So, I have been CRAZY busy editing recently. I kind of got a smidgen flooded with friends asking me to take pictures as soon as I created my Facebook page. This influx in sessions meant an influx in editing. To all that waited, thank you for waiting patiently... and I am happy to say I am all caught up, it feels so good! Now, amongst these sessions was one I was really excited for, Emily and Erick's engagement pictures. 

I had done Emily's sister, Rachel's engagement pictures back in the winter. She actually was my first engagement session! I had such a good time with her and her husband for their pictures. I still giggle to myself thinking of our poor excuse of a fire, or lack there of for the pictures. Although I took Rachel's pictures first, I knew Emily much longer. Emily and I had begun our nursing journey together. We were in the same classes for over a year. During that time I was still only dating my husband... I remembered asking her one day if she happened to be related to my then boyfriend because they shared the same last name. At that time, she didn't believe they were. It wasn't until fast forward a few years and the beauty of Facebook made us realize they indeed WERE related. There was a special point in Rachel and Brady's engagement pictures that made me feel there is a reason we were brought together. I also felt that strongly in Emily and Ericks. We may be very, very distant relatives, but family none the less. I have a soft spot for these girls and the whole large family I married into. I am lucky life made me stumble in their direction...and can only wait to enjoy watching both their love stories unfold in this small, small world.  Anyone who hangs around OSF often will realize these first few were taken in the serenity garden. My favorite place to get away at work.