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Sunday, April 1, 2012

"Same Kind of Different as Me"

Ever have one of those times where someone walks into your life and you are instantaneously great friends? You can relate on every aspect of life and almost finish each others sentences within the first hour of knowing that person? I think it is one of those gifts from God to be cherished. Friendship. We crave it, we need it and when left without abuse can be one of the most beautiful parts of our life. Which brings me to Savannah. *insert smile here*

The first time I met her, I had to ask her which model of Nikon she was using. If you're a photographer, you'll totally get that. She answered me graciously and we moved on. Months later, I posted on my FB fan page that I was going to see J* in Chicago. When she showed interest, I decided to tow her along with me. I mean, really... who wants to go alone?

Odd that I invited her after only having a brief encounter with her? Maybe if you're cautious, practical and have some sort of street-smarts, but luckily I am none of the above. What did my throw-caution-to-the-wind attitude get me? A husband with a lot of questions and a great new friend! I won't bore you with the details of our 6 hour long train ride photography chat, but I will show you my new friend and how incredibly gorgeous she is!

Oh, and the best part? She's a photographer and loves TJ Maxx too! She is the same kind of different as me. Two peas in a pod and what I can only predict as a friend for a lifetime.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Home

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.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Beautiful Baby Contest

I was just feelin' a contest yesterday and since I love babies, I figured why not do a beautiful baby contest?! So... here we go!

Post a picture of your baby on the elizabeth K photography Facebook fan page wall (there should be a link on the right hand side of the page). Whoever has the most "likes" by the end of the contest wins! Contest begins 6/22/11 at 12am and ends 7/6/11 at 10pm. The pictures with the most Facebook "likes" is the winner. Winner will receive a free hour long photo session with elizabeth k photography and a picture package that includes 1 8x10, 4 5x7 and 24 wallets. Contest open to babies ages 0 to 24 months old. Person posting the picture of the child must be 18 years or older and the legal guardian of the child. Legal guardian also agrees to signing a photo release form at the time of the session for promotional purposes. Open to Michigan residents only.

Ready, set, GO! If you have any further questions please feel free to give me an email! elizabeth@elizabethkphotography.com

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Getting Older.

I decided to have a little fun today and do a mock David Letterman Top 10 List. As if you had no clue that you're rapidly approaching 30 and you're a mother (mainly of multiple children), then here are some indications that you might be in my boat (in the middle of a storm and clinging for dear life...).

10) You find yourself using terms such as "good gravy" and "fiddlesticks".

9) The young kid hitting on you lights up like a Christmas tree when you reveal your age (in an attempt to scare him off) because he thinks he's scored himself a cougar.

8) You drive a minivan.

7) You drive a minivan and you like it.

6) You have a membership to a discount warehouse. Sam's Club, Costco, etc.

5) New undergarments are a privilege. And one with a pattern? Oh my! Dare we even dream?!

4) You tear up when you receive new towels as a Christmas gift. Not because you're disappointed but because you're overjoyed.

3) When you drop your kids off at school, the guy helping them in thinks you're someone entirely different when you come to pick them up - just because by then you've had a shower. Sadly, I think this is actually the case for me...

2) Your biggest thrill for the week comes when you check out at the grocery store and see your total savings with coupons.

And the #1 way you can tell that you're rapidly approaching 30 with children is...

1) Your kids radio station plays a "retro lunch" and the songs are from when you were in high school.

Hope you enjoy :)

Keep smiling!

~ Libby