Matt + Nikki

The summer weather appears to be here to stay and the last day of school is quickly approaching.  This means my house is soon going to be a little messier and a little louder, long gone will be schedules and bed times.  No more spelling lists, math quizzes, projects or homework.  We’ll be trading all of that in for late nights and sleeping in(not me but the kids for sure), sunscreen, ice cream, camp fires, beach days, bike rides and wherever else the summer sun takes us.  I love summer!

Launching into summer also means saying goodbye to some friends.. The kids manage to keep up but I always feel sad on that last day when I say goodbye to the teachers.  I absolutely love my kids school and their teachers.  I trust them and depend on them and they never let me down.  So with the end of the year, how do you say “Thank You” to the people that have spent 9 months expanding your child not only in their education but as an individual? I offered photos…..

Nikki has been in our life for 2 years.  Connor had her for 3rd grade, we’ve had 2 summers of tennis lessons with her and Jenna is just finishing up 3rd grade with her.  Last fall Jenna said “I love Miss Nachtegall.  I know she’s my teacher but she’s also my friend.”   Nikki is patient and encouraging, she loves tennis, volleyball, her dog Miles and this man in her life…Matt.  They got engaged last winter and it was a party on faceboook when she announced it.   Nikki has an aunt who is a wonderful photographer so I knew that I would not be covering their wedding but I still wanted to do a session with them and was excited when they took me up on it.  I had not met Matt before but have heard all about him through Jenna.  You can only imagine how 3rd grade girls get wound up about their teacher getting married…..Matt has to prove himself as Prince Charming to those girls or else!   After the session Jenna was all over me, begging me to hand over the camera so that she could see the images but I made her wait.  When I let her finally peak at them on my computer she was completely focused on Matt, the photos of them together, laughing, wondering when and why he shaved his head……after viewing them she seemed satisfied.  I think my daughter believes in the fact that photos don’t lie, she was looking for the love, respect, joy, peace & patience that must be there to marry someone, and I think she saw it.  “They’re really happy together aren’t they Mom?”…. “Yes, Jenna, they’re really happy together, isn’t that the best??!!”.   Nikki, we love you and wish you all the best! You are going to LOVE being married!


Nicole Nachtegall - May 27, 2010 - 5:45 pm

Terri these pictures are fabulous! Just when I think thast I’ve found a favorite, I find another one. Matt and I had a lot of fun with you at our session. You are a wonderful! Your blog is so sweet and your comments about Jenna were priceless.

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