Thursday, February 28, 2013

Lensbaby Project {February}

I can't believe how quickly February came and went. It is already the end of the month and time for the monthly clickin moms Lensbaby post. This month our group theme was love.  I am going to stretch the theme (a lot) to showcase how we remember a loved one.

Early in the month my husband lost his grandfather very suddenly. We traveled from Florida to Michigan for the funeral.  During our time in The Mitten we met with his family and took a few moments to celebrate his grandfather and pay tribute to him the best way we could. We started a campfire, smoked some cigars (some of us), drank a little Black Velvet (some of us), and took in the calming silence of snow falling on the Muskegon River. 

Make sure you also check out the next blogger in our circle, the talented Monika Strzelecka.












 



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  1. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    These are great Alexis, I really enjoy the story the photos tell. I had to laugh and do a double take at the cigar lighting by a.....is that a....blow torch???? LOL! I bet your grandfather was enjoying watching you guys. You must have been a close family and great job celebrating his life!

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  2. UtahdoulaFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    I love these, they do tell a story very well. I hope the day was one that brought peace and good memories for you. The best kind of memorial. The blow torch cracked me up, too.

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  3. kimhildeFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, but what a great way to remember him by! I love the man lighting the cigar and the last shot of the river! Just beautiful!

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  4. skoiaFebruary 28, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Absolutely love those pics!!! The colours, the frames, the bokeh - all is just perfect! Congrats!

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  5. SivyuFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss! Great pictures though. What an awesome memorial.

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  6. Courtney BreulFebruary 28, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    What a wonderful tribute! Even though it was a somber occasion, you all look happy to be together. Thank you for sharing the story.

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  7. RachelFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    I think you did a great job capturing the emotion in these images. Great job!

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  8. MelanieMarch 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Wonderful tribute. Great storytelling with details too.

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  9. JaimiMarch 9, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    What a great memorial! I'm sure grandpa was smiling down.

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  10. Z'sTheDayMarch 25, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    this was a perfect tribute and I'm sure he was looking down and smiling, thank you for sharing such a lovely personal time, you did an amazing job with the snow + Lensbaby, as well as your storytelling <3

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  11. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    so so unique. Your 'voice' and storytelling is so strong in these images:) Wonderful work.

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