Photographer, Educator, Student, Mother & Wife Obsessed with sharing moments through pictures & words
For those who have been following my photography or my family you all know that the biggest motivator in my start with photography has been photographing my own children as I’ve watched them grow. I’m the mother who has taken photos at every game, every event, in school, out of school, at dinner, at home,...
May 5, 2010 - 10:44 am - I have absolutely no qualms about you doing this but if anyone votes NO I'd think it might be that they don't trust others to be as diligent as you are about controlling the photos access. That might be the school's problem - not you. I'm assuming if they approved it then others might be able to do the same? Though anyone would be a generous of their time as you are. Though I see photos of other friend's friends' kids all the time on FB. Humm.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” -George S. Patton, Jr.
Since September I’ve been anxiously awaiting to meet this special little guy. I think you all will enjoy finally meeting the son of the late Coach Wenstrom, here’s 2 week old JC.
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March 6, 2010 - 11:22 am - These are amazing - I am so happy to see this little guy. Congradulations Melissa!!! Kathie
March 6, 2010 - 6:49 pm - Thanks for sharing precious pictures and I am very happy for you and your miracle son, JC! God bless you always. Midori
March 7, 2010 - 8:06 am - These pictures are great. He is so adorable. Hope to see him soon. Congratulations Melissa.
March 7, 2010 - 10:00 am - He is a treasure! I hope you are feeling well, Melissa, and enjoying every minute of your lives together. Heather
March 7, 2010 - 10:46 am - You made my day - what an adorable little one - hope you're basking in the moment. And yes, I do think he resembles Jeff. He would be so proud as I'm sure you are. Congratulations. Melinda
March 7, 2010 - 6:43 pm - He is so adorable and yes, I can see Jeff in him. Enjoy every moment you have with him ~ it will go by so fast!
March 8, 2010 - 6:48 am - The pictures are truly amazing; thank you so much for sharing! Such attention to detail is a testament of how much you, Melissa and Little JC have touched Amanda's professional sensibilities. I look forward to meeting this little "star" in person! Bravo to you all!!
March 8, 2010 - 6:58 am - Oh my goodness. He is SOOOO cute. I was shocked at how much he looks like Jeff. Can't wait to babysit when you bring him in.
March 8, 2010 - 7:35 am - The pictures are adorable, he is so cute. I too see Jeff in his precious little face. Melissa, enjoy every second with you new baby boy! Congratulations! Jeff would be so proud!!!
March 8, 2010 - 7:41 am - What wonderful memories. JC is so aware! Enjoy the wonders each new day brings.
March 8, 2010 - 7:49 am - The pictures are adorable as is JC. Looking forward to seeing him in person.
March 8, 2010 - 7:57 am - Congratulations, Melissa and welcome baby JC! These pictures are awesome and amazing. Everyday will bring new joy. I know Jeff is proudly watching over you both. Can't wait to meet him.
March 8, 2010 - 8:14 am - What a blessing! Congratulations to you and your son. Enjoy every moment as they grow up quickly. Looking forward to seeing the 2 of you soon.
March 8, 2010 - 8:34 am - How precious! I was touched by Amanda Kern's comments as well as the beautiful way she captured your son's features. We are glad lil' JC is part of our Lyman family. What a beautiful blessing he is and will be!
March 8, 2010 - 8:41 am - What a thrill to see God's miracles! Thanks so much for sharing ! I look forward to seeing both of you!
March 8, 2010 - 9:05 am - What beautiful pictures of this precious baby boy! I know you will be amazed every day as he grows. Can't wait to see you both.
March 8, 2010 - 9:29 am - He is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing these amazing photographs. I look forward to meeting him in person. He is just adorable!
March 8, 2010 - 9:37 am - I knew you would be an awesome mother! I am happy for you and the baby! Enjoy the blessing. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Rosalie Cook
March 8, 2010 - 3:16 pm - what gorgeous photos of your baby-you must be so proud! I can't wait to meet him...I hope you are doing well. Miss you! Mary
March 9, 2010 - 7:52 am - I can't wait to see you and the baby in person, I love those picture. I hope you're enjoying those early morning feeding. ha ha
March 9, 2010 - 10:04 am - He's absolutely adorable! Seeing these pictures and reading the stories reminded me of how precious life truly is and how we should never take things for granted. Thank you for sharing with us..you've made my day!
March 10, 2010 - 11:49 am - Those are amazing!!! The tribute brought tears to my eyes. Enjoy him while he is little! Lisa
March 10, 2010 - 2:21 pm - Well, Congrats New Mommy! May God continue to Bless you and your little one more and more each year. Miracles & Blessings, Miracles & Blessings...Halima
March 21, 2010 - 10:47 pm - Jeff is one happy guy looking down at this little guy!
March 25, 2010 - 8:48 pm - Melissa, Congratulations! I'm so glad Sarah sent me the link so I could see these beautiful pictures. JC is adorable! You lucked out with Amanda...she captured some great pictures :) I hope you are doing well and I look forward to meeting JC and seeing you again around Lyman. Take care of yourself!
March 29, 2010 - 1:16 pm - Missy what a cute little guy. Looking forward to meeting JC on Easter Sunday when the family gets together at Michael's. Lots of Love and God Bless-----------Anita and Nick
March 31, 2010 - 10:11 pm - Your son is so beautiful. God has blessed you.
June 2, 2010 - 11:39 am - These pictures are beautiful!! I can't get over how precious they are.. the photographer did a terrific job!! Congrats to you Melissa!!
June 2, 2010 - 11:59 am - Melissa, I'm so happy for you on your beautiful baby boy! He is so perfect. Please let me know if you need anything. Love Sue Michalski
June 12, 2010 - 12:30 am - That Joey is one great looking kid cant wait to take him to the Wing House to help me pick up girls.
“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. ;)
“Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out.”
-Abraham Lincoln
I thought I’d take a moment to update you all as I gear up for the last 9 days of course work towards my masters in the winter quarter at SCAD and the final week before Valencia’s spring break....
March 2, 2010 - 8:01 pm - hERE IS MY CONFIRMATION OF MY DONATION TO SAKINA. WHILE IT MAY NOT BE MUCH, I HAVE ALREADY RAISED $1100 ON MY OWN FOR THIS EVENT. GINNY BROWN ___________________________________________ *Your gift is to 2010 Relay For Life of Poinciana, FL on behalf of Sakina Zorayq. Please review your gift summary and click the Process Button below to complete your gift. Transaction Summary Transaction Date: 3/2/10 Gift Information Level: Enter an Amount ($10.00 Minimum) Amount: $10.00 Recognition Name (in honor, in memory , or in support of): In Memory of Shirley Dawson Send a note to whom you are supporting: You go, girlfriend! Billing Information Title: Ms. First Name: Virginia Middle Name: S Last Name: Brown Suffix: Street 1: 615 Davinci Pass Street 2: City: Poinciana State/Province: FL ZIP/Postal Code: 34759 Country: United States Email Address: RelayGinny@yahoo.com Email opt-in: No Email Type Home Remember me: Yes Are you interested in including ACS in your will trust or estate plan? No Are you interested in becoming involved in other American Cancer Society volunteer opportunities? No Are you interested in advocating for legislation to help cancer patients and their families? No Are you interested in becoming more involved in Relay For Life next year? No My company has Matching Funds. No Company Name: Payment Information Payment type: Credit Card Credit Card Number: ************4143
March 2, 2010 - 8:27 pm - you rock Ginny. Thanks for you donation. I'll be sure your name is included in the drawing...AND on March 12th when my baby girl gets out of school I will be sure to take a video and share with you all who the two winners are!
March 2, 2010 - 11:28 pm - I just emailed you mine! WIsh I could do more but cash is tight right now. No paycheck for 2 months will do that! Ugh.
March 6, 2010 - 6:40 pm - Amanda - I learned about your generous offer via Geraldine Gallagher. What a generous gift you are making available! My daughter always participates in RFL and I'll again be contributing to her, so I'll forego your "raffle." I'm moved by your message, about your miscarriage, and wish you all the best. May you soon find comfort and peace.
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” – Pericles
One day a year Valencia Community College holds Learning Day. We cancel all classes, give the students the day off and all full time faculty and staff get a chance to learn. It’s...
February 19, 2010 - 7:13 pm - you did a great job today, amanda. :-) i really enjoyed being your student for the day.
February 20, 2010 - 9:48 am - Loved it! Got me re-energized to take more pictures of Isaiah and to try taking some different kinds of pictures of him as well. :)
“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’s that time in the semester where things get a little busier. Add in the piles of things I’m still working on getting caught up on and lets just say saying I’m “busy” is an understatement.
I’m sure most of our students agree. Yes, it’s the end of the semester. With it brings additional stress to...
December 8, 2009 - 11:35 am - Love the bw photos. Looks like every one survived this one! :)
I thought I’d share a little good news to start. Some of you may have heard through twitter or facebook, but I know many don’t follow either so I wanted to be sure I updated everyone. Last Friday I receive a call from the doctor and my HCG levels are officially at zero! That’s awesome...
November 20, 2009 - 1:53 am - great job!!
November 20, 2009 - 2:52 am - Your collage is beautiful. I love the sincerity of it. I like the rough edges as well.
November 20, 2009 - 9:07 am - awwww beautiful! i love this project! it is always nice to have the ability to express yourself creatively it is very therapeutic... congratulations it looks awesome. the collage is cool, i was like woah. you can not tell!!
November 20, 2009 - 11:50 am - Both of your projects are simply wonderful Amanda - you should make an A in the course. You hae a gift girl!!!
November 20, 2009 - 5:38 pm - This is amazing work. Wonderful!
November 20, 2009 - 9:45 pm - Love the montage! I decided to look first, read later and I was thinking "Those other women in the photo look just like Amanda." Yeah - duh. :) Awesome work!
If you’re reading this you obviously have stumbled across my blog somehow – either because I’ve done photos for you or someone you know or because someone has shared my work with you. In a very short time I’ve begun to learn how many of you have come to admire my photography and as I...
“Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.” -Bernice Johnson Reagon
My first full day at the hospital has passed. The day began with me feeling pretty cruddy. In just the first day I have discovered a few of the things being in the hospital:
The doctor saw...
October 24, 2009 - 11:22 pm - You actually made me tear up tonight. I've been saying it for days but I just really hope you feel much better soon.
by Amanda Kern
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