Johannesmanns. Family fun

The Johannesmann family. : ) 

This beautiful family goes to my church, we met one Sunday and talked about photographs then lots of life unfolded and it was put on hold for awhile. So, one day, we talked again, and a day was planned for family pics for Christmastime. Their baby boy...what a cutie. In his shirt and khakis, he looked so handsome. Those eyes! His mommy and daddy were so sweet and told me that it was the first time they had posed for pictures as a family since their wedding. I loved that my camera got to capture a part of the their family story...I love stories and I love making new friends...loved our time together, J family!

Just because she is so beautiful! Had to snap a few of the Mrs. for Mr. J!

Washington D.C. - Vacation

My favorite place in the world is my home state. Lone Star just has a ring to it, ya know?
My second favorite place in the world is the beautiful land of D.C. - second place is shared with Maine. : )
One of my best friends & I spent three days this summer walking the streets of our nation's capitol. We crammed it in! Visiting the usual spots plus some new uniquisite ones too. Sitting on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to see the sunrise...simply beautiful. The rain fell a little more than the sun shone! One of my new favorite memories is of us riding through the memorials on town bikes and seeing fireflies light the evening...
The U.S. Capitol...Matthew was our guide...best tour guide guy ever. Air and Space Museum. Sandwiches on the lawn of the Capitol. Ice cream in the dining atrium. Jefferson's library. History walks through the streets with a camera. Metro rides. Capitol Station. Sitting near Mr. Lincoln. The Vietnam Wall at night. Seeing history come alive, seeing history being made in the present...what a beautiful trip.
 

D.C. with the best friend : )

Mr. Lincoln all dressed in his finest : )

Waiting With Hope

Have you ever waited for something with all of your heart?

Ever felt hope begin to dance inside of you?
Ever seen that hope start to fade as fear tries to overwhelm?

Don't. Give. Up.

Keep waiting and let Hope rise to welcome what's coming, what's been promised, what's being made ready for you. It shall come in perfect time and the wait will not have been without worth.

Pic of the Day - Beach

Taken back in December of last year...love the beach. :)