Engagement Pictures and More! :)

Hope everyone is having a great week, it's Thursday already so the weekend is right around the corner! The weather here in California is shooting back up into the 90's! We have had a very hot summer, this week we finally cooled down (70's) but the crazy weather is striking again and will be sticking around a little longer. I'm sure I will find SOMETHING to do to enjoy the great outdoors :) Let's hope this doesn't start more wildfires though! Remember family and friends are invited anytime! :)

Joe will be leaving for Europe on Sunday for 10 days, I've decided to stay behind on this trip. He is going for work and will be in Munich, Germany the first week, his brother Jon who lives in Frankfurt, Germany will be driving down to meet him and explore the sights of Munich. After a couple days in Munich they will drive back to Frankfurt where Joe will spoil our Goddaughter Taylor, and shower her with kisses from Aunt Jeni :)...and give Shannon a HUGE hug from me too (no kisses though Joseph!) Joe is planning on taking some pictures for Jon and Shannon of their little princess and some family pictures as well!

We had another softball game on Sunday! We didn't win, but The Ho's (that is our team name, short for Horowitz, yes I know it sounds funny!) gave it a great effort! Joe hit a triple, actually we tried to make him stop running when he hit second base due to his speed...but he kept on running! Soooo, when he was almost to third base the ball was also...this is when Joe slid (the most terrifying slide ever) causing a HUGE strawberry on his knee, but he was safe! Now, for the past 5 days he has limped around the house, I've had to clean it for him, he tells me "the cut is so deep!" (No it's not) and he no longer can walk the dogs...next time STAY AT SECOND BASE! I could talk forever about this, but I will not subject you to Joe's tragic injury any longer.

In case you haven't received our email about our website being updated with our latest engagement photos, I've added a few for you to see. They were so fun to work with and the pictures were GREAT! You can check out our website to see other pictures of them too. http://www.josephwilliamphotography.com/

Love you all and have a fantastic weekend!

P.S. Continued prayers for Joe's mom, Terri would be wonderful! We love you so much and hope for the miracle drug to kick in soon! Also, prayers for my sister in law, Brittany on her pregnancy. She has had a few complications, but I think the little peanut is ready to stay in and grow!! AND of course, prayers for Joe's scratch on his knee to get better soon so he can continue with his normal daily activities :)

XOXO
Jen

The latest...

Hey All!!
Just wanted to share with you the latest on what is happening with us! On August 29th we photographed a wedding here in Irvine, the pictures are up on our website if you haven't seen them already! We are really happy with the way they have turned out and the couple seems pleased as well, which is most important!! They were both really sweet, if you want to learn a little more about them you can read our blog that is on our website! They were really cute!

We also shot engagement pictures for our friends a couple weeks ago. The pictures are turning out amazing, I almost have them all edited to share with everyone. I'm really excited about them and can't wait to hear feedback once they are up on our site!!

Besides photography stuff Joe and I haven't been too busy. As some of you may know Joe's mom has been ill, so we were able to go visit her over the weekend. We are asking that you all keep Terri in your prayers...we know a few extra prayers can always help :)

We were also invited to join a co-ed softball team with some friends. We had our first game 2 weeks ago and I think today was the first day that my legs weren't sore! haha! For those of you who didn't know me in high school, I did play softball for 3 years and decided after sitting the bench for 3 years I should give up on warming the seat! I like to think that I wasn't that bad, but looking back I obviously wasn't very good! I was pretty much the designated bunter because I couldn't hit the ball if I was to swing, I also was found in left field hoping and praying the ball wouldn't get hit to me! BUT, I have to say, 14 years later I may have played better in our first slow pitch game than I did those 3 years in high school. I ACTUALLY hit the ball without bunting...that is a huge plus! Joe on the other hand is not as thrilled due to the rules...such as: if you hit a home run it is an "OUT" because...well, we are in a special league of all ages :) So, Joe's first at bat sailed over the fence as a home run and instead of high fives we all yelled at him for getting an out! You can now see why I like it so much! haha!

Here is a funny story to share with all of my loved ones, Joe will appreciate this one :)

So with the start of football season last weekend, Joe was feeling giddy like a school boy and begged me to play football with him in the park Saturday afternoon. I unwillingly did. We started throwing the football and Joe was VERY pleased to see that not only could I throw a spiral but I threw it harder than he thought I could. Now, after playing well in our softball game and throwing the football I was feeling extremely athletic. Afterward, we were talking and I asked Joe if he thought our children would be athletic. Joe was very excited and quick to say "yes! of course!" I was so proud until...."I mean with your man hands and your big boned body our children will be amazing!"...that is when the proud moment passed.

I guess on that note I will leave you with a chuckle! Here are a few pictures from the wedding, your comments are much appreciated :)
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Love to all
Jen

Look closley... :)

Having some fun...

Mr. and Mrs. Chan

An interesting view...

Alice releasing a dove...

Alice's father giving her away...I wondered why I don't have a picture like this, but then I thought about it and I probably got a slap on the back and a "good luck kid!" love you dad!

September 11, 2001

I just want to take a moment to reflect on a day that brings back so many emotions and heartache. This is a day that we all seem to come together and remember how thankful we are for the lives we have. We must honor those we lost and those who serve today for our great country. A thank you just doesn't seem enough sometimes...

This day reminds me of our trip to DC when we visited Jon, Shannon and Taylor. It was my first trip to DC which meant that I had to see EVERYTHING! I will never forget when I stepped foot on the grounds of the Arlington Cemetary and the feeling that overcame me. Obviously, the overwhelming sadness is your first feeling, but I was totally taken back by the absolute beauty of it all. The respect shown to the soldiers and their families is more than words can describe. We saw many loved ones who were spending the day beside their lost soldiers with pictures and other memories in hand. Joe had lost a friend in battle on October 31, 2006, he left behing a wife and two small children. We found his headstone which had a lipstick kiss on it...I thought about that family and how they get through not only every day but every Halloween without their father and husband.

We also visited the Pentagon which has a memorial on the grounds in honor of the people who died on September 11, 2009. When looking at all of the names and listening to the stories of these people it just makes me angry and sad. It's not fair and I will never forget...

If you have not had the chance to visit DC I highly recommend going. We all love to travel somewhere warm and sunny to get away from all of the craziness, but we need to show respect and honor to those who make our lives possible.

God Bless America!

Here are some of our pictures from our trip, ENJOY!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=39230&id=515813468&l=5151650621

Love,
Jen

P.S. Sorry for the emotional blog, just seemed appropriate today.