Charlotte

absolute favorite mug

Inspired, as I often am, by CrynFiction's recent post of the glorious combination of cookies, coffee and the ones you love. I decided to dido her, and post a photo of MY absolute favorite mug.

This is my absolute favorite mug because...

1. It was my mother's mug and I stole it when I left home.

2. It brings back fond memories of my childhood, I remember always seeing this mug in the locations mentioned below.

3. It is from the 70's ...and how cool were the 70's? (i wasn't there but I've heard they we're)

4. It is small. (the hot beverage of choice stays warmer, because u drink it faster, because there is less in it)

5. It matches my house(:

So lets have some FUN people!!!

My challenge to all of you out there is to grab your camera...got it?... head to your kitchen, bedroom , bathroom, patio or... wherever. Grab YOUR absolute favorite mug, out of the cupboard, the sink, the dishwasher, off the counter, the desk, the back of the toilet or... wherever. Take a photo and then share it with the rest of us along with why this mug above all others is your

... absolute favorite mug.

dont forget to leave a comment so we can find your blog, if you don't have a blog,

now is the time ladies and gentlemen.

hEaVeNs dAiSy

I made these flower clips for the girls...aren't they cute.

I wear them too (:

for photos of clips in action see here

learning the ropes

For Bapa...

Capturing Love

I recently had the opportunity and pleasure to photograph Josh Kuhn and Rachel Bailey in their pre-marital bliss. I am used to taking photos of my active toddlers, having to whoop and holler to get their attention and going to ridiculous lengths for a smile or a glance in my direction. So taking Josh and Rach's Engagement photos was a breeze. We had a blast. It was so much fun I can't believe people actually get to do this for a living! Rachel is gorgeous and so photogenic that all of the hundreds of photos taken were practically perfect. Josh was such a sport, most guys would have had a dragging face after so many poses and smiles. They are so in love and I feel so honored to have been able to capture it (:

He Lives...He lives in me.

The girls and I spent a quiet Easter morning at home, opening baskets (thank you bapa & ada), painting eggs, hiding the plastic ones, and swinging in our hammock (a new fav pastime). Daddy snuck out of the house at 5am all spiffied up in Easter Sunday's best, to usher the sunrise service and to teach at Refuge. The morning was warm and glorious and our yard was exceptionally beautiful. Though I am NEVER alone, it is often easy to feel so when in the contsant company of toddler chatter and preschool fanstasies. It seemed that on this special day my home should be bustling with family and children all decked out and sugered up way to early and excited for the long awaited hunt (I'm pretty idealistic). But not so, my family was far and my husband was 'working'. Although I was tempted to 'go there' I didn't. I knew I was NOT alone and I couldn't think of a more perfect day to bask in and enjoy the presence of Jesus then on the day we remember and celebrate that He is indeed ALIVE!

I had a wonderful Easter Sunday...I spent my morning with Jesus.

...and these two lil crazies