Merry Christmas to all!!!
We hope that you had a beautiful Christmas filled with the love of your friends and family! This year, we were keenly aware and very grateful for the love and acceptance that our family offers, not only to us, but to all. We ended up having a long lost friend who showed up on Christmas Eve with no place to go, no family to be with..... We found ourselves feeling so blessed because we knew that even this last minute surprise guest would be welcomed with open arms, encouraged and loved by our family and friends, even if it did mean squeezing in an extra chair at the table....It's just nice to know that there are places where acceptance is unconditional and that we know so many people who make that a reality. Thank you to all of our family and friends who make us feel so loved, supported, encouraged, and accepted simply for being who we are, faults and all!!!
Over the weekend, we also had a chance to capture a beautiful Christmas/engagement party with the Matlock family. We met Tom and Judi Matlock as a result of planning to photograph their son Jeremy's wedding to Krista Mullins on June 7, 08! We are really looking forward to that event, but in the meantime, it has been so fun to get to know the whole family! They are really a beautiful family with four sons, their wives, and the grandchildren. While arranging their family portrait, I took one step back to look at what we had set up...and paused. I'm sure they wondered why I was just standing there with a weird look on my face, but I couldn't help it--the truth just hit me-what a beautiful family I was looking at, not only on the outside, but the reflection of outstanding character in every single family member that I have met is so uncommon these days and a rare treasure to be cherished. That is true beauty. See what I mean?
Thank you Judi, Tom and family for making us feel so welcome in your home and as a part of your lives! We feel privileged to know your family!
Oh! And, see the park-like background in the outdoor photos with greenery that extends to Never-Never-Land? That's their backyard!!!
Here' a few photos for you to enjoy!
Matlock Family #1: Mark, Jade, and kiddos
Matlock Family #2: Joshua, Christy, and little squirts
Matlock Family #3: Bride and Groom-to-be, Krista and Jeremy (be sure to look for their engagement photos in two weeks!)
Matlock Family #4: Jonathan and Kelly
It's nice to have sisters!
Boys will be boys......
Over the weekend, we also had a chance to capture a beautiful Christmas/engagement party with the Matlock family. We met Tom and Judi Matlock as a result of planning to photograph their son Jeremy's wedding to Krista Mullins on June 7, 08! We are really looking forward to that event, but in the meantime, it has been so fun to get to know the whole family! They are really a beautiful family with four sons, their wives, and the grandchildren. While arranging their family portrait, I took one step back to look at what we had set up...and paused. I'm sure they wondered why I was just standing there with a weird look on my face, but I couldn't help it--the truth just hit me-what a beautiful family I was looking at, not only on the outside, but the reflection of outstanding character in every single family member that I have met is so uncommon these days and a rare treasure to be cherished. That is true beauty. See what I mean?
Thank you Judi, Tom and family for making us feel so welcome in your home and as a part of your lives! We feel privileged to know your family!
Oh! And, see the park-like background in the outdoor photos with greenery that extends to Never-Never-Land? That's their backyard!!!
Here' a few photos for you to enjoy!
Matlock Family #1: Mark, Jade, and kiddos
Matlock Family #2: Joshua, Christy, and little squirts
Matlock Family #3: Bride and Groom-to-be, Krista and Jeremy (be sure to look for their engagement photos in two weeks!)
Matlock Family #4: Jonathan and Kelly
It's nice to have sisters!
Boys will be boys......
posted by Damion & Julie Hamilton at 2:58 PM
3 Comments:
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
I can't believe that's their yard! So jealous.
Happy New Year to both of you and your darling kids!
See you soon at the next meeting???
Happy New Year!!! Finally made it through the Shoot Dot waiting list now that I don't have any weddings until March. Oh well, it will be a blessing in the summer for sure. Wishing you all the best in the new year!!!
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