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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Mom & Me

So I’ve been a Mom for a few years now and will be a Mom to a new little one this year. As another Mother’s Day sneaks up on me I’ve been thinking about my Mom. What she’s taught me, what she’s done for me and what I want to make sure my daughter knows came from her. There is such a big list that I could go on for days! Bargain shopping, the importance of the little details, cooking (OH! her cooking! She really is amazing!) and how to properly wrap a present. Yes, we are those people that value beautiful paper, large ribbon and decorative tags. And even though these things are important and helpful they are not what I am most thankful for. You see my Mom is a strong woman even though she may not think so. Mom has always worked hard to make sure that my brothers and I have what we need and want. She could have been a stay at home mom and our budget could have been tighter but she worked nights to bring home extra and still be there for us. Being a working mom now I have a better understanding of how hard that must have been. She has taught me that I can work hard and still succeed as a Mom. I can even pass the lesson forward to my daughter ! The other thing that I am thankful for is my Mom’s strength in her beliefs. She has taught me to be strong and proud of what I believe but it doesn’t end there. I have also learned that to be strong in what you believe means to also be educated in what you believe. Mom is kind of a research/knowledge nut. I have never known a time that there hasn’t been at least 3 books and a couple magazines next to her bed and the radio was always tuned to some kind of talk. She loves to study things and is constantly evolving. Even though we may not agree on everything, we all enjoy a healthy debate! I hope that I will be able to successful pass important lessons like these to my daughter and that I can properly pass what I’ve learned from Mom to her. So if your running out to get a last minute present for mom think of the most important lessons you’ve gotten from her. Make sure you thank her for that lesson. It will probably be the most memorable gift you could ever give her.

Thank you Mom for teaching me by example in so many ways!

xoxo Autumn

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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Mom & Me

So I’ve been a Mom for a few years now and will be a Mom to a new little one this year. As another Mother’s Day sneaks up on me I’ve been thinking about my Mom. What she’s taught me, what she’s done for me and what I want to make sure my daughter knows came from her. There is such a big list that I could go on for days! Bargain shopping, the importance of the little details, cooking (OH! her cooking! She really is amazing!) and how to properly wrap a present. Yes, we are those people that value beautiful paper, large ribbon and decorative tags. And even though these things are important and helpful they are not what I am most thankful for. You see my Mom is a strong woman even though she may not think so. Mom has always worked hard to make sure that my brothers and I have what we need and want. She could have been a stay at home mom and our budget could have been tighter but she worked nights to bring home extra and still be there for us. Being a working mom now I have a better understanding of how hard that must have been. She has taught me that I can work hard and still succeed as a Mom. I can even pass the lesson forward to my daughter ! The other thing that I am thankful for is my Mom’s strength in her beliefs. She has taught me to be strong and proud of what I believe but it doesn’t end there. I have also learned that to be strong in what you believe means to also be educated in what you believe. Mom is kind of a research/knowledge nut. I have never known a time that there hasn’t been at least 3 books and a couple magazines next to her bed and the radio was always tuned to some kind of talk. She loves to study things and is constantly evolving. Even though we may not agree on everything, we all enjoy a healthy debate! I hope that I will be able to successful pass important lessons like these to my daughter and that I can properly pass what I’ve learned from Mom to her. So if your running out to get a last minute present for mom think of the most important lessons you’ve gotten from her. Make sure you thank her for that lesson. It will probably be the most memorable gift you could ever give her.

Thank you Mom for teaching me by example in so many ways!

xoxo Autumn

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Teacher Appreciation Day | Frankfort Education Foundation Auction | Frankfort Photographer

Today is the day that I publicly declare how grateful I am to live in a town with an amazing school district. I’m grateful my children are not only educated, but inspired. So on this day, Teacher Appreciation Day, I want to say that Autumn and I appreciate the effort behind not just being a teacher, but being a mentor. There has been a lot of talk among photographers on whether or not they provide discounts for anyone, and who it would be for. There is no question, that Autumn and I give a discount to any Bride or Groom that is a teacher or in the military. Unfortunately, there is not enough governmental support for our teachers. They can’t do it alone. Teachers need help. They need money. In Frankfort, there is an amazing group that fills this gap. The Frankfort Education Foundation raises money to supplement the resources available to the district. They “raise funds to support teacher-written grants for projects and materials that directly benefit our children in the areas of art, literacy, technology, math, physical education, science, social studies and character-building programs.” That might sound like a mouthful and you might not believe what is behind it. My eldest child is only in third grade, so until I was asked to help, I had no idea how much they actually gave. It was jaw dropping. So here’s where we became involved….last year we were asked to photograph the grants that the foundation provided…then those photos were displayed at their annual auction fundraiser. Wow do these ladies know how to raise money, throw a party, and create an incredibly fun evening for all families in the school district. They never disappoint. Here are some images of the actual event. Bravo to all of the board members, and all of those people who worked incredibly hard to make this event a success, and to help our teachers be the kind of teachers who send my children home every day inspired and with a smile.

All of the amazing florals were, of course, provided by BoKAY flowers of Frankfort. (Brides….don’t walk, run to book them now!! )

xoxo Melin

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