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November 16, 2012 By carol 325 Comments

Giving Thanks 2012 – voting // Morris IL newborn, children & family photographer

RULES: Vote for the nomination you feel most deserves a FREE portrait session – you may only vote once by commenting with the person’s name or the entry number! The nomination that receives the most comments will win. The winner must live in, or be willing to travel to, the Morris area. The winners will each receive a gift certificate good for one portrait session that will include a 16ร—20 print of their favorite image, and a c.d. of high resolution images from their session โ€“ a $750 value! Certificates will expire on May 30th, 2013. Certificates have no cash value & are not transferable. In the even of a tie, the winner will be chosen by Today Everlasting Photography.

Thank you for participating!

I’d also like to thank each and every one of you who took the time to nominate somebody – don’t forget to check back on November 30th to see if your name was drawn for a FREE portrait session!

Entry #1: I would like to nominate a sweet family to receive your offer of a portrait session. They are the Allen family. They are so sweet and loving. They have helped me along as I have pursed the adoption journey by praying for me, encouraging me and holding my hand when I needed someone to walk beside me. They are a good Christian family growing in God’s love and grace. They are quick to love and help others. They have adopted two wonderful girls from Ukraine and I believe a nice family portrait would bless them and encourage them as things can be difficult emotionally and financially as they cheerfully embrace the responsibility of adding two young ladies to their family who have spent their entire lives in an orphanage and without the love and help of a family. You do a beautiful job capturing people and relationship memories. I think it will be a beautiful portrait of what God has done in bringing them all together as a family. ~ Lisa

Entry #2: I would like to nominate my son, Greg, for this contest. I think he is most deserving to have a photo session of him and his son, Jaxsen, because he is not only a great dad, but also a hero serving our country. He has served our country in the army by spending 4 years in Germany and 18 months of that being in Iraq, all the while Jaxsen lived here in the states. After completing his active duty service he came home and got a full time job. Shortly after, he joined the army reserves because he missed the comradery and opportunity to be a part of our armed services. Shortly after joing the reserves he was activated and scheduled to deploy again. He was activated on a Tuesday and left on Saturday for another year tour, which didn’t leave him much time to gather his things and say goodbye to his son. Just as they were starting to build a bond and form a relationship, duty called him away again. The most heartbreaking scene is a soldier saying goodbye to his 4 year old son at the airport. And then, as I tuck that little boy into bed each time he would come visit, he asks me “Nana, when will my daddy be home.” With no guarantees that he would ever make it home I could only answer “hopefully soon buddy, hopefully soon.” Each time Jaxsen would come to my house he would continually ask, “is my daddy home yet?” Thankfully we have all of this technology because Facetime has kept them in touch. So many memories have only been given to Greg by pictures and videos of his son. Of his sons 5 years of life, Greg has only celebrated one of those birthdays with him. Holidays have been spent by ordering gifts from daddy online and shipping them home. Seeing Jaxsen open Christmas presents in person has only happened twice. Greg will be home from this deployment soon, hopefully not having to say goodbye to his son again. He loves spending time with Jaxsen and has done everything he can to make a good life for them. I am so proud of him for choosing to serve our country, knowing it might take him away from his family again. Nothing makes my heart smile like hearing my son playing and laughing with his son, but when the army calls he is always ready for his duty to America. They have never had a professional portrait together and I think winning this contest would be a wonderful way to honor him for his dedication to his son and to his country. Thank you for this contest and this opportunity to finally do something for my son. I can never repay him for what he has given to me and to this country. ~Shelly

Entry #3: I want to nominate Kyle and Sheena Wolfe. This wonderful couple has been praying for the blessing of a family for years, but things have not gone the way they had hoped and prayed. Throughout their whole journey they have shown nothing but grace and have been thankful for every blessing that God has given them in their lives. Their courage and faith has been an inspiration to all people they encounter. They have been going through the adoption process and are now waiting on God’s timing for a beautiful baby. I can’t think of a better way of celebrating this wonderful couple and the moment they have been longing for than through Carol’s beautiful photography. What a way to capture a new family! ~Stephanie

Entry #4: I’m giving this a shot because i truly believe there are not enough “thank yous ” in the world for my dads recognition of kindness and sacrificing he has done in his life, i know he does not hear it as often as he should. With honor, he served in Vietnam as a Green Beret medic, achieving a Silver Star Medal amongst other medals. He raised 6 children devoting all his extra time off work focused on being a great parent and taking interest in all of his kids dreams and goals. He was a hard worker, with great responsibility, a lot of his work consisted of traveling to numerous nuclear plants for 12 years. Although he was away from home supporting his family, he still made it to every special event my siblings and i had. My dad is such a strong believer in others and faithful to life, appreciating every bit of joy nature has to offer. We could hunt and fish the day away, by night he would enjoy his favorite past time, taxidermy. August 2008, he was diagnosed with a very rare disease called MSA (multiple system atrophy) Last year, as he was working at a nuclear plant in new york, he took necessary time off work, because living alone was a huge risk he was taking. He moved in with his wife in canada, with dreams of going back to work, as he had promised a retired life in a house they had plans to build on a property he bought 8 years ago.. Patients suffering from this disease have a life expectancy of 4-5 years. He is now into his 4th year, deteriorating quickly, but fighting it with all his physical and mental strength. My siblings are near and far, which we have not had a family picture done with our father since 1994. We will all be together these upcoming holidays for my dads sake. I’d like our dad to know that he is greatly appreciated, and even though he does not hear it enough, we all give thanks to him and we’ll continue to live our lives in accordance with the virtues and tenets of his personality! Thank you for this opportunity to express why i am forever thankful for my role model, my dad. ~Ashley

Entry #5: I want to nominate an lady who’s name is Camicha. She’s a single mom of 3 who is trying her hardest to make it on her own. (A little history for your eyes only.) She used to live with her boyfriend (the kids father) but knew it was wrong to live with him out of wedlock. She came to Morris from Chicago to give her kids a better life and it hasn’t been easy on her. I think she would be humbled to even be nominated for this and completely ecstatic to win. ~Dawn

Entry #6: I nominate my parents, John & Barb Sparks. My folks live with us. They sold their house and moved into a noisy home of 3 screaming children, even though they have already raised their children. My mom is such a tremendous help to me. I work all day and am constantly taking kids to this practice and that practice after work. My mom helps me with all the little things that I would never get done with all my running around. She helps watch the kids when I just need a night away from the kids. She is always thinking about everyone but her. I want her to have a nice picture with her and my dad. She is my role model and hope to one day be as close to my kids as I am to her. ~Debbie

Entry #7: I nominate my daughter Jennifer and her family. Jennifer has such compassion for others, always willing to help in what ever ways she can. If she can not help you, she will help you find someone that can. Jenny LOVES pictures! ~Kathy

Entry #8: This is kind of an odd nomination but here goes……I am a special ed teacher for kids with various abilities. I love my job for so many reason but mostly because I learn so much and am reminded of all the blessing that the world holds for each of us. During my conferences this year I was reminded once again of these blessings. I am usually stressed but excited during this time. I get a chance to meet the parents and brag about the kids a little. This year minutes before my first conference I had an overwhelming feeling of love for this class, and although I had not met many of these families was overcome with gratitude towards them for trusting me and giving me the freedom and encouragement to learn from their children and teach them everything I could shove into a day. After talking with each family, and expressing my feelings of love and gratitude towards their child and their families for contributing to the progress made thus far this year, the families thanked me for all that I do. I expressed my appreciation for their thanks, but wanted to say….no really thank you:) After reflecting on the day all that I thought of was how different and and how beautiful each family was. I am blessed beyond words to have crossed paths with each of them. So I nominate the families of my class (maybe we could have a drawing and choose one). If any of these families are chosen I know that Carol will not only be able to capture their beauty but also she has a very special ability and understanding to put these families at ease while taking pictures with their child that has some special needs. ~Jenny

Entry #9: I nominate my baby boys caregiver, Alicia Sims. Because money and thank you cards candles and gifts are not even an indication of my thanks to her. But she has a beautiful family that she cherishes and who cherish my son and a photo session is the closest to a deserving gift that I can think of. “You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” She has lived. ~Jenny

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  1. Jen says

    November 16, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    i vote for Shelly’s son Greg!!! So glad she put him in for an entry!!

  2. Don says

    November 16, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    i vote for Shelly and Greg!!

  3. Heidi Short says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    I love entry 8!!

  4. Hilda Burke says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I cannot vote for one because I want to vote for several. I will let others vote and decide. Instead I would like to offer my photography services to the second place ‘winners’. I would be an honor for me to photograph any of these deserving families.
    ~Hilda

  5. lisa says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Wow I loved reading all of the entries and would be thrilled to see any of these people win it. I vote for the Allen family.

  6. Jen says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    # 1 please!!!

  7. Jen says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    # 1 please!

  8. Jen says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    # 1 Please

  9. Julie says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    These are all touching stories and i nominate #4 to Ashley as that was the most heart felt one!

  10. Stephanie says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    I vote for #3- Kyle and Sheena Wolfe!!

  11. Sandi says

    November 16, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    i would like to nominate Kyle and Sheena Wolfe. They are a wonderful couple who serve the Lord and others.

  12. Bruce says

    November 16, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    i nominate Kyle and Sheena Wolfe. This is a very special time in their lives.

  13. Amy Carr says

    November 16, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Kyle & Sheena Wolfe please!!!

  14. Bethany says

    November 16, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I vote for Ashley’s dad…it was really hard to pick one btw;)

  15. Serena says

    November 16, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    I vote Sheena and Kyle (#3) I know everything they have been through for the last 6 years of waiting for a child. They deserve it!

  16. Amanda says

    November 16, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Kyle and Sheena and their new baby boy!

  17. Steve says

    November 16, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    I vote for entry #2. Greg really does deserve this!!

  18. Kevin Vincent says

    November 16, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I vote for #3

  19. Aunt Barb says

    November 16, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    I vote for #3- Kyle and Sheena Wolfe. I can’t think of a more deserving couple.

  20. Melissa says

    November 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    I vote for Kyle and Sheena!!!

  21. Amy L says

    November 16, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    I Nominate entry number 4!

  22. TyLinda says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    #3 Sheena and Kyle…These kids are the best! Through heartache and pain, as well as joy and happiness, they stay strong in the LORD! Their long journey for their first child is about to happen, thru the blessing of adoption! Praise God!

  23. Kate says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Greg is the most deserving. He is a soldier. He’s a hero. He’s risked his life for our freedom. It has be been easy, I’m sure, and in case he gets deployed again, that baby boy needs this memory with his daddy, his hero and ours.

  24. Jamie Smith says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    I vote for Shelly’s son Greg (#2)! There is so much more to this story. He really deserves this!!!

  25. stacy ailor says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    I vote for shelly’s son greg he really deserves this

  26. Dani Pfaff says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    I vote for #2 Greg!!! Greg and his family deserve this gift more than anyone!!

  27. Hollie Dean says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I vote for #3 Kyle and Sheena Wolfe and their new sweet baby boy.

  28. Tim Pfaff says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    well deserved

  29. Kimberly Pfaff says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    i pick number 2 greg sounds like a great dad and i hope he wins

  30. Julie says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    i nominate #4 as it was the most heart felt story!

  31. Julie says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    #4

  32. Marc says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    #4

  33. Carrie says

    November 16, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    ENTRY # 2 Greg and Jaxsen

  34. Julie says

    November 16, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    i vote #4 as it was the most heart felt story!

  35. Katelyn says

    November 16, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Kyle and Sheena and their beautiful new little boy!!

  36. Angie says

    November 16, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    #2 has my vote, Greg has been through allot, he not only has my vote, but my respect and admiration.

  37. Jessica megginson says

    November 16, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Kyle and Sheena!

  38. Nancy Gaffney says

    November 16, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I vote for #3 – Kyle and Sheena Wolfe.

  39. Gabby says

    November 16, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Im voting #2 Shelly ,If anyone deserves the honor it is Greg and Jaxsen

  40. Anni Romines says

    November 16, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Entry #3!!!!!!!!

  41. Aimee says

    November 16, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    I vote for #3.

  42. Katie Fisher says

    November 16, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    My vote is for Kyle and Sheena

  43. Kerri says

    November 16, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    voting for #3 Kyle and Sheena!!

  44. Andrea says

    November 16, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    I vote for #1

  45. Tina says

    November 16, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    i vote for #2 Shelly

  46. tim pfaff says

    November 16, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Very deserving of this and more

  47. tim pfaff says

    November 16, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    My vote is for #2

  48. Lori says

    November 16, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    I vote #2! You go Greg!

  49. Becky Morel says

    November 17, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    I vote for Shelly’s son, Greg!

  50. Lois Martin says

    November 17, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    I vote for #2 – Greg

  51. Chad says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    I vote for #3 – Kyle and Sheena Wolfe! This is a very exciting time in their lives, and this would be an incredible way to help them preserve the memory!

  52. Sue says

    November 17, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    I vote for Entry No. 1, the Allen Family. As Lisa said they are a sweet family who love the Lord and their family.

  53. angie lanier says

    November 17, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    I vote for shelly and greg. Greg deserve this he has given up so many things in his life for us.

  54. Tammy says

    November 17, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    I vote for John and Barb Sparks. What a great way to show how grateful you are!

  55. melanie says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Sheena and kyle!

  56. Mike Pfaff says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    #2 greg gets my vote and admiration

  57. Robert Evans says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Greg is a wonderful example of a father, a man, and an American!!! More people should be like him!

  58. Destiny Evans says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    My vote goes to #2 Greg and Jaxsen

  59. Arron Pfaff says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    #2 Greg for sure!

  60. Gail Hanley says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    #1

  61. sarah says

    November 17, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I vote for #2! Its always nice when you see a dad hat steps up.

  62. Amanda says

    November 17, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I vote for Entry #3 Kyle and Sheena Wolfe!

  63. Caron says

    November 17, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    I vote for #3 Kyle & Sheena Wolfe

  64. Amanda says

    November 17, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    I would like to vote for Entry #3 Kyle and Sheena Wolfe.

  65. Debra says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    I vote for Greg! He deserves it!!

  66. Brenda Saltzman says

    November 17, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Jenny is such a loving caring mother and a great special ed teacher, if only every child could have a teacher like her.

  67. nancy says

    November 17, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    #3 – Kyle & Sheena Wolfe ๐Ÿ™‚

  68. Debbie says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I vote #6 cause my parents are amazing and I couldn’t do it without them! Seriously! But the lucky ones are my kids cause they see my parents every day and its normal to them!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  69. Jeri says

    November 17, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    I vote for Number 6! John and Barb Sparks. What great parents, and wonderful Grandparents they are

  70. Bette Beel says

    November 17, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    I vote for entry #6

  71. Bette Beel says

    November 17, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    They are a great help For their daughter.

  72. Jenn B. says

    November 17, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    #6!!

  73. Heather says

    November 18, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    I nominate #6!

  74. Tracy says

    November 18, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    I vote for #6. John and Barb Sparks.

  75. Debbie says

    November 18, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    I vote for #3, Kyle & Sheena.

  76. Sarah sparks says

    November 18, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    I think #6 cause they are my grandparents and I love them and I think they deserve this cause they are so kind hearted and grateful and love us grandchilderen and I love how close I am to them!!!

  77. Sharon says

    November 18, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    I put all my votes for Shelley’s son Greg and his son. He deserves this.

  78. Darlene says

    November 18, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    I vote for #2 Greg and his son

  79. Mike Pfaff says

    November 18, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    #2 Greg gets my vote

  80. Destiny Evans says

    November 18, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    #2 Greg and Jaxsen…. what a wonderful family!

  81. Megan says

    November 18, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Kyle and Sheen Wolfe!

  82. Dona Austin says

    November 18, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    #2 Greg! Good luck Greg ๐Ÿ™‚

  83. carol says

    November 18, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Im voting #2 Shelly

  84. sharon says

    November 18, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I vote for Kyle and Sheena..they have suffered enough..what a blessing they will be to this child.โ€ 

  85. Heather Kelly says

    November 18, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    I vote for number 6!!!!

  86. PB says

    November 18, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    #3

  87. Katie says

    November 18, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    I vote for kyle and sheena ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

  88. Dana Gezik says

    November 18, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    I vote for entry #1 – the Allens

  89. Brandy says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    I vote for #1.

  90. Alesia says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    Kyle and Sheena

  91. Bonnie says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    I vote for #3…Kyle and Sheena

  92. Drea Boeringa says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    I vote for the Allen Family (#1) – they are fantastic and very deserving of this great opportunity!!

  93. Heather says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    Although they all deserve this, my vote is for Kyle and Sheena!

  94. Kris says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    #3, Kyle & Sheena Wolfe, please!

  95. Kris says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    #3, Kyle & Sheena Wolfe!

  96. Vanessa Helms says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    I vote for Entry #3…Kyle & Sheena Wolfe!

  97. Christine says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Family 1

  98. Mark says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Number three!

  99. Jen says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    Number 4! So deserving

  100. Kari says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Three! Soldier are taking the risk bong away from family number three is more deserving!

  101. Sally says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    I vote for Kyle and Sheena and their newborn!!

  102. Jessica says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    Number one has my vote!

  103. Rita says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    Number six!

  104. Ben says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Kyle and Shenna!

  105. Allan says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Number six!

  106. Cindy says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    I vote for #3 Kyle and Sheena Wolfe.

  107. Sydney goble says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    I vote for #6

  108. Madhav says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    I vote 6

  109. Coral Bleifield says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    I happily vote for #3 Kyle and Sheena Wolfe! How appropriate their new bundle of joy was born on National Adoption Day!!

  110. Mary Lou Gast says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    WIN….

  111. Mary Lou Gast says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    WIN…#6

  112. Kortnie says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    My vote is for number 6!

  113. Tammy Walsh says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    I vote for number 6, John and Barb Sparks!!!

  114. Darlene says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    #6 John and Barb Sparks

  115. Debi says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    Wow, lots of wonderful stories. We never had children and when I was 54, yes, 54, God dropped this precious 4 yr. old boy on our doorstep. From the moment we saw him, he was our son, born from our hearts. That said, I vote for #3 KYLE and SHEENA. They have already had their hearts broken enough.

  116. Mike says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    #3 Kyle and Sheena Wolfe

  117. Jennie says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    I also vote for #6

  118. Angela Fleming says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    My vote goes for #6!!

  119. Erin says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    I vote #6

  120. Cassie says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    #3 Kyle and Sheena!

  121. Christen says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Kyle and sheena

  122. Caroline Woodis says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    I vote for #1–the Allen’s. They totally deserve this wonderful gift!
    And you all will fall in love them!

  123. Annette Hamann says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    Each family is well deserved of this!!

  124. Renate says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    I vote for #3….Kyle & Sheena Wolfe. : )

  125. angella crose says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Number 6 is my vote

  126. Aubrey Thomson says

    November 19, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Kyle and Sheena all the way!!!!! They deserve it! They are wonderful and have definitely impacted my life! They are going to make wonderful parents!

  127. Tyson says

    November 19, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Entry #3, Kyle and Sheena

  128. Chris says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    #3 – Kyle & Sheena!

  129. Sharon says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Definitely #2.

  130. Sara says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I vote for the Allen family #1. A precious, wonderful family.

  131. Mary says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    I am voting for number 3.

  132. Nancy says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I vote for #6!

  133. Brent says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    #2 – Greg and Jaxsen

  134. Christen says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Kyle and Sheena Wolfe

  135. Tiffany says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Greg and Jaxsen!!!!! Who would deserve this more than Simone that has defended our country over and over again! ๐Ÿ™‚

  136. Sarah Buberle says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Entry #4 was so touching… hoping she wins!

  137. Lauren Lindley says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    I vote for # 4

  138. Nicole says

    November 19, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Number 4

  139. Alicia says

    November 19, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I vote for Kyle and Sheena Wolfe they have waited so long for a child to bless their lives I pray for them to get this chance.

  140. Sara Hobson says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Entry #4 Ashley

  141. Julie says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Kyle and Sheena and their new baby boy!

  142. James C says

    November 20, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    I vote for # 4

  143. Kim Carr says

    November 20, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    I vote for Kyle and Sheena Wolfe #3 please.

  144. Stacey says

    November 20, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    #8 ๐Ÿ˜‰

  145. Catherine says

    November 20, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    #2 Greg and Jaxsen!

  146. Sarah says

    November 20, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    I vote for #2! What a hero Greg is and what a wonderful way to thank him for his service to all of us!

  147. steph sager says

    November 20, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    I vote for #4 that was beautiful ash… I really hope that you guys win the photoshoot. . Prayers and hugs

  148. william young says

    November 20, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    #4

  149. gregg sager says

    November 20, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    I vote for #4

  150. nikki says

    November 20, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    I vote for # 4. I have personally met this family and the first time i met him he acted like he new me forever. and he deserves on last pic with his family! I love u all dearly!

  151. Summer says

    November 20, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    I vote for entry #2

  152. Stephanie says

    November 20, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    #4

  153. Rebecca says

    November 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    #4 has my vote!

  154. Mike says

    November 20, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Kyle & Sheena Wolfe and long awaited and prayed for baby boy

  155. Josh says

    November 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    I vote #4

  156. Sandy says

    November 21, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    Though everyone is so deserving, I vote for Kyle and Sheena. They are so precious and such gracious people.They have been through much and this would be a blessing to them.

  157. Josh Thomas says

    November 21, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    I vote for my father-in-law #4

  158. Heather says

    November 21, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    I vote for #4

  159. Ashley thomas says

    November 21, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    I vote for #4, my entry, although everyone is very deserving of this opportunity. Love you dad ๐Ÿ™‚

  160. Melissa says

    November 21, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    I vote for #4!

  161. Eric L says

    November 21, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    I vote my dad #4

  162. amy says

    November 21, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    #1 please

  163. Todd Thomson says

    November 21, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I am voting for #3 Kyle & Sheena Wolfe. They have been waiting so long to become parents, and they will be great for their new son.

  164. Donna says

    November 21, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    That was very sweet Ashley. I couldn’t read it all without crying.I hope you win. I love You. Donna

  165. Donna says

    November 21, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    I Nominated number 4

  166. Eric says

    November 21, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I vote for number 4. Thanks Ashley

  167. Tiffani says

    November 21, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Ivote for Ashley Number 4.

  168. Kevin says

    November 21, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I vote for Kyle and Sheena Wolfe!

  169. Michael says

    November 21, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    I vote for Kyle and Sheena

  170. Amy Foster says

    November 21, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    I vote for number 4! My step-dad is an amazing man I know how much he would appreciate it <3 – Ajax, ON, Canada

  171. Sam says

    November 22, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    #4

  172. Jenny Whistance-Smith says

    November 22, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    I vote #4 please!

  173. mike says

    November 22, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    #4 has my vote.

  174. Wendy F says

    November 22, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    I vote for #4 he is a special father that has given so much to his children

  175. John Standley says

    November 22, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    All are so very deserving…wish they all could be winners. Please include my vote for Entry #4

  176. Kaitlin says

    November 22, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    I vote #4

  177. Anne Kendall says

    November 22, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    #4 for sure

  178. Anne Kendall says

    November 22, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    #4 for certain

  179. Sharon says

    November 22, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I vote for #3, Kyle & Sheena and their newborn.

  180. Pamela Foster says

    November 22, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    I vote # 4 Ron is a great person. He and his family would surely be blessed by this.

  181. Dani says

    November 22, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    I vote #4

  182. Linda says

    November 23, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    #4

  183. Linda says

    November 23, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    hope you win ,I met your dad very nice man

  184. Shelly says

    November 23, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    #2

  185. carol says

    November 23, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    #3 Kyle and Sheena, prayer works and has Blessed them

  186. nicole says

    November 23, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    #2!

  187. Chris says

    November 23, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Definitely #2, Greg.

  188. Chris says

    November 23, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I vote for #2 Greg

  189. Pat says

    November 23, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    My vote is for #2, Greg. God Bless!

  190. Chris says

    November 23, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    #2 Greg

  191. Pat says

    November 23, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    I vote for #2, Greg. God Bless!

  192. Julie says

    November 23, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    My vote is for #3 Kyle and Sheena…congrats on your new family! ๐Ÿ™‚

  193. Micah says

    November 23, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    My bro (Kyle Wolfe) is going to make the best dad ever! I vote for Kyle and Sheena.

  194. Jennifer says

    November 24, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    I vote for Kyle and Sheena Wolfe!! They are wonderful people and deserve this!!

  195. Sarah says

    November 24, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    #2 – Kyle and Sheena!!

  196. Teri H says

    November 24, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    kyle and sheena…they are the most humble people I know

  197. Michelle Boatman says

    November 24, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    I vote for Sheena and Kyle they are going to be awesome parents!!!!

  198. Andrea says

    November 24, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    I vote for Kyle and sheena

  199. Gena Goss says

    November 24, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    I vote for #3 Kyle & Sheena! Congratulations!

  200. Gena Goss says

    November 24, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    I vote for #3 Kyle & Sheena. Congratulations!

  201. Nancy Lincoln says

    November 24, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    I vote for 3. Kyle and sheena Wolfe because they are adopting my grandson Reese and then I can have a nice photo to brag about what a precious sweet a gift he is and they can receive this blessing from your studio!

  202. Susannah says

    November 24, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    I vote for the Allens! they are SUCH a sweet, loving family.

  203. Traci says

    November 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    #1. The Allen family

  204. Melissa says

    November 24, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Number 4!!!

  205. Marc A says

    November 24, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    I pick entry number #4.

  206. Terry says

    November 24, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    I vote #4!!!!!!

  207. Terry says

    November 24, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    #4

  208. Terry says

    November 24, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    I vote #4

  209. phil says

    November 24, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Number 4

  210. Tonya says

    November 25, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Kyle and Sheena Wolfe their new son Reese and doggie jixer. Is who I would like to vote for. They are an incredible couple. They give to all and now have received a miraculous blessing from God above. Thank you.

  211. Elizabeth says

    November 26, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    #2 Greg

  212. Judy says

    November 26, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    Vote goes to Kyle and Sheena.

  213. Kevin Wolfe says

    November 26, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    #3…Kyle and Sheena with their precious Reese please!

  214. Joe says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    #3 Kyle and Sheena … most deserving and wonderful people

  215. Kassie says

    November 26, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    I would like to vote for #2. Thanks for being a hero!!

  216. gabby says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    I vote for #2 Greg and Jexson

  217. Micah says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    I vote for Kyle, Sheena, & REESE Wolfe!

  218. Richard says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Votes for Greg and Jexson

  219. Richard says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I vote for Greg and Jexson

  220. Jaimi says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    I vote #2
    Greg and Jexson.

  221. Frank says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    I vote for #2 Greg and Jexson,

  222. Jake says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I want#2 Greg and Jexson. he in my cousin . he deserves it…

  223. Jaimi says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    I want #2 Greg

  224. Frank says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Im Voting for Greg and Jex

  225. Betty says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    I want #2 Greg and Jexson

  226. Jaimi says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    My vote is for #2 Greg

  227. Frank says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    #2 Greg is my vote

  228. Heidi says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    My gf told me about this contest. I vote for # 2, Greg. He deserves it most.

  229. Annie says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Number 2

  230. AJ says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Us soldiers must stick together. Greg (# 2) has my vote.

  231. Christina says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Greg # 2 has my vote.

  232. Ashlea says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    # 2 – Good luck!

  233. Becca says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    My vote is for Greg # 2

  234. Kristina says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    # 2 all the way

  235. Billye says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    # 2, Greg

  236. Bethany says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Get em, Greg # 2

  237. Bunny says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Greg # 2

  238. Denise says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    # 3

  239. Cathy says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    We vote for Greg, # 3

  240. Chris K. says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Greg, # 3

  241. Debbie says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I heard about this through a friend and I think Greg deserves it. My vote is for # 2.

  242. Marc Lingle says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    My dad entry #4

  243. david says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    vote for number four, ron gave a lot in his life, its time someone gives back for him

  244. Danielle meade says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    I vote #4
    ๐Ÿ™‚
    Awesome family so deserving of this ๐Ÿ™‚

  245. joan says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    i vote for #4

  246. Jessica Padua says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Number 4 !!

  247. joan says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    #4

  248. larry says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    #4

  249. Timothy says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    I vote # 4

  250. joan & larry says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    number 4

  251. joan & larry says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    4

  252. joan & larry says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    we vote for #4

  253. elizabeth p says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    I vote for number 4!! They are an amazing family and deserve this in so many levels! Love ya ash!

  254. matthew strama says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Voting for 4!!!! What a great Christmas gift it would be!!

  255. susan palko says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Voting for #4!!! Ashley I hope you guys win this !

  256. Cassie says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    #4!

  257. Martha says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Number #4 Ashley has my vote.

  258. Jordan says

    November 26, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    I pick #4

  259. Justin says

    November 26, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    I vote for number 4!

  260. Kristen says

    November 26, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Number 4!

  261. Jessica Wyeth says

    November 26, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    #4

  262. Erica Sarti says

    November 26, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    I vote entry number 4! The Lingle family :)!

  263. Jessica says

    November 26, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    I vote for entry #4, they were my second family growing up ๐Ÿ™‚

  264. Christy says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    I vote for #4

  265. Amanda says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    Number 4

  266. Dacia says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    I vote for number 4!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  267. Dacia says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    Ashley and her family!! #4 ๐Ÿ™‚

  268. Brooke Watland says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    #4!

  269. andrea wicevic says

    November 27, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    i vote for #9, cool class room….maybe a really cool class photo??

  270. Jenni says

    November 27, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    I vote for #8

  271. Amanda Shain says

    November 27, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    My vote is for #8

  272. Jim bob says

    November 27, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Number three

  273. Nichole says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Entry 3

  274. Suzanne says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    I vote #3 kyle and sheena

  275. Hannah says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    Kyle and Sheena!

  276. stephanie says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    #3, thanks

  277. Jessica says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    I’d like to vote for Kyle & Sheena Wolfe!

  278. Allison says

    November 27, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    I vote for #3- Kyle and Sheena Wolfe

  279. Stephanie D says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I vote for #4

  280. Jessica says

    November 27, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I vote for #8

  281. Ashley thomas says

    November 27, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    In regards to “marc” comment # 215, very odd that you would search me on FB, also my profile is set to private so how that happend, no idea? No “marc” shame on you for assuming, i had pictures taken of my 2 older sisters, me and my dad, I have 3 older brothers who were not there for the pictures, but thanks for being so concerned

  282. Anna Pogliano says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I vote for #4 ashleys’ story and her family!

  283. Brett Lingle says

    November 27, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    I vote for #4

  284. Chris says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I made a mistake — my vote should be for # 2 not # 3. I hope you can correct my vote!!!!

  285. Cathy says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    We made a mistake on our vote as well. Please change our vote from # 3 to # 2. Thank you.

  286. Debbie says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    # 2, Greg and Jaxsen

  287. Fred says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    I agree with my friends, Greg # 2 deserves this.

  288. Steve says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Greg # 3

  289. Steve says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Greg # 2

  290. Paula says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Greg is deserving – # 2

  291. Amy says

    November 27, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    I vote #4

  292. Tonja Hancock says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    I vote for Kyle and Sheena Wolfe, entry #3. Their patience and love are a testimony to all.

  293. TINA says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    #4 Asley Gets My Vote! ๐Ÿ™‚

  294. ashley savoia says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    #4

  295. John says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    I vote for #4. Ashley, thank you for your Father’s service and for supporting him over the years. Our Country is built on people standing up for what is right and your father is a great example of that.

  296. arlene says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    entry 4

  297. Dax McCann says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    I vote entry number 4

  298. sarah says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    i vote for # 4…ashley i hope u win gurl!!!!

  299. Kari Hofreiter says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    I vote #4 your dad is a great guy

  300. Jessica padlo says

    November 28, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    vote for #4

  301. Carrie says

    November 28, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    #4

  302. Dina says

    November 28, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    #4 for me!

  303. Jen says

    November 29, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    #2

  304. Brenda Saltzman says

    November 29, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    I vote # 8 and 9

  305. Frank says

    November 29, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    I vote # 2.. Greg

  306. Carol says

    November 29, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    I vote #2 for Greg and Jexson

  307. Dick says

    November 29, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    I would like # 2

  308. brittany says

    November 29, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I vote
    for Greg #2

  309. Branndon says

    November 29, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    @2 is my vote

  310. Jason says

    November 29, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    #2 is my vote, Greg

  311. Kelly C. says

    November 30, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    My vote is for #4!

  312. Peggy Gelinas says

    November 30, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    I vote #2! ๐Ÿ™‚

  313. Jess says

    November 30, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    #2 Greg

  314. Phil Chaney says

    November 30, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    I vote entry #4

  315. Nicole higdon says

    November 30, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Number 4!

  316. Carol says

    December 1, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    I nominate #4 for sure. This man has been thru enough in his lifetime. He has served our country and has a family who has unconditional love for each other. He truly deserves your vote!

  317. Lizzy says

    December 1, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    #4!

  318. Bill says

    December 1, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    #4

  319. Lacey says

    December 1, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    #3 please

  320. Brandon says

    December 1, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    My vote is for number 4!

  321. Ames says

    December 1, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    Vote for #4 please ๐Ÿ™‚

  322. Amanda says

    December 1, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    I vote for Mr.& Mrs. Sparks! #6!

  323. Thomas mcnabb says

    December 1, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    I vote #4

  324. Amie C. says

    December 1, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Ashleys story, number 4

  325. Jeremiah Thomas says

    December 1, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    i vote my sister in law ashley, story #4

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