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one. i'm hopping aboard the three.six.five train because i believe there's no better way to celebrate a new camera (all my ebay selling paid off to pay for my camera and i mostly came away un-scammed) than to take pictures every single day for an entire year's time.
i have dreamt of taking a blurry, backgrounded, halo headed picture for so long. now it's within reach. the picture taking possibilities feel endless. to learning i go.
two. this is what bloomers are for.
three. i think he likes me. a lot. a lot. i give Kelly the camera and this is what i get ~
four. this settles it. with her incessant dishwasher kissing i'm convinced we've got an eventual domestic diva in our midst.
five. best weekend ever = reuniting with my cousin after seven years. Rachael's dad was my dad's brother and since my dad died, i don't get to see that side of the family often. not to mention we are all spread across the miles from california to colorado to the carolinas. i cherished the reminiscing; i felt a sense of gushing nostalgia the whole time.
six. this morning i woke up with a well of joy deep down inside over getting to be a mommy. there's no other way i'd want to spend my days than with my babies. AND i get to be married to the man of my dreams. AND - the best for last - i serve a gracious God who washes me clean with the blood of the risen Lamb. this brings me unspeakable joy.
-carissa
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the dishwasher kissing is beyond adorable.
Ooh, nice pictures. I really want to take a photography class someday and learn all the good stuff :)
One - You gotta love a little bokeh. :)
So glad you could enjoy sweet time with your cousin - I've been blessed with over 50 first cousins between my mom's side and dad's side (BIG families are not unusual around here) - and those family relationships are something to really treasure. Have a great Monday, Carissa!!
I can't figure out if she will like housework or creating the need for cleaning.
Agh - I'm terribly sorry - I must have clicked Submit Link twice.... It's a Monday morning and it's supposed to be ANOTHER day in the 100s - do either one of those excuses work??! :)
Love these pictures, as always! Cousins are such a blessing - I am so thankful to have grown up with so many. I wish my boys had a ton of cousins running around like we did. :)
Gorgeous photos! It is always good to see family you haven't seen in a while, my cousins are all spread out as well. Some of them came here last summer and it was just so fun to catch up a little!
Hope you have a great Monday!
Yay for new cameras!
Also, how about a "How to Sell on E-bay" tutorial? I got online yesterday with intent to post some stuff on e-bay, but I got overwhelmed and posted stuff on Craigslist instead.
Your camera is great, what awesome pictures! I'm glad you got to reconnect with your cousin, sounds like an awesome weekend :)
Yay for a new camera!! Your pictures are always beautiful...can't wait to see even more! Don't you just love those mornings when you wake up with those feelings? I spent overnight with Noelle hacking up her lungs so I didn't quite have one of those this morning, lol! Hope your weekend ahead is a blessed one :)
Congrats on the new camera! I'm saving up for one too. Mine is too slow to catch the grandkids being cute. Loved your final item. Knowing the Lord puts the "live" in life!
You take such amazing photos, I hope one day to come close to that! Have a Great Monday!!
love your pictures!
I'm hoping to one day get a good camera and learn to take some awesome photos.
your babes are just precious! and it does feel so great to be doing just what the Lord has created us to do. and to know He loves us immensely.
Precious kiddos and a precious mama. :) And CONGRATS on the new camera! That is soooo exciting! I would love to make some extra $$$ for a new camera and seeing on ebay has crossed my mind, but it scares me! :) You should do a post with ebay tips. ;)
Love all those pics! Looks like you and your cousin had a wonderful time together! :) Gotta love those days when you wake up feeling so lucky for the things God has blessed you with!
Yeah for ebay and for getting cameras! That's one part of my post too - I am getting a camera this week paid for by ebay too! What camera did you get?
Yay for a new camera! The dishwasher picture is hilarious! Kids do some crazy stuff don't they?!?
Oh how I love your Mondays! I'm so excited for you and the new camera (and the blurry backgrounds). I love seeing you through Kelly's eyes...priceless. How fun to reunite with family.
Congrats on the camera! Yay! The photos look great. What kind did you get?
loved the baby belly shot! new cameras are fun!
That bloomers picture is TOO cute! Congrats on the new camera! I'm in serious need of one, but my b-day is coming up!
Happy Monday!
:)
Congrats on the camera! beautiful pictures!
i just recently found your blog! i love it and you and your family are absolutely precious :) can't wait to read more!
I remembered! Mondays come around so fast. Now off to visit other blogs. Check out mine. "The Songstress" that started my blogging frenzy.
So glad to have found your blog..and you. Thank you for allowing me to link up,,:)
Haha! :) That dishwasher-kissing may just mean she likes her reflection. :D
Your husband definitely likes you. A lot. Why else would he take so many pictures of you?
love,
~bree
P.S. What camera did you get??
Yay for the new camera and family reunions:) Your family is adorable!
I really enjoy your photos! Everytime I come to you blog I'm reminded to pick up my manual so I can make better use of my camera.
YAY for new cameras! You must teach me the art of ebay selling. I have no clue where to begin or nuttin'.
Love the joy you felt! You made me start singing the song w/the words 'washed by the blood of the lamb' in it. Of course that's the only part that's coming to mind, but I'm singing it over and over. :)
What great pictures! I am so excited for you about your new camera and the endless possibilities attached. And how wonderful to get to reunite with a long-lost relative and friend! Those are such sweet times...
so fun! I just upgraded my camera body and lenses too... feels so good! What did you get?
And I am proud of your hubby for taking pictures of your face :) I give my DH the camera and I get random shots of my boobs or my butt (completely clothed ofcourse). haha!
That Sage of yours is just way too precious! AND YAY for a new camera! I want a fancy one {and the knowledge of how to operate it} SOOO bad! Hope you and your beautiful family have a great week! :)
Yay for a new camera! I can't wait to see all of the beautiful pictures you're going to take!
omg sage kissing her reflection is toooooooooo cute!
My hubby does the same thing when he gets a hold of the camera...so many random pictures of me!
LOVE your number six too :)
Just sat down from eating supper and discovering your blog was like dessert.. for real! So down to earth and real and funny. All stuff I like..looking forward to following you and your sweet little family.
ADORABLE pic of Sagey poo! And hurrah for new cameras! The camera nerd in me wants to know: what did you get?!?!?
Blurry bokeh-ey backgrounds; a beautiful thing. Loved your ending sentiments. Even in the tiredness of life, I agree. Blessed with a big ol' capital B.
congrats on the new camera. what fun! loved the post.
So cool to get a new camera...that first picture looks so cool. Love the bloomer shot too. haha
SO fun hanging out with you today too! excited about your new camera, and I'll post the pic of sage & mags later this week! love your pictures of yall downtown!
I just love number six. :)
Loving that you got that camera! (I know all about that dream...still dreaming :))... and that belly above those bloomers - precious!...and no wonder he takes pictures of you! - beautiful!...and number six - my thoughts exactly! Happy Monday :)
LOVE number 6. Reminds me of my life too!
♥Jazmin
This is my first time to your blog, so lovely!! So excited to have linked to your Misc Monday party, though it's Tuesday. (sorry...though I guess you allow this on occasion since the linky is still open. will use bulleted numbers next time too...)
Love your pictures and congrats on getting in so many of them too! Rare for the mom and photo-taker! :)
Happy Tuesday!
XO
Erin
Good luck with your project 365! Looking forward to seeing your pictures. Love the shot of Sage and her bloomers. And her kissing the dishwasher is priceless. How wonderful you got to reunite with your cousin. And I too am thankful for a God who washes me clean! Love that last picture.
Adorable! You and your babies all are! And I love how you choose to keep it all in perspective and thank God for each day spent with those you love and having the blessed assurance of life in Christ! Awesome! :)
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