The Snake

Saturday during my photo session we encountered the biggest snake I have ever seen outside of the zoo. We were on a bridge looking down and happened to spot this creature. I had to snap a picture of it to prove how big it was. It was at least 4 feet long. And who said that being a photographer wasn't dangerous?

Now remember, I am standing on top of a bridge shooting this animal. So it is kinda far away.

A wonderful weekend

My best friend Dawn and her daughter Isabell are in town visiting me. It has been so great having them here. It is amazing just to see the changes in little Izzy since the last time I saw her. She is so precious and I can't believe how much I love her. Of course I have taken tons of pictures of her. Here is a sneek peak!

A Confession

" A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength." Proverbs 17:22

I must confess that for the past few weeks I have been a "broken spirit." I have lost my joy and become just plan grouchy. I have lost sight of my vision and my purpose, which has made daily tasks almost unbearable. I am so thankful though that the Lord has pointed this out to me. I know that He is the one that can renew this heart and restore my joy. So that is my prayer for me and for your. That God will renew our joy! Be encouraged! God cares about every aspect of your life, even the small things like your mood. I know that I can not change this heart, but He can. I am holding on to that truth.

Get Real

One of the main reasons I started this blog was for people to get to know me. So often I just post pictures and don't really share much about myself. Well, today I have decided to "get real" with you all. Here it goes.

A real issue for me is my health and weight! I have struggled my entire life with my weight. Ever been there? Well I am super tired of this never ending cycle of losing weight and then gaining it back. No more I say! So I have joined a gym, hired a personal trainer, and entered a biggest loser type weight loss competition. It is a 12 week competition where the winner will receive $1000.00. So I joined and even had my pictures taken in my swim suite. Yikes! But I am excited to see how my body changes. I AM GOING TO WIN THIS COMPETITION!

So I challenge you today to set goals. GET REAL with yourself. My goal this week is to not eat carbs, besides veggies, after 4pm. This comes directly from my trainer, so I will try to obey. It will be so difficult. I will let you know how it goes!

My Christmas Present

Look what my wonderful husband got me for Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!


Due to our busy schedule around Christmas time Andy and I did not exchange gifts. We decided to do it once we got back from vacation. Well yesterday all my presents were wrapped in wedding paper and waiting for me(they don't sell Christmas paper in January). I got several nice gifts include a cd, a movie, and car parts. Andy is really in to cars!

But I was floored to find this above picture inside one of my presents! I didn't believe it at first. I thought it was some kind of joke. But it was not. My awesome husband bought me my first MAC! I am so excited. We ordered in yesterday and it will be here soon. I can't wait to edit pictures on this machine.

Thanks so much honey!

Preview: Isabell's dedication

Today was my precious niece's dedication at our church back home. I cant wait to show you all the images. Here is a preview for you. This is the first time I have seen her since she was born. I am in love with her!