What does God see.

The title of my blog really does mean something. I love photography, and I love life but when the every day things get in the way they cloud my vision and I lose track and I forget to look at the world through His eyes. My goal for the month of July is to wake up and step back from the crazyness of this world and just let God show me His plan.

I usually only take pictures of people, but this past weekend Kj and I went camping together and I did something out of my comfort zone...I didn't take once picture of a person. I saw God's handiwork everywhere I looked and let me tell you friends, it was beautiful. What an amazing, and wonderful God we serve. He gave us an artwork of beauty to enjoy and I'm so humbled that only for a moment, I was able to see it through the eyes of Christ.

           (so maybe I cheated a little with this one!)

Smiling..

Sometimes we just need things to make us smile..this is why I love photography, you can capture moments that no matter what mood you're in when you take a minute to look at that picture you can't help but smile.

If you weren't smiling before, I hope you are now.

Fabulous Friday

Linking up today with Laura to talk about whats fabulous on this sunny Friday! Well for starters..look at this little girl and tell me whats NOT fabulous about her. Every time I am with children and behind the camera I remember what is important in life.
What a blessing God gave us in children..I had a fabulous photo shoot with this little beauty this morning.

I am tired, and my entire body is taken over my allergies

so now I'm going to use my fabulous bed and take a little nap.
I work all weekend but I hope you all have a Fabulous Holiday weekend making memories and cherishing the moment!
:)

Can't get enough.

 of these perfect little beings.

Love.

I had the honor of having a photo shoot with the little guy below and let me tell you..
I love photography.
I could have taken pictures of him all day. Babies are amazing.
Perfect gifts from God and I am so thankful I captured some of that sweetness.

Touch up Tuesday

 SOOC.

Edit.

Not sure which one I like better, I didn't do major touch ups but either way I was actually happy with this shot.
I love winter.

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Goals...not resolutions.

I don't usually set New Year resolutions because I am horrible at keeping them but this year I am determined to keep some much needed goals.


                                            Learn to love my husband more...every.single.day.
                                    Trust God with the [small] things..as well as the [big] things...

Do more for my husband to make his day and week easier on him.
Become better at organizing and cleaning.
Become a better photographer.
Learn the ins and outs of Photoshop.
Take some "out of the box" pictures...and often.
Follow more blogs..and take part in at least one challenge a month.
Go for more walks, choose to eat healthier.

I could have many more, but I don't want to be unrealistic...in fact, all of those may be unrealistic but I feel as though I can do it.

I'm excited for 2011, and hoping God does some major changes in my heart and life. 2010 was good, and full of love,  but there is always room for MORE happiness right?

Christmas Cheer.

I have the best family in the world.

Winter.

My fingers are frozen, my nose is rosy red, 

and my toes are tingly but

oh how I love winter in Wisconsin.

I can't Wait...

I haven't had much time to blog lately.
So I figured tonight would be a good night to do so.
My husband is working on a car, the house is quiet, and my Sugar Plum Spice
Tea is so yummy to my tummy.

I've been working on homework all afternoon.

I can't wait to be done with this semester.

My house is very dirty.
I can't wait to have enough time to clean it.
I realize I'm sitting on my blog instead of cleaning but I did pick it up some this morning.
(so that counts, Right?)

I had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I worked in the morning and then Kj and I headed to his parents house for the day.
We ate a delicious meal cooked my my Mother in law, played games, watched some football,
made Turkey cookies, laughed a WHOLE bunch, and had an amazing day.
It was my first Thanksgiving without my mom..and it was a little weird. I missed my family but
am so thankful to be blessed with awesome in laws. I honestly love them, and we all have so much fun together.
Kj makes everyone laugh, which most wouldn't guess from him...but get him around his family and he really lights up the room. I love watching him with his family, he keeps everyone smiling.
I can't wait for the next family gathering.



Christmas is coming..
I can not wait....

What are you looking forward to this Christmas Season?
Last year..KJ was in Kuwait. My heart missed him so..but not this year..this year he is with ME!
We are so looking forward to putting up a tree, and putting up a few small decorations.
I bought a few at Hobby Lobby on Black Friday.
I love them.

Sunday.

This picture makes me happy. I love fall, I love Wisconsin, I love that this captures them all.

Happy Thanksgiving Week to you all, count your blessings.

Love.

I love this family. And was so happy to capture some moments.

Pure and Perfect

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These last couple of days have been some I will remember forever. Maybe I'm being over emotional, maybe I'm just a big fat baby, but I truly don't care. Watching my brother graduate Basic training, walk around base as a trained American Soldier and being reunited after 10 weeks was an experience I will always hold dear. Words can't describe the pride of I feel for him, my family, and my Country. I am so honored to live in a Country where men and women give up their lives to protect my freedom. I am humbled by their sacrifices, and this weekend I was reminded just how blessed I am to live in the United States of America.



It's been very common knowledge that I love taking photos. In fact, its very rare that you see me without my camera in hand. I simply can't help it, anytime I don't have it I'm always scared I might miss something.

People have always asked me why I love taking pictures, which is so hard to answer...usually my answer involves, "Oh, its so fun" or something lame like that. I have never really been able to put into words. After going through my pictures of this reunion I can finally describe why I love photography. And let me tell you, it has nothing to do with fancy equiptment, perfect lighting, crisp photos, beautiful backgrounds, or how badly you want that "perfect" shot. All those things are great..(and things I still strive to have) but you see, it has to do with whats going on behind the lens. These are the moments my heart rejoices in. The moments we all strive to capture.

In these precious and perfect moments you remember what is important, what really matters. It's about what's happening within those moments that you cry and thank God for everything you have. Raw, pure, beautiful, life. Moments in time that only love and  pure selflessness create...this is what we long for, hope for, and strive to have. This is what you work towards and long to have. These moments are what make this life worth living for, worth fighting for, worth making.


Once and awhile just as my finger snaps that shot it happens, I capture life.

Thank you God for giving me those moments, 
but more importantly thank you for giving me
the people that make them great.