To say I know this couple well is an understatement. These two are some of the best friends you could have in the world. I actually LIVED with these two in college. I love them so very much, which makes this post a very special one for me. They have been together for ten years…starting a romance at the ripe old age of 18. Most people say that you know nothing at 18, which is so very, very true- but these two actually knew what they had and never let it go. Their love for one another, their commitment, their generosity, their amazing curiosity and creativeness, and finally their true kindness- make them an unbelievable pair. I am constantly inspired by their talent and their spirit. Together they will achieve great things. I could not imagine them not being married- and I am so excited for their wedding.
When they asked me to take their engagement photos I was ecstatic- and knew Alexis (the very talented owner of Avenue Boutique) would have all sorts of cute things planned. Boy was I right. Starting with the pajama set in bed- these two know style. Take a look…
Alexis knitting….always, Jeremiah playing music. Just a typical day in the life. 
I am so in love with this next one!
Next we headed inside to play a few games….starting with Cowboys and Indians.
If you think it might be hard to be friends with this beautiful of a couple- you would be right. Indeed… 
This tree in their yard is so amazing! I love eucalyptus, but this one takes the cake. 
I love this next set in the street. It was hard to choose!
Love, love, love, this one!
I love her jewelry- and I had to get a few shots of it. Alexis has always had beautiful jewelry, but now, she makes it and sell it in her shop too (Avenue Boutique) . Gorgeous.
Thank you for letting me take your photos. You two are the world to me, and I can’t wait to watch the rest of your lives unfold. I am so honored to know both of you. Love.
Elizabeth–lovely photos, you are extremely talented. What a great eye you have, and yes, of course it helps to have beautiful subjects. Would it be ok if I direct the rest of this note to Alexis? Are you able to pass it along to her?
Alexis– hello! I’d ask how you are, but it looks like all is just peachy with you. Congratulations on the engagement : ) I’ve been thinking about your mom lately and decided to try to find her online. That turned out to be slightly more challenging than I had anticipated! Because I work in market research, I’ve gotten used to being able to find anyone online. Not so with your mom! So I tried to Google YOU, thinking that as a young ‘un, you’d be more ‘connected’ online and I’d have some luck finding her through you. And that’s how I came upon these photos. I showed them to Rich without telling him it was you, and he guessed on the first try…. Lexi-lou all grown up, but still as pretty as we remember you.
I hope your mom is well, and if she’d like to send a note, my email is rckillian@cox.net. Could you pass that along to her please? I’d love to hear from her and catch up, it has been a looong time.
As for you chickadee, good luck with the wedding planning and God bless you both ♥
Micheline