A Few of My Favorites

I just loved taking pictures of this cutie pie and wanted to share a few of my favorite shots from that day. He just makes me want to cuddle with him. LOL

Pictures, Camp Meeting, And Other Stuff

I had a couple of photo shoots this week and last week. They were so much fun!! This week, I photographed this little cutie. He is so precious. His mom told me that she had talked to him and told him I was coming. He was such a good little boy. We handled and moved and flipped him so much, and yet he kept the sweetest disposition through it all. I think he liked having his picture taken. Our lives are crazy busy these days and so I haven't had time to edit them all. I'm hoping to have them finished tomorrow.
I also enjoyed one of our newest members at church going with me. She is a sweetheart. When she found out I enjoyed taking pictures, she brought me her photo album to look at so I asked if she'd like to join me on this shoot. After all, who doesn't like taking pictures of pretty babies? So I'm glad she came with Hannah and me. She's a pure joy to be around.

Last weekend I had a ball taking pictures with my gorgeous niece, Jessica, and her handsome fella, Brandon. For the most part when taking pictures, people never really know how to stand, they don't know what to wear, they want to know if I want them smiling... you get the idea. But Brandon had it all worked out in his head how he wanted everything. He wanted them to wear matching clothes, knew some of the poses he wanted, had places picked out for their photo shoot. It was kind of funny, but really sweet too.

This was just a test shot, but I fell in love with it. She's so beautiful. Inside and out.

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We spent the 4th of July at my Uncle's house for a family reunion on my mom's side. He lives in the Lake Lure area on a beautiful piece of land surrounded by mountains on every side. I got to see all my Aunts and Uncles, with the exception of one, and also got to see most of my cousins and their families. It was just wonderful! We made it home to enjoy a little resting time then headed to town for the fireworks display. As usual they were just beautiful.
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We found out Brother Mark Stroud was preaching at the Greer Baptist Camp Meeting, so we gathered up some teenagers on the bus and headed down there. I tried to think of a word to describe it, but the only word I can say is *good*. So, so, GOOD! From the choir singing to the WORD of God preached, it was Holy Ghost filled. We have another meeting we're going to next week and I'm looking forward to that. Then we'll have VBS and then our Tennessee trip. We'll be going to a campground where we'll be having our own camp meeting. We did this last year and it was just amazing how the Lord moved in the lives of the youth. The preacher boys preach, the kids play instruments and sing and it is such a blessing and sweet time of fellowship.
And that's it for now. I hope y'all have a great weekend. I know I intend to!

Life's Little Blessings

Another friend of ours had their baby the other day. Hannah and I went to see him and he is an adorable little guy. Well, he's really not so little. He actually came into this world weighing 9.14 and 21 inches long. He has the most adorable little cheeks. I forgot to ask his mom if I could post his picture here. So when I get a chance, if she says it's all right, I'll do that. But even his little chin is pudgy and perfectly round. He's such a doll. Please say a prayer for his mom who is recovering from a c-section and very low iron. I know she'd appreciate the prayers.

After seeing the baby, we went to the mall. We had lunch at Subway. I love their grilled chicken on flat bread. I always get onions on it, but the smell of their onions stay with me all day. But you know what? It's still yummy.

We went to Dillard's after lunch and Hannah found her a pair of Sperries. She ended up having to order her size and they should be here soon. I know she'll be happy when they get here.

Then after shopping we ran an errand and stopped off at Bruce's Aunt Dessie's house for a little visit. We were pleasantly surprised to find Aunt Sue there, although she was recovering from a little eye surgery. It did not stop Aunt Dessie from finding Aunt Sue reading, though. She's an avid reader and even with one eye she's keeping up with her books. That must be where Hannah gets it from.

Aunt Dessie has a new hobby of making picture videos so we sat down with her and Aunt Sue and watched a few videos she has put together. They were fun to watch and a LOT of fun to watch with Aunt Sue and Aunt Dessie. Those two are real characters and will keep you laughing.

Aunt Dessie showed me the program she uses for making her CD/DVD labels and then let me borrow the program. I'm really excited about that because I've been looking for a good program to make CD labels for KLM Photography. I'm hoping it will run on my computer. I'm sure it will and I'm excited about trying it out.

We stopped at my mother in law's house on the way home and visited with her for a while. We had a good visit. Hannah is talking her into teaching her how to crochet. We'll get what she needs this weekend. I know Hannah will be good at that and she'll enjoy learning and making new things.

After a day of fun visits we came home and fixed a HUGE supper of deviled egg salad sandwiches. haha Truthfully, it doesn't sound like much, but Bruce loves 'em and would eat 'em every meal if I made them. Hannah made this batch last night. My mother in law came over and had a sandwich with us. Then she took Hannah back to her house for the night. So I'm guessing they watched movies, talked, and no doubt, Marie got up to cooking breakfast. That is, if Hannah didn't get up cooking before her.

Bruce has been working six days but he's off this weekend...and next...and took off next Friday for my birthday. YAY! So we're going to enjoy our weekend together and just chill. Well, he'll actually be working on a project he promised Hannah. She has a futon in her room and it takes up a good bit of space. She he's making a new frame for her bed to raise it up in the air and we'll put her futon under it. She's really excited about that. She'll have a place for her friends to spend the night when they come over.

I'll be taking our junior campers to camp this Sunday. Jeremy's fiance is going with me. It'll give us a chance to see Justin and Jeremy and find out how things are going up there. I'm looking forward to driving the campers and riding with Ashley. She is such a sweet girl.

And that's it for now. I've done two loads of laundry and have three more ahead of me. Hope y'all have a great weekend!

Baby Love

I took pictures of my great nephew Monday. I enjoyed it so much! He is such a little darling! How can you not love sweet little faces like this one? And those precious little toes, too?

*sigh* I love babies.

Babies, Engagements, and Weddings...In That Order

There were a lot of babies born the other day. Of course, I'm sure there were a lot of babies born all over the world the other day, but I'm referring to people I know. And they were all born on the sixth! Obviously a good day for babies. So congratulations to all the little ones born on that special day and to their mommies and daddies and grandpas and grandmas, and aunts and uncles, and etc, etc, etc. :)

Mostly our Pastor and Mrs. Ava, or as they'll be better known now, Mi Mi and Pa Pa. Pastor cracked me up so bad at church last night with his excitement and pure joy over their first little grandchild that I just couldn't help but be excited and full of joy with them. I'm thrilled for everyone that is goo-gooing and gah-gahing over all these new little babies.

I'd share pics and names but I don't like doing that with newborns when they're not my family. But they're all so cute I could just squeeze 'em!

Psalm 127:3 "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is His reward."
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Also, some good news....Jeremy proposed to Ashley. Jeremy is my red-headed step child....Justin's best bud. :) I am so happy for Jeremy and Ashley. There is no doubt the Lord brought them together and I have seen some great things out of these two. I can't wait to see them get married!! T'will be a happy day, indeed. <3>

Genesis 2:24 "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife; and they shall be one flesh."
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And on the weddings end, we have Brother Ronn and Mrs. Gayle. I had an opportunity to do a mini photo shoot with them last Saturday. They'll be tying the knot next weekend. I am very happy for them and love them both very much! Can't wait to share in their day.

Proverbs 18:22 "Whoso findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD."
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Mom has been down in her back. I took her to the doctor this morning. Everything is ok, just pulled some major muscles. She could barely move for a couple of days and spent those days in bed. She seemed to be moving a little better today. I was glad to see that. The doctor told her moving was good and she needed to stay mobile. So when I got her home she was up and down and about and doing good. Hopefully she'll be back to herself again soon.

Dolly (mom's dog) kept begging mom to go out. Not because she needed to potty but because she wanted to chase the squirrel in the front yard. It was pretty funny listening to mom carry on this conversation with the dog about the squirrel. It also made me think of the movie Up where the dog would say, "SQUIRREL!"

When we left mom's house, Hannah and I stopped at a thrift store I discovered a few weeks ago. I found two skirts for her, a skirt for me, and a pair of cargo pants for Harry, all under four bucks. Not bad! I love this store. It's my secret place and I'm not telling where it is!!! Is that terribly bad of me? Oh well.

So that's it for now. I'm getting ready to take Hannah to Driver's Ed here in a little bit. Hope y'all have a good day. :)

A Little Spot of Joy

This weekend, our family had the privilege of taking care of a beautiful little angel. And that's what we'll call her...."Angel." Because she absolutely was just that. Sent straight from Heaven to our arms...mainly my arms...and brightened up my days, even though it was just a few.

She is the foster baby of a family in our church. They went to see their son in college play a couple of basketball games this weekend and asked if we would like to take care of "Angel." Of course we said YES! And I'm glad. But now that we've fallen head over hills in love with her, we had to give her back this morning. They were going to pick her up Saturday night, but were kind enough to allow us just one more night with her. It's been a long time since I've had a baby to get ready on a Sunday morning, but everything went GREAT and we still made it to church on time!

Tonight I found out that "Angel" could be going back to her parents sometime this week. When I look into the eyes of that little face I just pray that the Lord's will be done and that His hand of protection covers her. Look at her. Absolutely precious.

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Bruce bought me some backgrounds for Christmas so I decided to do a Valentine's Day special for KLM. The special is $30, runs through February 7 and pictures will be back before Valentine's Day.

You get one pose of your choice and that pose comes in:
Three, 8x10s
Three, 5x7s
and twenty wallets

I've received several messages for this special, so if you're interested, let me know ASAP before I book up!

Jubilee, Daddy, Babies, and Funnies

We were able to attend two nights of the Crossroads Rescue Mission Jubilee this week.

We heard some great singing from the Love Valley Baptist Church choir....

the Crossroads Rescue Mission men....

the Faith Baptist Church Vintage bluegrass group....

The Henson Family, and others.

We heard some great preaching. This preacher, Brother Williamson (I believe they said his name was) was something else. I think he was my favorite out of the three we heard, although all three were GREAT messages!

And it is always good to see old friends, like Brother Keith Linzy (Evangelist)....

Brother Rocky Shelton Sr. (Director of Crossroads Rescue Mission)....

Dennis Gomez (We go waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back)....

Kim (Brother Keith's wife)....

and Melissa (Pastor's wife at Bread of Life Baptist)

It was good seeing all of our other friends there too!!

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If you read the post below, you know we brought home a little one from church with us the other night. We had such a good time with her. She's such a cutie pie.

Here she is with her eyes on the prize. She never did reach it, but I'll admit that I did give her a smidgen of frosting. Boy, did her eyes light up then!

Mom and daddy came over for lunch and we had a good time. 'Lil Angel was passed around from person to person and received a bushel of lovin' from everybody. Here she is snuggled up to Paw Paw Birt. Isn't that sweet?

Daddy is doing very good. He ate until he was stuffed yesterday. I doubt he ate supper last night. LOL He was stumbling around a bit. I think his next surgery is to remove a cyst behind his eye. Hopefully that will greatly improve his vision! I am praying for that.

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I've posted this before, but it's a little different. Still very funny. I received a lot of negative feedback, but funny is funny! You can click on them to enlarge them.

Daddy Update and Lil Angels

Daddy is still doing well. As a matter of fact, he and mom are coming over for lunch. Mrs. Kim Lee made a lasagna for them and they're going to eat it over here. I made a three leaf salad and I'm going to make some cheesey garlic biscuits. Should be a good lunch.

Thank you, Mrs. Kim, for your thoughtfulness.
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We brought home Lil Angel last night from church and she spent the night with us. It's been fun having her and playing with her and smothering her with love and attention. She likes Bruce. LOL


She is just the sweetest little thing. I hate to see her go back home. But alas, all good things must come to an end. I'm sure we'll do this again sometime though.

Lord willing, I'll be going to the Crossroads Rescue Mission Jubilee tonight. We sure did enjoy it Tuesday night. Brother Williamson preached a great message.

Hope y'all have a great night!

Guess What I Got To Do Tonight!

Look how beautiful he is.


Me, Little "L", and Brittney


Such an angel


Uncle Bruce couldn't wait to hold the little guy.

LOL, Isn't that funny?

Brandy is Brittney's twin sister. She's been taking good care of Britt while she's in the hospital.

The proud Grandma

Uncle Bruce sure was enjoying holding his great nephew.

Look at those little hands.

Kissy-kissy

The little mama

The daddy

The little mama and daddy.

Awwww

My turn again!!!

He's lookin' at me!!!

He's still lookin' at me!!!

I love this picture of him. Isn't it cute? LOL