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I was mentioning to my husband the other day how funny it is when a major life event happens and you can suddenly look back over the last several months and realize how the Lord has been preparing you for what is about to happen. Things that change your heart, your mind, your perspective. It creeps up on you and changes you without welcome or realization. It is slowly becoming clear to me over time. Why this or that didn't happen. Why He has chosen now to shake things up a bit and says, "Did you mean it? Did you mean it when you said you would trust me and know that what I have for you is far greater than your mind could ever comprehend?". It is one of those moments. One of those times and although I cannot share what exactly has me reflecting in such a manner right at this time, I will tell you that it is big. And it could get even bigger. It is mostly good, but even if bad comes riding on the coattails of this moment in my life, I know that He has promised me that All things work together for good...". I trust that. With all this revolution going on in my life, it has forced me to reflect. Today the snow is (finally!) falling softly and quietly outdoors. It calls for an Indian Spice Chai Tea brewed in my new Keurig (thanks to the hubs - Merry Christmas to me!)and a quiet moment (scarce with the kids on Christmas break) to think. I looked at the Christmas tree and the eclectic assortment of ornaments on it. Any interior decorator would probably scoff at the mishmosh of decorations and the way that they're all bunched at the children's eye level, but for me it captures our family and our personality perfectly. I like us. I like our home. I like who we are growing to be. So, I figured I would share some pictures of our home today. Nothing thrilling or exciting. Just us in a nutshell.

Babies. Oh babies! I know I'm not alone in saying this, but I cannot get enough of babies. They are the definition of cuteness. They are sweet, innocent, cuddly and if I could have held little Lilly all day long, it still wouldn't have been enough. She is photographers dream for an infant. Lilly is beautiful and loaded with personality already. Luckily, I'm all set on my end with the whole baby thing, so I will go snuggle other people's babies and then hand them back to mom and dad for the sleepless nights. :)

Indian Summer with Kids

I took complete advantage of the indian summer we had the past week and a half. It was perfection! Colors were spectacular and the temperature around 75 degrees on average. Ummmm.... yes please! Can we schedule this again for next year Mother Nature??? In all my busyness, I managed to squeeze in a session with my sister and her family. There is no lacking personality in this group of five. That is for sure. I like it though because it makes pictures with personality. The warmth has left and the cold wet days have resumed while we call get prepped and ready for Halloween and the whirlwind of other holidays that almost immediately follow. I'm working desperately to keep up with the whole three posts a week vow and although it could be worse, I feel as though I could drop the ball any day now. Back to my sister and her crazy (in the best way possible) little family. I've blogged about them before, but I cannot believe how big the kids are getting. Life goes by far too quickly.

Keep smiling! ~ Libby

Family Ties

Nothing is much worse that being unable to get up and do things. I'm a doer. Always been a doer. But alas, I'm having some adverse side effects from my spinal tap yesterday, so I'm stuck on the couch. Thankfully, I have the laptop and I have been able to at least play some catch-up on work. Like editing the photos that I did for my Aunt and her family :) I still get just as giddy knowing I'm going to see family now as I did when I was a kid. It is even better now because I get to see them and take their pictures. How fun is that?! Super fun! The weather was simply amazing and the cider mill was picturesque (lucky for me - eh?). Not to mention on the hiking trail down by the river there was a man playing his fiddle. I included a picture, but I didn't want to interupt him to get a picture from the front. I cannot say enough about my family and how fun they are. Family is right under God in my list of how I prioritize my life, so it means so much to me that they support me in everything I do. Love you all! I hope you enjoy your pictures!

Keep Smiling! ~ Libby

Rachelle and D.J. Married!

Weather? Unseasonably warm and beautiful. Couple? Stunning. Location? Breathtaking. Bragging to all the other photographers that have to deal with less-than-ideal wedding weather in other parts of the country this weekend? Yeah. Just a bit :) I had such a great time last night capturing Rachelle and D.J.'s wedding. They're a really sweet couple that surrounds themselves with people that are just as wonderful. I may or may not have fallen out of Rachelle's lifted pick-up truck looking for the marriage license, but we're not going to talk about that... Thank you, thank you, thank you to both Rachelle and D.J. I hope I never start taking for granted the privilege that I have coming into these moments in people's lives. Blessings on your wedding and your future!

Chris & Alicia Married!

Nothing thrills me much more than when I get the opportunity to hang out at weddings and take pictures of wonderful people. Even better than that? Hanging out at a wedding of a childhood friend and taking pictures of her and her wonderful new husband. Seriously? Don't I have the most rad job ever?! I know. I do. And it is an awesome blessing that God allows me to be able to participate in the most incredible moments of people's lives. So, without further ado, I present to you Chris and Alicia's fall inspired wedding day. Gorgeous!!!!














Allow me to explain the next few pictures. Chris's mom is a 2nd grade teacher and to practice writing sentences, she had the kids write wedding advice to Chris and Alicia. Some had you laughing and others almost in tears. I love their perspective on marriage!






Thank you to Chris and Alicia for allowing me the opportunity to be such a huge part of their special day!

Keep smiling!
- Libby