Jenna and I have known each other since we were 6 I believe? So, a long time - no need for math right now. She is one of my greatest friends and her parents were just like parents to me! This goes hand-in-hand with her brothers treating me just like a little sister. I got the name-calling, teasing older brothers that I never had .. through her! We were in dance for 14 years together and have seen each other through many moments such as the crazy-wild nights out and about, births of our children, and weddings. I just love this girl and everything about her - so genuine and one of a kind. The girliest of girls, yet the biggest tomboy I know!
A couple of years ago, Laurie (Jen's mom), asked if I could do pictures of their family since they didn't have any. Well instantly I was on board - of course! Well, getting 14 people on the same schedule was not easy. Needless to say... we were able to finally get a date in the books and 2 years later... BAM! We got the awesome family photos that Laurie has been wanting.
Watching Laurie as her chaotic fun-loving family gathered around her was so beautiful. You could just tell that she was blissfully happy. Her hubby Dave hugging her from behind and all of her children and grandchildren surrounding her. Now, each family had their own designated color.
The deal was that everyone had to wear all black, but with accents of color:
Nick, Shawna, Shayna, Kylie, and Nicholas had pink as their color
Trent, Jenna, Landon, and Liam had white as their color
Tony, Jennifer, Carter, and Ella had blue as their color
Dave & Laurie had red as their color
Awesome right? The pictures are fantastic and the laughs were unforgettable. I can't thank everyone enough for getting together with Tressa and I to get some great pictures of everyone!! XOXO
Oh my gosh Helena I am at work and had to step away from my desk after reading this as I started to cry. Happy tears and emotional tears. You did such an awesome job with us and we all had so much fun, even Dave. He wasn't sure about doing this, you know how he is lol, anyway on the way home he commented on how much fun you made it and he was glad that we did it. I can't thank you enough for doing this and putting up with all of us. You know I love you like my own girl and have always been happy that you and Jenna are best friends. I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures you and Tressa did. Thank you again, I love you sweetie. Laurie
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