.Kevin & Carissa.

You can see more photos from Kevin & Carissa's wedding in my web album.

.K & C.

On October 17th I photographed Kevin & Carissa Nocks' wedding. They were married at Alley Springs (in MO). It was a simple, yet beautiful outdoor wedding. They were wonderful to work with... and are wonderful friends too. :) I had a great time capturing their special day.
More photos coming soon!

.thoughts.

It's been over a month since I last posted on here. Hey, I think I may have broken a record... someone should have congratulated me, but it seems that instead I've only gotten reminders from my friends that a post is long overdue.
I've decided it's high time I oblige them and turn out another post - if there's any life left to my blog. This post is not my average post, consisting of pictures and a few words, but instead of words... and words alone.

I have been told many times that my writing is extremely dry and boring. I might try to put a word or two in my favor, but I only have one small problem, and that is, I agree with them!!! If you are bored too badly reading this you better stop and find something more interesting and "lively" to do, cause I suppose the more I write, the more boring it gets.
Now, the question is, what do I write about?? Family? Friends? Forgiveness? Decisions? Memories? Relationships? God's love? Those are just a few of many things that have been on my mind recently. There are so many things I could write about.

Time seems to fly by so fast! As I look back over the last year I am amazed at all that has happened. How many things can change ever so fast. Thinking of all that has gone on in the past year makes me wonder what the next 12 months will bring me... or where they might bring me. There are so many unknowns, so many possibilities, so many probabilities. What will I be doing in a year? Hmmm... my only answer for that is "I don't know!!"
I am so thankful to have a Savior who does know. I am thankful that I can trust Him for the future. I am thankful that I can put my hopes and dreams in His hands. He knows what is best!!!

My Times Are In Thy Hand

My times are in Thy hand;
Father, I wish them there:
My life, my soul, my all,
I leave entirely to Thy care,
My life, my soul, my all,
I leave entirely to Thy care.

My times are in Thy hand,
Whatever they may be,
Pleasing or painful, dark or bright,
As best may seem to Thee.
Pleasing or painful, dark or bright,
As best may seem to Thee.

My times are in Thy hand;
Why should I doubt or fear?
My Father's hand will never cause
His child a needless tear.
My Father's hand will never cause
His child a needless tear.

My times are in Thy hand,
Jesus the Crucified!
The hand my many sins once pierced
Is now my Guard and Guide.
The hand my many sins once pierced
Is now my Guard and Guide.

~W.F. Lloyd

.The Barlows.

Right now the Barlow family is visiting us... I thought I'd share a few photos of them. I love them to bits.
You can see more photos in my Picasa album.

Adam - 4

Carolanne - 3

Thaddaeus - 2

Isaiah - 1

Isaiah with his mommy, Ellie.

.Pennsylvania.

The Lord gave me the opportunity to go and stay with the Hargett family (a family I met a little over a year ago when they came to MO for a visit) for almost a week while some of my other siblings were in NY. I had such a blessed and fun time seeing so many of my friends from PA... and meeting some new ones too.
Here are just a few photos of me with my friends in PA...



Angelica, myself, and Hannah Cino...
These are very sweet girls! I am so glad I was able to meet them.

Joseph Hargett and I...

I love this guy!! He made me want a little brother of my own - just like him. I said I was going to take him home with me, but the Hargetts didn't seem to like the idea. I wonder why!?

Naomi and I.
It was so wonderful to see Naomi again. I am so glad that I've been able to keep up with her in the last year over online chat.

Jessara and I.
Jessara was so much fun. I am so glad I got to see her again! Before I went and stayed with the Hargetts I had never known how much fun they could be... Friday night was especially hilarious, fun, and crazy.

Hannah P. and I.
Hannah is just great... such a dear friend, too. I mean, like totally. ;) I had lots of fun hanging out with her on Sat. and Sun.

Hannah H. and I.
I only got to see Hannah once for about an hour, which was really sad. But I am very glad I was able to see her again and spend the little time with her that I did. She is a very dear friend!

Sarah and I.
Over almost the past year Sarah and I have looked for a way to see each other again, and finally we found a way!! It was so wonderful to spend some time with Sarah again. I loved every minute of it. She is a dear, dear friend!

Jerusala and I.
I was so glad to see Jerusala again. It was wonderful spending time with her!! Even though we were a bit sleep deprived by the end of the visit, the late-night talks were great.
She is such a dear friend to me.



A thank you to all of my dear friends in PA for a wonderful time.
I miss you all so much! ♥

.Susanne and I.

My friend Susanne came and stayed a weeks with us a couple weeks ago. We had a bunch of fun doing portraits together - again.
Here are just a few from when she was here.

'Tis my faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes!
~William Wordsworth