my niece's and nephew's...

okay, this is for my sister-in-law who i know is dying to see these. hopefully this will hold you over till i finish the rest! lol. we went down to the creek, and got these beautiful pics. i just love my niece's & nephew's! -got 11 of them all together...all the more i've been able to practice on!

elisa marie

little miss model alayna...

God will you....

i love hearing the innocent ways alayna has been communicating with God lately. she was on the back deck this afternoon and i heard her say, "God will you bring my swingset in the house?........why?...........all right God." so sweet, but yet so faith believing!

elisa marie

waiting on the Lord...

i feel like i need to share my heart a little bit with things going on in our lives. yesterday just seemed like an awful day as far as just being down and depressed with all the overwhelming things right now in our lives. don't get me wrong, i know we are so blessed, it's almost amazing, no, it is amazing to me, how God has some reason blessed me beyond my wildest dreams for no reasons of deserving it on my part. for some of you who may not know my husband, just imagine the best everything qualities a husband could have and that's pretty much him. simply put, he is crazy about me and is MADLY in love with me and treats me so. now i know what you might think, it isn't all blissful and magical everyday, with draining of kids (even though they are the greatest), work, and stress of life - it does take a beating on us. we have been wanting for so long to be able to work together, and to just see how God has brought this business together for us, only we know how He has prepared and taught us in every phase for the preparation of this awsome studio we envision. i know He has a great plan for us and how He is going to use us for a GREATER purpose to advance His Kingdom. i don't believe for one moment it's just about pictures - it's about Him! He encouraged my heart this morning through His Word, because He knew what kind of day david and i had yesterday. sometimes you just get down when you see things happen for some people so quickly - it's like bam, they make a decision and things just start flowing! and even though i am happy for those people - well i'm just ready for things to just start happening! most of you might think - well, it's only been (?) this long that you guys have announced your moving or plans. no,no it's been most of our 10 year marriage that we've been seeking, trying (and failing), to find the purpose and plan for our lives. but the Bible says, "be anxious for nothing", and "do not grow weary in doing good, for in due time you shall reap if you do not lose heart". so we have been waiting on the Lord, and trying not to do things by our own power (which is very little). as i read my Bible this morning, i was reading in Isaiah 49 and something in the passage was nudging me, but i didn't quite understand it, as i asked God quitely, what does this mean?, i read on. "then you will know that I am the Lord, for they shall not be ashamed who wait for Me." immediately it jumped out at me and my eyes started to feel with tears, then on it says, "all flesh shall know that I, the Lord, am your Savior, and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob." wow! powerful, i just want to thank you Lord for always encouraging my heart when i need it most! You are so faithful and so good, that i know You love me so much. i hope this encourages other people's heart that may be waiting upon God for something He has promised you in your life. do NOT lose heart.

elisa marie

ME urbanie...

here's me. we wanted to test some new urban spots in town, and i had a cute top on so i said, okay david you can take some of me! i love the way they turned out, and loving these new spots. i have my eye on few more spots we will test later. david's pretty good isn't he?! mister photographer extraodinare! don't know what i'm going to do with pics of myself, but they look cute.

elisa marie

little fashion shoot...

my little whitney's so growing up. i just love these of her....it is SO her!

elisa marie

what's a girl to do....

....get some cute new shoes.

elisa marie

tutu tu much work...

well, today we tackled the "lets try to make a tutu cause its alot cheaper than buying one" job. after about an hour of staring at the tulle fabric and frustration rising because we did't see eye to eye on how to go about it, we finally got it....partially done! i have to run back to walmart tomorrow because i guess 6 yards is just not enough. plus i want it to be really full! it definitly takes patience, but it's not so bad once you figure your measurements and just plain HOW to do IT! we're making a hot pink one for alayna's pictures i will be doing soon. so excited and can't wait to do these. we're going for a punk look, she will be sporting a black t-shirt with hot pink and silver skull heads-with bows!, hot pink tutu, black leggings with white polka dots under the tutu, black hi-top converse with hot pink trim, and hot pink bandana wrap on her head. a black and hot pink beaded bracelet and heart tattoo on her arm to finish the look. it's going to be so punky and hip looking, of course i'll post once i get them!
you know, now that we figured this one out, i think we'll go for a few more! i seen some really cute colors at the store. anybody wanting their little girl in a cute tutu, we'll have several to choose from!

elisa marie

spring fever...

so, we went over to the nearby school playground to let the girls play. we had so much fun, i bet we stayed for at least a couple of hours. it was probably the warmest day thus far, and we wanted to make the most of it!

elisa marie

reading to God...

alayna sitting on the floor looking through her books.

daddy: "did you finish reading your books?"
alayna: "yes, i was reading to God."
daddy: "your reading to God?"
alayna: "yes, He likes it when i read to Him."

david

simple, sweet...

alayna says, "can i have some rollers?". rollers? what are rollers? i thought to myself. then it dawned on me, oh! swiss cake rolls!
also my little whitney is talking more and more. i was rocking her for her nap (yes, occasionally i still rock her) and i was asking her about different people in our family. i said, "can so and so come over and see you?" she shakes her head yes. i then say, "can so and so come over and see you ?" she shakes her head no and says, "i be shy".

elisa marie