Its a Girl!

I am so glad I got to be apart of their announcement! I have to admit, I was wrong.  I thought it was going to be a boy, but I am so completely excited to meet the sweet little girl that will be here in March.

Congratulations Tyler and Kathryn!!!

A Gentle Soldier

"War implies soldiers, and soldiers be carefully trained to their profession. They must be strong, swift, and brave; high spirited, but gentle." - From Plato's Republic

Lord make me into a gentle soldier.

Knit me together

I really LOVE maternity shoots. It is such a sweet time in life for couples. 

The Lloyds were so fun to shoot for.  They are going to be incredible parents for little Justus!

Rooftops and Music Halls

I got to spend a couple of hours with some of crazy talented people.  Also they are pretty cute.  We got to start our shoot off on top of a roof... who gets to do that??? The view was amazing, and my company made it all the better.

 I only wish you could have seen me trying to get them to the edge of the roof.
There are few funnier moments that I can recall in my lifetime.

 Please name a more beautiful person... oh yeah, you cant.

She is stunning. for real.

 I just love this shot of her. It seems to sum up her personality so well.

 I am so glad they played for me. To say it was incredible is an understatement!

Protect

Over the past few months the Lord has been teaching me a lot about The protection of His children.  I really like that word. Protect.  It is a pretty manly, powerful, and attractive word.  It takes my mind to Exodus 15 when the Lord is called a "Man of War."  It makes me think of shooting guns and chopping wood. I am not sure why, and maybe it is best that you do not ask.

A few weeks ago I found myself restless and in a state of discontent, which is not usual of me. I then realized that I was not remembering the promises of the Lord. I was not remembering how he had cared for me in the past and I was not remembering his promise that nothing can separate me from his great love. This is where my bit of anxiousness came from.

Then he hit me with his grace like a ton of bricks.  Christ has proved himself over and over to be a protector in my life.  He protected me from the greatest, most horrific thing imaginable... the cross.  He protected me from the cross by taking it for me.  If he if faithful to protect me in such a big and amazing way, why would he not be faithful to protect me in the small things?  If he loved me enough to take all wrath upon himself, why wouldn't he love me enough to provide for my daily needs.

For me as a woman I want my brothers around me to protect me; I love that God has put that desire in them.  How wonderful it is to remember that the protection of others that is within us is because we are made in the image of God.

A little vintage doll

Lips and stuff for breakfast

Not only did these Photos turn out super sweet, I got to spend an amazing two hours just hanging out with this family.  These are probably the sweetest little girls you will ever meet, and funny too.  All mom had to say was lips and stuff for breakfast and madison would let out the sweetest giggles.

 What is a play day without some dancing?  They are girls after my own heart, thats for sure.

I wish I could take credit for this picture but I cannot. Madison snapped this right before we left.  I only wish I could claim this one.  Someone has a future career as a photographer....