My Hero In Iraq

Some of you who have followed my blog know that a very special person to me is serving in the United States Marines and is currently in Iraq. Kevin dated my daughter for almost 4 years and is so very special to our entire family. When my brother died, he flew all the way from California to honor my brother who served in the Army. Kevin and two other dear friends who are Marines conducted the Flag Folding Ceremony and presentation of the Flag to my parents and my niece.



I'm very lucky that I get to email quite frequently with Kevin. Today he sent me some pictures of him in Iraq. To say it made my day is putting it mildly! I hope you don't mind me sharing.. One of the pictures is so cool!

I'm going to be sending a box of cards to Kevin in the next couple of weeks. I'm working on some holiday cards to send him and his unit so they will have some cards to send home to their families and friends during the holidays. If you'd like to help and make a few cards.. I'd love it! Email me at riverviewstamper at gmail dot com and I will give you my address to send them too!








Thanks for serving our country Kevin and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers daily! I love you!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

My Boy And The Tractor

 

 

ROTC Competition- Boca Raton, FL 12/08/07

Me and My Daughter Kristina... 2nd Place Overall Trophy! Go Sharks

My Husband and My Daughter Kristina

Kristina reporting in to the Commanding Officer inspectin their batallion. They took 2nd place in Inspection :-)

My Baby Brother... Rest In Peace

It's been a while since I've posted here on this blog. Life has thrown me several curve balls this year, but the worst was losing my only sibling on September 24th. I took this photo of Stephen and his daughter in May. It was such a happy day. Stephen adored Adele and she adored him.

We'll never know why he left us. I pray everyday for peace and understanding, especially for my parents. He was 36 years old. Too young. But, he felt the need to leave his life here on earth to go where he'd no longer suffer from his pain and depression that plagued him for years.

Life is so fragile and short. Hug those you love a little tighter and tell them how much you love them. You never know when life will throw you a curve ball.

My Dream Camera!!

I rented the Canon 5D and 85mm 1.4 lens. OMG I am soooo in love! I shoot with a Nikon right now and let me tell you.. this camera is a dream! As soon as I save up I'm gonna own one of these bad boys! Here's a few I've taken this week...

Just a few shots from our beach vacation!

Going On Vacation

We're heading to our favorite vacation spot- New Smyrna Beach,FLorida... We vacation there every year during the week of the 4th of July. So excited! I really need the get away!

I took these two sunrise pictures in 2005. These were taken with my point and shoot camera before I got my DLSR. They are my favorite sunrise photos I've ever taken..

Hope to have lots of great pictures to share when I get back on the 8th of July!

Have a great Independence Day!