One of the interesting things about making friends during a deployment is that you get to know people really well without knowing, or even having met, their husbands. You spend so much time with these other women that you feel like you know them completely — until all of the men return home. Then you realize that there is a whole part of your friends that you weren’t able to see before. Brad is my better half, and I am not the same person, or even complete, without him. It is the same for my friends. When families are finally reunited it is exciting to get to know my friends all over again, as part of a whole family. Cristine is one of my favorite people and her friendship (and incredible cooking!) helped me get through the deployment. But Cristine and Nate really belong together, and anytime you are with this family you can tell how much they all love each other. I got to take pictures of Anya and Eric all the time while their daddy was gone, but I am so glad that I got to capture this family the way they should be — together!
By the way, HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRISTINE!
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MOM - Cute family! The Black and White picture of Anya is gorgeous! Love those eyes. I also love little guy Eric with Dad. I know you will miss them.
Monica - Ahhh you totally rock ERica. Your post made me tear up and the pictures are beautiful!! I agree with you mom LOVE the b&w of Anya. I love them all.
Cristine - I am totally crying, Erica! Thanks for everything! Your friendship means the world to me and I miss you so much! The pictures are great! You are awesome!
Britteny Grow - Can you believe it, this is making me tear up too. I miss all of you guys so much. I can’t believe how much Anya and Eric have grow up just since I left. Anya looks like a young lady now. I miss all of you guys and I especially miss watching your kids grow up.