Capturing Joyful Memories: Photography by DeLisa

Silveira Wedding: Bryan & Jackie (a family affair)

 Okay, so this is a VERY LONG OVERDUE blog post secondary to chronic migraines and two unexpected illnesses that knocked me off my feet.  So, regardless of what feels like enormous amounts of medications I've been on I'm determined to fight and start living my life!  :)  I'm back as of today and ready to start posting!  So, here it goes...

This is my cousin Bryan and his new beautiful wife Jackie.  They were married towards the end of this summer and I was happy to share in this day with them.  Bryan and Jackie are a sweet couple who deserve a wonderful life filled with happiness.  

the happy couple

Jackie, the most beautiful girl (or lovely lady) I think I've ever had the pleasure of photographing.  Not only is Jackie a stunning young woman but her heart is a heart of pure gold.  She is genuinely compassionate, caring, and loving towards others.  Her down-to-earth attitude, sincere heart, love and welcoming spirit make her a joy to be around.  I couldn't imagine a better person for my cousin Bryan to call his wife and to journey with him through life.

 

Bryan, I can't believe you are all grown up.  Not only are you a MAN but you are a married man and a father.  I have to admit you are amazing me with it all!  You are soo sweet with Audrey and soo very attentive with her it melts my heart.  I love you...I'm very happy for you!

the boys

Audrey thought she needed to get ready too!  She didn't want to miss out on all the fun.

The most beautiful baby on EARTH, lil' miss Audrey!  Of course she is the baby girl of the beautiful bride and groom.  You want to just kiss her and squeeze her and hold her tight!  She was quite the little trooper all day and all night.  Such a sweet SWEET precious angel.  

The new Silveira Family!

dancin' the night away

...and they lived happily ever after.  ---it's just the BEGINNING!!!  

(LOVE, KISSES, & HUGS TO YOU Bryan, Jackie, & Audrey XOxoXO)

The Surprise Engagement (& baby Audrey part II)

Okay, so here it is...The little surprise Bryan had awaiting Jackie the day we were taking baby Audrey's pictures.  So the plan was that Bryan and I were going to pretend like we were just going to take another photo...one where we focus on her little feet...but Bryan was going to place the ring on Audrey's foot and have it there when he lifted his hand and asked Jackie to marry him.  Not everything went according to plan but it was still one very special moment.  So I had Bryan get down on one knee...which for some reason he chose both knees ;)...then I acted like I was getting ready...setting up and took a step back...next thing I know before I was actually ready he is walking towards Jackie on his knees and all he could get out was "Will you marry me?".  He became soo nervous but that didn't matter to Jackie...she could not have been more surprised.  Of course she said yes!  She was crying, Bryan was crying, I was crying, and my Aunt Connie (who was video-taping) was crying too...the only one of us NOT crying was little Audrey!

 

Surprise!

 

 

soo many happy tears...

 

 

This is when Bryan said..."I choked up.  I forgot was I was going to say."

 

 

a precious moment

 

a sweet gift to make Christmas even more special 

 

Now Jackie is going to become a Silveira!  We are happy to have you as a part of the family Jackie.

 
 
  
 
 

Audrey Lynne

Oh, where do I begin???  This is a new family that is very close to my heart.  Meet my cousin Bryan and his soon-to-be wife Jackie...and let's not forget the sweetest little angel Miss Audrey Lynne.  I was fortunate enough to go out to California (as a surprise) to be with my family for Thanksgiving.  This also gave me a chance to photography baby Audrey.  I was thrilled!  It was amazing to me to see my 'little' cousin Bryan grow into such a MAN soo quickly.  He was born exactly 8 years after me--yes, on my birthday and I do love that we share that day, but it's hard to think of him as all grown-up.  He is absolutely IN LOVE with his precious baby girl as well as Audrey's loving and amazingly beautiful mother.  They are a beautiful family and the love is truly evident.  Take a peek at this ...I know I keep saying it but...BEAUTIFUL family.  I love and miss them already!

the love...

 

sweet baby

 

special delivery

 

 

 

Jackie, you are precious and your beauty is not just on the outside...you have an amazing heart.  Your daughter is lucky to have both you and Bryan.  

 

Look at that VERY PROUD Daddy!  Bryan, your love for her is something very special to see...

 

They adore her...
 

 

peaceful

 

Bless this family with faith, love, hope, and understanding.  I can't wait to see the little person Audrey becomes...

***oh, and...there is more to come of this little family...There was an ENGAGEMENT surprise with photos and video to prove it!  Check back this weekend and take a peek!