Family Vacation | Thankful Thursday

February 9th, 2012

“Whatever they grow up to be, they are still our children, and the one most important of all the things we can give to them is unconditional love. Not a love that depends on anything at all except that they are our children.” ~Rosaleen Dickson“

Today my daughter was sitting on my lap and wanted to see some pictures from our family vacation to Myrtle Beach this past summer. And it dawned on me that I have never blogged about our wonderful family trip. It was our first family trip that we drove anywhere. That in itself was an experience, but the kids enjoyed it and overall they were really good.

I remember being a child and driving to Georgia, Florida, and to Niles, Ohio many times. It is just something that as a child we all need to experience.

As we were driving though, my husband and I said….boy what did we used to do back in the day where there were only maps and no GPS to get us from point A to B? We are definitely spoiled. We did go to Myrtle Beach one way and home another, but hey we managed and got home safe and sound.

On our trip the kids liked the beach but LOVED the lazy river pool at the Anderson Ocean Club and Spa. I guess they didn’t like the feel of the sand??? Really! The boys went shark tooth hunting and found lots thanks to the Children’s Activity Guys.

We didn’t really explore much of Myrtle Beach….just enjoyed the sun, and family time mostly at the resort. Which to me and my husband meant the world. I know that the kids will definitely remember this for a lifetime and I am truly THANKFUL for the time together!

I can’t wait to plan our next adventure!

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William & Emily Fusion Video | Wedding Wednesday

February 8th, 2012

“Love is not something you feel. It’s something you do.” ~David Wilkerson

Here is something new that I am trying out….

Tell me what you think! I have created a slideshow with some snippets of video included from the wedding day! Enjoy the video!

Sorry for the short blog today, but I am under the weather Not feeling the greatest!

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William & Emily Gregus | Wedding

February 6th, 2012

“Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time, destroying all memory of a beginning and all fear of an end.” ~Author Unknown

What a beautiful day it was on Saturday! I got the opportunity to photograph Billy & Emily’s wedding day. You see…. Emily and her sister have babysat for me over the past 8 years. Yup, they are my neighbors and I could not have been more honored when Emily asked me to photograph her wedding day!

The day could not have been more perfect. And you could tell that the two of them were well loved by all their family and friends.

As Emily came down the aisle, arm in arm with her dad….Billy smiled and stared at her. She was stunning.

They are starting an incredible life together and are so blessed. I hope that marriage treats you two well. Have fun on your Southern Caribbean cruise!

And one of my favorites….Emily & her dad! His smile says it all!

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Having Fun with Friends | Fun Friday

February 3rd, 2012

“I don’t often know exactly what’s coming next, and that makes it more fun. And you know, for me, this entire genre is all about that; it’s all about having fun and getting away from the mundane world for just a little while.” ~R.A. Salvatore

This video of course is from one of my favorite stores to shop at, but I love that the video isn’t really about the clothing, but about the experience when you wear them! I can’t wait for summer to get here so I can hang out with some of my dear friends by my pool! Trust me….this is going to happen at my house with some near and dear friends

P.S. If anyone has a convertible….I would LOVE to ride in a car like this too! Dirt Road, Friends, Wind in my hair, Music and Laughter…PLEASE!

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Blessings | Thankful Thursday

February 2nd, 2012

“I found the one my heart loves.”~Songs of Soloman 3:4

I have truly found the one my heart loves, my husband. I found him a long long time ago. I believe that it was fate that brought us together and it is GOD who keeps us together. I fell head over heals for that blue eyed, brown haired handsome man back in 1990! Yes, like I said it was many years ago. Where am I going with this story?

Everyone has the opportunity to find the one that your true heart loves if you truly believe…

Because I have been blessed with such an amazing TRUE LOVE STORY myself, I want to capture yours…. It is what I thrive!

I want to capture your love for one another on your wedding day!

I want to capture your LOVE story!

And I want to say THANKS to all my past Bride and Grooms that took a chance on me! And for all my current Brides and Grooms to be I can’t wait to spoil you rotten! I have lots in store for the upcoming year! May it be a great one blessed by much LOVE!

Hugs,

Nancy

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Sex, Marriage, & Fairytales | Wedding Wednesday

February 1st, 2012

“God is placing great opportunities in your life…pause and appreciate them. As you choose to enjoy the journey, your life will be much more rewarding and fulfilling.”~Joel Osteen

I have been missing for two days now…. Monday I just couldn’t decide what to blog about and Tuesday…well I was at the hospital working. So needless to say, I am back! Today I came across a video that has been posted on facebook. I want you single or married couples to view it! It is truly inspirational. And let me tell you Jeff Bethke is phenomenal! This young man has nailed it!

How is your marriage? Is your marriage better or bitter?

Elevate your spouse to GOD!

Men, lead her with GRACE!

Become friends with each other first. Make conversation and laughter.

It is the PROMISE that sustains your LOVE!

You see marriage is a difficult at times. TRUST ME! I have had my struggles with my husband, but in the end… it is our LOVE for Jesus that keeps us together!

I hope that this poem helps you repair your marriage or prepare you for the new life that is about to begin as a married couple!

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Helping Out of LOVE for Pursuit 31 | Friday Fun

January 27th, 2012

“I don’t think you ever stop giving. I really don’t. I think it’s an on-going process. And it’s not just about being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.”~Oprah Winfrey

As some of you all may know I am a member of this wonderful inspirational photography group called Pursuit 31. And I couldn’t be even more excited to tell you that I am going to their conference this October. Now this conference is going to be exceptional, but it does cost quite a bit to go. There are a lot of women that would love to go and can’t financially attend. And it is a bit of a burden for me too, but I am praying that GOD will provide for me this year! I know that I am supposed to be there this year! Well go here, and read all about the conference, but then go to the SCHOLARSHIP tab and I challenge you to fill it out for someone amazing (you can nominate me if you would like too) and I am also asking if you could also donate so that someone could be able to attend that otherwise wouldn’t be able too. Also if you donate…let them know that I sent ya in the comments on the donation form. Even just $1 helps out. So if it is on your heart to give, please do, because you truly will be making a difference in someones life for sure.

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Timeline | Wedding Wednesday

January 25th, 2012

It’s your Wedding Day
So perfect and fine,
With all your friends round you
To have a good time.
And we wish you much happiness
Starting your lives as one,
Always give love to each other
With lots of laughter and fun

So you are engaged, now what? You are now busy planning your wedding day. The “DO this” or the “DO that” for your special “I DO” day. You are overwhelmed with all the information you have gotten from all of those Bridal magazines or websites. You are not alone. There are millions out there just like YOU! Planning your special day does not have to be overwhelming if you follow a simple timeline….

Everything will fall into place.

Some questions to ask yourself: Home much time do I have (how long is the engagement)?, How elaborate do you want the wedding to be?, Who is helping pay for the wedding?

To save some time for your special day:

Make sure you meet with no more than 3 vendors in each category (catering, music, photography, stationery, etc.). Make sure you do your research before meeting them. Or simply go with word of mouth. Meeting with more than 3 vendors can cause you and your fiancee undo stress.

If you want the stress to be less than hire a wedding planner. They will make sure all is taken care of for your special day and you will be stress free. They have great recommendations for vendors and are up to date with decorating and make lots of inspiration boards for you. They want your day to be about YOU!

So in a nutshell…. decide how long you have, make a budget, and decide how elaborate you want your wedding to be…and you totally should check out Pintrest for lots of wedding inspiration!

Check out merrimentevents.com for more information on the outline below:

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Turn Up the Music | my life

January 23rd, 2012

As I sit here poundering what I should write about…my dog is sleeping on the floor next to me, my kids should be sleeping but instead are talking….and my husband is out playing poker. Well, that is my night in a nutshell. I am tired and ready for bed, but my mind won’t stop thinking….

Thinking of all the cool photography ideas that I have in my head…. props, workshops, friends, blogs, websites, mentors, mentees, pursuit 31, and the list goes on!

and then…

I decide to take a look around me…who would have thought that I would be here! Be where I want to be. Everything is falling into place. Weddings, bookings, my family, and spirtually! I am still working on some friendship issues. (It is difficult with work, kids, husband, and life)!

You know that the music can take you wherever and anywhere you want to go!

Just make sure you turn that music UP!

And make some lemonade out of some lemons:)

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Dreams and Blessings | my life

January 20th, 2012

“I can’t wait to see the new doors you’ll open, the new friends I’ll make, the new opportunities I will have.”

I have been reading a lot lately and this quote above stuck out to me. I have been praying to GOD a lot lately too and he has been so good to me. He has opened up new doors for me, given me some new friends and I know that there are opportunities out there for me.

If you stay within your faith you will see GOD blossom your life in ways you may have never imagined. This is happening to me as I type. Life, Photography, Nursing, Love, Family, Finances and Friends have all been blossomed because of my faith for God. I know that it is all because of him that things are happening for the better.

I have dreams…. BIG DREAMS.

Dreams to become a better photographer, to be able to just work full-time doing something that I am passionate about and have been for many many years! I have dreams to go around the country. Take my family on a vacation, to visit Hawaii with my husband, to one day be debt free(almost there)! I dream of teaching my children to love GOD more and to take them on a mission trip one day. I have dreams to make lots of new friends. I have a dream to one day educate others about photography. I dream of growing old with my husband, sitting on a porch swing…his hand in mine. My dreams are endless, they go on and on and on…..

Don’t let anyone talk you out of your dreams. Because if you dream it, you can achieve it.

If I wait with confidence, I know that my harvest is on its way. It may be today, tomorrow, a month from now, next year, or 20 years from now, but I know that it is coming. And when it comes it is going to be bigger and better than before!

I know that no-one can keep me from my destiny. So I must continue doing the things that I love and keep on praying.

The difficulties will give me new growth, new potential, new talent, new friendships, new opportunities, and a new vision…..God’s blessings will then be in bloom!

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