First Fruits

It took me great courage to go out to the garden to get this shot, after this mornings encounter with mr. snake. But Dad's been working hard in the garden and I wanted to get a shot of the first fruits. I love how broccoli leaves hold water droplets like this. Not too long from now we'll be eating fresh vegetables! =D

Little Ones

I cannot think of one predominant thing I did today, because I did so many things and this picture really doesn't have to do with any of them. I just like old looking lights like this :). I did realize one thing today while I was in Awana's. There was a little 5 year old girl sitting next to me that told me she was going to be a missionary and she was very passionate about it too. As I asked her questions about it, her answers were so simple and yet they were so trusting and so full of faith, it made me want to cry. Children are so precious. They are full of dreams and joy. And, their innocence is like a breath of fresh air. It's like a glimpse of Christ to me.

"Let the little children come to Me,and do not forbid them;for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:13-14

Inspiration Time

I was feeling a bit creative this morning and decided to take one of my old books and get a macro shot with it and a flower (of course =D ). I was out there for quite awhile when Luke came over and we decided to go on a bike ride and check out Pig on the Pond. It was much too crowded in my opinion but it was a wonderfully fun day :) :)

A Light in the Darkness

I went outside later today to get some shots of our beautiful, yellow, Tabebuia tree (that we're having to pull up because the roots are beginning to go under our pool foundation). But it ended up that my favorite shot was this one. I know you can't see many flowers, but I love how the light is shining through the leaves. Standing outside as the sun was slowly sinking on the horizon, I couldn't help but think of how peaceful it was and how strange it is to think that half way around the world right now there is so much hurt and devastation going on. My flesh would say how blessed we are to live in safety (and I am grateful for it), but I believe where there is devastation there is real, living faith and that is where you can unabatedly see my Savior moving. It gives me goosebumps thinking about it. It's in the darkest most hurting places that Christ's light is the brightest.

Wok Night

Tonight was wok night here at the house. Everyone makes there own Chinese dish. We started doing this about 3 months ago and have continued doing it every now and then. It actually quite fun! And, I think it tastes better than any chinese pickup :P

Grad Pictures

I finished up Shane's graduation pictures today and started editing them in my new editing program! I think this picture is my favorite so far =)

Day Trip

My family and I went to a friend's house for the day to ride horses. It's always such a treat to go out there and take a break from everything else. The flower in this picture is from the flowers that were growing on the side of the road out there. Can you tell I like flowers yet? =D