hannah, ben and baby eliza: maternity shoot

Hannah and Ben, it was so fun getting to know you two a little more through our afternoon downtown together! You guys are filled with so much life and love for each other, it is very clear that you are best friends. I cannot imagine a better example of loving parents for your new baby girl to grow up with! Thank you again for letting me celebrate with you and your soon to be newest member of your family, baby Eliza! Congratulations and I look forward to meeting her soon!

the stipp family: family portrait shoot

Stipps, it is so crazy to think that is has only been a little over a year since our last family portrait session together. Not only have the kids grown so much between now and then, but there is also a new little Stipper on the way! It was such a blessing for my soul however for us to meet on your own turf for this Monday's afternoon adventure. Buzzing with activity and oozing with light, your home is a place where one can be enveloped in so much joy, love, beauty and creativity--cookies in the oven, markers on faces and hands, soccer and music, lots of kisses, knitting and boiling sap, artwork in every room, connect four, the Chronicles of Narnia, chalk drawings and sliding on the wooden floors in socks. So many life giving and wonderful things everywhere you look, taste, touch, smell and feel. What a joy! Thank you for your hospitality and willingness to share your lives with me!

the ophus family: family portrait shoot

Ophus family, what a long awaited joy it was to be able to come into your home to take pictures of your gracious, loving and growing family! From los dinosaurios to Sophia the giraffe, it was so much fun to laugh and play with you all! The Lord has truly used your family to bring joy to the neighborhood and it was just a privilege to spend my Monday morning adventure in your home! I will certainly keep you all in my prayers as the Lord prepares you for this next season of His exciting work ahead and as he continues to molds each one of you to trust completely in Him! You guys are wonderful and I am so privileged to share life with families like yours. Blessings.

Familia Ophus, fue un gozo muy esperado el poder visitarles en su casa y sacar fotos de su familia que sigue creciendo y llena de amor. ¡Fue tan divertido reírnos y jugar juntos con los dinosaurios y la jirafa Sophia! El Señor realmente ha usado su familia para traer gozo al barrio y fue un privilegio pasar la mañana del lunes de aventura en su hogar! Estarán en mis oraciones mientras el Señor les prepara para esta nueva etapa de Su obra y mientras El continúa a moldearles a confiar completamente en El. Ustedes son tan lindos y me siento privilegiada de compartir la vida con familias como la suya. Bendiciones.

beth and keith: wedding

Elizabeth and Keith, congratulations on your marriage! You two have gone through thick and thin together over the past twenty years and it is so clear that you are beyond doubt best friends. It is only fitting that you have decided to honor the Lord by making this commitment to God and each other before your church family, your Breakthrough family, and the throne of God above. It was truly my pleasure to be a witness of this day and to get to know you two a little better. I pray that the Lord will continue to show you who you are in Him and that He will give you a glimpse of the way he wants you to lean back and rest in His loving arms through each other. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you are deeply loved and supported.