Every time I have a new lens or just a new idea on photography I want to share it with my family. Especially Abby, (the 19 year old)....And this is her response...Can you read her mind?

Do you get this look too?

I love yellow roses. My husband came home from work and gave me yellow roses. And he said, "just because". How sweet is that?

I realized over the years with working with kids I've done some crazy things..... Here is my one of my best friends Kathy (the one on top) on our Fiesta Night. We always crack up every time we get together about the fun and silly things we have done all in the name of Children's Ministry. Hilarous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is Chantee Brown. She such a cool person! Funny! And likes to have TONS of fun!!!

I have been so busy this month...can you say crazy!!! I wish that I could do what my 3 guys are doing....Yea...can you say snoring!!!!!!!! June was packed and I am off to another wedding tonight. July/August is not so busy.....


I am going to be focusing more on portraits for children/adults/teens for the next few months. Schooling myself on some better techniques in this area. Which is always exciting!!! I have the best models ever...(lol) ... (A little bribery always works.... All I have to say is "lollipop"....)

May's Weddings:
Here is the couple I mentioned in an earlier blog. Stephanie & Travis they are in Guam. (serving our country) I just love them. Here is a glimpse of there day and here is an email she sent me regarding her proofs.





Judy~

Words can not explain...ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. You did an extrodinary job...I am beyond happy and thrilled about each and every picture. I can not say thank you enough. I am beyond thrilled that I will see you again at Rachel's wedding so I can give you a BIG hug!

They are just such an awesome couple. I am honored to have captured there wedding day, and to receive such a compliment from them. Many blessings to Stephanie & Travis!!!

In May I did a wedding for a very cute couple! They truly where young and in love. When we hear the expression "young love" it makes you stop and look. This couple began there relationship at a young age. And the came to a point that they didn't want to loose that young love that they had for each other. Kayla & Ryan, I wish you the best ever!!!

I must mention the team that I went with..... Can you say "team work". It was amazing to see us all work to get this house built for this family. To build a house that is 10 x 10 it cost $3000.00 american .

It was so awesome...

Okay, They loved my Puerto Rican hair.......


This is the little girl, that just wouldn't let me go the whole time I was there. This is her brother. They are children of the widow that I mention below.


I returned from Haiti. What an experience. I think every American should visit Haiti, just so that we can appreciate our homes, families, and our country. It's a reality check.

Here are some photos from my trip. We visited many orphanages. The children where so excited to see someone who cared. It literally broke my heart to see so many children with out there loved ones. Children without clothes. There was a widow of 3 children that just broke my heart. Her baby that is one years old had a fever and worms. I prayed for her and her baby. The fever left the baby. I was able to give them clothes, toiletries,etc. I asked them how much is there rent. They apparently rent there houses that are about 10 x 10. She said(through an interpeter) that it is $80.00 american dollars for 6 months. So, $160.00 would pay her rent for one year.

I realize that everything happens for a reason. There is a reason that you and I are in America and not living in Haiti.

Be thankful!

I have to say, that out of all the couples that I've meet... this one just tugs at my heart. This couple is now in Guam. They left yesterday(I believe) and they are just a perfect couple. I just have admired there love and his heart to serve our country and her heart to follow him.......... Must I say more???????????????????

They have a story....that would just blow your mind away!

I am so excited for them!

On June 12th I will be departing to one of the poorest places on the earth. Haiti. I will be going with 13 others to build a home for the Haitians. There is such a great need in this country.

FAQ about Haiti
Haiti is 700 miles from the coast of Florida with a population of over 7 million people. It is one of the most densely populated regions in the western world, thus creating a very needed mission field. It was discovered by Christopher Columbus on December 6,1492 while he was on his voyage to the New World.Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the same island. Haiti occupies one third of the Western part of the island and the Dominican Republic is on the eastern portion of the island.Port au Prince is Haiti?s capital and largest city.The official religion of Haiti is Catholicism which embraces about 75% of the population. The practiced religion of many Haitians is voodoo. Voodoo is essentially the worship of satan and his angels. Approximately 10% of Haiti is Protestant.

50% of the population does not get enough food to eat daily. Rice and beans are the staple food of the Haitian people.Haiti has an 80% unemployment rate. Daily minimum wage is $2.50 US. It is very difficult to live on such a small wage.
Haiti has no public transportation system. Taxis and Tap-Taps are privately owned and are not big enough to meet all the needs of the population. For this reason many people walk where they need to go. Approximately 60% of Haiti?s population is under the age of 25.

Here you can find out more information. http://www.missionofhopehaiti.org/

This is my daughter..... Abby. She is the sweetest girl you'll ever meet. She loves basketball, always have and I guess always will. Until, prince charmin takes the ball out of her hand. (of course after he plays her on the court) I love her so much!