Two couples and a Dad

It's been a while since I took the time to sit down and think what I should write about. After a good hour of thinking, I have realized that sometimes it is just best to start writing and see where it takes you. This season has been too good to me, and all the time off and nothing to do, has given me a lot of time to clear my mind and sit back and observe life a little.

I pulled up to Kwik Trip the other day to get gas. It was one of the coldest days of the year, and I didn't have my gloves with me. My teeth started to chatter, as I kept watching the cost of the fuel add up. one dollar, one dollar and fifty cents. two dollars, two dollars and fifty cents. When my tank was about half full, I heard the man next to me on the phone with his little girl. I heard him say in that playful kid tone "I am on my way home, Ana banana" and then I heard him say "wanna build a fort tonight?" I smiled a huge smile and then as I glanced back towards the fuel pump, I realized that I wasn't shivering anymore. My heart felt good. Good for that family, that Ana had a wonderful dad. A fun dad.

As I walked into Kwik Trip to get a string cheese (they have good cheese). I walked by an elder couple, and the lady was so horribly mean to her husband, to the extent of showing her teeth. And as I listened to what she was yelling at him for, just broke my heart! He grabbed the wrong bananas, not the ones that she wanted. What.on.earth. As I walked away from them, and towards my cheese, I saw another elder couple. The husband was talking so gently to his wife, and being patient with her as she filled her coffee. He was carrying the bread fruit and donuts that they were going to purchase, and still managed to take her coffee, so she wouldn't have to carry it. As he reached for it, he said "let me carry that for you sweetheart". She smiled at him, with her wrinkled face, and said "thank you, honey". I grabbed my cheese, and a pickle in a pouch(those are pretty good too) and made my way to the counter. As I stood in line, I thought about both couples and what would make each one turn into what they have become together.

The drive home went very very quick, as I found myself deep in thought about these scenarios. First I couldn't help but think about the couple that was fighting. What has brought their relationship to that level? Why on earth is there that much hatred? What do their children think? What do complete strangers think? Then I thought about the other couple, the "still in love" couple. How does he still make her smile like that? What do they do differently than the other couple? What do their children think? What do strangers think? And lastly, I thought about Ana, and the fort they were going to build. I pictured a lot of laughing, playing pretend, and a little girl who thinks her dad is the best dad in the world.

I think this can be a good eye opener for a lot of people. To all the relationships not working out, and thinking about calling it quits. Get out there and try. Constantly fighting, and being cruel to each other is not trying. Try! Give your significant other a sincere complement. Really think about what they are good at and let them know. If you like their cooking, tell them. If you like how smart they are, tell them. If a relationship is all negative, nothing good will come of it. Throw some good in, and get a spark back into your relationship. To all the parents out there. I hope you are a parent like the dad I saw at Kwik Trip. Be loving, caring and understanding of your children. Listen to their crazy stories, build forts with them, and teach them how to grow up and be just like you.

What are you going to do for the ones you love, today?
-Holly
www.lmcyphotography.com

In the mood to write... and to thank

I have neglected to put much attention to my blog this summer. It's not that I didn't want to post much, it's that I honestly was so busy enjoying the wedding season. I had some stunning brides this last year, all who were so wonderful with letting Greg and I be a part of their wedding day. I didn't think we were ever going to slow down, until November came. We took a fun vacation to Arizona, and plan to enjoy the holidays with our families and friends.

We have met a lot of great people this last year, and want to thank everyone for giving LMCY Photography a chance at letting us photograph you and your families, and letting us create art for you. Without all of the positive feedback, we would be nothing. We are so proud of our business, and how much effort and work we put into every detail. We are proud to say that LMCY Photography plans to expand and build our business into next year. We have many ideas and plans on ways to advance our business as a whole, and to make it more client friendly. If you have any suggestions, we would love to hear them. letmecaptureyouphotography@ymail.com

This holiday season has reminded me of just how fortunate we need to be to have our closest friends and family in our lives. This Thanksgiving we spent the day with my side and Greg's side of the family. The entire family on both sides were there, and the day was filled with eating tons of food, laughing, and reminiscing. Oh and looking at the ads for Black Friday deals!

Well, now that our wedding season for 2010 has ended, we can start preparing for our 2011 weddings. The amount of details going into some of our 2011 weddings just makes us itch with excitement! Thank you to everyone that made 2010 be so successful, and to everyone with such kind words. Thank You.

First Look

We love it when our bride and grooms choose to do the "First Look". The emotion we capture is so much more intense, then when the groom sees his bride walking down the isle with all the guests around. We just snap away, getting two different angles. Here are some of our pictures from our last wedding.

Love

After sitting here thinking about what I wanted to blog about, the only thing i could think of was LOVE. Maybe they say I am still in the "honeymoon" stage, but i still get those butterflies in my stomach after 2 years of marriage.

A little bit about my husband, and how we met:
We actually worked in a nursing home together. I saw him, and the first two things i thought about him were 1. mmmmmm tall dark and handsome 2. i liked the way his hair on his knuckles were nicely combed over. (sometimes men have messy hair on their knuckles) weird... I know. After i talked with him, i found out he was the type i had always wanted to date. He was super smart, he listened to me when i was talking, and he had those eyes... you know...

(cough) anyways.... I had talked to him about a week, and he was acting very interested. He never actually did ask me out.... I had to do it. But I pretended that i needed help moving from my old apartment, to a newer one. I asked him if he wanted to go up and watch a hockey game with me and some friends after moving, and he said sure!

Well, turns out I got everything moved the day before, so all we really had to do was go on our date. :) I am just good like that! On our way up to St. Cloud to watch the Hockey game, Greg was talking and asking lots of questions. I knew that he felt comfortable around me.

After we got to the game, we were having a grand time. Then all of a sudden I looked up on the huge screen, and sure enough, Greg and I were on the kiss cam! Everyone screaming "KISS KISS KISS KISS". Me, hardly knowing Greg then, blushed red like a rose, and ducked my head between my legs. I am sure Greg thought i didn't like him. The game ended early for us, as one of our friends got hit with the hockey puck in the head and had to get stitches! :[ Yes, quite the first date!

After that Greg did get enough courage to ask me out on a second date. He took me out for a nice dinner, and the rest is history.

I like to brag about my husband, so here is just a few....
-He really is good at everything
-He likes competition
-He is not a picky eater
-He brings out the best in me
-Smartest man I know
-He encourages me to follow my dream of Photography
-He always puts me first


Alright, i think that is enough bragging for tonight. And because every blog is good with a picture

Happiness

Each month we like to post pictures that make you feel happy when you look at them. This month was pretty easy to find just that!

Grass between your toes

The sun on your face

Family walks

The nervous feeling right before the groom sees his bride for the first time

Good smelling breath

Passionate kisses

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Seniors Rock!

Senior sessions really have been booking fast! LMCY Photography has a special right now, if you book your summer session before end of April, you will get 20% off all prints and products! It goes down 5% each month, and will end in July! Seniors can book whatever day works with both schedules, and it does not have to be in the month you call to book in.

It is a lot of fun getting to know each seniors personality. They all are so different! I want to have a fun time with my seniors, as we capture their true personality. A lot of the time is spent laughing, and helping each person bring out how genuine they really are.

Call us! We would love to talk with you some about your senior pictures!

If you did not get this announcement in the mail, print this one off, and LMCY Photography will accept the coupon.

LMCY Photography
Greg and Holly Benke
www.letmecaptureyouphotography.com
507.273.8922

Happiness

Sometimes Happiness is right at our fingertips, and can easily go unnoticed. I ask you to sit back, and think really hard about things that make you happy. We tend to pick out the things that make us unhappy. This world has so many challenges, and so many obstacles that we must over come. We tend to get overwhelmed and miss out on all the things that could easily bring a smile to our face. Here a just a few photos that brought a smile to my face.

Happiness is:


Enjoying the warmth of the sun on your back


Living in the country



Having a best friend



Waiting patiently to see his bride for the first time



Taking a moment to enjoy the simple things in life