Wow, let it snow
indeed. I'm pretty bummed because the reality that I won't spend Christmas with my family is finally starting to set in. I tear up at the thought. I feel like being a little princess about it..."But we HAVE to be together. We are ALWAYS together on Christmas." But, alas, I don't think it is going to happen. My siblings and I were all supposed to serve Christmas dinner to the homeless and I am sad to say that won't happen. Lord, please help me to trust Your reason for this.
On a happier note, as you can tell we are happily enjoying the snow. I love the picture of Ken, so innocently holding to HUMONGOUS snowballs. Luckily he wasn't aiming at me (I think my $600 camera saved my life). But, as you can see by the action picture, he WAS aiming at the 5 year old neighbor boy. That is one tough kid, lemme tell ya. He took pelt after pelt of snowballs from ken and laughed gleefully the whole time. Fun was had by all.
So since this is my first winter with my camera its been challenging and fun to try and capture the essence of the snow and weather. I haven't even come close yet as you can see. The picture to the right of the lights was taken at night. I really need a tripod! Anywho, not bad a guess. The rose is from the in-laws house. It is photoshopped a little, added a vingnette , cropped it, and blurred out the rose head a little. But my favorite picture is of my baby nephew! He is 3 months old and growing so much! He hold his head up and is trying to hold his bottle. I can't wait to spend time with him on Christmas! Please pray for us all as we travel and as kens brother comes in from LA. We just want him here safe in time for Christmas. Merry Jesus Day!!!
LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!
tattoo part 2
ok so I got it. It took about 1/2 and hour and, people, it was painful. thank you for the prayers, I didn't jerk my arm away furiously. Mama Cass (not fat like the singer, actually quite petite and cute) at All American Tattoo did a fabulous job! She was super nice and fast and it turned out exactly how I wanted it. I am now the proud owner of a cross on my left wrist. I will post pictures as soon as it heals enough to not look flaky and gross. Peace and chicken grease!
Tattoo
In about an hour I will have a new tattoo! It has been about five years since i've gotten one and i'm super nervous but really excited. If you read this before...or after, since God is outside space and time, please pray that I don't jerk my arm around furiously.
First blog in years
So here I am, blogging for the first time in, uh 5 years. I'm not sure how often I'll keep up on this or what the theme will be but I trust the Lord will use it whatever way He sees fit. I'm going to try to put pictures up here too as I've recently taken up photography as a hobby so let me know what you think. These are some pictures I haven't put up anywhere yet. Both were taken at the coast in Lincoln City at a women's retreat I went to in September. A great time of renewal.
I am currently reading "Knowing God" by J.I. Packer so maybe I will post some quotes that have really hit me. Thank you for your time!
