Brotherly Love. [70/100x] Explore October 2nd, 2021

            70/100x My X = My 100 Favorite Places to Take Photographs in Southern New Jersey.
Location: Mullica Township, New Jersey, (Atlantic County), USA

Subjects: Thorin & Lachlan.  Autumn Photo Session for my cousin Lori. These are her two youngest boys.
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I always love the oppertunity to do memorable photographs for my friends and family. And most importantly to spend quality time with them.  These are the little things that most people take for granted.. but not me.  I missed so much time with my loved ones, thru the years.. due to my horrible addiction.  Truthfully, many of them would have had me over to visit if I would have brought it up, but I was too ashamed of myself to go spend time with them (for them to see what I'd become).  I could always see the pain in their eyes when they looked at me.  
All I am saying is, it feels so amazing to be back! And to be able to be a part of my loved one's lives again.
  
◼ November 15th will be 3 years substance free.  
 ◼ Yesterday, October 1st, 2021- was Juan and my 5 year anniversary.  (Wow, how time flies!)  

And I'm just grateful today.  So grateful.   And proud. So proud of myself.
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This is ONE of several images taken yesterday.  And this has to be my favorite.  I love these two, they're so precious & sweet.  They're growing way too fast (slow down boys!)  But it was amazing to get to spend time with them and see how much they've grown and changed since I've seen them last (not too long ago).  Seeing their little personalities blossom..  It's amazing.  Thorin, the younger of the two, (on the left)- was super shy the last time I was there.. And didn't do much talking.  THIS time he was talking my ear off.. I was so blown away!  It really has only been a few monnths! They grow and change so quickly!
   And Lachlan (the older boy, the one on the right) - is such a precious little one.  He just started wearing glasses, and as a youngster he isn't thrilled about keeping them on all of the time..  But when his Mom tells him that "Jesse wears glasses" - he puts them on.  My heart is melting typing that*.    So of coarse Juan and I wore our glasses over there..  And Lachlan put his glasses on too.  So proud of him!  
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I am NOT by any means caught up on my comments (returning them).  Which is why I haven't been uploading many images.. Even though you all tell me it's okay, to me it's not.. So I'm still trying to return them - as we speak.. between being super busy. However, I couldn't NOT post this photo!  You all had to see this precious capture from the photo session yesterday. (10/1/2021).
But I will do my best to continue to return your comments, as soon as I can!
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 ◻And on a whole OTHER note:  My brother JJ was suppose to be driving to New Jersey (from Colorado) to visit for about a week.. (that's a SUPER long drive as I'm sure you can imagine).  
   My brother bought a brand new car the other day (few days ago).  He traded in his couple year old Hyundai Sonata and got some type of brand new Hyundai SUV type vehicle (I forget the name).  Anyway, he was less than 200 miles into his trip and his brand new vehicle was sending out all of these warning lights.  (it's mostly computerized.. and something was erroring).  Brand new vehicle.  I am mad FOR HIM!   But most importantly we are all upset that he won't be making the trip (for now at least).  He wanted to come see his friends and family.  OUR DAD most importantly.  *I take care of our father (Juan and I) full time.. and he's not doing too well.  (My brother knows this).  So we were planning a fishing trip etc.. (My dad LOVES and always took us fishing).  So this whole situation, (him finally getting off work for a vacation and this happening).. it's just crazy.  My brother is the manager of the store (he runs it) & he works I'm not sure of the number but I know it's over 65+ hours a week.. I don't want to exaggerate but I believe he usually works like 70+ hours.  He can never find someone to cover him EVER for a vacation like this.. and finally he did and he got it "okay-ed".  And it's truly heartbreaking for all of us.  I can't imagine how he feels.  

  Our doors will always be open for when he gets time.  I hope he gets this car issue fixed (he said the dealership is coming to look at it Tuesday).  I feel like I would have driven it right thru their front door...*kidding* kind of.
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But anyway, that's what's been going on in the life of Jessica..

I hope you are all doing wonderful.
WE ARE DOING GREAT, THANK THE GOOD LORD ABOVE.

*Right before this photo session Juan and I had a meeting at the church with Pastor Gary, it was a great meeting.  A great talk.  We're grateful for that too.*

Have a blessed week everyone.
I WILL do my best to return comments as quickly as possible.
   

Taken on: October 1, 2021

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Camera: Nikon D3500, f/4.5, 1/160 sec, 29mm (=43mm), ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

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Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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