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To all,
Hi! I want to thank everyone who voted for or gave feedback on a possible new name for the business! It was greatly appreciated and I have taken it all into consideration in my decision. I have decided to postpone the new name for a bit. I do not take this process lightly and I will be taking some time to pray about the decision and some possible new names. I really want to reflect the professionalism of the business but also the fun creative side. I also need to make sure I am doing the right thing for myself and my business. I thank you all in advance and look forward to what you all think about the final decision.
♥Melissa

Beauty IS in the eye of the beholder

A few days ago my sister in law called to tell us the head stone for Mikey's grave was in and they had placed it. We were very excited because we knew it would have a picture of him on it. We all wanted to see if the image would actually look like him. It did and it was beautiful.

Matthew 6:22-21
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

This was Dad seeing it for the first time

Branson wanted to know if that was Uncle Monkey (they couldn't say Mikey when they were babies so he became Uncle Monkey =)


Branson asking Papaw if that was his car. (Mikey really enjoyed classic cars and he and Dad put one together so they had that pic added to the stone)




Natalie, pirates don't have anything on me either! There isn't any treasure here on earth that will ever compare to what we have in heaven.

I ♥ the mean kitty!

If you've never watched any of the mean kitty videos check this out:

I adore these!

Today I received the cutest Save-the-Date announcement! I just love it when I get stuff like this so that I can share it with you all!


I love this idea. Jeremy and Julia, you guys are too much!

Sledding with the boys!

It all started when Trav called me at 7:30 in the morning to tell me that I needed to look outside and see how blue the sky was. The day just continued to have the most beautiful sky for this time of the year. So sledding time it was! We bundled up (4 layers to be exact!). It was still VERY cold but we had the most beautiful light ever and a whole bunch of fun!

Check out that blue sky

Yes he is a booger


How Branson got around for the day (mush mason mush!) lol




And this is what happened when Mason needed to take a break


Pop-Pop stopped by for so fun


Disc sleds weren't made to hold 3 =)




whooshing by!


My little adventurer went down on his tummy!





Like I said it was a bunch of fun

This video cracks me up!

It's exactly how I felt when my wedding was over =)

Brit I have so many favs!

I love this one!!








This is super cute of you guys!


They brought hot chocolate!!!


Brit you crack me up lol


Another fav

Another great snow session!

We were soooooo freezing but we got a bunch of great shots!

Adorable


Ahhh sunset shots! Even got a bit of flare!





This is my fav!


Second fav




oh la la


I found heart shaped peeps!

Hey Mikey

I think some days go by where I busy myself so that I don't have to think or feel the pain associated with the loss of my brother Mikey. Then at the end of the day it will hit me and I unload in a heap of tears.
I know there are many others out there experiencing the loss of a loved one or a difficult family situation and for all of you I say and try to believe "we will make it through this".

Hey man!
Today was hard. In every instance that I had a second to close my eyes, you were there. In every conversation, you were there. I stopped by and picked Dad up for church (that's right he goes now), you would be so shocked lol! He actually enjoys it. It's precious time spent with him. I know you would have loved to take these trips with us.
Dad is still having a hard time but he is getting stronger. After all you and Lonnie were his best friends and you guys had to go on just a month apart. Couldn't you have spaced it out a bit? I know, I know, you're a Lewis and that's how you roll. =)
You know I missed your visit at Mom and Dad's that night because I was asleep. I wish you would have woke me up and we could have had one last conversation, why didn't you?
I promise I never let Dad see me like this. I am tuff (you would be proud).

Mikey, I am getting to know a new me and she is strange and unfamiliar but she is who I have become. The me that no longer has a brother (here on earth), the single M in the M&M gang. I miss you.
I will forever be thankful for the day you went forward and accepted Jesus Christ in your heart. Can't wait to see you bub!

Snow session!

Had a super fun session today but I froze my butt off lol!

One more great engagement picture idea!

A couple of my couples loved this idea and used it in their weddings so I'll share it with all of you!
These are slim cards that you can put up to 100 different images on.



I suggested putting the engagement pics on them and punching a whole in the corner. Then attaching them to the favors at the tables for the reception. Now the GREAT thing about these is that they are double sided and you can have a message printed on them as well!!
How adorable is this:

Another great use for those beautiful engagement pics!!!

Try adding these stickers to the back of your invation envelope! You can use up to 90 different images from your engagement pics. Each pack contains 90 stickers!

What am I doing tonight?

Besides thinking I NEED TO STOP already and go to bed??

Practicing dragging the shutter (cause let's face it I stink at it) But I'm getting better


Pondering the importance of white balance...

Ok so here it is right out of the camera (no corrections made) set to the correct white balance



Here it is on auto white balance WOW this is crappy. Look at the yellow tint =(
Answer to ponderance.... White balance IS very important....



Lusting after my future point and shoot camera!!! The G10 I want it so bad. For 2 years now I have whined and moaned about getting a point and shoot camera because who wants to take their huge camera out after you have to work with it all day, plus who wants to take the GIANT thing to non professional events (yeah Trav is pretty much tired of being the guy with the girl who has the giant camera).
But I have specific needs that's why it's taken so long to decide...
needs to have a fully manual mode
Be adorably unique (love the retro style)
Great quality (14.5 mega pixels)
Usable with Canon external flashes
Video capable

I'm in l♥ve!!!!

Oh and also listening to Mr. fuzzy pants cry cause he wants to go to bed!

LOMO rocks

I heart lomo images and I was despirate to figure out how to do it on my own and I think I have!!

Berfore:


After


Still have some tweaking to do but I'll get it!

Ok I know I'm outta control!!! lol

Three posts in one day! I just can't help myself. I have all these ideas running through my head and a huge file full off ideas for all my weddings! I can't wait to see all your dresses, bouquets and any cool surprises you guys have in store!

I'm really hoping one of you surprises me with some hot red or pink boots under the dress(hint hint) I promise if you do you will get tons of cool pics! Brittany I know you could rock it out lol! Ok I need my brides to email me with any juicy details you can share! I miss you guys!

Great idea for all brides!!!

You worked it and you guys were hotttt~ You loved your engagement session and now you want to do more with those fabulous pictures!! Why not use them on personal wedding invitations?? 15% off discount will apply! Give me a call and order yours today!

Planning on getting married when it's chilly?

Check out this site for super cute bridal jackets!
http://www.wed-shopping.com/all_products.php3?wed=2

I always forget to mention....

And I hate when I forget but let it be said now (before I forget lol)
I make Save the date and thank you cards!!!



These are just a few more designs:




And for all those who fell in love with my Christmas cards!! Start planning now, get with me and mention you saw this here and receive and extra 15% off your order of any type of printed announcement or card!!!

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