I am looking forward to evening walks that are free of blankets, hats, and gloves. It appears though with the blooming of the corner apricot tree that hopefully isn't too far away. We are really hoping.

May thy cross be to me

    as the tree that sweetens my bitter Marahs,

    as the rod that blossoms with life and beauty,

    as the brazen serpent that calls forth the look of faith.

By thy cross crucify my every sin;

Use it to increase my intimacy with thyself;

Make it the ground of all my comfort,

    the liveliness of all my duties,

    the sum of all thy gospel promises,

    the comfort of all my afflictions,

    the vigor of my love, thankfulness, graces,

    the very essence of my religion;

And by it give me that rest without rest,

    the rest of ceaseless praise.

--The Valley of Vision

I like twine, white tags, and yellow fabric flowers. He likes this toy. It doubles as a guitar, microphone, and has much potential with the holes and a ball...

The talent last night at Magic Valley's got talent was very inspiring. The diversity of the acts were great and the execution of giftings were flawless. I loved getting to photograph the evening. I had never done anything like this so it was a good learning experience. Jenni my friend ended up winning the first prize. Her version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," gave me goosebumps and the second runner up was a twelve year old girl who was amazing. As I look through the photos I defiantly have a fascination with feet. I have every performers shoes in some kind of shot and the picture of Jenni's high heels is my favorite shot of the night. I loved how the event included the community and I saw so many people that I know from outside of "church-life" in side of church. I was very blessed by this.  

The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the Lord. Isaiah 29:19

The last photo is the best ever!

Chael's weekend highlight. A king bed in a hotel that mom and dad let him jump on. Pure happiness.

Such a beautiful family! We are so excited to get to meet Madison soon.

There are four generations pictured here, My Gan'mama, Aunt Julie, cousin Cassie, and coming soon Jonah. It has been so wonderful to have them in town and getting to capture these special moments. Jonah is going to be one loved baby boy!

I can't wait to share more of the photos taken over this weekend. Two cousins, two bumps, and many blessed memories.