Remember when you were a senior in high school and you felt like you were on top of the world because you knew lots of people and were at the top of the class… and then you graduate and start collage… back at the bottom of the totem pole.  Well, I was blessed to grow up in an amazing church community that made that transition smooth and welcoming.  Kevin and LeAnn were leaders in the collage- aged group at our church when my friends and I left the high school days behind and walked in as newbies to that collage group.  I remember LeAnn as one of those friendly faces that was always reassuring to see in a group that was quite large and new to be at.  Well, now years down the road, I am once again reunited with old friends through this little biz of mine… and I got to meet their beautiful baby boy, Collin, and see a glimpse of how in love they are with their little man and each other!  

LeAnn you seriously haven’t aged a day!  You look amazing girly!

I think Collin has such “soulful” eyes… 

I love how your little guy is looking up at you in this shot Kevin… he’s such a perfect little mix of you both!

I think every kid loves doing this… weeeeeeee….

Collin was so intrigued with the dirt and rocks that he got to sit in… I think mom, dad, and myself were making all kinds of crazy noises to get him to look up from his newfound treasures on the ground  Such a little boy!

This is probably my favorite outfit for little boys at this age…

I asked LeAnn if they were feeling a little adventurous… to hop out into the water a little for this shot… then i remembered i was asking this to the girl that has traveled all around the world, some places even solo!  

Mr. Collin, I’m sure you got a nice bath after our little photo session… lots of fun playing in the dirty train tracks little man!

It was so awesome to see you guys again!

… is the title of todays blog entry for my dear friends, the Bergmens.  I simply have no words for what they are going through… 

I encourage you to head over to their blog… http://www.cjbergmenmusic.com/wordpress
In dealing with devastating sadness, they are able to find joy and peace in one thing. Start with March 17th to get caught up on their journey.

Blessed be your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where the streams of abundance flow
Blessed be your name

Blessed be your name
When I’m found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be your name

Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say…
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name

Blessed be your name
When the sun’s shining down on me
When the world’s all as it should be
Blessed be your name

Blessed be your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there’s pain in the offering
Blessed be your name

Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say…
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name

You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, Blessed be your name

(Lyrics by Matt Redman)

… to my new blog home

I am so excited to be able to post images so big!!  I decided to try and be a computer geek and install this on my own… I think I jumped up and did a little happy dance when I actually did it correctly!  For some people, something like this is cake, but was quite the challenge for my artsy brain!  Thanks to the good folks at Tofurious for the sweet template and wonderful installation tutorials.  I am still customizing and will continue to update the menu links.  I am hoping to soon have a place for you to register for my newsletter… this is something that I have been wanting to do for a long time to update you on upcoming promotions and new goodies!  If you are registered to receive my newsletter, you will be the first to know about these things  Here’s a little preview of a post that will be coming soon!  I am so excited to be partnering with the talented Julie of Juju’s Tutu’s and one of the adorable boutiques of Historical Glendale, Miracle Haven.  More on them both soon and the recent children’s photography from our collaborations!  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!