A details God...

While on a walk with Megan, I got so caught up in textures.  There are so many textures outside right now.  I was undone by the beautiful colors and designs God created.  I've been wanting to focus on some self portrait concepts, I've been journaling and thinking about who I am, how I'm seen, blah blah...  I didn't take a self portrait, however, I was reminded of my passions.  Being outside, walking my dog, taking pictures, (with no pressure)... this is one way I connect with my Maker.   

Here are the pictures I took.  There is no purpose, no reason for the images.  Just beautiful proof that my God is a details God.  As much as He has detailed nature, He has detailed my life.  He hasn't forgotten you or me.  

Definition of mother

Working as a nanny and at an elementary school, my eyes have been opened to family.  What family means, parenting, children, etc.  I am by no means saying that I have it all figured out.  However, I will say that I've seen a simple need of children that is often neglected,  time.  Kids want your time.  I've seen this over and over.  Parents who give their children their time and attention and parents who don't.  There is a world of difference in the personality of those children.

Mom gave us her time.  She gave us her attention.  She gave us herself.

 She gave me so much security.

I didn't know that what my mom gave me was incredibly selfless.  I didn't know that not every kid receives this.

My mom taught me an incredible definition of 'mother.'

I'm so blessed.

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Poor Chris.  I'm always taking pictures of us.  I just love us. 

I'm so lucky...

Instagram

Anyone else LOVE Instagram? I'm just sorry for people who have to 

be around me.  I'm the person who takes pictures of her breakfast, boyfriend, dog and flowers.  

My iphone is sure tired of it.  (It wouldn't take pictures yesterday... I overloaded it)

Poor guy (or gal. not sure)

funnnnny...

Chicago::

A few loves...

A FEW LOVES... 

via Instagram.

breakfast.

him.

         bikes. 

flowers.

::kids

I was a second shooter for a wedding... 

This is evidence that I have a problem with stalking children... 

their just so funny. 

Gracie::

 Look at this beautiful girl...errr woman?  The morning I shot these, I found myself buckled over in laughter more often than taking pictures.  She is hilarious (and so so pretty).  It was a pleasure capturing your beauty (and not so graceful moments ;)

Kinfolk Magazine

 
    Kinfolk Magazine has become an addiction.  I get lost in the articles and dream of my life looking at
    beautiful as the images.  The whole concept of the magazine is simple entertaining.  Entertaining for
    the sake of community and connection with one another.  Focusing on relationship rather than a
    party banner. I love that.

 

Love::

This is my man.  He's so cute.  I wish I was an elegant writer, then I would use just the right words to describe my love for this man.  Though I'm not sure there are any perfect words... I usually think so hard about how I could begin and usually end up simply saying: I love you.  

I love you Christopher. 

Cole's dedication::

Colster,

I pray that I can be someone who directs you towards God.
He is our hope. I love you.

::Auntie Katie

Beauty::

Carter::

Easter 2012::

Eyes::

Baby Cole::

Daniel::