Kami & Michael Engagement Pictures - Preview!

It was such an incredibly gorgeous day today. Perfect for engagement shots with possibly the most beautifully in love couple ever. There are over 600 images to sort through, but I just had to give you a sneak peek. I'll be done editing by the end of the week, so I'll have a bunch more to share. Enjoy!

Foot Glove Love

On January 25, Refuge Youth loaded our backpacks with socks, coats, hats and scarves and headed to Seattle to pass them out. Two years ago, I was looking at my mom and dad's giant wicker basket full of perfectly good unmatched socks. Then something crazy washed over me: I had a desire to match them. Because once they were matched, they would be useful and I would be able to give them away to homeless people. I have always had a place in my heart for them, and this was a practical way to bless them. I didn't want to do this alone, so I enlisted the help of our youth ministry. Foot Glove Love was born.

This year we had fewer socks to give away, but it seemed like we were able to bless more people. The whole point of this activity was to get our students to realize that we are not the most important people in this world. Life isn't just about looking out for ourselves, but looking out for and taking care of those around us as well. If you'd like to contribute to or participate in next year's Foot Glove Love, please let me know.

A few reasons to LOVE Seattle

We've had a crazy winter here in Seattle. It has been insanely cold for at least a month. I broke down and busted out the flip flops the other day, because I miss them that much. No matter the weather we are blessed with, I will always love Seattle. Here are some images from the past four weeks. Don't let the sunshine and blue skies fool you - it's been COLD!

Shipley Spaghetti Extravaganza

December 23, 2008. Spaghetti. Friends. White Elephant. Jock Strap. Crossfire. REAL FIRE.

Enjoy.

Shirley Family Session

I've known the Shirley family for over 15 years now. Pastor Jason was my youth pastor in 7th & 8th grade. Over those 15 years, their family has grown in so many ways. This shoot was done on Saturday, and it started snowing as I drove over to the little park off of Woodinville-Duval Road. I prayed so hard that it wouldn't snow while we were doing the pictures, and God listened! It started coming down right as we took the final 15 pictures. Beautiful setting, beautiful family, beautiful pictures!

**Special thanks to my cousin Betsy who came along with me and stood out in the cold for an hour!**

Senior Portraits...and Engagement Session?

Well, kinda...

Annie Carmona is one of my dearest friends and she was in need of some pictures for her website. Being one with a camera, and missing Annie, I gladly got snap happy.

The first 20 minutes or so was spent taking Annie's profile/headshot pictures. After feeling like I was doing another Senior Session, we decided it was time to throw Chris in the mix. Which ended up looking like engagement pictures. :) We had so much fun jumping, falling, log riding, train-track hopping and just enjoying each other's company. These two are completely head over heels in love with each other.

Puddle Jumping with a Two Year Old

If I haven't told you before, let me tell you now: I LOVE MY NEPHEW!! I seriously can't handle how stinkin' cute he is.

My family went down to our little hideaway in Ocean Shores for Thanksgiving. I got to take some pictures of Judah doing what he does best: having fun and getting dirty. He loved those puddles and just had a blast. He wasn't happy when we brought him back inside though.

My "Little Brudder" Christian

The wait was totally worth it. Christian and I have been trying to get together for the past two months to get his Senior Portraits done, and yesterday was a perfect day! You're the best Christian. :)

Jocelyn is 1 Month Old!

I got to take some pictures of Jocelyn today. She is pretty much the most adorable little girl ever. We tried doing some pictures on the bed, but she was not having it. Kathy ended up putting her in her little chair that has soothing vibrations, and it was smooth sailing from there.

Port Angeles Shoot

Mallory has been trying to get me up to PA for a long time. We finally made it work on Saturday! We did some pictures with her sister, two cousins and the cutest little blonde girls in the world. Here are some images of the fun!