• Weddings
    • Wedding Portfolio
    • Wedding Investment
  • Engagement
    • Engagement Portfolio
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • RSS
    • Twitter

JenniMarie Photography

the Fraser Valley Wedding Photographer

  • Home
  • Wedding Investment
  • About Jennifer
  • Contact Jennifer

Get the Guide:

Your Fraser Valley Wedding Planning Guide. Wedding tips in your inbox!

My Sisterfriend.

May 29, 2010 By Jennifer 4 Comments

Share
Pin
Tweet
Email

I don’t understand how this has happened. I really don’t. She’s supposed to still be my baby sister. We’re still sharing a room, fighting over the closet space, nagging each other to turn off the lights earlier (or be quieter in the morning). She’s still writing me messages when we’re supposed to be going to sleep. She’s still annoying me with her massive collection of stuffed animals that spill over from her top bunk and end up on my bed. She’s still forgetting to make her bed for days on end. She’s still “Jo Jo” and she still sucks her thumb. She’s still learning to read — and impressing everyone with her ability. She’s still out climbing trees and somehow weaseling her way out of doing her chores. And me? I’m still 10.

We’re still working on schoolwork in the living room. We’re still annoying Mom with our lack of diligence and inability to do school on sunny days. We’re still playing Red Rover in the church lawn. We’re still dressing our American Girl dolls. We’re still just little girls.

Somehow, though, we’re not.

Somehow, she is a successful harpist; the principal harpist for two (or three or four) orchestras, and selling her first two CDs. Somehow, she survived Algebra (quite successfully, even). Somewhere along the way, she grew up enough to get on an airplane to Greece and Poland — without Mom or Dad. She’s still painting, but this time they’re actually good — not just adorable. Somehow, she’s driving herself around (and wrecking my car, but that’s another story).

In some alternate universe, she’s graduating from high school.

I’m not 10 anymore. And she is already 18. We don’t share a room. She doesn’t annoy me with her messes. She has a cell phone and a job. She calls to say “hi” and we hang out – because we don’t get to see each other hardly enough. We’re best friends, not just sisters. I feel old, but – wow – I am so proud.

Happy Graduation Day, Sisterfriend.

You might also enjoy...

  • Want to Play Dress Up, Bellingham Seniors?Want to Play Dress Up, Bellingham Seniors?
  • Skagit Valley DaffodilsSkagit Valley Daffodils
  • Mother’s Day: Newborn JohnnieMother’s Day: Newborn Johnnie
  • Photography and MePhotography and Me
Share
Pin
Tweet
Email

Filed Under: Personal

« Engaged: Nick and Abby
Bridal: Alisha »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You have to agree to the comment policy.

Or, you can subscribe without commenting.

Comments

  1. chrissy says

    May 30, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    wow…
    congrats joanna! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Ashleigh says

    May 29, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    Ookay, well the one thing Jennifer forgot to mention that not only is she a photographer, but she is a writer. And a fancy one at that. Great post, Jenni! And CONGRATS to you Jo.

    Reply
  3. Gabrielle Ryan says

    May 29, 2010 at 8:01 am

    cuuute! Congratulations Joanna!!!!

    You're adorable!

    Reply
  4. njryan says

    May 29, 2010 at 6:36 am

    awww…

    congrats Joanna!

    Reply

About Jennifer

Hi! I’m Jennifer and I’m a wedding photographer based in Abbotsford, BC serving the Fraser Valley. I’ve photographed weddings for the last eight years and built my business while working a desk job and living in North Carolina. Since marrying a Canadian and moving to the Fraser Valley I’ve fallen in love with the perfect wedding backdrops: lovely winter raindrops, glorious Pacific Ocean sunsets, and magnificent evergreen mountaintops.

Contact Jennifer to book your wedding photographer.

Why Jenni Marie Photography?

Jenni Marie Photography is for you if...

- Are in love with a great man
- Aren’t afraid of a little rain
- Want great photos filled with real life and emotions
- Know you are created in God’s image
- Love juxtaposing rugged adventure and femininity
- Celebrate marriage, not just the wedding day
- Don’t accept norms “just because”
- Think outside the box
- Believe in the beauty of a foggy day
- Find art in everyday life

Search

Contact

phone: 778.552.1648
Email: Jennifer

the Fraser Valley
Wedding Photographer

Wedding Planning Guide

Wedding Planning Guide Cover Image

Inspiration and ideas for planning a wedding in the Fraser Valley FREE for immediate download.

The Brides Speak

Jennifer is phenomenal. She loves weddings so much, and her experience allows her to anticipate the best shots. - Christina
2016-07-09T20:17:00-08:00
Jennifer is phenomenal. She loves weddings so much, and her experience allows her to anticipate the best shots. - Christina
https://jennimarie.com/testimonials/christina-casey-2/

I had my wedding photos within a month of the wedding and was BEYOND pleased with her work! - Jenna
2016-07-09T20:17:38-08:00
I had my wedding photos within a month of the wedding and was BEYOND pleased with her work! - Jenna
https://jennimarie.com/testimonials/jenna-brad/

Jenni Marie captured my wedding’s every detail and created a visual archive of memories just as beautiful as my own memories of my wedding day. - Joanna
2016-07-09T20:18:26-08:00
Jenni Marie captured my wedding’s every detail and created a visual archive of memories just as beautiful as my own memories of my wedding day. - Joanna
https://jennimarie.com/testimonials/joanna-peter-2/

Her photos are perfection, and her talent is rivalled only by her beautiful soul. -  Ashley
2017-06-06T19:27:30-08:00
Her photos are perfection, and her talent is rivalled only by her beautiful soul. -  Ashley
https://jennimarie.com/testimonials/ashley/

Navigate

  • Weddings
  • Engagements
  • Client Access
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Instagram post 2196771683792419882_49906028 One of my all-time favourite Christmas traditions in Vancouver (right behind hunting for snow in the mountains and finding it!) is the Peak of Christmas celebration at Grouse Mountain. There's something magical about Christmas lights in a snowy landscape, yes, but even MORE mind-blowing is the transformation from rainy Vancouver at the parking lot to magical winter wonderland in just an eight minute gondola ride!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #engagementphotoshoot #engagementphotographer #couplesphotography #wildloveadventures #muchlove_ig #radlovestories #togetherjournal #wildhairandhappyhearts #adventurouslovestories #adventuresession #adventurouscouple ⁠ #lifeofadventures #letswander #roamtheworld #visualwanderlust #stayandwonder #portraitpatrol #creativeportrait #vancity #fraservalley #exploreabbotsford #explorefraservalley #fraservalleyadventurist #takeabreak #marriedadventure #photographerlife #realcouplesofBC #meetthephotographer #fraservalleyweddingphotographer
Instagram post 2196016681238931928_49906028 Easily the HIGHlight of my year (pun absolutely intended): standing (almost) a mile high with these two traipsing through sunset and sunrise in their wedding garb.⁠ ⁠ Adding adventure honeymoon portraits to your wedding plan takes effort (like hiking 11km!) and sacrifice (can you say "putting on a wedding dress in a tent"?!?!) and dedication (packing in everything you'll need for a photoshoot plus food + water + tent!) but OHMYGOODNESS the photos make it completely worthwhile.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #lifeofadventures #letswander #roamtheworld #visualwanderlust #stayandwonder #portraitpatrol #creativeportrait #vancity #lowermainland #fraservalley #exploreabbotsford #explorefraservalley #fraservalleyadventurist #takeabreak #marriedadventure #photographerlife #realcouplesofBC #meetthephotographer #fraservalleyweddingphotographer⁠ #langleywedding #vancitywedding #vancitybride #vancouverbride #realcouplesofBC #realbridesofBC #bcwedding #langleyphotographer #embracehopeBC #weddingwirecanada #fraservalleyphotographer
Instagram post 2195317048949914928_49906028 It's noon on Monday and today I already have: had a phone meeting, delivered a gallery, spent time troubleshooting a tech issue, walked the neighborhood, scheduled two upcoming shoots, emptied my email inbox, culled a shoot, drafted a Christmas card design for a client, and (most importantly!) made lunch. As a creative entrepreneur juggling all the things, it's not uncommon to have a day as varied as this one and that's exactly what I love about being my own boss. No chance to get bored and no greater motivation than exceeding my own standards and expectations. Now for errands and maybe some housework before this afternoon's session. #entrepreneurhustle #leadershipcoaching #growthmindset #mindsetiseverything #betteryourself#bestyou #dontsettle #girlpreneur #visualcontent #iamtheeverygirl #bossbabetribe#womenwholead #lovemybiz #herestocreatives #calledtocreate #womanwithambition #creativechics#womenwholead #creativebusinessowner⁣ #girlboss #creativepreneur #onthegoceo
Instagram post 2193077412434294283_49906028 If you are the Christmas-card-sending sort and if you used a photo I took on your card, can I please please please please have a copy?!⁠ ⁠ (Christmas card season is my favourite season. I've mailed out my cards and a few client/family/friend cards have started showing up in my mailbox. . . and this selfie is NOT on our Christmas card, but this outfit/location is. =D)⁠ ⁠ #jSquaredVL⁠ #letswander #roamtheworld #visualwanderlust #stayandwonder #advancedselfie #portraitpatrol #creativeportrait #takeabreak #marriedadventure #photographerlife #realcouplesofBC #meetthephotographer #fraservalleyweddingphotographer⁠ #entrepreneurhustle #growthmindset #mindsetiseverything #betteryourself#bossbabetribe#womenwholead #lovemybiz #herestocreatives #calledtocreate #womanwithambition #creativechics#womenwholead #creativebusinessowner⁣⁠ #girlboss #creativepreneur #onthegoceo⁠ ⁠
Instagram post 2192322546993301458_49906028 I'm still delighted and amazed at what an overwhelmingly popular photo this proved to be in last month's cover contest for my annual #fraservalleywedding magazine. Still not telling whether it's going to be the cover photo, BUT the magazine is on its way to me from the printer and once the cover model sees herself in print THEN I will tell you who's on the front. =D⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #realcouplesofBC ⁠ #vancity #langleybc #weddingday #weddingplanning #vancitybride ⁠ #weddinginspiration #chasinglight #neverstopexploring #photobugcommunity #ilovebc #weddingwirecanada #604now #bridalphotos #bcwedding #livefolk #huffpostido ⁠ ⁠ #vancitybride #vancouverbride #realcouplesofBC #realbridesofBC #bcwedding #langleyphotographer #embracehopeBC #weddingwirecanada #fraservalleyweddingphotographer #thefraservalley #fraservalleywedding
Instagram post 2191529724751965211_49906028 Today marks the first Wednesday morning since September that I am not spending the whole morning at church leading a Bible study. It's a little weird, admittedly, to not have my normal routine this morning so I somehow ended up scheduling three (four?!) different events today. Ha. A whole month off for Christmas break feels half excessive and half welcome but mostly just welcome.⁠ ⁠ With wedding season almost over (just finishing up one more wedding for delivery!), a break from routine is going to mean catching up on on rest and housekeeping. ;-)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #weddingrings #weddingringset #weddingringwednesday #engagementringideas #dreamring #ringgoals #ringbling #ringoftheday #macro_drama #macrophoto #105mm #bokehphotography #primelens ⁠ #entrepreneurhustle #growthmindset #mindsetiseverything #betteryourself #girlpreneur #visualcontent #iamtheeverygirl #bossbabetribe#womenwholead #lovemybiz #herestocreatives #calledtocreate #womanwithambition #creativechics#womenwholead #creativebusinessowner⁣⁠ #girlboss⁠ ⁠
Instagram post 2190892941635823210_49906028 One of my favourite moments is the one riiiight after the ceremony when the bride and groom finish their recessional, ignore their guests for a minute (I'm following at a distance :-P) and celebrate the JUST MARRIED feeling. It's usually a hug, a kiss, and a "wow, look at us wearing wedding rings!"⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #realcouplesofBC ⁠ #fraservalley #vancity #fraservalleywedding #langleybc #weddingday #weddingplanning #vancitybride ⁠ #weddinginspiration #chasinglight #neverstopexploring #photobugcommunity #ilovebc #weddingwirecanada #604now #bridalphotos #bcwedding #livefolk #huffpostido #mountainbride⁠
Instagram post 2190178448818806697_49906028 I AM SO EXCITED for snow. What about you?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #lifeofadventures #letswander #roamtheworld #visualwanderlust #stayandwonder #portraitpatrol #creativeportrait #vancity #lowermainland #fraservalley #exploreabbotsford #explorefraservalley #fraservalleyadventurist #photographerlife #realcouplesofBC #hithere #fraservalleyweddingphotographer⁠ #engagementphotoshoot #engagementphotographer #couplesphotography #wildloveadventures #muchlove_ig #radlovestories #togetherjournal #wildhairandhappyhearts #adventurouslovestories #adventuresession #adventurouscouple
Instagram post 2188008935712979072_49906028 I have a folder on my computer dedicated to photos of me in action on wedding days, and this one is probably my favourite from this year.⁠ ⁠ You rock, Amber. =D⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #weddingphotojournalism #wellwedmagazine #radlovestories #weddingphotoinspiration #weddingmoments #weddingshot #chicwedding #bridalmusings #nikonwedding #weddingreceptionfun #weddingidea ⁠ #entrepreneurhustle #growthmindset #mindsetiseverything #betteryourself#bestyou #dontsettle #girlpreneur #iamtheeverygirl #bossbabetribe#womenwholead #lovemybiz #herestocreatives #calledtocreate #womanwithambition #creativechics#womenwholead #creativebusinessowner⁣⁠ #girlboss #creativepreneur
Instagram post 2187216201569968895_49906028 If only American Thanksgiving landed in the summer, I would want to host a Thanksgiving dinner that looked JUST LIKE THAT.⁠ ⁠ Happy Thanksgiving to you! ⁠ ⁠ Love,⁠ An American-in-Canada Who Is Baking up a Storm and Pretending Her Neighbors Don't Think She's Two Months Late To the Party.

Copyright © 2019 · Jenni Marie Pink Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in