Hunting | 2011

I had the privilege of going hunting, late season with some close friends. It was so beautiful  up there and we had a total blast! I figured I'd put up a few pictures of our totally awesome week! :)

on the way up there we stopped in steamboat and 

had breakfast. these pics were taken there

It was super foggy up where we were. A few times we drove 

and got above the fog. It was so pretty!

 Bradley got a huge cow! 

 sunrise + fog + awesome guys = super cool pictures! ;)

not even gonna comment on this one. ;P

 love these four so much! :)

Zafir's litter | 2011

After a long day and lots of work, Zafir delivered 10 beautiful puppies. 

Sadly two of the puppies didn't make it, but we still have 8 beautiful and healthy babies!

Momma, after a looooong day

This was Whitney's idea. I thought it turned out pretty cute. :)

memories {4 years}

If I close my eyes, I can still hear it. 

The smooth, refined piano playing coming from the living room after a stressful day.

How soothing it was in the evening. It was her way of winding down, but it ingrained something deep into the hearers. Something more precious than she would ever know. It ingrained a memory. a sweet memory. One that will be treasured forever! Oh how I wish I could hear the playing that brought so much peace to my soul in those times of need... those memories from yesterday and yet so long ago. . . And yet if I close my eyes and soar back I can still hear, faintly in the background, the sweet playing of my sweet mother. I can still feel the peace that overwhelmed my soul when she sat down to play. I can still imagine singing along as she played some of our favorite hymns. 

MEMORIES. This precious gift that can never be replaced or taken away. MEMORIES. Something that I will cherish forever. Something I can share with those who never knew her. sweet MEMORIES. 

I thank God for these memories that are sweet to me like honey. And I pray that I will never take them or any of the other sweet things in this life for granted. 

Life is but a vapor. Let us look around and cherish the ones around us. . . before the vapor is gone. 

Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.

~ Psalm 126:5

I'm gonna love you through it

The other day I was listening to the radio when this song came on. . . 

even though its about cancer and a husband and wife, my heart really connected with most of the lyrics. Particularly the ones I posted below. It was such a comforting reminder that my Jesus will always be there 'holding on when I let go', 'wiping my tears when I cry', and 'loving me ALL the way through it'!

She said, "I don't think I can do this anymore". 

He took her in his arms and said "That's what my love is for". 

When you’re weak, I’ll be strong. When you let go, I’ll hold on. 

When you need to cry, I swear that I’ll be there to dry your eyes. 

When you feel lost and scared to death, like you can’t take one more step. 

Just take my hand, together we can do it. I’m gonna love you through it. 

And when this road gets too long, I'll be the rock you lean on. 

Just take my hand, together we can do it. I’m gonna love you through it.  

~ 'I'm gonna love you through it' ~ Martina McBride

Schmitz Family | Fall 2011

I knew the Schmitz Family a long long time ago when I was a little girl, and was totally delighted when I was asked to take their family pictures this year! :)

I think this might be my favorite family shot

I was in-love with the colors on these trees! :)

Their so pretty! :)

The triplets! :) 

REALLY LOVE THIS ONE!

Rachel

Matt :D

X) I like his hat! X)

and his boots. :)

Searcy Family 2011

:) My Family :)

Thanks Rachel Brottlund for the amazing pictures!