Archive for August, 2008

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August 30, 2008

We have been plagued by nasty colds the last few weeks in our house and yesterday our 15 month old was having a difficult time breathing and by the time we were on the way to the dr’s, he was turning purple and choking. His dr’s office admitted him immediately to the hospital and after blood tests and a very scary hot dog contraption for chest xrays for babies, Jack has a nasty case of pneumonia. He is doing better today and I am home to take a quick shower and type this up very quickly. If there is anything urgent, please call me. I wish I was tech savvy and had an iphone so I can check at the hospital because man it is boring there, but I do not. Anyways this is just to let everyone know what is going on. We don’t know when he will be released but are hoping soon as it is absolutely impossible to sleep in that place. Hopefully be back with good news soon, in the meantime PDP is closed for a few days.

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Anonymous: Jen that is so scary!! You guys are deffinently in my thoughts and I am sending you lots and lots of happy, healthy thoughts!! Please keep me (and I am sure everyone else) updated when you can.

Amber

The Gustafson Family: Oh my goodness! That is so scary! I'm sorry for poor baby Jack. I'm sure he's feeling super crummy and it's always so difficult for parents when a little one is sick. I will keep Jack and your family in my prayers. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

Cardas Photography: So sorry to hear that Jenifer! I hope he feels better very soon!

Amanda Heath: Oh how scary Jen! I have been there a few times with my kids. It's never an easy thing to see your babies suffer like that. Keep your chin up, I'll be praying for you guys!

**hugs**

Kara May: Oh my goodness :( I'm so sorry. It's horrible seeing your child so sick and helpless. Hugs to you and your family. BTW love that picture of him above with the hospital gown on. To cute!!

thank you

August 27, 2008

Just a quick post to say thank you for all the wonderful comments for Amber and her boys. I have been battling a fever and cold for the last few days and have barely been on the computer to respond to everyone, but wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Lyndsey: I hope you feel better soon! :)

a heavy heart

August 22, 2008

This session was one of my most emotion filled and though filled sessions I think I have ever had. I fought back tears both times I met this wonderful woman and heard a tiny piece of her story that has unfolded over the last year.

I met Amber at a dear friends baby shower and then again at the hospital when baby Micah was born. It was then when she asked me to do this photo session for her. You see, next week (thursday to be exact) is the 1 year anniversary of her husbands death. I remember hearing about her husband Bryce Howard on the news last year. He was the first soldier from SW Washington to be killed in Afghanistan and he left behind a beautiful wife and two wonderful sons that melted my heart. I cannot put into words anything that would do this beautiful family justice. I am both humbled and honored that she asked me to capture this for her and I hope that my blog readers will leave her a little comment and cyber hug as this next week I am sure will be tough for her and her family.

I am of course doing my comment contest, especially for this deserving momma…..so after this post gets 25 comments, Amber will get to pick out her favorite photo to be printing in 11×14. PLEASE NO ANONYMOUS COMMENTS, simply type your name at the bottom of the message. (0:

Is this little stinker not the cutest thing. He just had me grinning ear to ear during our session. He was so stinkin sweet. I wanted to bring him home with me.

mr serious here didn’t want anything to do with giving me smiles. I finally got some good ones after his silly faces. Such a sweet kiddo.

I just love how serious he looks

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Ivy: Awesome photos as always Jen! I got teary-eyed just reading this blog and seeing the pics. Stay strong Amber... you have beautiful children!

Angela Kirkpatrick: My heart goes out to you and your beautiful family.

Jacki Lee: These pictures are awesome. I'm
sure those little boys will always
treasure the pics of them wearing their Dad's army stuff. You can tell that he's close to their little hearts. My heart goes out to Amber and her boys, my prayers are with them.

themorrisbunch: Jenifer I'm so glad you posted pictures of this memorable experience.
This month has been a trial, and next Thursday is going to be a hard day for our family.
Thank you so much for being the wonderful person you are, to do such a thoughtful thing for Amber and the boys.
I know Amber loves the pictures and will treasure them!

Kelly: Beautiful. The shots are amazing, as well as the story. Breaks my heart.

erin.darcy: ...that is so beautiful.
the first images--such a tribute.

Anonymous: Jen - This is a comment from one of Bryce's closest friends....

Please express my thanks to the photographer. She did an awesome job! I tried to post a comment but the page came up in Arabic (because I'm in Iraq I suppose) and I couldn't post what I wanted to say. But please pass on my extreme thanks for capturing the essence of perfection in those two little rascles! They are handsome young men who are living the legacy of a True Hero and an American Soldier who gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country and there freedom!

Andrew G. Weist
SSG/USA
United States Army Special Operations Command
In Memory of SGT Bryce Howard
Father, Friend, Soldier, Hero
12/3/82 - 8/28/07
"You WILL NOT be forgotten"

Fusion Youth: Amber, my heart and love goes out to you and the boys. You have such a beautiful family! Thank you, Jenifer, for doing such a lovely job!

Elizabeth Morris

Joshua Morris: Such a hansome legacy! I know the boys must miss their Father very much, especially as the anniversary date approaches. I am amazed however, at the amazing positive impact he has already had on their lives, and him memory just seems to spur them on to honor him even further. I look forward to what these boys will become as young men and beyond because of the influence of as great a man as my cousin Bryce. Blessings to you Amber, Caleb, and Ryen!

"Uncle" Joshua

The Gustafson Family: Beautiful photos...such a touching memorial and rememberance for their father and husband. It brings me to tears. I'm sure their daddy is smiling down on them from heaven.

Kturn: Dear Amber, Caleb and Ryen and the entire Howard Family :
Your pictures are breath~taking and there are no words to capture how blessed they are only "Priceless". I love you all and continue to pray for you all everyday. You are always in our hearts and we love you all.

Many blessings:
Kimmy & Charlie

Lyndsey: What an amazing and beautiful way to capture the true greatness of their dad. Those boys will have these pictures forever and their dad will never be forgotten. Sending thoughts of comfort during this tough time to the family.

Toni: what cute little boys! i love the glasses! kids in glasses are the cutest! that's so funny that they looked at you like that at the store about the bed! It was in the kids section at ikea, and it's just a doll bed! Maybe all the stores don't carry it! I don't know! funny though!

Amanda Heath: Wow Jen, when you told me about this shoot, I knew it would be touching, but nothing could prepare me for the breathtaking images. I cried too. What great jobs we have, as photographers, to be able to give people priceless gifts such as this. Gifts they will treasure for a lifetime, and a gift that will help heal the heart.

Amanda Heath

Dan and Sarah: Beautiful pictures, and my prayers are with this family.

Susan Henderson: Many prayers to Amber and her beautiful children.
Jennifer-you have an amazing gift to capture the true beauty of life :) Very impressive work :)
May Amber, her boys, and family, all feel loved, appreciated, and deeply cared for, during this difficult time.

Love and Prayers,
~Susan Henderson

Phillip & Tonya Geurin: As usual amazing photography and thank you for the great idea. A sad story but all to common. Again, nice work

Mary Baker: One of the extra blessings of being part of the extended Morris Bunch has been meeting you and your boys, Amber, and you, Jennifer.
As Bryce was a hero, you have been a heroine this past year, Amber, exihibiting grace and dignity as I've watched you at births and birthday parties, never knowing quite what to say. One of the things that has touched me the most is that you've kept a capacity for joy, smiles, and laughter in the face of great tragedy. And just as Bryce has left his sons a legacy of honor, courage and love, you are teaching them how to continue to live life. What great gifts from both of their parents! You and the boys will be in Vern's and my thoughts and prayers this week, and always.
Jennifer, you are truly an amazing photographer! Your sensitivity, compassion, and love shine through in all your art. Thank you for sharing your gifts.

Cardas Photography: Had to post - amazing pictures. My heart goes out to you and your beautiful family.

Scott: Amber, we are all with you and the boys. We love you,
Scott & Christie Morris

Scott: Amber, we are with you and the boys. We love you.
Scott & Christie Morris

Anonymous: Great pictures of Amber's kids. You did a great job.

Traci Ludlow

Erica: Amazing story and wonderful pictures. You really captured their thoughtful side. Those will be great to have down the road, great tools for remembrance. I'm sure they love them!

Jody: Absolutely beautiful pictures, Jen. They're stunning.

Trooper Thorn: Will 50 comments give her two photos? The set with the boys in Dad's gear and the set with them in civies holding hands is a perfect contrast.

I'll mention this drive on my blog.

Anonymous: Beautiful pictures. God bless this family


Jennena Morgensen

Shannon: What beautiful photos, as usual. After reading the comments and seeing the pictures of her adorable boys you can tell they are a very strong and loving family. I wish you all the best!!! Cherish one another and your friends and family!

Tami: What a touching story. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Amber.

Beautiful job on the pictures. Something the family will charish always.

Anonymous: Thanks for doing this for Amber and the boys. We all miss him. Rebekah

sick, sick, sick

August 15, 2008

We have two sick (and I stress VERY sick) kiddos for the last two days. Both waking up ALL night long, hysterical with a fever. Z man has bolted out of bed every two hours in a sweat, mumbling things that don’t make any sense. Jack has been screaming and crying non stop on top of the fever and he is also getting 8 teeth that are all poking through the skin at once. At the moment he is running in circles around the house with ben trying to calm him down and yes it really is 1am. Talk about crazy. I jumped on the computer for a quick second just to let everyone know that I am still alive, just the babies in the house have got a weird, nasty virus and it has put a hinder on everything the last 48 hours. Please send good thoughs our way because I need to work, but most importantly Ben and I need some dang sleep.

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Anonymous: That sucks Jen. Especially since it's so damn hot out. I am sending you guys big "healthy" happy vibes. Hope things chill out for you.

Amber

Lyndsey: That just doesn't sound good. It can only get better from here though, right??? We are wishing you all well, and a good nights sleep!!

sweet baby micah is back

August 5, 2008

Baby Micah is back! I shot his newborn photos in the hospital before I left for Alaska and now here are more from the most recent session. Me love me some fresh babies! Oh and I am getting a new computer! yes I am! I am so stinkin excited I can barely contain myself. These computer problems and also it being so incredibly slow have been driving me crazy, so it time to upgrade. I am going back to mac. yeah baby. So I will have me a new fresh baby this week too. ha ha.

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themorrisbunch: Thanks so much Jenifer!
We're totally blown away by your amazing talent!

Toni: love these! I can't get enough of little babies... and the bed is from ikea! Go grab one!!!

Kara May: Oh I love the one in the chair!!

lots to share but not enough time

August 1, 2008

I have been working like a crazy woman the last few weeks as you can tell by my lack in posting peeks on the blog (so sorry about that). I will be caught up and able to post the million peeks I have to share next week. PDP will be closed over the weekend so if there is a delay in my normal 2 am email response, it is because I am out of town and will have limited access to email. Normal me (whatever that is anyways) will return on Monday. And here is a share to tie you over for a while. This lovely, lovely lady is one of my dearest friends. This is their first baby and everyone couldn’t be more excited about it. Is she not the cutest little prego thing eva? Oh yes. Nope, these aren’t her real session as we will do those end of august…..we shot these real quick for some shower goodies and invites. So fun! I will post the results when I am done next week.

P.S. There is ONLY 8 open dates left through the end of the year. Yes I said 8! Told you they would go crazy fast. These spots will of course go quickly so don’t miss out on getting your fall or christmas photos done by me.

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