Tender Moments

I finally downloaded some older pics off of my other camera and found this one I think Brandon took (yes he is already in training!) and I just love it. I miss the moments were my babies would just snuggle with me.....i think i'm getting the baby bug....but shhhhh don't tell jess!!

Just to get on record

So I just needed to get this down so I have it as proof for future reference! BOTH Kids WANTING to VACUUM

Touring Rome in search of Paul and the Underground Church

VBS was last week and although it was an incredibly busy week for me it was so fun and worth the effort! My assistant family leader was Nicole and we had a blast dressing up like tourists ready to hit Rome....the other leaders enjoyed having a chuckle over our hats and sunscreen noses!! We did everything from singing and dancing to necklace making to shot put and pulling each other on our "chariots" We also learned what it would be like to have to meet in secret and unsure who you could trust about your faith, we also learned how awesome it is to share your faith with others and help them come to know and love Jesus as you do. My only prayer about the week is that I did Jesus justice with sharing his truths with my kids. They were an awesome bunch of kids and will be powerful for Jesus and I can't wait to see the plan he has for their lives.

Our Family~Servius

Brandon riding the "chariot"

Rachel came one night to get in on the action!

future long jumper! (that is great form!!)

two buds on the last night

First 2009 trip to the Zoo

Well this year we decided to buy a zoo pass so the plan is to take lots of trips to the zoo this year! The actual deciding factor was we get a awesome discount at the cinncy zoo (were we plan to go later this summer!) So after the vision walk we headed on over to the zoo and we had a really great time the new African area was open and so super AWESOME! Very lush with lots of water features and much closer to and many more animals!
the girl lion (which you can't see) was born on my birthday!

Rachel looking beautiful by the lions

This guy just so kindly stopped to pose for me!

Brandon checking out the butterfly wings

This pic cracks me up with big ole bug eyes!!

Vision Walk 2009

On the 13th we loaded up and headed to Fort Wayne to walk in the 3rd annual vision walk. This was the first time that the family went with me and we had a good time. It's three miles so we took the wagon for the kids but we thought Brandon would walk most of the way but he wanted to ride....so needless to say Jesse's arms were a little sore the next day! Our Group!

thanks for the backside shot peg! (she borrowed my camera!)

andrea i couldn't resist...he is so darn cute!

this one is just for Peg!

Here is my entry into the I heart faces contest...this week's theme is sepia. I was a lucky one to be able to catch this little beauty unaware of my presence and just exploring at my photo shoot over the weekend.

Check out the other entries at http://www.iheartfaces.blogspot.com/

We Picture This

This months theme is before and after meaning your sooc version and then the edited version. I will be the first to admit there are days I love my pse6 and others I would just rather throw it out the window!
SOOC


Camera Details: Rebel XSI
P mode
f/3.5
Iso 400
Exposure 1/4000

As far as the editing process it is sorta hazy but I know I would have adjusted levels bumped up saturation, and then ran Rita from coffeeshop's free action called Lomo (awesome!!) then adjusted that as needed. Check out the other awesome edits at http://www.wepicturethis.com/
Post Processed