Thursday, June 14, 2012

Make A Wish San Diego–Meeting Captain America

This past Sunday, I had the pleasure of documenting the arrival (in limo, of course) of a special guest of honor that was getting a wish granted by Make a Wish San Diego.

He had no idea that a super hero was awaiting his arrival!

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The look of surprise and happiness on the Guest of Honor’s face was priceless!! You know that feeling of sucking in your tears when you really just want to cry with happiness? Ya, try doing that behind the lens of a camera! :)

I’m not sure who was happier – the Guest of Honor or Captain America.

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The Guest of Honor’s little brother’s expression was awesome! I’m not sure if he wanted to come out of the limo or try to get back in. It was adorable!

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Before getting started on the Make a Wish adventure, the Guest of Honor got a thumb’s up from Captain America while his mom pinned his Make a Wish pin on him.

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The entire family had a chance to pose with the superhero.

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Such a sweet Guest of Honor!

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Captain America autographed a picture for the Guest of Honor.

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I love the look of admiration as the Guest of Honor stared at Captain America’s picture with autograph. I think it was all still registering for him just how big his day was going to be.

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Little brother received an autograph, too!

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Captain America even brought a few gifts for the Guest of Honor.

I just have to share this – little brother was so enamored by Captain America’s shield. He looped his arm through it and held on to it for awhile. In the below picture, he was interested in seeing what brother’s gift was, but couldn’t get himself to let go of that shield. :)

Captain America – if ever you need a break from fighting crime, I think this little man would be a good replacement for you. Just sayin’. ;)

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I love this picture of the Guest of Honor. He looks like he is just soaking it all in.

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As he said goodbye to Captain America and was leaving for the next journey on his special day, the Guest of Honor gave us a big smile. I didn’t spend the rest of the day with him, but I can only imagine the greatness that happened that day.

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Thank you, Guest of Honor, for allowing me to document this special beginning to your special day. I know your day was filled with happiness and love.