30 Day Challenge- Day 5

Thank Goodness its Friday! Am I right?! It was a long week. Today was great though! As of today Richard and I are Homeowners! It's still pretty hard to believe!

Anyways, today's challenge was to take a photo of something that I wore today. Well, I couldn't take a picture of the shirt I wore because I dropped barbecue sauce all over it when we were eating dinner, and I didn't see the point in photographing my blue jeans, so I took a picture of my favorite necklace!I wear this most days. Richard got it for me the second Christmas we were together when we were dating and I have worn it more days than I haven't. It's a reminder of my sweet husband throughout the day and also a symbol of my love and devotion for my Savior.

Have a great weekend!

30 Day Challenge- Day4

Tonight's challenge was to take a picture of something I cooked. Tonight I made chicken fajitas! They were pretty yummy with shredded cheese and Mexican rice! mmm-mmmm good!

30 Day Challenge- Day 3

Day 3 of my 30 Day Challenge was to photograph something I'm thankful for. Well the best thing I could think of this evening is how thankful I am for my husband. There are so many reasons why and I will list a few.

This guy is so patient and gentle. I'm what some people might label as "crazy" or a little "nutty" or just plain "insane" sometimes. Yet, he looks at me and smiles and takes no offense to my random tangents or fits.

For example, I was having a rough time this morning. I was tired, my head hurt, I didn't want to go to work, and I didn't feel like any of my clothes were fitting right. I finally got myself ready and as I was looking in the mirror for one last check before I walked out the door I noticed I had dripped tooth paste on my shirt when I brushed my teeth. I was already cranky and irritable so I threw myself a little fit and let out a really loud angry grunt/squeal (one that a 3 year old would let out when she gets angry). Richard didn't think anything of it. Instead of getting upset and telling me how immature I was being, he laughed at me and acknowledged that I was having a hard time.

There's also times when I'm cranky (that seems to happen a lot) and I raise my voice at him or I'm just not nice, and he never retaliates. He is always so patient with me and treats me with respect and dignity.

He constantly reminds me why I'm living and to always do the right thing.

He has such a huge heart and loves others the way Christ loves the church.

The list could go on and on and on, so I won't bore you with the million and a half things I love about my husband. But I do want you to know how thankful I am for him. I'm thankful that he loves me and treats me with respect. I'm thankful that he can make me laugh and knows how to respond when I'm having a hard time. I'm thankful God blessed me with a man who encourages me and empowers me to be the woman God has called me to be.

30 Day Challenge- Day 2

Hello!

I hope you had a Terrific Tuesday! I went to the gym today and participated in the "Body Flo" class. It's a combination of yoga, Pilates and tai chi, all rolled into one. If you know anything about me, you will know that I'm super out of shape. I was super nervous and thought the class was going to be hard but it was so easy! Yes, it worked my body but it wasn't cardio that made me feel nauseous and dizzy. It stretched my body and made me feel awesome! I recommend Les Mills classes to anyone who loves doing group workout classes...

Today is Day 2 of my 30 Day creativity challenge. Today's challenge was to take a self portrait. This was my very first time doing a self portrait so I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm super excited to see what everyone thinks about how it turned out.

30 Day Challenge- Day 1

Good Evening!

Today is the first day of the 30 day challenge! I have a list of 30 different types of photos that I will be taking over the next 30 days and sharing with you! Please join me on this exciting month long adventure. I will be learning about myself and you will be learning a little about me as well, and it will help boost my creativity!

So here we go...

Day 1: Something from the Bible

OHH the bible! I love it! It is the word of God and my map through life. The most powerful and truthful book you will ever find....ever...

Micah 6:8 says, "You have shown me, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your  God."

The first time I heard this verse was through Rapha House. Rapha House is a ministry that provides a safe house for young girls who have been rescued from Human Trafficking and Sexual Slavery. When I read this scripture in reference to this ministry, I get chills.

This piece of scripture has been more than just a Bible verse to me. Its more than just a few words of encouragement jotted down on a piece of paper. It is truth and God-breathed and it tells us exactly what we need to know. It tells me how I need to act, how I need to love, and how I need to walk. It is the very foundation of what being a follower of Jesus is all about!

If I'm not acting justly to those around me and I'm only living for my own gain, then who will want to have anything to do with the Jesus who saved me? If I'm not merciful to those I encounter and I constantly criticize and condemn, what does that say about my God? If I don't walk with a humble spirit, forgiving others and putting them before me, what vision of God does that give off to those around me? This verse is more than just a sentence in a book. It's a little piece of my walk with Christ and a constant reminder that there is more to this life than myself.

Brooklyn

This was good practice for moving targets! So much energy and spunk! And so stinking cute!

Carly

Carly and I recognized 8 years of friendship this past December. She also graduates with her teaching degree this fall. I couldn't be more proud of my best friend.

The Wallace Boys

Until February 31st, I am doing one hour sessions for $35 and a free order of prints! Don't miss out!