Photographer, Educator, Student, Mother & Wife Obsessed with sharing moments through pictures & words
“When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.” ~ Unknown
This past week seemed like it’d never end. I know since hearing the news that I’m pregnant again that we have had quite a few of you just as anxious as us to hear a little...
July 26, 2010 - 8:58 pm - Mazel tov, as my people say, and with it all the luck and joy that statement brings. I'm so excited! Excited that you are pregnant. Excited that everything is good with the baby. Excited that we have a fun 7 months ahead to watch you and support you! What fun!
July 29, 2010 - 6:31 am - Hope you continue to feel fine and all goes well. Congrats again.
“Even miracles take a little time.” ~Cinderella
Yes, this news seems like a miracle after all we’ve been through. We feel very blessed to inform you all that our family is once again expecting our third little one. We found out this past weekend that many months after our last miscarriage that finally I am pregnant...
July 21, 2010 - 12:49 pm - Congrats Amanda! My prayers are with you!
July 21, 2010 - 12:51 pm - Congrats Amanda! Best of luck to you and your family. You can do it. I have a family friend who has 3 kids and 3 miscarriages. I remember being young and my mother assisting her thru the hard times. Joy will come to you I'm sure!! :D
July 21, 2010 - 1:30 pm - Congratulations, Amanda. God bless and I pray things will work out.
July 21, 2010 - 1:55 pm - Congratulations, Amanda! I am so happy for you and your family! I WILL be praying for all of you. I was at Pawmosa today and thought of our trip. To come home and see this news only made it more special.
July 21, 2010 - 3:24 pm - Congratulations Amanda - nausea is a good sign. I will be praying daily for the little one you carry!!!
July 21, 2010 - 11:31 pm - Congratulations!
July 22, 2010 - 11:02 am - congrats!! positive thoughts for you and your family! take care of yourself!!! :)
July 22, 2010 - 12:28 pm - I am so happy for you. Miracles do happen and I am sending joy and light your way. I am choking back tears at the poem and I want to share one I just wrote yesterday for my sister and her husband who will be burying their third child born at 36 weeks stillborn. I hope it is okay to share it. Unconditional love so plain and pure for a child born an angel with a soul too good. Too good for the kind of heartbreak his loss has brought to the hearts of those waiting and wanting him most. There is no pain that can possibly compare to a parent consoling a child who thinks his loss is unfair. A child who doesn't understand why his brother's heart won't beat. A child who wants to fix things and make his brother and mother complete. All the dreams and hopes dashed by no beating heart. The hearts broken and aching and falling apart. To never have witnessed you taking a breath. Instead we part with you and try to cope with your death. So much love to give so many feelings and words but reality and dreams are now a bit blurred. We say goodbye and although now we part we will carry our love for you forever in our hearts. Thank you for blessing us with your angelic face we release you now with our love as your embrace. "Loving Embrace" © Susie@NewDayNewLesson 2010
July 22, 2010 - 12:28 pm - just realized the poem got all squished-if you want it in better format, please email me.
July 22, 2010 - 2:40 pm - My prayers for a healthy pregnancy go out to you. We're actually due about the same time and I know well of the fear that comes with hope for a baby, a healthy baby. Congrats to you!
“Your identity and your success go hand in hand. Many people sacrifice their identities by not doing what they really want to do. And that’s why they’re not successful.” ~Lila Swell
Many of you were here last fall when I began to establish my business and brand myself. I suppose I’m not the typical...
July 1, 2010 - 6:33 pm - I love it, it's beautiful! I'm so excited for you :)
July 1, 2010 - 6:35 pm - My mom, Brian and I were exclaiming over your business card Monday night because we'd never seen anything like it before. I really enjoyed reading about how it was made! I appreciate it even more now and I totally understand why you went with letterpress. Thanks for sharing/educating.
July 1, 2010 - 8:22 pm - I absolutely love your business cards Amanda. They are full with design and so much love. A true artist you are to follow your gut and making a statement. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us.
July 2, 2010 - 10:56 pm - They look Amazing A!!! I still remember showing you the first round of concepts and sharing how exciting it would be if down the road they were letter-pressed…! Once again, thank you for making me part of this process :] PS, I can't wait to touch them!!!! D*
July 5, 2010 - 1:36 pm - Thank you for sharing the process! Brooks was correct that I would enjoy seeing him at work..he has explained the process many times and I still couldn't visualize what he was actually doing, (except for the part about getting his hands caught in the machines!) What beautiful cards! What an excellent way of expressing the passion of your vocation. Catherine Lawrence (the Letterpress operator's mama).
I’m excited to finally announce the winners of the 2 photo sessions. We put the names in a hat of those who donated to help Wrenn’s family and the kids picked the winners randomly. Rather than spoiling the surprise I’ll let you all check out the impromptu video the kids and I have made to...
“Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” ~Marilyn Monroe
For those of you who have been following me in twitter and facebook you likely heard me announce just a bit ago the official news about the tenure track position at Valencia. It’s official, as of August 24, 2010 I will begin a...
May 20, 2010 - 5:27 pm - ... and well deserved!! *hugs* :-) kristy
May 21, 2010 - 11:51 am - OMG!!! thats great news Amanda!! you really truly deserve it, you have been one of the best teachers I have had in my life, your dedication and persistence is commendable! I adore you, and I am thankful for everything you have taught me. I respectfully wish you all the best in your new position... CONGRATS!! (Oh and by the way, I also officially moved up from intern to Graphic Designer for Valencia's Marketing & Strategic Communications Department!!!!)
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” -Robert Brault
Things have been so crazy these last few months that I’ve put off taking the kids to the doctor until today. The kids have been doing well and I could tell they were growing, but I...
March 5, 2010 - 10:11 am - Hope, I totally sympathize with you! I remember vividly being 9 years old, and the Dr. telling me I had to have some blood work. Well, I ran clear out of the doctors office! You're much braver that I was, I'm glad you survived. ;)
“Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.” – Dorothy Thompson
Three months to the date that I learned I miscarried I’m incredibly relieved to share great news from the hysterosalpingography (HSG) procedure I underwent today. The procedure today confirmed that “I’m normal”. Okay, so perhaps some of you might believe that...
February 2, 2010 - 4:09 pm - I read this and let out a big ole sigh. Thank goodness, Mandy. **HUGS**
February 2, 2010 - 4:38 pm - horray! i'm so happy about your good news!! :-)
February 2, 2010 - 4:49 pm - Yay! What great news and I'm sure a tremendous relief :0)
February 2, 2010 - 8:34 pm - i am so glad to hear that all is well you truly are blessed love ya
It seems as though I’ve been going non-stop and haven’t taken much time to update everyone fully. I suppose if you follow me in twitter or facebook you may hear my quick rantings from time to time in the midst of my busy moments. As I steadily make lots of progress lately I thought I’d...
January 28, 2010 - 9:33 pm - Your eye for photography is so incredible, Amanda. It stuns me on an ethereal level.
January 31, 2010 - 8:44 pm - What a gift you have. What a wonderful option you have for ezpressing your emotions, happy, or sad. Thank you for sharing.
My younger sister, Joleen, decided she and her kids would take an impromptu last minute trip to visit us in Orlando after she learned she’d be off work for the New Year’s weekend. Of course while they were here I took plenty of photos but I thought it might be more fun to rewind and...
It’s really hard to believe that Christmas is just five days away. It can’t really be Christmas already, can it?
It still does not feel like Christmas for us this year. Rarely are there years that pass by that our Christmas tree isn’t up the day after Thanksgiving, or that the outside of our home isn’t...
December 21, 2009 - 7:37 am - aww i love it and tell her god brings babies santa brings toys! love you guys!
December 21, 2009 - 9:24 am - Your family has had an amazing year! And there are plenty of miracles yet to come in your paths ahead!
December 21, 2009 - 9:56 am - Wow, thank you for sharing and making me laugh several times this morning. Merry Christmas!
December 22, 2009 - 8:35 am - now that's a Christmas card anyone would be thrilled to receive!!!
by Amanda Kern
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