Filthy Dog, Clean Mouth

Haven't Been Here for a While

It seems like quite a while since I've blogged anything. All of a sudden, life got unexpectedly busy--in a good way, but busy nonetheless. School with its final exams and graduation, opportunities to photograph a variety of people and events, and even photography classes have made the past few weeks pass by in a blur, but it's been so much fun.

A few of my seniors asked if I would take their senior pictures, and I was honored to do so. The Lord has perfect timing, too, because I am taking classes at church from professional photographers who are teaching me SO much; I am inundated with information, but I've been able to use it all to make my pictures that much better; that much more special. I love it

The location of my portraits is a local hot spot--at least to my students. It's the JFK Memorial in a rougher part of town that has secluded this one little area and left it beautiful and serene. It's a bit multi-faceted, as it has a gorgeous stone and wrought iron bridge, a fountain area where children and animals can play, and a Spanish-style gazebo area that overlooks a lush backdrop before the skyline of the city breaks through. It's breathtaking, really.

Lovin' that Man of Mine

As a senior class sponsor, I often get to revisit some of the "fun stuff" of high school, and as May rolls around, so do the end of the year activities that all 12th graders count down (with the help of their eager English teacher) starting at day 289 way back in August. (we're now down to day 18 before graduation!)

But...we've had the Senior Dinner, academic awards, school presentations, and even the prom. My faithful husband has attended every one with me, and I am so proud and pleased.

Everyone that I work with loves him (how could they NOT), and I never thought I would be able to love him more, but each day I do. He truly is the better half of me.

This is from the senior dinner. I don't have our Prom Photo yet!

How Much is that Doggie in the Window?

He's free...any takers?

Happy Anniversary

Saturday was our six month anniversary, and Kory surprised me by sending me flowers at school on Friday. He was disappointed when he first brought them home because they were still closed and not yet bloomed. I told him not to worry. Give them a few days. And we were rewarded with this...

Happy Easter

Kory and I celebrated our first Easter together as a married couple, and the day was just wonderful. The weather wasn't so cooperative, but I don't think even a blizzard in April could have dampened our spirits. We spent the day at church followed by dinner at home with Kory's nephew and niece, plus two friends who can't simply be called friends. They are family.
I am so grateful to my Savior. Not only has He given me a beautiful life here on earth and the most amazing man with whom I am able to share it, but the promise of eternity in Heaven is almost more than I can bear. The thought alone brings me joy inexpressible. I can't imagine how it will feel to truly be in His presense.
Thank you, Lord, for everything. And I do mean everything.

I have to show photos of my table--I know my mom and grandmoms will be proud! I couldn't find a tablecloth to save my life (and I had to cover two different tables because we couldn't find the leaf!), so I made due with one old white one, some yellow paper grass, yellow ribbon, and a couple of pretty blue and yellow cloth napkins that I was saving for summer. It wasn't what I had originally envisioned, but you have to make it up as you go along; at least that's what I'm learning.

And my ham was incredible! It actually melted in our mouths! (no picture of the ham-it was cut too quickly and isn't so photogenic cut up in tupperware! but trust me, it was good!)

And thanks, Aunt Tina, for the dishes!!! They finally photograph as beautiful as they are in person! I've had SO many compliments!

So tired

I haven't written in a while. I guess I am just exhausted. I'm not sure why, but I am tired all the time. I get up tired. I go to work tired. I come home tired; and at around 7:30 every night, I just about fall asleep on the couch. By 9:15, I'm snoring.
I'm so happy summer vacation is only 7 weeks away.