I had the honor of photographing the jewelry line of Just Klara’s Collection. Klara is talented and really brings an unique collection of designs with her jewelry! This is just a sneak peek for the catalog we are creating!
A huge THANK YOU to my models Larissa, Alaina and Sherry, and of course Klara! Your hard work was much appreciated!!!
This here is Autumn Rose and she is A-DOR-ABLE!!! As you can see in these pictures, she is quite loved and she thinks her daddy is pretty funny. Congratulations Katie & Chris, Autumn is precious and you both are so blessed!
Hot Flashes at 30???
Yes! This is my new life.
I’ve been absent from my blog lately trying to figure out what was wrong with me and my body. Recently, I visited the urgent care for treatment of a kidney infection, but ended up in the ER a few days later to find out I had a softball size cyst on my right ovary.
After a visit with my OBGYN and necessary blood tests and a few additional ER visits, we were given the “Big C” scare and surgery was scheduled to remove the cyst and right ovary and have a hysterectomy (uterus and cervix), as well as exploratory surgery to rule out ovarian cancer.
In the days before my surgery, my husband and mom and I discussed a living will and everything from death, resuscitation, removal of the other ovary, cancer, treatment, etc. Needless to say, I was in for a big surprise.
During the surgery my husband and my mom got the fabulous news that it was NOT cancer, however I had stage 4 endometriosis that had diseased pretty much every female part in one’s body. Unexpectedly, I had to have so much more removed than planned, my uterus, cervix, both ovaries, tubes, and since the endometriosis affected my colon and my sigmoid rectum (which is the tube that connects your colon to your rectum), I had to have 6-8” removed of that as well. There are so many problems that can arise from this, but so far, 8 days after surgery, it appears I am healing well and no complications have occurred.
What I was not prepared for…being thrown into extreme menopause so quickly. Sure, I knew that if both ovaries had to be removed, that I would experience it, but Day 3 in the hospital, I shed my first uncontrollable, unexplainable cry. The next night, I enjoyed 3 night sweats, that were so bad I thought I had wet the bed before I really woke up and realized what was going on. :-) Of course, you may be wondering, what about those hot flashes…oh boy, let me tell you! They are hot, hot, hot. I can go from comfortable or cold to the fire of hell released in my chest faster than a racing ferrari.
Regardless of all these new “traits” I have been gifted, I am truly BLESSED! It was believed all of the endometriosis has been found and removed. We are just diligent in prayer for a quick recovery (a good 8 weeks) and that there won’t be unseen disease appear in the future. Once I am in the clear of blood clots, I will be able to be on some type of hormone replacement in order to help with the extreme side affects.
Thank you all for your prayers and support! You have no idea how amazing it makes me feel!!!!
Y’all stay sassy now,
Tif
To our sweet Aidan,
It doesn’t seem possible that six years ago we were packing our hospital bag in anticipation of your arrival. It doesn’t seem possible that you should be old enough yet to dress yourself, ride the bus to school or even be in school. But it’s true, just a few short weeks ago we watched you graduated Kindergarten, listened proudly as they named you for the all A Honor Roll for the entire year, and cried joyously when you receive the Christian Character award. Our hearts melted…the same way they melted when you were placed in our arms for the first time.
Words can not describe how much you mean to me and Daddy. You are so smart and funny; you make me laugh so hard it hurts. Your heart is bigger than anyone else’s I know and I hope you realize how awesome that is. Please know that we are so proud of you, not just for accomplishments in school, but for the amazing person you are at age 6. Continue to walk the path God puts out for you, trust in him always, and you’ll never go wrong.
Happy Birthday Little Man,
Love Mommy & Daddy
Karen and Travis’ closest friends and family joined them in Rosemary Beach to witness their wedding and it was amazing! Karen was anxious to see her groom as she got dressed and her dad’s face was priceless as he saw her for the first time. As they made the walk down to the beach, her dad practiced his one very important line over and over…”Her mother and I do”. They descended the stairs and Travis’ face lit up as he saw his beautiful bride for the first time that day. The ceremony was intimate and sweet and was followed up with a personal reception decorated by Karen herself. Karen and Travis, y’all are such an amazing couple and I loved spending your wedding day with you!
Photographer :: Tiffany Vaughan Photography
Ceremony :: Rosemary Beach
Ceremony Details :: Emerald Coast Catering
Reception :: Rosemary Beach Town Hall
Decorations :: The Bride
Catering/Linens/Bar/Cake :: Emerald Coast Catering
Florist :: Emerald Coast Florist
Hair Stylist :: Solace Day Spa at Rosemary Beach