Ok, I really like my blog, cause I can talk to you all (if anyone’s really there) and you always listen, never interrupt, and are continually interested in the little happenings in my life.  So, here’s one little “happening”…. I’m getting a haircut!  It’s much needed.  I know this because my hairstyle has consisted of a ponytail and two clips for about 6 months now.  It’s very “fixed” and “in place,” but not much personality.  Therefore, my friend Bethany and I are going to Bubbles to get our hairs did!

Then…. we’ll be heading to Downtown Annapolis for Bethany’s photo session.  She’ll be leaving us here in Maryland for a whole YEAR to minister to the wonderful people of China.  Check back soon for some previews of her new do!  Oh, and I just have to say it, even though she’ll kill me…she’s single, and great, and ready to mingle!  But I have to approve of you first!

You all might remember Ian from “Pirate Day” at Fells Point in Baltimore.  Well, his dad, Dustin, asked me to secretly design an album for his wife for her Mother’s Day gift.  If you know me, asking me to keep a secret is probably the worst thing you could ever do!  I hate keeping secrets, people know I can’t do it very well, and it’s just not a good idea.  However, I was able to just tell the secret to everyone but Dustin’s wife and she didn’t have a clue!  Dustin ordered an 8×8 album with a “chocolate” fabric cover – very similar to Justin & Samantha’s book.  The only difference is he chose a “lay-flat” style book.  Here is Ian’s virtual album!

Ian from joshsroka on Vimeo.

It will be two weeks tomorrow since Joe & Jacque became husband and wife…and I’m finally doing their “official” wedding blog!  My wonderful friend Heather agreed to so graciously assist me on this wedding, and I’m so grateful!

Jacque & Joe couldn’t have ordered up a more perfect day for their wedding.  They began their journey at the United States Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland.  If you’ve ever been to a Naval Academy wedding, you know those things move like clockwork!  There’s about 30 minutes for one wedding, they shuffle you out one door as guests for the next wedding shuffle in the next door, and 30 minutes later the next wedding begins!  I have to give huge props to the ladies & gentlemen at the Chapel who make those miracles happen!  Jacque & Joe’s wedding was the first wedding of the day, so luckily we had a bit more restful time before their ceremony began.

Everyone who’s seen her picture nailed it on the head – Jacque is a stunning bride.  She was so sweet and excited to become Joe’s wife.  And Joe!  What a guy!  He just beamed with love for her as she came down the aisle with her father.  They were a wonderful picture to see.  And I’m so glad they let Heather and I share in their day.

Okay…so enough babbling.  Just get to the pictures!  Here are Jacque & Joe…

A lot of you faithful readers have already met my newest niece, Delaney.  If you haven’t, though, click here to read her story…she’s quite a girl!  Delaney, or “Maeby” as her daddy calls her, made her first visit to our house last week for May Day.  After spending a rousing, and almost rainy, afternoon looking at the May Day Baskets in downtown Annapolis, Maeby came over for her newborn session.  She did fabulously, especially for being out most of the day and in a new place.  Since Maeby’s a little over the 2-week newborn period, it took a little work for her mommy and me to get her sleepy.  I mean, hey, she’s been couped up for 9 months – of course she wants to be up and playing!  Enjoy Bert & Laura‘s newest little addition…