the Day’s

I met Amy at the neighborhood park over ten years ago.  We got to know each other while we pushed our two-year-old-daughters on the swings.  Turns out our sons were also the same age, in the same class, and had been talking about each other to their moms.  “I met a new kid and he’s cool.  Can he come over?” I love how God orchestrates beautiful stories.

Ten years have flown by.  Raleigh and Grant ended up developing a strong friendship centered around water polo, but including a bazillion other play dates/hang outs, etc.  Together they have traveled the world and won four state championships playing water polo.  Our families have sat, side by side, cheering them on… growing our friendships over sore butts in the bleachers.

This is a big year of transition for the Day’s.  Their oldest daughter left for her mission with her church just days after we shot this cold, winter session.  She won’t return for 18 months.  In June, Raleigh will graduate from high school.  In July he too will leave to go on a mission for his church.  He will be gone for two years. My momma’s heart aches for the sacrifices the Day family is making and at the same time, I am exceedingly proud of them.

Thank you Day Family for trusting me to take your family photos.  May God go before you and your family as you walk through these big transitions.  We love you!

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