May 29, 2012

My Hero!!

I just wanted to share this with you all because my husband is awesome and he is my hero!!This was the best Mother's Day gift EVER!!!!
I also wanted to say how proud I am of my wife. In the last four years she has been diagnosed with MS and has lost three of her closest family members, as well as numerous others. Physical and emotional pain is her new reality, but despite all of this, she has never given up. I don't tell her how proud I am of her nearly as much as I should, and more times than not, I take her for granted. Sh...e has always accepted me for who I am, but unfortunately, I can't say I have always done the same. Many times I have felt that there was a mixup in soulmates because I don't think I can be the man, nurturer, or caregiver that I now have to be. Fortunately, recent events have shown me that I can be that man. It won't always be easy and I am sure I will resist at times, but I know that I will never give up because she won't let me. It may not be the roller coaster ride we thought we were getting onto, but that will make it that much sweeter when this ride comes to a stop. Kara is the strongest, most faithful, most loving, and most soft hearted person I have ever met. I am truly blessed that she chose me to be her husband, and our children are truly blessed to have her as their mother!

Happy Mother's Day, Princess! I will love you forever!

May 20, 2012

May 14, 2012

Grace Louise Photography- 2k Giveaway!!

Grace Louise Photography- Roseburg Oregon: One year anniversary+ 2k giveaway: A little over a year ago I decided to make photography more than just a hobby. I have been extremely blessed and encouraged by the suppor...

Awesome giveaway

Lindsey Clare photography and kiwi and kiki are having an awesome giveaway!!!go check it out!!!

May 12, 2012

Mother's Day Giveaway!!

Lisa Marie Photography is having an AWESOME Mother's Day Giveaway!!! Head on over and check out all the great prizes!! http://mothersday.lisamariephotography.ca/?cpage=36#comment-761

My Husband MY Hero! My beautiful little lady!!


Just want to say that my husband is my HERO!!! Maybe on about 2 hrs of sleep after a midnight shift he picked up the little ones from school, took Tristan his band rehearsal gear, then picked up Brendon from school, called my doctor 3 times, then went and picked up Tristan, finally talked to my dr. told her what was going on and she sent prescriptions to my pharmacy, he then got everyone ready for...... Victoria's talent show,picked up my meds and gave them to me, left the house at 5:30 for the talent show, they finished around 9:30, then he fed everyone and made sure everyone got showered and in bed!! He checked on me, made sure I took my medicine and that I didn't need anything and he left for work!!! Needless to say he is still sleeping, my poor baby!! I had a massive migraine due to the infusions that I had had!!! I was miserable and missed my little lady's AWESOME performance!!!!

May 4, 2012

Ainslee Dela Rosa - I promise it's not goodbye (Chris Cornell - Lyrics b...

Ainslee Dela Rosa - I promise it's not goodbye (Chris Cornell - Lyrics b...



This is the song Chris Cornell made out of my brother's poem!! Rory and Ainslee are both gone but NEVER forgotten!!!

Heavenly Avengers!!

 What do the Avengers,Sound Garden,my brother, and my niece have in common-Chris Cornell!! Let me tell you why.  Four years ago my 5 yr. old niece was diagnosed with brain cancer. My brother watched over her day and night. He never let her out of his sight and they did everything together. She was HIS girly!!  Their favorite thing to do was listen to music and both of their favorite Musician was Chris Cornell- Sound Garden. When she got too weak to do anything else she would draw and listen to his music. That was their thing!! Her little body fought the good fight but it was too much for her and In April of 2008 I watched my beautiful niece take her last breath on this earth and her first step into Heaven!! The grieving begins(and never seems to end). My brother's way of dealing with his loss was to put it all on paper. He wrote this amazing poem about his little girly called "I Promise It's Not Goodbye!!" Well 4 months later my brother was diagnosed with brain cancer!! What the heck?? He did what we wanted and that was to do all the treatments he could. He was hesitant because he saw what all those treatments did to Ainslee!! After months of treatments my brother said that that was enough, he just wanted to live the rest of his life as long as he could without all those harsh treatments!! They immediately put him on hospice. My brother's one wish was to talk to Chris. Through some great friends we were able to make that happen. Rory told Chris his story and about the poem he wrote. Chris asked him to send it to him. A few weeks later Chris gives Rory a call and asks him if its okay for him to put his words to music?? Heck YES!! So Chris recorded and sang the poem that Rory wrote for his girly!! Rory's dream had come true and he was so happy!! He had accomplished something that he never thought would be, and that was to be a songwriter!!  My brother also fought the good fight but his body was worn out and 9 days before his 35th birthday, his wife,son,our mom, and our sister all watched him as he took his last breath on this earth and joined his little lady!! Of course we were all devastated but he was happy and smiling holding his little girl's hand!! That's where he loved to be!! Unfortunately my brother never got to meet Chris but he still keeps in touch with Connie (his wife) and Zavier (his 16yr old son)!! He is an amazing artist, singer, songwriter, man, and friend!! We are all so thankful for what he did for Rory and what he still does for our family by being a great mentor to Zavier!! I just wanted to tell you this story because this is one reason I have such a passion for photography. I love to capture and record those memories because you just never know when that is all you will have left!! Rory and Ainslee are our Heavenly Avengers and watch over us and protect us day and night!!!

April 30, 2012

What to Wear to a family portrait session??

You have finally set the date for your family portrait session. Now you have the task of finding something for everyone to wear, that looks good on each person and looks good as a whole!! Here is a great colors palette for your Summer session that all comes together very well. You can show off your unique style, while still maintaining the summer feel.

April 29, 2012

Big Giveaway at Kamieo Photography!!

Kamieo Photography is having an 8k fan giveaway!! Head on over to her blog and check out all of the awesome vendors and amazing prizes!! Here is the link for easy access.... http://kamieofox.com/blog/8k-fan-giveaway/

April 26, 2012

Is it summer YET?

Spent a wonderful evening with some great friends, beautiful scenery, and my toes in the water!!! Was nice to get outside and soak up some rays!!Hope everyone had just a great a day as I did!!