Memories Last Forever

For some life lasts a short while, but the memories it holds last forever. - Laura Swenson

When we first found out that Mom had terminal cancer, my mind went into overtime thinking about all the things I wanted to do with her in the time that I had left. A photo session with the family was at the TOP of my list! God, in His providence, had already gifted Melissa with a free photo session for the Spring with my wedding photographer, Emily Weis, as part of the Olivia Act that Emily signed up for. I immediately reached out to Emily asking if we could squeeze in a few family photos in addition to the photos Melissa would be taking with her girls. In all of her goodness, she said yes! Please bear with me  while I brag on Emily Weis for a moment. She is seriously the BEST photographer in her flexibility and the way she makes you feel SO comfortable for photos. She's so wonderful and sweet that you immediately feel that she is a friend. And let's not forget how great her photos always turn out - we all just about died when we saw the results!

The day of the photoshoot threatened thunderstorms during the exact time we were going to get them shot, but fortunately the clouds held back and we were greeted with breeze and sunshine. Emily had suggested we get the photos taken at the Historic Ambassador House in Fishers. I had never heard of the location but trusted that it would be a good spot. And it couldn't have been more perfect. The southern style home and flower beds were well suited for our tea party theme. All of us girls love love tea parties and will even break out the tea cups when we are having dinner together and fill them with water. :)

Check out her blog post with the photo highlights from the shoot - http://www.emilyweisphotographyblog.com/a-very-special-session/ 

And I saved the best for last - one of the main reasons I chose Emily for my wedding was because she hands over the original images and allows you to keep them and print them wherever you'd like! If you'd like access to the photos, all you have to do is open them here. Feel free to print them at Walmart, Walgreens, etc if you fancy one for yourself. :)

Here are just a few of our favorites that weren't in Emily's blog post! Thank you, Emily!!!