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Here's the last picture I'm going to post from the Reagan Library, now that Nancy Reagan has been laid to rest. The grounds of the Library were surrounded by beautiful, immaculately kept plants, including Nancy's rose garden. You can visit my SmugMug account to see the rest of the photos from my trip to the Reagan Presidential Library (link in bio). Again, I highly suggest going and checking it out. You won't leave there feeling like you've been hit in the face with politics, I promise. #rose #roses #rosegarden #redrose #redroses #nancyreagan #ripnancyreagan #reaganlibrary #ronaldreagan #ronaldreaganlibrary #firstlady #presidentreagan #presidentiallibrary #simivalley #california (at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library)

The main attraction inside the Reagan Library is Air Force One. It's in a giant hanger style room with a whole wall of windows overlooking a panoramic view of the valley. And yes, you can walk through the plane! For me, someone who is its afraid of heights and flying, this was not the high point of the trip. But my husband, who is obsessed with flying and planes, was thrilled. #airforce1 #airforceone #airplane #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #nancyreagan #ripnancyreagan #reaganlibrary #ronaldreagan #ronaldreaganlibrary #firstlady #presidentreagan #presidentiallibrary #simivalley #california (at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library)

The grounds of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library are absolutely beautiful. It sits atop a hill in Simi Valley, with views stretching all the way to the ocean (on a clear day). Adjacent to the graves of Ronald (and now Nancy) Reagan is a genuine section of the Berlin Wall. The graffiti on this piece of the wall struck me with its beauty. Beautiful, bright, optimistic artwork on such an iconic symbol of hate and segregation. #nancyreagan #ripnancyreagan #reaganlibrary #ronaldreagan #ronaldreaganlibrary #firstlady #presidentreagan #presidentiallibrary #simivalley #california #berlinwall (at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library)

Today former First Lady, Nancy Reagan will be laid to rest at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in this spot next to her husband. I visited the Reagan Library some years ago and it was really a spectacular place. In today's political climate, visiting a Presidential Library might seem like the last thing you would want to do, especially if you're already exhausted from the current political race. However, I urge you to go. More historical than political, I found the Reagan Library to be inspiring and incredibly interesting. (And much more non-partisan than you would expect.) It covered the span of Ronald Reagan's whole life, from his childhood, to film career, to being Governor of California and the President of the United States, and beyond. But, the one thing that stuck with me the most to this day was how they displayed his relationship with Nancy. People have been saying that their's was a true love story, and I believe it. There was a display of Ronald's love letters to Nancy that he wrote while on presidential trips. He leaned on her for moral support, advice, and unconditional love while serving in arguably the most difficult job in America. The letters truly brought tears to my eyes. I'm sorry to say I didn't take any pictures of them! I'll have to go back. When I'm in a museum setting, I tend to take few pictures and just read the displays and take it all in, rather than focus on documenting everything. Some things are better off just being experienced, but I do wish I had taken pictures of the letters. I heard on the news that Nancy Reagan planned every last detail of her funeral, to be held today. And what brought tears to my eyes again is that she requested being placed as close as possible to her husband, so they will be placing her casket one inch from his. Today I will be posting other photos from the Reagan Library, in honor of one of our most beloved Presidents, and the woman that, no doubt, made the man. (Link to all my photos from the Reagan Library in bio.) #nancyreagan #ripnancyreagan #reaganlibrary #ronaldreagan #ronaldreaganlibrary #firstlady #presidentreagan #presidentiallibrary #grave #memorial #simivalley #california (at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library)

Having a baby? Redecorating your kid's room? Visit my Etsy store for inexpensive nursery and kids' rooms printable artwork! $5-$8 each for digital download files that you can print yourself on your home printer, or treat just like a digital photo and have printed through Shutterfly, Target, CVS, Costco, etc. You can also print these on canvas, pillows, mugs, blankets...just about anything! I do offer printing services as well, if you don't want to print it yourself. I have hundreds of songs and styles, I do custom colors, add names, and custom song lyrics, sayings or quotes. (These are great anniversary gifts, too. Frame your first dance song!) www.etsy.com/shop/jaydotcreative (link in bio) #nursery #decor #kidsroom #decorating #nurserydecor #nurseryartwork #kidsroomartwork #childrensartwork #etsystore #etsyshop #etsyseller #inexpensive #printable #printables #digitaldownload #etsyinstantdownloads #customartwork #customnurseryart #winniethepooh #youaremysunshine #wizardofoz #bushelandapeck #iloveyou #allofme #compass #ladyantebellum #customsonglyrics (at Jaydot Creative)

Happy President's Day! It's hot, hot, hot here in Southern California today so it's nice to think of a few years ago when I went to Mount Rushmore during a snow storm. 🇺🇸#mountrushmore #southdakota #presidentsday #proudtobeanamerican #washington #jefferson #roosevelt #lincoln #travel #roadtrip #seeamerica #snow #flags #stateflags (at Mount Rushmore National Memorial)

Wait. #nationalpizzaday and #nationalbagelday are on the same day?! That sounds like an Ode to New York City if you ask me. Behold, the best pizza and the best bagels in America. When I was in NYC I had a bagel every morning and pizza for lunch or dinner (or both) everyday. It's been quite a few years since I've been there now, but I think about both of these food items at least once a week haha... (And yes, I photographed everything I ate that week.) I couldn't tell you who had the best bagels in the city, but the best pizza was hands down, no contest Lombardi's. Oh how I wish they could deliver to the West Coast. #lombardispizza #newyorkcity #i❤️newyork #imissnewyork #newyorkpizza #newyorkbagels #bestbagelsever #bestpizzaever #newyorkstylepizza #ilovenewyork @lombardispizza (at Manhattan, New York)

Happy #nationalspouseday to my husband @blaketdorman How appropriate that this was the day he proposed to me two years ago! And yes I'm such a skilled photographer that I took my own proposal photo! (Thanks to the self timer and Blake's good timing!) #yosemite #spousesday #selftimer #canon #canon7d #engagement #engagementphoto #proposal #proposalphoto #isaidyes #tunnelview #yosemitenationalpark (at Tunnel View)

#tbt for #nationalhugday A more personal picture I took of my (now) husband at his college graduation getting a big, happy hug from his sister, Hilary. College can be a long road for some people, especially when you have to work a job or two part-time and go to college part-time. He still looks back on this as one of the happiest days of his life and his biggest accomplishment. I love this picture because his sister's face says so much about how proud we all were of him, and his face shows so much relief for finally getting his bachelor's degree. I was very proud of him on this day, and I'm even more proud of him now. He gives his all to everything he does, which now entails being a first time Special Ed high school teacher, taking multiple classes to finish his teaching credential and to become highly qualified in Special Ed English, and not to mention being an amazing husband to a needy, pregnant wife (me). I love you, Blake. Thank you for all you do. #graduation #college #csuf #calstatefullerton #classof2012 #historymajor #hugday #hug #brotherandsister #brotherandsisterlove #bighug #husband #greathusband #specialed #specialedteacher #english #englishteacher #canon #canon7d (at California State University, Fullerton)

Doing some updating to my Smugmug account. Adding all sorts of photos, old and new. All available for purchase! Link in bio 😍💙 #photooftheday #photographer #photography #smugmug #huntingtonbeach #centralpark #hbcentralpark #nature #clouds #lake #reflection #forpurchase #prints #canvas #canon #canon7d (at Huntington Beach Central Park)

New hard drives 😍 #harddriveporn #movingup #gtechnology @gtechnology #apple #macbookpro #thunderbolt #graphicdesignerproblems #photographerproblems #ocd #fileorganization #iminheaven

Thank you, #cjhobgood @cjhobgood for an AMAZING career. I feel lucky to have gotten to watch you surf in person at the #usopenofsurfing and #hurleylowerspro multiple times and I've always been a big fan. Even in shitty Huntington beach break, you always charged and surfed with such style. I know it's tough to give it your all when we have small, bad waves at HB, especially when you could be surfing in Tahiti or Fiji or Hawaii... But I appreciate the effort and commitment. It gave us locals a chance to watch you surf in person and turned us into fans. Thanks for being so fun to watch and photograph and root for. #legend @wsl #surfing #prosurfing #pipemasters #billabongpipemasters #thankscj #thankyoucj #congratulationscj #happyretirement #wsl #pipeline #huntingtonbeach #lowers #trestles #cutback #floater #charging #throwingspray #goingforbroke #givingityourall

Just finished a 1st birthday cake smash photo shoot... He did a very good job! #cakesmash #firstbirthday #cakeeverywhere #photoshoot #cakesmashphotography #cakesmashphotoshoot #happy1stbirthday #cakeforbreakfast

Let's not skip to Christmas just yet! Get last minute, easy to print Thanksgiving decor from my Etsy shop! All these printable digital downloads are only $5 each. You can easily print then on your home printer or anywhere that you would get a digital photo printer. (On canvas or greeting cards, too!) View my Etsy shop (link in profile) or email me for details! [email protected] #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdecorations #thanksgivingdecor #thanksgivingparty #givingthanks #thanksgivingcard #etsy #etsythanksgiving #etsystore #etsyshop #etsyseller @etsy @etsyusa @etsyfavorites @etsyshowcase #etsyfinds #etsyfind #etsyfavorites (at Jaydot Creative)

Check out my Etsy store for Halloween digital artwork! I make custom name artwork for you to make DIY iron-one for trick-or-treat bags or pillowcases and artwork for Halloween home decor. I will substitute the "Addams Family" with your family's last name 🤓 These are all inexpensive digital designs for you to print at home on regular or iron-on transfer paper or through any print shop where you would have digital photos printed. Link in bio or email me for details! [email protected] #halloween #halloweendecorations #halloweendecor #halloweenparty #trickortreat #trickortreatbag #custommade #customhalloween #customtrickortreat #etsyhalloween #etsystore #etsyshop #etsyseller #etsy #etsyfind (at Jaydot Creative)

Custom family name artwork for your Halloween party decor...print yourself on a home printer or through a professional print service, just like a digital photo! The jpeg file will be sent to you within 24 hours with your family name in the artwork. Link to my Etsy shop in bio :) #halloween #halloweendecorations #halloweendecor #customhalloween #addamsfamily #etsyhalloween #halloweenetsy (at Jaydot Creative)

#tbt to a piece I did allllll the way back in high school. My concentration for AP Studio Art was surfing. I'd say it was a good subject choice. My mom kept my best pieces, but this one is decent, too. Probably Tahiti, yeah? Circa 2001 #teahupoo #tahiti #art #surfart #surfing #apstudioart #penandink #istilllovesurfing #throwingitwaaayback #bestoftheday #artoftheday #2001 #amillionyearsago #haventpickedupapensince #notexactlytrue #butbasically #idontdrawanymore #marinahighschool #classof2001 #highschoolart #marinahighclassof2001 #huntingtonbeach (at Jaydot Creative)