Call it a cliche . . . call it sappy . . . call it whatever you want, but this story began because two people fell in love . . .
They’ve traveled the road together . . . sometimes it had a few bumps, sometimes it was wide & easy . . . it was always filled with a commitment to each other & the life they are blessed to call their own. They raised three children, and now the fruit of that love has grown to include six grandchildren. True love isn’t only in movies, it lives in the hearts of people who added a son & two daughters simply by hearing their children say “I do”; it lives in the lives of people who know what “in sickness & in health” really means; it lives in career changes, and re-locating, and, it certainly lives in the every day joys & sorrows that walking hand in hand can bring. True love (okay, Princess Bride fans, stop that! You’re ruining the mood!) . . . yes, for these two, it’s true . . .
We all have days we’d like to forget, and days we want to live over . . . and over . . . and over again! We’ve all had moments that took our breath away, moments when we closed our eyes and tried to burn the memory so deeply into our minds that nothing could ever take it away. We’ve all held a photo in our hands and lived that moment again . . . smelled . . . heard . . . felt . . .
These moments, the ones we want to hold close, are for our children . . . and their children. The moments that we lived so deeply are the moments that shaped us the most. They’re the stories we pass on to the next generation & they’re the stories that these photos will tell some day. From the oldest who will remember this day, to the youngest who was only 3 months old, they will know that Nana loved them & that Grandad was always there for them. They will know that when true love begins with two people, it always continues to grow. Today. Everlasting.
I know mine doesn’t “count”, but I just wanted to say I LOVE these!!! You did such a good job getting natural smiles! Beautiful work. 🙂
Beautiful pictures, beautiful family!
Beautiful family and beautiful story. Hope the love and commitment goes on and on through the next generations. God bless. Lisa
Sweet! My niece and nephew are so stinkin adorable!
They all look great! I especially love the pic of my parents!
Beautiful pictures – Jim couldn’t wait to have me see the picture of him and I with the grandkids!! An absolute favorite! And the story you tell to go with these pictures – I’ve said it before, you are a gifted writer as well – just enhances the photos. Very touching -LOVE it.
Great pictures, very creative.
I love these photo’s! Pastor Jim what a handsome dude he is! Nice job and a beautiful family!
Sweet recordings of lives well lived. Keep up the good work … your family is amazing and the photos are just an echo of that loving relationship.
Very cute! Micah thinks the boys are all “twins” because of the matching shirts! 😉
beautiful pictures ‘..I love how these pictures were taken .. They tell a beautiful story!
Great pictures! You’ve been blessed with a beautiful family and some adorable grandchildren!
Wonderful pictures! Beautiful family! God has blessed you and we give Him thanks! 🙂
Looking at these photos fills my heart with joy. What a beautiful family. What beautiful photos. What a beautiful story that goes along with it. God has blessed you in amazing ways!
Nicely done, beautiful background, and great capturing the moment in time. Also, loved the story. What a legacy Laurie and Jim have.
BEAUTIFUL PICTURES! And the story FITS!!! You have done a fantastic job of capturing the beauty of this family on film!!!
Beautiful work! I wish I still lived in Illinois, I would ask you to take pictures for me! You really have captured a wonderful family. Crazy to realize I’ve known them since we were all young, now they all are married and how two children each!
*have two children each
I am honored to post a comment about this family and the family pictures. I have known some of the kids as they grew up and started their own families. Jim and Laurie have been friends for many years. Been through thick and thin together and Love their family dearly. The pictures truly show that love and well be enjoyed always.
All the pics were great! What a treasure to have. Nice story line too. Particularly liked the one with Jim and Laurie and the grandchildren.
What a beautiful family. All of life’s trials can be wiped away when we view what God has given us – a loving and cherished family.
To bad the pic’s I have of you guys aren’t as classy as these. You have quite a family. My fav is the clan separated into groups by the water.
Beautiful pictures! Nice that you could all be together for them!
Amazing pictures!! Great location!
I love this family, and I love these photos! Beautiful work!
Wow, What a loving tribute to a beautiful family. Love it!
Very nice!
These are phenomenal pictures. Such a blessed family.
Beautiful family and photographs!!!!
Wonderful pictures, wonderful family.
Lovely pictures of a lovely family. I especially like pictures taken outdoors. Love the picture of Jim and Laurie in particular. Thanks for posting all the pix so that we can view them. <
Great photos! Beautiful family! you are Blessed in so many ways!
Nice pics. I like the lake in the background…
Very nice pictures, and what a blessing your family is!
Looking good
Great pics, very professional!
What great pictures! All of the kids look so big!