South Africa: This Time Last Year

This time last year one of my besties, Mindy, and I were in South Africa. I can't help but to have a big cheeser on my face when I even think about it. What amazing scenery (see below!) and what fascinating complicated history. I feel as though SA changed me for the better. Conversations that we had with the locals will forever stay with me. I'm even posting, for the first time, a few from the orphanage that we visited

The best part, however, was staying with my soul sister, Naomi. We met when I lived in Scotland and have remained friends for last 10 year (OH MY...has it been that long!!!) She is one of the most amazing people I've ever met. Any of my friends that meet her always remember her and ask about her. She's one of those women that you meet and you somehow always feel calm and encouraged after talking with her. Well...she just traveled to the USA and spent some time with our family...yaye for the Dubachs! Below are some pics I took while playing around on the porch. LOVE THEM. My children adore her and ask about her often. We loveyoumeanit Aunt Nomi :o)

Here to you and your current country of residence :o)

My new sista :: Indianapolis Wedding Photographer

Meet my new sista, Tiffany. She is an amazing yogi, auntie, woman, friend. She is driven, kind, caring and hilarious. I loved her the minute I met her. And now...we get to be sisters! She and Jon are so great together. My "secret-ninja" bro-in-law could totally be in GQ and tolerated me as I made him pose all over :o) He's always been one of my biggest photography fans and is so encouraging to me. It was so fun for me to see them together all schmoopie...is that a word? We had a blast shooting these in their 'hood...Broad Ripple :o) Disclaimer: Jon is an Army Ranger which explains a few of the questionable pictures below :o)

ps Happy Birthday today Tiffany :o)

LOVE this one of Jonny!

shhhh....hehehehe

Hubba hubba

YES!

This next series is hilarious! The yogi and the kung fu master :o)

Ashley + Joel = One Precious Celebration

I had the honor of taking Ashley and Joel's pictures this past weekend. Miss Dina helped me out...she drove all the way from Chicago to be here :o) This whole bridal party was amazing! We loved being a part of such a fun crew.

Ashley and Joel, thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your day. Here are a few of my favorites with a slideshow at the bottom :o) Hope you're having a great time in Cali!

LOVE this one!

Gorgeous dress from Sophia's!

This one is my all time fav ;o) Look how gorgeous!

Dina took this one and I love the feel of it.

Hot-tay!

These guys had me cracking up all day! WC for-eva!

Studs...

I feel like Ashley's sweet spirit is showing here.

Wad up? This is their gangsta look :o)

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