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The Big Three


This week has been bananas! My daughters were sick and my son decided that he wanted to make an early arrival, lol.  Where am I going with this one? Stay with me and I'll show you. It's my career and my passion to document the events of the world and those of my clients but it's a pure joy to capture the most important moments of my children's lives.  It's also important to teach them how to capture and appreciate one another's milestones.  

On Wednesday October 8, 2008 my son was born and my 5 year old and 3 year old had cameras in their hands.  I want them to always be there to share the important moments in life with each other.  

It's more evident now than ever in these crazy economic times how important it is to raise your children to be strong leaders, loving, kind and resourceful.  As I get older I'm understanding that a stable family helps build a stable economy.  Some how, somewhere people have forgotten that the origin of success in America was built on the backs of the family unit.  I posted a blog in June 2008 about a produce farm in my community, Hubers Farm.  Huber's has thrived for over 60 years. The farm has been nurtured by one family. They've learned how to survive together. They've seen droughts, workers come and go among other things. 

America has seen Slaves, Jews, Italians, Hispanics and Whites build this country by way of strong family units.  Even in this wild election year every candidate has displayed a strong sense of family loyalty.
  
So with all of that being said, I'd like to introduce to you, my little McQueen's "The Big Three".


Comments

GECWA said…
Keep holding it down.
Maggie said…
How adorable are they?! Congratulations, JJ....what a wonderful fam you have!
Anonymous said…
Great post!

Your babies are wonderful!
Anonymous said…
Congrats! Family is the strength of this nation. Keep up the good work. Your babies are beautiful!
Anonymous said…
That is so sweet and thank
God that you are the responsible father. I am so proud of you.

Love you,
Auntie Tiny
Blessings to you Cuzzin....and Congrats for your new addition to your family...YOU GOT YOUR BOY.... I know that feeling...please tell my cuzzin I said hello and greetings from South America...right now in Mexico all is well on tour and having time...

Darren Hicks
Anonymous said…
And then there were three...love how you captured that special moment!

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