During these dreary (and somewhat long) winter months, I need to remember to bring some life inside our home. Not only in a tangible way but with my attitudes, my words, and my actions. As of late, I have fallen so short of doing this and have let the mundane, every day things bring me down. Some days my thoughts turn the wrong way and pretty soon I’m headed toward negativity, ungratefulness, and discouragement. Maybe even toward a little bit of self-pity. Whatever it is, it isn’t pretty!
“We bring life into the home all the time. Our positive presence, our exuberance, our attitude, our servant ministry, our life-giving words, our smiles, our prayers, our energy, our lovely appeal, and our compassion, our grace and our mercy all give forth life.”
….Praying that this is true in my life today. And every day.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
A few weeks ago I was going through a folder on my computer I had labeled “Behind the Scenes.” Through the wedding season, I would keep some photos that I found from each wedding that were taken as I photographed. I may have mentioned before, but my dad assists me on weddings and I love it! It is so nice being able to spend the day with him and I’d have to say we work together pretty well. These pictures are from a few weddings this past summer and are just a glimpse of my day as I photograph a wedding. A little glimpse :)
…Sometimes dogs on the properties I find tend to get in the way :) Or chase after me…either way.
Having a little bit of fun…
…Oh my! Haha.
I feel so blessed to do what I love and am thankful for all of the wonderful people I have met.
So excited for this year’s weddings! Much love!
Quite a few months ago I received an email from The Knot who wanted to feature Jeremy and Laura’s cafe wedding- I may or may not have been a little excited! ;) I’m humbled to be a part of this wonderful magazine. Their wedding is featured in the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of The Knot Ohio which is on newsstands now!
Another feature within the past month or so is Megan and Brandon’s adoption session featured on On To Baby. (an adorable blog!)
A couple of engagement sessions were also featured on Wedding Row Kentucky including Amy & Bruce’s and Sara & Chad’s.
So very thankful for each of these!
The other morning I woke up my little guy waiting for me to come and get him out of his bed. Call it pregnancy insomnia or whatever you want, but I hadn’t really gotten the best night’s sleep the night before. ….And then it hit me that soon I will have two little ones calling (or rather, crying) for me to get them. Sometimes, thinking about it makes me a little bit nervous, but mostly just thankful and eager to see how it will be. An adventure of some sort I’m sure. It will mean more learning, training….probably less sleep too ;)
Last week, I picked up the book Desperate by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson- such a perfect book for me in this season of life. It reminded me to treasure these days- see the beauty in the mundane-and keep seeking the Lord in my life day to day. Through the ups and downs. Through the tantrums, messes, and hours spent playing trains with Leland. It’s not in vain.
“A mother, living well in her God-ordained role, is of great beauty and inestimable value to the future of any generation. Her impact is irreplaceable and necessary to the spiritual formation of children who will be the adults of history to come…
Because God wants us to better understand Him as a parent in our own lives, He created us to be stewards of our children so that we could be involved in their great kingdom work of building real people into godly adults. His design was to engage us in His work, and through that work, He shapes us into His own image along the way. The process of cultivating our children into excellent, healthy, and strong adults requires someone willing to put in hours, days, weeks, months, and years of diligence and endurance.” Sally Clarkson
Today is the launch of the book Desperate- you can check out the website here: http://desperatemom.com It blessed me and gave me encouragement to keep going, keep my eyes fixed on Christ and remember that the little things I do every day really do matter. I hope you are encouraged too! Much love!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Woohoo! So yesterday started the 28th week but I’m 27 full weeks. Sometimes that confuses me when I’d really rather just say I’m 28 weeks but who’s counting? :) These pictures were taken last weekend and I really haven’t felt like putting on nice clothes since. The last few days I have stayed in leggings and yoga pants so these pictures will do. Anyway…this means the third trimester!! Yea! I’m getting so excited that we’ve only got a few months to go until we meet the little guy. I’m starting to get anxious too, but trying to just stay at peace.
Oh, and about those leggings and yoga pants-I really think they are the best things ever invented for pregnant people! I have found being pregnant in the winter is much different than in the summer. I’m not one to complain (but maybe I am about this) but….I definitely prefer summer over winter. So, with staying indoors most of the time, having comfortable clothing is so nice to have right now. :) Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Much love!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon
a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” John Boswell
“Whenever there is stillness there is the still small voice, God’s speaking from the whirlwind, nature’s old song…”
Annie Dillard
“Be still and know that I am God…”
Psalm 46:10
This winter, I’m learning to appreciate being still, unhurried, and resting in His love. Sometimes it’s easier to keep my self “busy” but when I take the time to rest in the quiet, I am able to learn and grow much more than when I am preoccupied by the everyday. I used to think winter was such a drab and dull season, but now…I’m beginning to see the beauty of it.
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I so get you on this. This time of year is so hard with the long, dreary, get dark early days and nights. May I ever bring life to my home and family as well. Thanks for sharing!
I think we all go through that, wether, it be the ‘weather” lol or other strifefull things….Always nice to know that it’s a feeling that we all sometimes go through, and share! Can’t wait for Spring myself !!!! LOl Terra