To My Dear Husband: Happy Birthday

This day has been on my mind for quite awhile now, and so I dedicate my blog post to my dear husband, Harvey. Harvey is turning the big 4-0 today, and I am glad to call him mine.

Honey, you are a true blessing in my life. My God has been so faithful in sending you to me. I write this and think back to the times we have had together--both wonderful and terrible. We have seen so much already in our young lives; I'm anxious and afraid in part to see what is next. The biggest difference I feel for the future, however, is our strength in the Lord has grown by leaps and bounds. He has been opening doors that we are choosing to walk through together daily. In that, I find rest, peace, comfort, and joy. My Savior tells me not to be afraid; to delight in our future together.

You, along with my Savior, are what make me want to be better, and you are a constant reminder of Christ's love. You love me as Christ loves the church...I'm not sure how many lucky wives can say that. I have so many faults...and yet you love me still. I am so blessed to have you. Thank you for being who you are and for being an amazing husband and father. Your heart of gold, the sacrifices you make, the rock you are for me and for our kids, are like no other. I have run from this before, but I now stand in awe of God's blessing in you. You forgive without restraint and you love without conditions. You are an endless fountain of caring. Thank you for all that you do--thank you for loving me.

I am excited about your birthday and all it means for you. Your future in our Lord is bright and shines like the sun! I pray for happiness and love over you and sincerely hope to give you the same gifts you have given me. It's your birthday--you are only one year older--but we are both so much wiser. I love you so!

Here is my dear Harvey with our kids--they are in love with their daddy!





And here is my husband during our vacation to Fredericksburg. What an amazing man of God!
HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY, HONEY!
MAY GOD POOR BLESSINGS ON YOU ALWAYS!

Cute Little Babies!

I have known this great little family for a year now, and they are just awesome! They had a new little baby girl and I was fortunate enough to take them out and get pictures of her. They have a cute little spitfire who was a ball of energy, but was actually really good when it was time to snap a few!

Ok, so confession? I took these in the summer! Oh my goodness, it has been a crazy life lately. I don't even know when it started; I think it just keeps going... ;)

So we went out to this cute little Old Town spot and I was hoping to get some cute spots and sky in the background. It was a rainy day and the sky was rockin' pinks, purples, oranges, deep blues, and puffy storm clouds. I had visions of a baby in a basket, incredible painted sky in the background, then some cute nook shots. Well, don't go around buildings for sky, lesson number 1. Lesson number 2: rain makes the sky darker faster. So, although my summer day was long just the day before, the next day looked like it was dark already.. Then baby girl was really not liking being set down and mommy was trying to come up with innovative ways to make her sleep. I think I have begun a reputation for wide awake newborn shots! Oh yeah, Lesson number 3: Houston is sooooooo humid! My eyes were stinging from the sweat and the lenses were foggy. Wow. Talk about overcoming obstacles!

Speaking of overcoming, the shoot was an immense success! As far as the little angel goes, she makes every picture perfect. He is the cutest little boy that loves his little sister like no other. Aaaand they both have perfectly pouty lips (is that a word? pout-ty? they pout. there...) Haha! Enjoy these little angels; you'll want to give them a great big hug!

See? I told you! Luscious kisses! Mwah!


Big brother is cuuute!






His modeling pose. What? Were you calling me? I'm sorry, I'm just modeling this cute outfit right now..


As his mother would say, "Sah-weet!"


Her little toes make an appearance!


I'm awake!


Fine, you keep doing that, I'm going to suck my thumb now.


A cute black and white and a smile to round it out. Yay!


Loved the session! Make sure to check out my Facebook page for more, and I've done some rearranging and updating on my web page. Have fun!