Merry Christmas

It has been a busy busy week with 11 Christmas services, events, shopping, spending time with lovely people and life. Great things that I am truly blessed with but right now it is so good to be in the glow of my lovely Christmas tree, gingerbread house in front of me, lots of wrapping gifts, Christmas music, candles and pajamas. I am tired and peaceful downtime is so good. Time to rest, be thankful and reflect. This is valuable. I am thankful for a great time I worked with to put on 11 services in our video cafe with good, drinks and a lounge atmosphere. I certainly pray God moved in the hearts that attended.
Let's celebrate His birth!

Decorating our house was super fun. I am definitely more than okay with starting before Thanksgiving. December goes way too fast. I am keeping my tree forever. Okay, the roomies might not let me but just a little longer.

Galligan - Fall 2010

A couple weeks ago I took my third round of photos with the Galligans. It has been so fun to see how much little Link has grown. He had so much more character and expression this time around.
Plus, we couldn't have asked for a more perfect scenery. Just days after I went back and the colors were not the same.







Favorite


Time to go home

five

Music is on, fresh cup of french pressed coffee, afternoon sun through the window. I like this moment and I feel like writing.

I've been contemplative today. Many different thoughts ranging from what I need to get done today, things I want to do soon, relationships, growth and challenges in my life, etc. Right now I am running through a few goals I would like to carry out soon.

Here's the list:

1. Learn how to keep my car clean (mainly inside). It often looks like I live in my car. Many of you have found many handy things in my car but I'd like to avoid the rearranging of stuff so I can fit people in my car issue.

2. Go on a long road trip and all the comes with it. Singing in the car, feet out the window, genuine conversations, truck stops, snacks, photo taking, getting lost, exploring. It has been too long.

3. Hang my hammock. Hello! I have had my hammock since the Mexico trip of '06 or '07 which I was so stoked for and I have NEVER used it. Wow, that is horrible. I need to either get a stand or hang it from our Avocado tree. Pronto.

4. Sleep under the stars. No tent or housing. First I have to be somewhere I can actually see the stars. Second I think I need to go somewhere that I am not afraid a bear will eat me. I can't believe I haven't done this.

5. Be present. There is a part of me that has not been present in my relationships with people or Jesus and I am not diggin' that. There's a distance that needs to be eliminated. I'm missing out.

And because I feel there needs to be a photo, here is a favorite old photo of clouds. Days this pretty are rare in Fullerton.

M and J

Wow, hello.
It has been far too long since I have blogged. And this post is well overdue.
I love taking pictures and documenting life but it is so special when it's for people you are so close to. Like Maggie and Jala. How lucky am I to be able to capture the life, emotion and romance between them?
I am anxious for our next location and shoot.

And, they both look great!





















I cannot wait until July 15th, 2011. Seriously.

Oh, one more thing. This is my 200th blog post. That feels exciting.
Good night.

Julian Adventure Day

I haven't blogged in forever. I'd say I will be more regular but I shouldn't commit to that yet.
Anyway, A couple Mondays ago Sadie and I went to the lovely little town of Julian. It was October so it would have been nice if it felt like Fall but I know, it's California. None the less is was a lovely day - pic nic, exploring shops, people watching, pie eating, picture taking, pumpkin patching and hilarious moments. It was a lovely drive filled with conversation and no agenda except to explore. I am grateful for Sadie and a lovely day away.

A + M

Anissa & Michael are Engaged!

Last night was beautiful. The last few weeks of hearing Mike's heart and ideas have been so valuable. I am blessed by both of their friendship's and honored to be a part of such a big moment! Michael (and his great boys) put so much effort into the plan, decor, etc. When you take wedding photos you get to be a part of special moments but last night I was able to document an incredible moment no one else got to see. The raw emotion, nerves and excitement was great to view from a distance (hiding in a dark corner).

Love you both!



























Wooo!