Carla and Shayne are married!

I had the privilege of capturing this beautiful couple. They went through a lot to get married - the day of the planned wedding day the bride was in the hospital having emergency surgery! But love prevailed, she recovered and they married soon after. Since their original wedding plans flew out the window, they didn't have a chance to capture the day in photos. So when they came to visit her sister on their adjusted honeymoon, we spent some time at Bella Collina in Montverde together. You can really tell how much they love each other!



The bride and her sister




  

The bride is a florist, so she designed and created her bouquet herself!




























They had a surprise wedding shower at the end of our session thrown by her sister!

Sunset dinner on Lake Florence 155/365

We enjoyed an end-of-school-year dinner on Lake Florence at sunset tonight. Lovely location and fantastic friends.

311/365 Montverde Day

Today was the annual Montverde Day. A day long celebration in the small town of Montverde complete with fair food, a children's midway run by the Girl Scouts, arts and crafts and live entertainment.

Montverde Academy was of course, very active. Trish O'Donnell (the art teacher) and her students sold items they created to raise funds. Check out these cool bottles! They have been flattened and etched by her students.



Trish is an amazing teacher and her students truly love her.

Our students performed too! The Upper School band and choir each had their moment in the sun.

The Lower School students also performed with a special Middle School quartet.

What truly impressed me was how many of our students came out to support their friends. On a Saturday, when they could be doing whatever they want, they made the choice to show their support. I love the family they have created for themselves.

It was really a great day!

234/365 Back To School Reception

Tonight was the big Back To School reception for all faculty, staff and parents at Montverde Academy. It was held at Bella Collina and was a lovely evening.

Sunset at Bella Collina

Lovely pink cloud in the sunset

Matt

Kasey Kesselring (Headmaster) gave out awards to honor 5 and 10 year anniversaries.

Jen Strahl celebrated 5 years

Toni Specht celebrated 10 years

MVA grad now running for office

Lisa and Mike (Lisa just celebrated 5 years!)

View from the reception area overlooking Orlando

All are now 2nd year teachers!

Matt and I

This little guy was hanging out on our car when we left