from a FABULOUS photographer!!
Urban Fig is celebrating it's 1st birthday
so she is giving away something big!
Can't wait to see the family pictures
she hopes to be taking of us on July 13!!
xo
Friday, June 28, 2013
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Ivan's Grad Banquet!
All of your Grade 12 year,
and maybe more, you look forward to this
fun and special day!!
A reward for your dedication and efforts,
and thank you to your parents, teachers and school board!
Ivan chose to have a special girl by his side...
the sweet and lovely Susanna!
Looking rather handsome if I may say so!!
Corsage and Boutonnière made by Susanna's talented mom!! BEAUTY!
Their GREAT ride!!
Dad and Mom...
So thankful that you sent us all to this Christian School
Truly is a priviledge!
What a big day... your last one graduated!!
Wow!! Love you!!
Ivan, I wish you well in the future,
that you may follow the path God has for you,
remain with the truth,
and fulfill your calling with dedication!
Whether that means Doctor or wherever else you may be led!
xo
Love you tons!!!
I also took some pictures of my niece Larissa that morning,
who graduated along with Ivan... those pics coming soon!
As well as a few pictures from the banquet that I was
priviledged to attend as photographer!
Monday, June 24, 2013
Ivan's Grad Ceremony...
On Thursday, my 'little' brother
graduated from Mount Cheam Christian School.
An amazing day for him!
Wrote his last final provincial exam in the morning,
went through rehearsals and then
was priviledged to walk the stage...
the same stage that all us siblings have crossed!
So blessed to have a christian education,
so thankful to our parents for sending us to this
great school!
Ivan looked fabulous!!
I was nervous... I was asked to take pictures for the grad
class, which I readily and happily agreed to! I really enjoyed
taking the pictures and appreciated the fact that I was able to be more
present at Iv's grad!
Still trying to feel completely comfortable with my new camera,
the first night was slightly uncomfortable and nerve racking
but by the banquet evening I had it mostly down pat!!
It was great!
Cap signing:
Our minister presented on "Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned"
and the school principal on the philippine farmer and his ox.
After that the class was presented with personal Bibles, a biblical book
from the school board and their diploma
Ivan was chosen as Class Valedictorian
- a true honor...
In my humble opinion I think he did well...
gave the honour to God for sparing them until this day,
thanked those he needed to thank,
personalized his speech as he was asked to,
addressed his classmates
and what can I say...
he made me proud to be his sis!!
Then the scholaships and bursaries...
Ivan has busted his tail off trying to keep his marks high
and it paid it's rewards...
He received the $1000 scholarship for highest marks in 5 academic courses
-a $500 citizen award which is given to a student who is diligent, respectful to
his teachers and fellow students, volunteers in and outside of the community, etc
(this year it was given to two students... Iv and Jason Neels)
-the UFV entrance award (first year free studies at UFV)
-the youth group scholarship ($500) for participating in youth functions
and volunteering at the annual pancake breakfast
(given to two students as well - Ivan and Darrin Wisse)
and a $4475 bursary!
Way to go Ivan!
They finished the evening by signing to us their grad song!!
His class of 18...
one of our school's smallest classes - they will be remembered
for their hard work and dedication
as well as their friendly competition which made everyone strive harder!
Congrats Iv!!!
We LOVE you!!
(coming soon... your banquet pictures!!!) xo
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Couldn't wait...
Just a few...
I couldn't wait!!
More coming soon :)
My sweet niece...
Larissa!
She grads tonight... looking forward to taking pictures there too!
WOWZA!
You are SO beautiful!!
Go on Darling...
Go on darling...
and melt your mama's heart!!
Went on a little photoshoot with my niece Larissa
on Monday afternoon...
and then my little start comes out to shine!!
Typically looking at the camera and smiling don't happen simultaneously...
But when she can pick up on another's star's modeling
she rocks it!!!
Larissa's senior pictures coming to grace this blog soon!
Big day for me today/tomorrow...
taking pictures at the grad ceremony and banquet
of my 'little' brother!
Love you Iv!!
Can't wait to see you rock that valedictorian speech tonight!
Have fun with it :) xo
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Ranen's haircut plus a bit more...
My hairdresser texted me at 3 yesterday afternoon
saying "Would 4 o'clock work?"
Why not?!!
Ranen and I have been looking forward to a haircut
for a while (it has been over a year!!)
Ranen was down for her nap so I woke her up...
it takes her a while to wake usually...
We made a little mommy daughter date out of it...
complete with timbits for my darling!
Pre-haircut... caught the flip out curl that I love...
but it needed a healthy chop
- hopefully it will stimulate a little growth :)
I love her hesitancy...
Followed by the joy of
"I am such a big girl now!!"
Oh, darling dear - I love you!!!
Then off home to help Daddy with feeding the calves...
Owen was a-wondering where we were
Biking (or should we say tricycling ... because she is just starting on a bike
and in her mind that is oh, so different!)
while feeding calves...
xo
Last week.... exploring on the new camera!
2 monkeys playing around...
Cayden came for the day because of grass silaging..
after 3 hours in the tractor they were ready to blow off some steam!
love love love
their version of ring-around-the-rosy
sprinkler fun...
... time to get some 'real' work done!!
ps. Treena, I did finally get your canvas delivered the other day!
They were not sure when the next truck was coming but it is on it's way!
Need to get out and fiddle with the camera a bit more before
taking pictures for Ivan's grad! Ceremony and banquet...
anyone want a laid back session of themselves? leave me a comment!
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