Engagement: Kinsey and Aric

Manson

I've recently been working on a memory book for a colleague who will be retiring from teaching this year. I sent pages out to current and past students, parents, teachers, and administrators, family friends, relatives, etc. I did my best to find families she had multiple generations, families where she taught all five kids, students from her first classes, and students she had unique connections with. I encouraged the families and individuals to create their page with memories, funny stories, and pictures - anything goes! As I've been receiving all the pages for her book, I've also been receiving some of the nicest notes. Isn't it neat to do something thoughtful for someone else and you end up getting more out of it yourself? I'm often frustrated that I only remember to be like this at times. There are times where I'm thoughtful toward others, but there are even more times where I think about writing a card or responding to an email or compliment on Facebook, but don't actually get it done! I wish I was more dilegent with the things I think about but don't take the time to carry through! My mother really did teach me better than this!!! I've never been very good at resolutions but I'm definitely going to make it my goal to focus on being more thoughtful to others throughout the summer! I've got a huge list of people I need to write letters to or give a call to! After today, only six more days of school left! Woohooo!!! I can't wait to have more time to do some of the things I love!

Here are some pics of Aric and Kinsey! These two are so cute and I can't wait for their wedding this summer! We typically prefer to shoot in the morning or evening to avoid the brightness of the sun and bright sky! I'd have to say the sky was incredible this day!!! As we went through the shoot we kept repeating how crazy cool the sky was! Have a great holiday weekend!