Send a Soldier a Card this Christmas!!!

I just got an email yesterday and I love it...This is what I found out:

XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING COOL

 

If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com   you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.

I don't know how many of you have friends or family in the service, but as one with family in Iraq I can tell you that they need all the love and support we can give them from afar! It only takes about 2 mins max (unless you are indecisive and can't pick the card/saying you like the best - ok...I confess it took me about 5 mins, but I did finally decide!)   :0)  Please take a minute and bless someone who needs to feel loved...the holidays are always the hardest time to be away from family...send them a card! You guys are awesome! Have a great day!! P.S. SHARE THIS MESSAGE WITH OTHERS!!!

Emily, Cupid and Hadley

I don't know if you have ever tried to photograph 2 dogs at the same time, but it is a hoot! They are soo funny! I have always known that dogs have their own sense of humor and personality, but to the extent I did not know...until now! I had the pleasure of taking pictures for Emily and her puppies on Saturday. I have done pictures of one dog before, but this was a whole new experience for me...they are just like little toddlers. They have so much life and energy and they just want to show you their new toys and want you to play with them. I had so much fun! Here is a glimpse of what I see when I am behind the camera....

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Parking Lot Zoo...

This afternoon Brant and I were driving around and we saw a make-shift petting zoo in the parking lot of the Odessa Mall. We decided to take Cade when he woke up from his nap. When we got there it was so neat...there was a little baby white tiger, a kangaroo, lemurs, goats, horses, a camel, llamas, monkeys, an albino python, and a Siberian tiger.  We got a chance to pet the llamas, goats and horses, but the rest of the animals were not pet-able.  Anyway we had a blast and these are a few shots I caught while we were playing...

Girls I miss...

I recently worked with Mission Messiah and here are some super beautiful little girls that I want to share with you...

This first one is Bailee...she is 5 months in this picture.

This is Gracie and Emma. Gracie really wanted Emma to stop and smell the roses...she was so precious about the whole thing!

My sweet Cade mistro!

We were playing outside and I decided to snap some pictures. He is the most photographed kid in the world. I can't help it though...i am learning alot about lighting and he is a great person to practice with (he doesn't have a job and he's not in school)  :0)  Anyway, ENJOY!

Inspiration...

This is a picture I am inspired by for the "For the Love Workshop." If you don't know what I am talking about then you should check it out. (www.fortheloveworkshop.com) It is the first workshop that I have ever seen that encompasses 2 of my favorite passions (Jesus Christ and Photography) They have asked us to submit an inspiring photo and this is the story behind it...

I have recently volunteered with a ministry called Mission Messiah. They are based here in Odessa, TX. They help broken women restore their lives through the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Many of the women they help are overcoming addictions to drugs and alcohol; most of them are either court ordered or come on their own accord.

Pictured here is Brittany (the momma) and Bailee (the baby). Brittany is in her early 20's and has overcome her addiction to drugs and alcohol. She has been learning how to become the Godly mom Bailee needs. She is now in the final 3 months of the Mission Messiah program and has bloomed in to a beautiful woman/mother of God. Praise the Lord for His unfailing love! Lord, help us be the image of Christ to those you put in our path!!