April 25, 2005
New family shots from trip to Marine Life Oceanarium
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(Steven took this shot)
April 19, 2005
Still Here
Just here.
That is all.
Pictures will be updated some day soon.
April 11, 2005
Uh, whatever
You are half baked !!!
A mellow medley of emotions and a pleasant
personality. You get even the busiest of bees
to stop and smell the roses. Rock on !
What Ben and Jerrys ice cream flavor are you ?
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April 08, 2005
WOW
Just booked appointment number THREE!!
God is so amazing! Right when I ponder the ideas that I can't believe anyone thinks I can do this, He throws another opportunity to show of His creation! Because, honestly, this is He talent shown through a humble servant.
And, since I can't remember if I posted the link or not, you can go see the beginnings of the online portfolio. I'll be adding more pictures next week after my sessions. I've got several to add already.
April 07, 2005
Excited and Nervous
I have scheduled actual photo shoots! For other people's children! In my studio! In four days! GOOD GRACIOUS I'm nervous and excited.
Took some pictures of Lizzy today. Trying to get her to help me out with my project for my class. Didn't work out like I'd hoped, but got two good shots from it.
April 03, 2005
The State of the Union AKA The "Mother Hen" Trick
Ya know, I'm not sure if it's the alarmist in me or if it's merely God's way of showing me the error of my ways, but with all the craziness in the world, I want to pull the "Mother Hen" trick. I want to gather up my little ones under my wing, hold them close, whisper softly that everything is okay, and teach them the right tools to understand what's going on. I want them to know that God is in control of all of our crazy lives. I want them to know they have a safe haven, a refuge, an ever-present help. They have a God who is anxiously waiting for them to cry out ABBA!
I've shared this mental illustration before but I want to share it again. I have this picture in my mind's eye. I'm sitting here at the computer, clicking away and pondering my life and the best course to take. Knowing my rotten choices in the past have colored my own view and most certainly the view of my husband. I weep for the fact that I may have ruined a fabulous opportunity to nurture and educate my children because in the past I've tried to do so in my own strength, my own power and refusing God's help.
When just on the other side of the french doors to this studio/computer room, waits my God. He's fairly chomping at the bit for me to cry out to Him. To come and hold me, whisper words of wisdom and truth into my heart. To shine the light on the path we should take, the choices we should make.
I think of a young child who is waiting for Christmas morning. He knows there's something terribly exciting on the other side of that door. His little eyes sparkle with wonder and pure, unadulterated joy! His heartbeat is racing, he's clapping his hands and ready to burst open the door and take off for his gift.
We are that gift, our obedience, our love, our faithfullness, our desire to know Him, believe Him, trust him.
Will I trust Him today?
Will I listen to His voice?
Will I allow Him to show me the way?
Most importantly, will I follow that way no matter what I see or feel about it?
April 01, 2005
Help out March of Dimes
As many of you know, I participate in WalkAmerica each year. And it's not too late to help out! You have a couple of fun options this year! You can go to my sponsorship page and donate online, you can mail your donation to me or you can purchase these nifty car magnets!
Email me or call me and let me know you'd like one! They are only $5.
Can you sort through the couch cushions, winter jacket pockets, change jars and help me raise money? I appreciate every penny.