About Us
(the photographer)
I came from two very loving and inspiring parents. They are separated now, but that didn't stop them from doing the best job anyone could do at raising a down-to-earth, loving, giving, and honest country girl. =) I have one sister, who is about to turn 16. We get along about 95% of the time which is a great improvement from the many quarrels and fights we used to start and finish when we were your typical 6 and 10 year olds. I would like to think we were best friends now. I love my family very much. We were never a wealthy family, although I cannot remember a single day that I went without or didn't have what I needed or even wanted. I was happy. I hold them close to my heart and as long as it is within my means, I would do anything for them.
I enjoy doing many things. I love photography with all my heart. I don't even know how I started doing it, really. It's just a natural thing for me. I look at it as a way to express myself; a form of art. I also like to read. Reading is the window to the world, as they say. I have to agree with that. A book can take you absolutely anywhere.
I like to draw, although these days I'm not as good as it as I once was. I like to write, also. I love to just sit sometimes and write poetry or write down my feelings. It's a way for me to calm down and evaluate myself. I love animals. I have a big heart for them and I could never hurt one. If I had the space, I don't think there would be a single stray animal on the streets of my town.
I like to spend plenty of time outdoors just soaking in the sun and nature in complete awe. I am entertained easily. I take pleasure in the simple things in life and try my best not to take anything or anyone for granted. I make friends easily, and sometimes that hurts me, but I love people. I like to spend lots of time with the people I care about. Some might even call me "clingy". I'm goofy. I laugh a lot and sometimes too much. I find humor in all things possible.
I love music. I don't think that I could live without it. I enjoy nearly anything except slow, sad country and hard-to-understand rap. I see music as a way to express myself even though I haven't written a song.
(Oh! My favorotie color is Blue!)
I get along with most everyone because I'm an open-minded person. What's right for you may not be right for me, but that's life. I will stand up for what I believe in, though! I don't mean to offend anyone when I do this. it's just how I am... I'm me.. Keisha... or LuLu, as I have been called since I was a baby.
He, too, is easily entertained, or so I think. His favorite thing to do is play Texas Hold 'Em Poker. I have to admit, he has become very good at it, too! He enjoys video games, but mostly his Nintendo Wii or anything Nintendo. He has several game systems, but the Wii is the best for now.
Adam likes to travel and see new places. He works for a nuclear company and works outages at different plants located in different states. Adam has seen many states so far. They are, to be specific, Alabama, Conneticuit, Florida, Georgia (of course), Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Cars are another interest of Adam. He likes to drive fast (too fast). He owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse that he hopes to park and supe up as soon he finds a bigger vehicle that is as efficient on fuel as the car. (Can you believe the gas prices?)
Adam is, obviously, a simple person. He's a very intelligent, loving, giving, honest, and trusthworthy person.
The story of how we became a family of three began on February 22, 2004. We met each other for the first time and fell hopelessly in love. We both knew we wanted to spend forever together and have a family. Adam and I married on September 10, 2004 and immediately started trying for a baby. We knew we wanted to have kids early and spend our lives loving and raising them. We tried and tried to conceive without success until October 1st of 2006. We had finally conceived, however; the pregnancy ended shortly after. We were crushed, but we picked up and tried again.
We conceived again and found out we were pregnant on June 21st, 2007 and gave birth prematurely via cesarean section due to severe pre-eclampsia on December 22, 2008. (After a three week stay in the hospital myself) We had our very own 3 lb, 14 1/2 inch long baby girl. Her name is Addalynn Jolie. She was perfect. After 5 weeks in the intensive care for her, and harsh recovery for me (mom), we came home. She has made amazing progress ever since and is now a perfectly healthy and happy child. She loves to eat, although she doesn't like her veggies too much. She loves cartoons and that show called TEC the Tractor that comes on the Baby channel. She is reaching for toys and attempting to hold her bottle now. Addalynn even tries to stand up! It's amazing how fast they grow. She smiles and squeals, but hasnt figured out the art of laughing yet.
She brings joy to us all and has brought us all closer as a family.
We are now a family of three. We still don't care what happens as long as we have each other. Our daughter comes first in the family. Addalynn is our pride and joy. She definitely loves attention and will smile at almost anything. She has taught us a real life lessson. We've learned that life can be so easily taken away from us. We have learned to not take any moment for granted and to savor each one and live it to the fullest. We've been taught to let the little things slide, not to stay mad at anyone, to be kind, have compassion, and to love with all our hearts. The list could go on and on.
We don't feel like it's the world against us anymore. Now, it's us against the world.
