Last Day...

Today is the last day of Lifeprint's VBS. What an unbelievable time! I had such a fun group of girls, too! Really excited to see what is in store for them down the road as they grow- AND hoping to see more of them at Lifeprint! :)
Each group was a band name- hence our Big Daddy Weave signs. I printed this out as a picture to give to my group as well as a headband that they liked of mine that I wore on Thursday (made it- Amy, like the flower ones that I made for the girls, only a big star). It's a star because we have a "superstar" theme going! Just for fun and something to maybe wear to the Go Fish concert! Which, by the way, is sold out!! Can't wait!!!

Prayers and blessings go out to all of the kids and volunteers on the last day at VBS. Thanks everyone for a GREAT time!! See you at the concert!

New Fave

VBS WEEK. That's all I have to say! I can't believe it's already Wednesday- only 3 more days left! What a powerful experience to be a part of. There is nothing better than a child coming up to you telling you how nice they think you are... or how fun of a "band manager" I am... or how cool Lifeprint is. I even had a little 7 year old girl come up to me and asked me if I'd pray with her because she is having a pretty hard life these days at home. Man, am I feeling the blessings pour out day after day after day being a part of this VBS. It's definitely changing ME from the inside out.

This week is so much more than a trillion hours spent planning details. Bigger than just dressing up everyday and doing ridiculously corny choreographed dance moves to silly GO FISH songs... it's changing a child's life. Showing them Christ in an unbelievable way. Experiencing the Lord in an AWESOME setting at an AMAZING church. I pray that all of the volunteers involved (including myself) this week realize that their time and efforts go so far beyond teaching at a VBS. Gives me chills feeling the presence of the Lord this week- even just writing this! God is too good!

This is totally not related to VBS in any way but I went back to email some friends photographs that I've been meaning to give them weeks ago and stumbled across a new fave... It's fun to see one's I never touched or put on facebook, or blogged, or printed. There are quite a few that are worthy of doing so that I didn't even see! I love the lighting and it kind of gives me the feeling of what I've been experienceing this week. A lot of prayers, a beautiful setting, powerful light, and a God that overtakes all things in a way we can never comprehend. SO amazing.
Hope everyone is having a Spirit filled week! I know I am! And come check out Lifeprint Church this Sunday... all the kids will be singing with Pastor John during Praise and Worship! Should be a fun time :)

They Lost.

Marlon played for the Superior Stampede this year (minus the first few games) and last year.

Last year they were undefeated.

This year, they made it to the "playoff game that would have gotten them to the championship."

The game for "all the marbles"...........It was still fun to watch him play (he's #47). And I promise he's not throwing punches out there- it just appears that way in this one.
He's so cute.
He lives for football. If there is a game on, don't even waste your time trying to get in the way or try to even get a word in.
(because it's literally a waste of your time). Eats, breathes, smells, looks, lives for football.
Take a look at that face.... poor guy. He's never lost. He was a good sport- just had to give him a few minutes :)

(I'm so anti facial hair usually but it's kind of growing on me I guess.... but I didn't say that.)

And with all of these photos, I went out and purchased a Tamron Telephoto AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Macro (mostly because I have a Tamron lens already on my camera and this one was a LOT more affordable than the comparable Nikon lens... anyone familiar? any suggestions?)... you'd think it could get a little closer- although I was restricted to staying up in the bleachers. Pretty disappointed. I would have been happy with a 300mm I'm sure. Not that I shoot fooball games or sports very often, but I'm still trying to decide if it's worth keeping around. I'd love to hear some insight.

FREE VBS @ LIFEPRINT Church!

Just a reminder that "Backstage with the Bible" VBS Kid's Camp will be going from August 3rd- August 7th from 8:45am- 12noon every morning! THEN a big concert by the GO FISH GUYS on August 8th (Saturday!) at 6:30pm!

If you are interested in coming to just the concert, you can get your tickets HERE!

If you are interested in signing up your kiddos and friends for the free VBS at Lifeprint Church in Prior Lake, you can register them HERE! The camp is open to kids from age 3- 4th grade (completed).

Hope to see you there!!!

More Favorites of the Hanish Family

It's a girl!

Love this one.

Soon to be a family of 5! Blessings to you all as you welcome your baby girl into the world!

Hanish Family

I had the opportunity to take belly shots for the Hanish family- and got the ok to post some photos to show off what a beautiful family they are :) When I got there, I was welcomed into their home by Ethan and Leighton- beaming personalitites! They were so sweet and are SO excited to have a new baby sister coming in August. I have tons and tons more, and probably will post more of them.... these are just what I had at work for now. Thanks again to the Hanish family for such a fun time! What a beautiful family you have- can't wait to meet the new addition!

Proud BIG BROTHERS! Love their shirts!

Look at all of those fingers! What a lucky baby girl that is in there- tons of love already!

Beautiful mommy to be! Can't wait to show everyone more of her- she looked like she should be on the cover of something!

Thanks again to all of you! Will post more probably tonight...

I can't help it!

Just wanted to share some more.......
I love this one.

I think Ethan's face is priceless in this one! Ugh... melts my heart.

More Proof

Here is more proof that I do my dream job... thought I'd share :) The wedding day is such a "keep things moving" kind of day that I never get my own photographs to show interested new clients what I do! All photos are from http://www.sarakcavallin.com/

Eyelashes are always my favorite part :)

I get excited...

I know that I should finish all of the photos before I post just one at a time, but I get too excited and want to share! A close up of Baby Ethan from the post below... don't be surprised if I keep adding as I go :)
Goodness, he's adorable!

Just one.

Can this little guy be any cuter???
I'm thinking they don't come any cuter...

Little baby Ethan. I couldn't help but share at least one before I head out the door again. This little boy was so happy and smiley- so sweet! I have many to choose from to blog but wanted to get one up as soon as I could :)

Thanks for the opportunity to be welcomed into your home to take photos of your precious little guy! What a blessing!

ok- I lied.... here's another one.I lied again- here's another one... now I'm really leaving! :)Post more soon- God bless you Ethan!