Celebration

Ashley’s Bridal Shower | Personal

Published on January 20, 2015December 6, 2015 by alefranksLeave a comment

One of my dear friends, Ashley, is getting married at the end of the month and I cannot wait! I am beyond excited for her and so happy that I get to celebrate this day with her. God has done AH-MAZING things in her life over the years that I have known her and has brought her a guy that is perfect for her. I can’t wait to see the things that God does in their life (although I’m not excited that they are moving right after they get married – BOO COAST GUARD!).

This past weekend though along with two other friends, Kristi and Christie, we threw a shower for the bride to be and celebrated this joyous time with her – filled with love, hugs, prayers and of course, gifts 🙂

The theme of the shower was “Winter Wonderland” since Ashley is hoping for snow on the big day! So here is the invitation I designed for the event:

Kristi and Christie did a superb job on this dishes, even tying in some of Ashley’s favorite treats, and Kristi went above and beyond on the decor – it was absolutely beautiful! Here are some pictures from the day:

Loralye Taylor Turns One | Fort Monroe, Virginia

Published on November 18, 2014December 6, 2015 by alefranksLeave a comment

This past weekend, Lindsay, Loralye, Betty and I braved the cold while Lindsay was in town to take Loralye’s ONE year pictures! I cannot believe this little one is ONE! Time has surely flown by! We chose to do Loralye’s pictures at Fort Monroe where I had done Lindsay and Dale’s maternity pictures, oh my word was it windy! Poor little Loralye got blown over every time she tried to stand up. It has been quite a blessings getting to capture this little one’s first year of life!

Top Left | Lindsay & Dale’s Maternity Session (July 2013)

Top Right & Bottom Right | Loralye’s Newborn Session (November 2013)

Middle Left & Right | Loralye’s 6 Months Session (July 2014)

Bottom Left | Loralye’s 9 months Session (September 2014)

Kaylee Grace Turns One | Personal

Published on July 5, 2014December 6, 2015 by alefranksLeave a comment

I have been holding my breath for over a year waiting for this day, ever since Lauren told me that she was expecting with this little one. And on July 3rd, sweet little Kaylee Grace turned ONE! Nick and I were so excited to share in this celebration of life with Alex, Lauren, Kaylee and Kaylee’s new little sister Hadley! It has been quite a year for this family and it was so much fun to be among their family and friends on this joyous day of celebration!

Taylor & Madison’s Nautical Wedding | Deltaville, Virginia

Published on June 14, 2014December 6, 2015 by alefranksLeave a comment

This past May, a day shy of the one year anniversary of their first date, my youngest brother in law Taylor married Madison! Adding another girl to the boy overloaded Franks family!

Taylor and Madison had a very sweet Christmas Day engagement, her ring was gorgeous (it helps when you sister in law is a jewelry goddess!). In fact, Christmas dinner my niece Robyn informed Madison that she would make an excellent flower girl since she already had practice in our wedding. So for awhile there was discussion on whether they were going to have a 2014 or 2015 wedding . . . and with about a month or so to spare, they informed us they set a date for May 2014.

The wedding was held in Madison’s hometown of Deltaville, Virginia at the church she grew up in, Zoar Baptist Church. Gorgeous church! Gorgeous day! They had a small, but beautiful wedding surrounded by close friends and family. The small details of the day were gorgeous and each bit had some history to it. For example, behind their cake was one of the wooden ships her Grandfather used to build.

My favorites are the after wedding images when we venture over to a pier near her house . . . oh my stars! The lighting!

Lindsey Lou Graduated | Personal

Published on June 10, 2012December 6, 2015 by alefranksLeave a comment

My niece graduated from Denbigh High School yesterday! I am beyond excited for her! I know she worked hard to get where she is. It’s funny though – she is the first in the family to not graduate from Menchville haha! Christopher graduated in 1994, Shanna six years later in 2000, then I followed in 2006 and now Lindsey in 2012. It was such a fun and exciting day, I was one proud and emotional aunt watching her walk across that stage!

one proud momma and her baby!

SHE DID IT!!!

Mount Vernon | Personal

Published on January 17, 2012December 6, 2015 by alefranksLeave a comment

Since I’ve been a little down lately, Nick decided to surprise me with a trip to Mount Vernon for my birthday! One thing we enjoy doing together is traveling and visiting new places, especially historical spots. Last year we visited Monticello, so he decided this year we should check out another President’s home. We also got to see my Aunt Patty and Uncle Gordon afterwards, so that was great!! Here are a few pictures . . .