And that was big a part of our day! I did not get to post Justin & Morgan’s love tonight. It was a 8 load of laundry folded and put away- take kids to park, monster dishes and floors to clean kind of day, and i’ll admit it, i did spend substantial amount of time chasing Pippa on the floors on my hands and knees growling and roaring at her like a lion. Why? Because she loves it , she squeals and crawls away as fast as she can go, then turns back to see if I’m coming after her, and her hope is true, because I’m right there….. Gotta love our silliness. Church tomorrow, helping some friends and family time. Monday is Morgan  & Justin’s Love story! Cross my heart!

Yours Truly,

Julie

My husband turned another age older and even more handsome, wise and beautiful in my eyes. Describe him in 3 words?      Flyfishing, Integrity, Defiant.

Flyfishing is his passion. He is great at it, he makes it look sexy umm.. thrilling. It’s where he goes to meet with God, rejuvinate, relax, breath and smile. He describes it likes this ” when the fish takes hold of the fly, and you feel it… I can’t explain it, it’s like a jolt of lightning up your arm, it’s exciting, there’s nothing like it.”  He talks about this to me, all while  hearing the smile on his voice. I remember my teen days, I loved rollercoasters and weekends spent at Darien Lake. The night before I could NOT sleep. The three hour morning drive there, I was wide eyes and knees knocking, sitting on my hands looking at the lock every 5 mins.. 2am.. 2:05am… oi.. you get the picture. I would get sick right before getting there I was so excited. Rolling into the parking lots and seeing the rollercoaster and miles of track.. yeah, just about spontaneously combusted. I wonder if this is how Shawn feels, because he rolls around on his side of the bed all night long. all… night.. i know he’s not sleeping, then finally he rises at 3am. and says ” i’m going…” there he goes..he reminds me of a little boy christmas morning. 15 hrs later he comes home. Peaceful, invigorated and loving. Me: well.. i wont go there after being home all day with 4 kids.  But, it’s worth it.

Integrity: He has it.                “Integrity is not achieved, attained, or accomplished. Integrity, like character, is built through quiet persistence, a structural consistency in all that you say, do, and believe.”

Integrity is knowing what you stand for. It is showing consistency in your actions and having a soundness of moral character. Integrity is doing what you say you’re going to do, even when no one is watching.

Integrity is being accountable to yourself.

This is my husband. My inspiration, sometimes my thorn in my side, but always my better half, and lover.

He is defiant, we have defiant joy. We’ve made a decision for 2012 to be the best year and our turn around

B is for Birthday! Yesterday we celebrated him in a small way. It’s the busy work month for him and he had a long day, we presented him with home made gifts and all his favorite yums. I am so glad for him to be in our lives, our best friend, prince charming, big strong arms, chest we lay our heads on when hurting. kiss good night, and squinty mornings.                                                                                   Yours truly,                                      Julie

Their love story is way over due. A snippet of their day, Morgan Loves Justin. “Just Loves Mor!”  Here I am, as of today,  excited to reignite Julie G Photography!  2011 I took off almost completely, wanting to enjoy our last born, Pippa Genevieve, baby #4 — it was the best year of my life thus far. Lazy sunny mornings snuggled with baby, babie(s)…. who am I KIDDING?  DAY long snuggling and sunshine.

It was.

THE BEST!

I did sneak in two weddings, and they gave me a much needed break, refreshment and reminders of how much I love getting behind the camera and how much I love my kids that I ache for them within 2hrs of departing!  Tomorrow I will share Morgan & Justin’s love with you. Image, video capture and words.  Here is my very favorite image from their day.

Glen Iris Inn, Letchworth State Park, Castile New York.

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Pippa is almost One years old. This blows my mind. The past 12 months whizzed by. I on average take about 30 pics per day, so it’s all good, I doubt nothing  has been missed out on. Vid caps and stills, i can’t imagine not having a camera the past 7 years of my motherhood. No regrets on that purchase, money well spent!

I’m floored when i look at how small Maive was, turning just 3, aidan 4 and aiva 6. I swear they all grew like 6 inches, so much more grown up. This tiny newborn, or last born, youngest sweet heart is no longer a newborn but a cruisin babbling explorer. I just love her her so very much. I have adored this last year, dedicating my all to just loving on my little ones each and every day. Nothing has got in the way. The business got put on hold, starting today, I began putting it back together and getting the ball rolling to be running a business from home again. While I am excited for this, it’s a little sad, in retrospect as I’m getting older, time is passing me by much faster. So take pics, write, savor & relish every moment, and post blogs, so you can remember. Tis a treasure!

Don’t you just love her little face, and her lil tongue stuck out with perserverance. Always a girl on a mission.

Sadie’s Property Laws

1.   If I like it, it’s mine.

2.   If it’s in my mouth, it’s mine.

3.   If I can take it from you, it’s mine

4.   If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine.

5.   If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.

6.   If I’m chewing something up, all the pieces are mine.

7.   If it just looks like mine, it’s mine.

8.   If I saw it first, it’s mine.

9.   If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.

10. If it’s broken, it’s yours.

I am all about helping others achieve their dreams and wishes, I LOVE to be the one cheering on my friends and family. I’m the girl that takes the extra length to makes sure I’m extra cheery and ask “Good and you? been really busy?” to the young girl working the register at the grocery store, I love to be THAT annoyingly high pitched person, trying to brighten the day up, add a little sunshine if you will. I usually succeed at this, leave the employees with a smile and a genuine goodbye, life should be meaningful, and that’s a snippet to add to my worth. But recently, I’ve  been reflecting, and I do not give myself enough credit. The voice inside my own head, does NOT sound the same. It’s low, condescending and sarcastic. I put myself down nightly as I lay my head down quietly upon my cold pillow. I think, ” Nope, I didn’t do enough.”  This this this and that didn’t get done, I wasn’t patient enough with Aiva while helping with her math, burned half of dinner, ignored loving Sadie as she waited for me to please throw something for her to retrieve. I’m always focused on what I didn’t do, swearing I will the next day. PROMISE! Well, I don’t want to go to bed another night feeling this way. I do try, trying should be enough. Taking my thoughts captive and auditing my day, to me that means I care. I cherish every creak the chair makes as I rock Pippa. Every Time Maive needs a hug, I gladly throw down the towel and wrap all of me around her so we’re one. That right there should be good enough. That right there is where I should be measuring my success. It’s what makes my heart happy. To me this is all that matters. THAT is my SUCCESS.

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TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HOLDING A BABY.    

Sweet :  Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter.   adjective.  nice – lovely – pleasant – fresh

Relish: An appetite for something, a strong appreciation of liking, hearty enjoyment, zest.

This is what I feel for my life, and this is where I will share all.It’s been a while, I have not blogged for about 17 months. Illness, Pregnancy,Aiva’s broken leg, Aidan’s PDD, Shawn working two jobs, … 2010 was a very hectic year, 2011 brought much love, a new baby girl, a  focus on regrouping, healing and loving on my family. I cannot wait to share the pretty things I make, my photography, the crazy love I have for my husband, my four amazing little miracle children and this overly affectionate-thinks she human, Golden retriever.

This blog is a place where I can share and document our lives, it’s value is how you can share on many levels. As a stay at home mom I do not see the growth in my children as others do, I know that this here blog will serve me well in years to come, and will be a precious gift to my children when  they’re  “all grow’d up!”

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you come back soon! May you find laughter, understanding and above all love in between my words, photographs & video captures.

Yours Truly,

Julie