10:18 PM)Happy Birthday Maggie!
(09.17.09 @ 05:44 PM)Happy tears !!
Happy birthday!!
So wonderful how far you've come Maggie!!!
My friend is 9 years in remission from leukemia today! What a wonderful birthday gift for Maggie.
(09.18.09 @ 09:18 PM)
Wow Karen this is an amazing picture. Thank you so much for such a wonderful day. I had a fantastic time with you, Michelle and Grayson. It will be something I treasure from our time here on the island. I can't wait to see the rest after see this sneak peak!
(09.15.09 @ 09:14 AM)Love, love, love it... of course!!! It was so much fun hanging out at/around the studio with you, Jenn & Grayson, Karen! You are so creative and truly astounding in your ability to capture those magnificently candid moments!!! It was a blast trying to keep up with Grayson and all of your fabulous ideas for shooting him!! We had a great day... Thanks for helping us to share a special memory before these dear friends leave the Island.
(09.15.09 @ 08:03 PM)Love, love, love it!!!! Of course... Karen, it was a blast hanging out with you, Jenn & Grayson! We had the best day--thanks for helping us create such a wonderful memory before they have to leave the Island. It's funny, I am consistently amazed by your astounding capability to capture the most candid moments in such creative ways! And this, when you weren't even feeling well... Hope you are better! And thanks again for an amazing day!
(09.15.09 @ 08:13 PM)These two have so much fun together, I know their life is going to be filled with adventure and laughter.
After their wedding we played on the beach, headed into town (a little pop in at Atlas to mix things up,) and then to Seal Bay.
As you can tell from the photos, these two do not lack any personality and original style. Thinking about them makes me smile - thanks Lisa and Dru
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Karen these are stunning! These two look like a hoot!
(09.13.09 @ 05:58 PM)you made our special day so much more extraordinary and we cannot thank you enough!!!! the pics are awesome his fat lip added some extra character...teehee!!!!
(09.14.09 @ 05:32 PM)Very unique pictures you guys, they are beautiful! Congratulations!!
(09.14.09 @ 06:19 PM)You two rocked the photography, I have no doubt the rest of your lives will be just as fun! Congratulations, thank you so much for letting us share your day.
(09.15.09 @ 03:36 PM)In talking with her I realized how unaware I was about Ovarian Cancer. She told me about how she was moved to step-up to the plate and participate when she started thinking about how no one is immune to cancer, and with Ovarian Cancer the scary truth is that there are no screening tests and the symptoms are typical to what women experience monthly.
Ovarian cancer affects one in 70 women, and that it is estimated that in Canada in 2009, 2500 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 1700 women will die from it.
After just spending some time on the Ovarian Cancer Canada website I can see why Eva was moved to get involved.
Eva has taken on the volunteer position of co-chair for the Winners Walk of Hope walk in Comox Valley on Sunday, September 13th - you can find out more information about the walk on on their website.
As a lead up to that event there will be a silent auction this Friday and Saturday at the Whistle Stop Pub from 5 to 10 p.m. The auction will close Saturday night. There will also be regular 50/50 draws. All proceeds will benefit ovarian cancer research.
and if you bid on the gift certificate that we donated I promise to bring an extra present to your session!
Karen told me that I would connect with you and she didn't lie (anyone who has a headlamp fetish has my respect.) It was a great way to spend day.
(09.18.09 @ 10:30 PM)Thanks for capturing the magic of my little treed picnic spot, for giving up your Sunday off and for bringing John. The day went by so fast but you two kept up through all of the chaos and helped keep it under control. I know you've had a long day but when you get a chance I'd sure appreciate it if you'd change the 'a' to an 'e'. I was only prepared for my last name to change when I got married :-). Don't forget to find time to dance even if classes aren't in the cards right now.
(09.18.09 @ 11:29 PM)Karen, once again you captured the essence of these two as only you could! You are so amazingly talented. The pics are beautiful!
(09.19.09 @ 10:05 AM)