Trip to Austin

Here are a few pics from our trip to Austin.

She was out pretty soon into our trip, thank goodness.

Portable DVD players are the best thing since sliced bread.

Harper got to play with her friend Grady!

Playing with her cousins Jordyn and Landon

She LOVES her Bubby!

Wednesday was Michael's birthday and had a whole list of plans, but we ended up just going to La Madeleine's for lunch, IKEA, and the Round Rock outlets

Mickey was even at the outlets!

Bubby and Jordyn let Harper take a few of their Dora books home. She was in heaven!

It was a quick trip but so worth it! It was nice to catch a little breather after everything that's been going on the last few weeks.

I love TEXAS.

It's true. I love Texas. I grew up here and don't plan on ever leaving. I decided Harper and I needed a little vacation and tagged along with Michael to the hill country. I dropped Michael off at his mom's house in Austin Monday night, and Harper and I drove to Bastrop to my sister's house.

Today since Misti's kids were in school and she had to work, Harper and I met my mom and some other ladies from church for lunch. After lunch, we made a mad dash to the wildflowers to take some pictures of Harper. If you aren't from Texas then you just don't get it. I realize that, but Texans are PROUD. I just can't help myself! :)

Pretty cute kid, right? She only fell over a couple of times during the shoot and got one cut on her leg. She WILL love these flowers. I'm raisin' her right... ;)

So after the pictures, we headed to Warrenton for the bi-annual antique show. Oh how I LOVE this place! I was on a mission to find one thing...an antique wooden highchair. I found it! And it's perfect! Harper also got to play with her friend Grady, and I got to chat with 2 of my favorite people...Karissa and Brittany.

We are now back in Bastrop for the night. Tomorrow is my baby daddy's 33rd birthday! We are planning on roaming the Round Rock outlets and IKEA, eating at The Salt Lick, and taking Harper to Kiddie Acres before we pack up the car to head back to Lubbock tomorrow afternoon. Get excited! :)

Courtney and Chad {Engagement Photographer}

Let me just tell you how much I LOVE taking pictures of people in LOVE! Courtney and I used to work together before she decided to be lame and move to Odessa. I guess I'll forgive her.

How cute are they?!

Thank you so much for allowing ME to capture these moments. I pray your marriage is blessed beyond measure!

Streu's {Family Photographer}

I had the privilege of meeting this precious family and capturing their beautiful baby girl before they returned to Bosnia to continue to build His kingdom.

This is their sweet baby "R" at 5 weeks old. Isn't she the most precious thing?!

Thank you, Streu family, for allowing me to spend some time with you. I feel honored and blessed to be able to capture these moments of your sweet family. May God enrich your life as you teach more people about Him.

Picture Vomit

So...remember that one time I said Michael went to work for an oil company? Well, apparently sexual harassment and a horrible work environment aren't worth making a little more extra money. Oh, if only I was kidding... I am so thankful he removed himself from a situation that put his life in danger, and I'm still proud of him. He is currently still looking for a job, and our prayer is God will lead us to where we need to be. He is leaving for Austin tomorrow for a few days to see if he can do some networking. I haven't gotten into panic mode yet and hope I will never get there. I know we will never go hungry, and we won't be homeless so why worry myself to death?

Anyway...it's been a while since I posted. March is an exciting and sad month all rolled into one. March 17th marked 6 years since our first date. My beautiful mama turned 65 on March 20th, and the 26th was 2 years since my daddy left us. On the 28th, one of my best friends had a beautiful and healthy baby girl. You see what I mean about March being a bunch of emotions all rolled into one?

On a completely unrelated note, I am 99% sure I tore my rotator cuff in my left arm. I wish I had a really cool story as to how that happened, but I am too lame for that. I woke up Friday morning with horrific shoulder pain. I am hoping that if I continue to ice it and limit the use of my left arm, it will get better.

Now onto the picture vomit....

Harper's outfit of choice one day

On St. Paddy's day, we had a family date night at the drive in to see The Lorax.

This is what happens when I am at work and Daddy is in charge.

Harper went to her first princess party to celebrate her friend Brooklyn turning 4!

The weather has been SO beautiful so Harper was helping Daddy in the yard.

SJ came to hang out one afternoon.

Daddy played dress-up.

Michael and Harper came with me on a photo shoot Friday night. This is how you keep a 2 year old entertained.

I HAD to take some picture of my beautiful baby!

So there you have it. I feel like I am constantly working. Michael doesn't have a job. Harper is nearing 2.5 years old.