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Friday Crush : Happy Thoughts

03.02.2012 Posted in Friday Crush

Today is a giddy day. I love these type of days.

I have a pep in my step. The weather is crisp, the birds are singing (literately), and the trees are rustling. All signs pointing to spring being near. I keep finding excuses to be outside today. To soak in all the goodness and beauty of our little world.

And it has me thinking on only happy things : of contagious laughter, puppy breath, polka dots, a square of sea-salt dark chocolate, the smell of fresh sheets, a large chilled glass of tea, eyes that smile, a good book on a rainy day and little baby toes. ♥

So I wanted to post a photo that makes me feel equally happy… I did not creatively think of these sprinkles, they were a happy accident we stumbled across on our shoot. A very very happy accident. (And now I’m thinking of a cupcake with sprinkles… or a cupcake from Sprinkles. AH!)

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Restlessly Secure.

02.15.2012 Posted in Families

In this season, I’ve been feeling awfully restless. I find that I am scanning each day for more purpose. Internally searching for a small void that needs filling. Perhaps this is me being antsy since I am on the cusp of a very big change… or perhaps it is just a God-stirring that warrants no categories of reasoning. Either way, I feel more drawn into Him. I can sense that with my life change will come a purpose shift as well too. The days (and nights) will no longer be about me, me, me as it has been for, well, 25 years.

In this restless transition, my heart can rest in the arms of Christ’ secure promises. He promises to walk beside each step of the way. Actually, He takes it a step deeper and promises to walk before me, and then beside me. AMAZING.

Deuteronomy 31: 8 says, “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

What does that even mean to have someone interceeding for me? In my translation, it means He KNOWS. It means that the next moment I face is no surprise to Him, for He knew it would come to pass before I even existed. It means that the things I fear can all be faced with Christ beside me. God has revealed to me that when I picture situations in life that scare me, or I dread, I almost always picture enduring them alone. What a lie of the enemy. For I am not nor while I ever be alone. And that’s a promise God signed with His blood. I can count on it with all my heart.

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Friday Beauty Crush

02.10.2012 Posted in Friday Crush

I have to blog and rave a little bit about a product I recently received. It is the Ilia lipsticks! Ever since I heard about how much lip product our bodies ingest a year, I got grossed out and stopped using PETROLEUM products… you know, I’d rather not eat petroleum. So from the balms I put on before I go to bed, to the glosses or sticks I throw on during the day, I keep them natural and organic.

I’ve had some hits or misses. Some products that made me feel like the chemicals were worth it again – from too dry, to the wrong color, etc etc. But these lipsticks feel like I’m wearing my favorite lip balm with just the right pop of color. When my husband comes home and I give him a kiss, he doesn’t turn up with colored lips… I love this! No need to do the quick-half-touch kiss for fear that he’ll be wearing glitter.

They feel like smooth-churned butter.

They look like a natural lip… with a bit more lusciousness.

I hope you all try some because they are by far my favorite natural lipstick I’ve found in the last few years.

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The Sabbatical & Baby Names

01.27.2012 Posted in Uncategorized

Sometimes you are just uninspired to write. I know this since I’ve had about 2-3 blogs ranging from photography blog to devotions, its hard to keep them up at times. Especially since I am journaling throughout my pregnancy already. But having recent shoots helps me to be encouraged to pick internet blogging up again. These Texas “winter” months are a bit more quiet for photography but I am still playing catch up so I will do my best to keep you all entertained.

In the meantime, you have any creative, spunky, vintagey, unique baby girl names for us???

That’s been the topic of conversation that has repeatedly been lofting through the air in our house for the past few weeks. She will eventually have a name. For now she is ___ one week and then “no that doesn’t feel right anymore”, let’s try ____. I ask her what her opinion is of the names and sometimes I get a jab of feedback. :)

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The Loveliness of Autumn

08.02.2011 Posted in Families

Every year I look forward to this time. When I wake up and step outside and the air is crisp! The leaves start to turn from dehydrated and pruney to warm tones filled with life. There’s a different feel in the air. I roll my windows down. I get to layer my clothes and wear boots. And the best part, it means family will be together. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday for this reason: food, fellowship, friends, family…. perfect.

Shoots are a blast during this season too… I adore the styling for fall and kids are always so much happier when the weather is under 100! Here’s a photoshoot I did recently at the Dallas Arboretum. This family just radiated love. I always feel a warmth in my soul that I get to do this job after shooting a session for a family like this one. What a blessing to get to steal sweet moments that people can cherish forever.

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