Courtney Lefler *graduation*

Man oh man.  Where to start?  Courtney has been amazing to me.  She's been the one true friend that I've had since I've moved here and she's stuck by me and loved me and I dont know where I would be without her.  I CANT BELIEVE SHE'S LEAVING ME IN AUGUST!!!  ugh.  But...they are moving to Fort Collins, Colorado to work with a campus ministry up there and help jumpstart the Chi Alpha.  So I cant complain.  Yet another excuse for me to jump on a plane and go visit someone.  She graduates from Sam on May 16th!  Congrats Windy!  I love you!

Piper Elisabeth Bell

Jason and Kimberly make such cute parents.  I loved shooting their maternity shots and they gave me free reign to do whatever I wanted.  [no matter how uncomfortable they may have been].  I love these two and they are amazing people and friends.  

Jason was so funny!  I saw a side of him I hadnt seen before!



This is one of my favs.  Its so hard to choose!



It was a tough decision to pick a favorite, but this is definitely one of them!



This was their precious little girl born on April 26 @10.02pm and I was there for it!  she's beautiful and I'm so happy for them!  Congrats Bell family!

Easter 2009

Sorry for the delay in blogging folks!  This last month has been kinda crazy for me.  Work work work.  I had a good time at Easter though spending it with the family and we got to do some fun photo shoots. 



Caleb and Paige egg hunting.



Cameron with his Easter basket.

Colt Daniel Lovelace

Little Colt Daniel Lovelace. Nate and Candi are precious and we are so glad they finally had little Colt. He is long overdue and loved very much. This little boy has quite the life in front of him! Can’t wait to watch this baby grow up!

Kayleigh Ann Cornett

My cousin Heather is expecting her first baby in June.  Heather and Tyler are a sweet couple and we can’t wait for little Kayleigh to get here.

Colorado or Bust

This week has been a time of rest and reflection.  Last Thursday, 6 women packed up in a huge car and headed out onto the open road. Little did we know what was in store for us!

I love these girls.  I loved them before this trip but now they hold a VERY special place in my heart.  I know I needed this time away and it did me well.  Thanks so much girls!

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Childlikeness

So tonight we were worshipping.   I was standing beside Mandy and Ava.   I love to worship next to them and to see the precious bond they have. I look over at Mandy worshipping with her arms raised.   Then I look down at little Ava and see her look up at her mom and then raise her hands as well.   Tears came to my eyes as the Lord spoke to my heart and said  "that the difinition of coming to me in a child like manner.   That's what I want from you.".   Wow.

The fact that Eli and Mandy have made such an impact on that little toddler just spoke to my heart and made me want to be that kind of parent.   The terms "pushing your kids to Christ" and "preach the gospel, use words when necessary" have a whole new meaning.