Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
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Monday, October 15, 2012

Jasmine | Class of 2013

I've known Jasmine since her middle school days. :)

She was one of 'my girls' in a program called Five Star, which seems like just yesterday.

It's hard to believe she's now a senior in high school!

Was honored that she wanted me to take her senior pictures for her!

She's such an awesome young lady - with a big heart.

Amazed at the young lady she is - and so proud of the amazing woman she's becoming. ♥


















Deja | Class of 2013

Deja was one of 'my girls' in a program called Five Star, during her middle school days.

She's a senior this year - which is so hard to believe - and I was completely honored that she asked me to take her senior pictures!

She is such a strong young lady. And has a smile that can light up any room!

So proud of this young woman and all she has accomplished thus far. Excited to see what is in store for her future! ♥




























Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Trip of a Lifetime {Europe} 2012

In April, my husband and I, along with our two best friends, traveled to Europe for our very near and dear friend Roni and his bride-to-be Donna's wedding.

We did a little travel along the way, and I must admit, I was overwhelmed at the sight of some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

When I was growing up, I always DREAMED of traveling to these places - never thought in my lifetime I'd get the privilege to go. I still think about our time there - the places we saw - the awe I felt. WOW. Even now, I'm finding there are hardly words to express how thankful I am!

While I don't think photographs can do these places justice, I couldn't stop clicking the shutter - in hopes I could capture some of what I was actually seeing with my own eyes. And, I wanted to share in the experience too. :)

Here are some of my favorite images from our trip, with a few from the wedding too! Not only did we get to travel to Europe and see some of the most amazingly beautiful places in the world - but we also got to see one of our nearest and dearest friends tie the knot to his beautiful bride. That was the icing on the cake!

Hope you enjoy these photographs - although, I do hope you all one day, can visit these places and see them, up close and personal - to experience the awe and amazement of some of God's most beautiful creations. :)

My sweet husband and I - I adore this man and am so blessed I was able to make the journey with him. It was a once in a lifetime trip and so thankful it was with him! Love this man!
April and I before our big trip! {LOVE THIS GIRL. So privileged to have been able to make the journey with her!}

First stop: Manchester!





Bradford/Saltaire {Where our amazing friends, Roni and Donna live!}

The food - and drink were AMAZING. I think I ate some of the best food EVER while I was there.

Saltaire. :) Beautiful little village.


Haddock and sweet potato mash, with asparagus! SO YUMMY.

Traditional English Breakfast.




Paris!

Arc de Triomphe


The Eiffel Tower was AMAZING.





Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral







Musée du Louvre




Cappuccino in Paris. :) Perfect.







London!




Big Ben!

Buckingham Palace!




 




Edinburgh Scotland!





The Castle in Edinburgh!




 
Scotch in Scotland. :)

The beautiful bride, Donna!

The English countryside. The church where Roni and Donna wed is off in the distance. Gorgeous!

The handsome father of the bride and her two brothers!

Roni and Donna, departing their amazing reception - and off to begin their lives together!

Oh so thankful. My passport finally has a stamp. :)