Did anyone notice Jodie’s straight hair in the blurry photo in the previous post? And that we both have fabulous new hair cuts and color?? These would be courtesy of this beautiful expectant momma, Amy, owner of Lavish Salon out in St. Charles. For those who live out that way, you MUST hook up with Amy and have her or her other stylists work their magic! And even for those not so close, it’s TOTALLY worth the drive… a drive we will definitely do again!
There are so many things I could say about Amy. Meeting her is like meeting an old friend… and old friend that always makes you laugh, especially when you hear their own great laugh. Because Amy seriously has the best laugh ever, with a smile that lights up her whole face! Oh, and did I mention gorgeous? Like drop dead gorgeous? Yeah, that too!
So, we drove out her way again on Sunday, and did some trespassing exploring, and found some gorgeous spots with the sweetest of light! Thanks, Amy, Jim, and Colton for being such troopers!
Love. Pink. Converse.
baby girl already has a matching pair!
best. laugh. ever.
This is where I get a corny/sappy, but as I was sorting through as I was uploading the images and stopped dead in my tracks when I came upon the photo below. It may just look like a normal photo, a little weird flare happening from the sun getting into my lens… but I saw so much more! You see, Amy gave birth to a gorgeous, beautiful, perfect little sleeping angel named Parker in March of 2009. For Parker, they wear the orange wristbands. And that orange little flair of light at the wristband, is like a little sign that Parker is always with them, and especially with her baby sister. Then I noticed the rainbow that is going right over Amy’s belly, as a symbol of God’s promise and blessing. I couldn’t cause those things to happen if I tried, so it moved me beyond words!
She’s ADORABLE!!!
that photo is a gift!!!
Wow! Love the 2nd photo, flare photo, and the last two–what a great-looking family!
big goosebumps….she is beautiful and love the picture with the flare & rainbow!
YES! LOVE THEM! Jodie & Kim you did an awesome job, as I knew you would! And Amy, you look absolutely fabulous, as I knew you would : ) That photo with the rainbow made me cry, since I was there for the first one. There really are no words to describe how cool that is. A true touch from God and Parker.
The significance of the rainbow and Parker is more than you can imagine and Jodi and Kim didnt even know the story! The day of my daughters funeral I read a letter to her and asked for signs from her and at the end we played the song “Somewhere over the Rainbow” the hawaiian version and we went outside to release balloons and a dove for our sweet angel.The sky was covered with clouds without an ounce of light coming through and low and behold right above us was a perfect circle rainbow directly above us. God and Parker were letting us know she was home and safe! So when they posted this pic I couldnt believe it and cried instantly ecspecially since they didnt even know the story! And my bracelet glowing….Crazy! Parker is our angel in heaven and she is letting us know her sister will be blessed. Thank you Kim and Jodi for capturing such a beautiful moment!
Gorgeous pics of you Amy, & the family!! Your story about Parker, the bracelet & the rainbow is sooo very touching!! Absolutely touched my heart! *HUGS* To you girly! Love, Light, & Blessings! Jules Landis 🙂
Oh my, that rainbow picture is awesome… brings tears to my eyes, but happy ones. How cool is that…
Goosebumps. I really do have goosebumps after looking at these and reading the comments. God is so good, and many blessings to baby Parker and this little one on the way. What beautiful, touching images.
What a beautiful story, and fantastic photos as always! Congratulations to Amy!
I saw that rainbow flare right away, then to read the Parker’s story – wow. God reveals such amazing things.
Reading the story, then seeing the image, has me in tears. What a beautiful blessing.
Absolutely moving! Beautifully powerful image and gorgeous Mama!
So sweet–and to think that our lives can get too busy to notice such faithful messages from God–that He does not forget us!
Goosebumps. Tears. Beautiful Mama. Amazing images. Faith Restored.
Amy, you look gorgeous as does my sweet cousin Jimmy! The photographer did a great job, I can nearly hear your laugh on some of the pictures:) Parker will always be with you and I am sure you see her often in glimpses. How wonderful to have a picture to capture her spirit and hold onto it. I’m so happy for you all.
Amazing!! Brought tears to my eyes. That photo is so special:)
Beautiful. Gave me goosebumps.
Just in awe of the rainbow photo and story…and moved to tears
I don’t know if you heard of this or not – a rainbow baby is a name used for a baby born after a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death.
wonderfulness!
oh my stars–amazing.
Love these! Really FUN images!
Amazing story! Thanks for sharing!
The sunglare photo us amazing!
I am writing this with tear`s in my eyes.Proud,happy,and sad tear`s all at the same time for you see I am sweet Parker`s grandmother.The photo of Amy with the light at her braclet is gorgeous as is Amy.Parker is always with us but that photo to me is yet another sign of her.Thank You for the incredible pictures of a beautiful family and a vision of an always beautiful angel!