Saturday, October 26, 2013

A belated Happy Birthday to Auntie Kinsey

Birthday posts have fallen off schedule, but I am trying to slowly get back up to speed.

I missed Kinsey's birthday, on here, which was on October 2.  Kinsey was quite busy on her birthday this year, as she was in labor with her second child - a baby boy!  Charlie John (or better known as "Chaaaaawlie" by his big sister!) was born just 4 minutes after Kinsey's birthday, at 12:04 am on October 3!  What's fun and crazy is that their firstborn, Elliott Grace, shares her birthday with her Daddy!  Kinsey tried SO hard to deliver Charlie on her birthday.  ;)

If you don't already know, Kinsey is married to Mark's brother, David.  I have mentioned Kinsey several times on here, as she is our very talented and generous family photographer.  

Not only is Kinsey my beloved sister-in-law...but I am also so blessed to call her a dear dear Friend.   Despite her own shattered heart she has suffered in Vienne's loss, Kinsey has remained as one of my steadfast and committed, compassionate and loving supporters through all of this.  Her dedication to us has been one of the things that has helped to keep me encouraged and know that I am not alone.  I have memories from that weekend when Vienne passed and Kinsey was the one who continually made sure that I was eating and getting rest.  She spent every possible waking moment of that weekend putting together that most incredible video that was played at Vienne's memorial...and not only did Kinsey miraculously accomplish that, she also managed to select and print off enlarged photos, a sign-in photo book, and programs for the service.  All in 2 days.  She is one of the most thoughtful and giving people that I know.  Hands down.

And not only is she thoughtful and giving, compassionate and loving - she is also a most incredible mother.  She is one of those moms that you envy - who actually takes ideas off of pinterest and recreates them!  She cooks and bakes.  She has a beautifully and creatively decorated home.  And, she enjoys teaching and playing with her children.  I have treasured watching her embrace motherhood over these past 2 1/2 years.  She does it so beautifully and gracefully...though, she humbly disagrees when I tell her.  ;) 

Up until the last few months, near the end of her pregnancy with Charlie, she and David committed to driving down to Portland from Seattle once a month to just be with us...and love on us.  Their commitment and steadfastness was one of the largest gifts to us.  They are ones that would drop everything and be here in a heartbeat if they were needed...just as they were the day that Vienne was so unfairly taken from us.  She is a friend who checks on my regularly - never judging, always understanding and loving.  What a true treasure this sister is to me.

I love you sweet Kinsey.  Happy Belated Birthday to you!

Here are the only few photos I could find of Vienne and Kinsey together...then a few sentimental ones. The rest of the photos are a few of my favorites of her work - ones she has taken of our family.  She is so talented.


Kinsey and 15 mo. old Vienne on Cannon Beach.

Kinsey and 2 1/2 yr. old Vienne at Christmas.

so cute.

Kinsey and the two little cousins - Ivy and Elliott.

Friends.  Lacey, me and Kinsey shedding tears together.

*The rest are just a few of my very favorites.  There are so many favorites, but I tried to pick the ones that always stuck out to me, from those sessions.*

15 mo. old.  


*gasp* such beautiful eyes

a hilarious little series that she captured.  We always loved this...how Vienne is totally clueless, sitting in front of us.

I always loved the stories this one could tell.

Vienne at age 2.

Vienne at age 2 1/2.

rolling in the hay - age 2 1/2

Vienne age 3 1/2.

kissing baby Ivy in my tummy

Vienne, just shy of 4 years old.


Vienne, just shy of 4 yrs old.

4 years old - the Classic.

one of my VERY favorites of Ivy Lynnae at age 5 mo.

she captured the serene and gentle beauty of my girls

my favorite photo of me with my girls.

me and my Ivy, age 1


I love you, my Sister, my Friend.  Thank you for the most generous gift of these photos, capturing the beauty of both of my girls, forever.



4 comments:

  1. I found your blog through another Angel Mom blog, and I'm so glad I did. I lost my 4-year-old daughter in February of 2012, so I feel like maybe we understand each other's loss in a unique way. I also have a friend I met at our children's grief group who lost her 6-year-old son in a very similar way to how you lost your Vienne. He had an ear infection and wasn't feeling well, she had him take a bath and then found him a little while later already gone in the shallow water. I told her about your blog, and she said it was painful to read, but comforting to just know of someone else who has gone through it. Anyway, I love the pictures you posted. Vienne is so beautiful, and you two are beautiful together! If you ever feel like commiserating, my blog is evansedition.blogspot.com.

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    1. Lorenne ~

      Thank you for stumbling upon my blog and taking the time to read and comment. It means so very much. I am so sorry that we have a commonality in bereavement. I am so sorry about the loss of your precious Girl. Wow, just months before I lost Vienne.
      I have not been brave enough yet to attend a grief group. Maybe someday. My parents even lead one. I feel too selfishly bitter, right now…at least I'm aware of it!
      I am now going to go read up on your blog….and get to know your baby girl. Thank you for sharing that with me. We need all the support we can get.

      Much love and care to you ~
      Jenny

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  2. I've been trying for weeks to post a comment but my computer has not allowed me.
    I am totally humbled and blessed by your gracious and generous words. I treasure them. Thank you for blessing me!
    I wish I had more pictures with her. I so love these few I have.
    Love you, sister. Friend.

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