Two Years and Counting

I have made two important commitments in my life. The first being my commitment to Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. He is the One who sits on the throne as King of my life. I have committed to die to my flesh daily in order to give Him free reign. I have committed to be faithful to Him, to do all that he asks of me, and to go wherever He desires for me to go. He is the single most important being in my life, and I will continually thank Him and praise Him for His love and His goodness and grace for as long as I live. The second most important commitment I have made is to my husband. It was two years ago today that I said my vows to him, and I am so very glad I did. My husband is the most precious gift God has ever given to me. He is the greatest friend I have ever known. His love for me reminds me so much of Jesus’ love for me. He loves me unconditionally… no matter how much I fail him, he will always love me just as much as he did before. I am simply amazed at how much he cherishes me, and I find myself so unworthy to receive such love and adoration. I thank God so much for this gift of my husband, and I have promised to cherish him as a gift for the rest of my life. I want to always love him just as Jesus loves him. Just as Jesus is faithful to him, I want to be faithful to him. Just as Jesus forgives him, I want to forgive him. Just as Jesus humbled Himself and lifted him up, I want to humble myself and lift him up. Just as Jesus prays for him, I want to pray for him. Just as Jesus gave up all rights for him, I want to give up all rights for him. I pray that with God’s help I will be able to daily fulfill these things and be the best wife for him, as he is the greatest husband to me.

Our Wedding Day 9/15/07…

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ryan and Amy - Engaged

This weekend Jake and I had the privilege of shooting engagement photos for the lovely couple Ryan and Amy. We met them down in San Diego and made our way to the beautiful Balboa Park to take their photos. It was a gorgeous place with a variety of backdrops for us to use for the portraits. Thanks again Ryan and Amy for showing it to us, and thanks for the delicious sushi dinner!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Pastor Jake and I

On Saturday Jake officiated his first wedding. The family of the bride is very special to Jake because they were instrumental in leading him to the Lord. They had always ministered to him and prayed for him as he was growing up, and it was they who took him to church where he went forward to receive Christ. He was a little nervous since he cares for the family so much, and also because the father is quite an accomplished businessman and speaker, and attending the wedding were several congressman, state assemblymen, and a senator... I would say he had reason to be a little nervous, but he did amazing. I am so proud of him. The wedding was beautiful... probably the nicest wedding I have been to, and it was so nice to just relax and enjoy it without having to work.

 and now.. my point n' shoot photos...
 
 
 
 

and the best part of the wedding: the photobooth.

Love and Marriage

This Sunday, July 12th 2009 was my cousin Madeline's big day! Jake and I took her wedding pictures... it was mostly Jake since I was in the wedding party, but I still got to participate in my favorite part, the romantic shots! Here are some of their photos...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Aren't they a gorgeous couple? Now here are some pictures of me being a bridesmaid and a photographer at the same time...



There are many more photos, and we will be posting all of them soon on our website so be sure to check for them!

That's Amore

Yesterday me and Jake took engagement photos for my brother Chad and his Fiancé Emily...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
              

These two are just so precious, they made our job way too easy : )