changes

No looking back...
Some goals for week 1 (starting Sunday March 30)
-Walk at least 7 miles
-Drink at least 700oz of H2O
-No specialty drinks (I've been pretty good about this one since the beginning of the year)
-No fast food and slowly starting to eliminate highly processed foods

I'll report in 7 days and share how I did

Mom & I have been walking even on a cold and rainy day like today and its been a good habit to get back into. Being outside makes such a difference- that fresh air is good for the lungs.

These are just some small goals- I have a HUGE to do list but I won't share that- its boring.. only has to do with deadlines... school and work ;)

30

My dear Christine,
Happy 30 years young... enjoy your day
love&hugs

GCC plays Simon

I had a red glow stick!


The whole service is very good and available here

Annabelle is One

Its been a year already?!

love you dear

Peyton Ryan

My Aunt's baby bump is so cute... we were waiting to feel him move today but it didn't happen when we were within reach. I'm more than excited for the day this lil boy is welcomed into the world with so many who already love him!

Jayme

It was soooo great to see you while you were home!
Can't wait for June!

Christmas in March

Jayme mentioned she had something for us from Christmas since we didn't see each other during her visit.
How thoughtful! We have Starbucks Christmas mugs and Christmas blend coffee that I'll be grinding up and brewing this week. mmm
Thanks Jayme- it was sooooooo great to see you! Love you

2ALA?

So my plate now ends in "2ALA" interesting.
thanks Indiana

s.p.r.i.n.g.

I've been trying to get all my photo projects done so as of now, I have Chris & Krista's engagement photos done and a portion of the Conrad wedding up... if you'd like to see the wedding photos email me and I'll give you the password. I'll have more wedding ones up within the week.
Happy Spring! Hope its been a great day for you! I heard that its going to snow tomorrow- I guess winter isn't quite over.

Ever wonder?

who sings the catchy tune on the Macbook Air commercial?

Yael Naïm does and its titled New Soul

Annabelle

Even though Annabelle is not quite one... I took some time to hang out and get some photos of her. More are here but for now I wanted to share a favorite

happy birthday John

Hope you have an amazing day!

the smell of spring

spring is in the air today!
the sun is out
the windows are open (just a little)
everyone is smiling
martins has beautiful tulips and easter lily's

this sunshine does each soul good!
hope you are enjoying it as well

my latest weakness...

I heart my blueberry banana tofu smoothie- lately, the blender has been used at least 3 times a week for this particular drink. Mmm!

10oz milk
2 bananas
2-3 cups of blueberries
3 tablespoons of Silken Tofu

Its a good trade for Starbucks espresso drinks that I've fasted from.

Erin

Erin has a birthday today! She's a new friend of mine as of the beginning of the year and I'm so glad we met!
We have MERGE tonight so hopefully a group of us can sing to her afterwards ;)

Kevin & Bonnie

Congratulations to Mr & Mrs! My friends were married tonight and I couldn't be happier for them.

CHLOE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEAR!

Destination

wedding... which will take place on the ocean front. Yes, I know you've heard a lot about this occasion so far, but I'm pleased to announce that I officially can't wait to see the ocean! Our last trip to FL was "we'll see the ocean on our way back" you know how that goes.
So yes, I can't wait... Since the destination wedding will not be a small one (it will be around 100 people) I'm a bit nervous about getting all the shots but I will just be in photo mode the whole weekend. (I may have trigger finger by the time I return. :)
I hope to have a relaxing week once my Mom comes down... R&R will be much needed by that point.

I've been thinking a lot lately- my brain is sometimes exhausted from so many thoughts running through it. I have to make continuous lists because I feel so scatter-brained. I'm at a point in my life where I want to know what is ahead but all I can do is step out in faith and try new things, with that comes worry/fear which is not from God. There are so many things I want to cram into the 24 hours of the day and its just not possible. I want to wake up every day and live it on purpose. My friends have been at a similar fork in the road concerning career, life, time management etc. Its nice to talk with others who are going through the same thing even though they have already landed their first full time job. *funny story- we were going around a small group of girls telling our ages and when I said 22 everyone looked at me and said "WHAT?!?" I guess I still look older than I am. I do want this to go the opposite way once I'm 25ish :D* I am going through the same thing and I haven't landed the first full time job yet. Sometimes I just have to step back and realize that as long as I'm going at ___________ (whatever it may be) with all my heart then I need to be content with it. I know I'll feel the contentment as I continue to pray that God will guide me in His truth and as I allow Him to take the lead (daily) then I'll know when its right- in His timing. He has provisions I know not of, more than I can ask or imagine!
Whew.
Well, I'm off to do more wedding photos.
Love to you all!

Pauly

Happy birthday Mr P- I hope its a great one

The Mr & Mrs

What a great wedding yesterday! Chelsea and Kyle had a beautiful day and I was blessed to capture it.
I deleted close to 80 photos in a desperate attempt to free up some space on my card as I was nervous about running out of space during the ceremony. Mad props to my amazing Mother she was able to come from niles, buy 2 CF cards and get to the church within 35 minutes (or less!!) The cards were on sale which was a blessing!
*Mom I promise I'll be prepared for the destination wedding and won't make you bring me more batteries or anything :) You can just bring yourself on Monday!!
I have 1764 photos to process (not including however many Christine took!) so needless to say I need to make some room on my hard drive- I can't wait to have them online! I'm sure I'll share at least one with the blogging world once I have them processed!
I ran home after the last of the photos were done and changed and went to church with Kelsey and then to coldstone with the group... I was exhausted by that point but it was still enjoyable.
What a great day!