Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts

Thursday, February 16, 2012

A night out

Time to break out the sparkles, get our dancing shoes my high heels on, visit with our community, support our local businesses, and enjoy each other's company at the Malheur County Center Ball.


We braved the dance floor... just so you know I am not a dancer. I could be I suppose, I just have never really polished up in that area. After watching some of the dear older couples kicking up their heels like they we're seventeen again, I SO want to learn how to dance! I've been inspired.


Beautifully enthralling, young at heart.


A beauty of a borrowed dress, a new Premier Designs necklace, 8 pounds lighter(from all of the running I'm doing these days{okay, and a little changing of the diet, too}- check out my running blog to see why!), and the sweetest kiss from my husband and I felt like a million bucks. Haha, although we we're probably the poorest couple there, financially speaking!


Tried a few fatal gutsy moves anyway, just because, why not!? Really, we had so much fun. It was a magical night!


My dad and mom, what amazing strong people they are. Their generous willing spirits touch our hearts daily.


 It was a joy to spend an evening out with them at the ball-music, dinner, laughter and dancing. Simply lovely.
When the time came to head home, my Main Man and I of course had to put our adventurous shoes on and walk home, by the light of the stars, breath visible, ending the night with peace, quiet and reflection.
Perfect. 

Friday, December 2, 2011

favorite things

Here are just a few of my favorite things from around my house recently. I have MANY more... just have to clean up around them before I go posting pics. Even I have my limits! 
As we know, I am NOT perfect, so therefore neither is my house... and I love it.
I adore BOLD simplicity. Latch onto homemade, kid-made goodies- my son's hammer marks can be seen on the vertical coat hook board... he was a huge help and had a grand ole time in the process.
Projects finished, mirrors hung and a huge satisfied grin sitting happily on my face.
That's the view from here.







Saturday, November 19, 2011

Farewell Fall-Good morning frost!



Sub-freezing temperatures,

grey snowy mornings and quiet icy streets

glistening in the light of the moon,

can only mean one thing-

The beauty of Winter has arrived

to our little northwestern farm town

with all of it's blustering glory!

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Beauty


Stay young at heart my princess. 
Pure.
True to your Maker.
For completely faithful and loving He is,
sincere, forever pouring His love on you.
Give your everything, wholly to your mighty King.
Truly abandon desire for earthly pleasures,
Let His hands hold and protect your gentle soul.
For He formed you,
Designed you with purpose,
And can't wait to walk through
the rest of your life with you. 

Capture her heart, Father,
Reach out and grasp her hand.
Let her find her worth in You,
and live to kneel at Your throne.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Fragile Companion

Every cool summer morning, after spending energy on an invigorating run I look forward to grabbing the garden hose, my straw hat and watering can. I shower my flower gardens with a refreshing drink, faithfully as a summertime ritual. It's my time to pray in silence, tend to my plants, till the soil, dig up impeding grass and weeds and enjoy the warmth and beauty of the rising sun. As summer's end looms near, I was blessed with a visit from a tiny neighbor. It's as if he frolicked and played in the coolness of the water and waved a thank you and farewell as he climbed from his home and back again. God is SO GOOD to his children, he sends reminders of his love and small wonders of his amazing creation. 
I will miss these moments come fall!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I took a few photos of my sister at 7 months along in her pregnancy with her third. She's expecting a boy and looks amazing! I love using Picnik to edit the photos color, style and contrast although, I use the free version so I can't touch any of the photos up... LIKE SHE NEEDS IT!  She's beautiful. Here are a couple of my faves!













Gotta love her attitude... and her baby belly!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Vibrant Color

Life is full of color. Vibrant color. Bright lively color can be found everywhere, all around!


In handstands and smiles

A souvenier purse from China Town, New York City

A goose egg's bold yellow yolk.

God's blue blue sky!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mirthful magazines in the mailbox!


Finding something that was once lost.

I am thankful for ALL of the "color" that brighten's life today!