This week I’m taking a break from the traditional MIAM to honor D’s and my two year anniversary. Yep, that’s right…. we were married on 11.11.11. I really can’t believe how fast time has gone by. We have certainly chosen a different path than most…. but I have loved every minute of it. I am
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Monday In A Moment #23 | On Vintage Pastimes
1 :: 28 Years vs 83 – This past week I celebrated my 28th birthday. Wow time flies. I want to thank everyone for the kind birthday wishes!!! It sure makes me feel loved while living so far from home. What is particularly incredible is that I share this birthday with my Pop Pop {Ted
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Monday In A Moment #20 | Vogelweh Rod & Gun Club
In honor of this week’s Monday in a Moment being #20, I thought I’d change it up at little bit and share something fun from my weekend. My husband and I have been doing research on handguns lately. It’s more of a wishlist as we won’t be able to purchase one while we’re in Germany,
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Monday In A Moment #11 | On Opportunity
1 :: When Opportunity Knocks – Sometimes in life you are handed experiences. It has taken me some time to learn that because these instances are few and far between, one should always jump at any given chance. I have had the recent joy of revisiting Spain, a country I studied in seven {my, my how
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Ireland Adventure :: Day Two | Ashford Castle
So once upon a time my husband and I went on a vacation to Ireland… Day two we woke up in our lovely B&B and we were served a traditional Irish breakfast! This was definitely one of the highlights of our accommodation. Debora was so sweet and asked us what we had in store for
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Birthday Shout-outs | A is for Amazing Husband
Today is my husband’s 29th birthday. That’s right folks one year left before the big three-zero. I wanted to dedicate today’s post to you, D. Thank you for being an incredible husband. I love you for the following reasons: 1. You read every blog post and comment on almost every photo without complaint or irritation.
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Introducing Kirsten Ashley Photography
Once upon a time, in a country across the ocean from home, I wished for a camera. I dreamed of photographing shy smiles, bright futures, hands held, and lives colliding. I have seen and admired so many photographers wondering if I would ever get my chance to pursue the hobby that delighted me in a