Amy and Scott love to spend time in one of their favorite books systematic theology… yes it’s way above my head too!  Little did they know that teaching and leading a class at church would open their eyes and hearts to each other.  They were giddy playing in the fields, dancing into the sunset and soaking in one of their last nights together before Scott left to serve our country.  It was a tender celebration of love, and of letting go…

so… until we say hello again, let’s soak it in, let’s laugh out loud, and cling on to each other!

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If I were to describe Becky & Francis I would have to add a little smile at the end of every sentence.  Becky adds color and sparkle to everything she does and Francis is grounded and serves faithfully!  I love how they are devoted to knowing each other.  Whether it’s Francis proposing at Becky’s favorite stationary store, to Becky making Francis smile with the sparkle in her eye. They are perfect for each other, completing each other’s sentences and committing to loving each other always.

Congratulations soon to be Mr. & Mrs. Lee !

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Nothing is more inspiring than to see someone love something, and to do it with their whole heart!  I have learned about passion, serving, kindness and joy from my sweet friend Maria.  Her talent amazes me.  She is truly an artist.  She doesn’t need the best equipment, best brushes, best canvas…. she paints from her heart.  And it leaves me in awe.

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Malia and Andrew met on a blind date!  It is always amazing to see God’s handiwork when he brings two people and join them as one.  Malia likes to run, Andrew likes to cycle.  What I love about Andrew is that since he met Malia, he started to run with her, even overcoming tendonitis.  He proposed to her by running along side her training for a race!  Ok that’s pretty much true love right there!

I’m still in awe that Malia made her own wedding dress!  She looked absolutely stunning!  It was a beautiful day celebrating two people in love committing every day to serving each other! I wish you both the best adventures together!

 

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Diane’s bubbly & organized personality fits perfectly with Matt who is funny and outgoing. Upon meeting them, my heart delighted when they literally could not take their eyes off each other yet they were grounded in their goals to save and to prepare for their future.  There was pure JOY in their wedding day as Matt’s dad married them, and they were surrounded with family and friends who promised to walk with them through life!  May you two have the biggest most beautiful life together! And may all the little details that were sprinkled through your wedding day continue as you commit yourselves daily to each other!

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oh my I’m embarrassed at how long it has been since I’ve done a personal post… So let’s get personal..

God has been speaking to my  heart.  Straight to my heart and breaking it, crumbling it and molding it.

I’m ashamed to say most of my life I just wanted to fit in…  I wanted to be popular, I wanted to be pretty and have pretty things…  I wanted to marry a prince and have the perfect children with the perfect lil house…. But God is wrecking my life and changing it.  Part of this wrecking process is showing me I have been called to be different, to be set apart…

You see she is the one in the photo with out a tutu, with out point shoes, with out pale skin.  She is the youngest, she is shy, she does not want to have any attention on her.  These are the things that I see… because I so desperately just want her to fit in!

But God sees her as chosen, beloved, fearfully and wonderfully made. Knit together in my womb and put together for His glory.  She is happy to be here.  She is comfortable not having a tutu or point shoes because she knows she is dancing for her Maker.  But you see I spend so much time trying to dance for man, I forget about what God has called me to do.

My dear friends.  As Advent is upon us.   My hope is for you to know that you are deeply loved, chosen, set apart for His Kingdom.  That you are holy and beloved. That no matter the condition of your heart, He loves you,  He cares for you,  He wants to be close to you.  And as we relish in His love, I challenge you to love more, to be set apart, to not blend in, but to shine of His great love for us in all circumstances.

Hold me to this friends!  LOVE YOU & Let’s be DIFFERENT!  :)

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The beautiful Levy Wedding day started off at the L’Auberge in Del Mar.  Sherry and Sam have a love story that is filled with the stuff movies are made of!  Sam played the Ukulele while his bride walked down the aisle.  There wasn’t a dry eye at the ceremony as they took a moment to remember Sherry’s mom and Sam’s sister who are no longer with us here on earth.  One of the most unforgettable parts of the day was an undeniable ray of sunshine shaped like heart with bursting sun beams down towards the ocean. They had the perfect view and their hearts were full of hope.  There were times during the reception when I saw Sam whispering sweet words to Sherry, and the tender moment when Sherry danced with her dad.  The love their sisters and brothers shared with them while toasting them and wishing them the best made me realize just how special Sam and Sherry are.  They are fiercely loyal, bright, determined, kind and generous.  There was laughing and dancing like I had never seen before, i’m talking bride and groom on the chairs and a knife dance!  Oh the celebration easily could have lasted for days!  Dear sweet Sam & Sherry  I wish you a happily ever after.

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Here are a few photos from last year’s session to give you an idea. Different props will be used, but it will still be a themed session!!

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You know if you have ever talked to me, I’m passionate about almost everything! I love God,  I LOVE my husband & my sweet girls…I love my friends… Can you tell?  I LOVE,  love! So you can imagine the pure JOY on my face the ENTIRE day of Tim and Heek’s wedding.  They OOZE of LOVE in everything they do.  They met doing something they both enjoy, swing dancing.  And can these two DANCE!! I hope they never stop dancing!!! They are as happy as anyone can be when they are in each other’s arms.

While I watched Heek’s sweet sister sewing a loose button on her wedding dress, Heek’s friends ooo’d ahhh’d and cheered Heek on as she got ready.  Her sister surprised her with Betsy Johnson shoes that Heek had been eyeing.  Tim and Heek texted a few times while they were getting ready for the big day!  Oh there were so many happy tears from everyone.  Tim looked adoringly at Heek and Heek just melted into Tim’s arms.  Hope you are able to see a little LOVE from this amazing day!

 

 

 

 

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Tim said Heek is outgoing, loyal and supportive Heek describes Tim as Mathemagical, charm some and funergetic. YES that’s exactly how she described him and I love it! I fell in love with the way they looked at each other and the way Tim makes Heek laugh.  Her laugh is contagious and she probably has 100 different laughs!!  You should have seen me smiling behind the camera!  These two love to swing dance, have wine and cheese, drink coffee and eat macaroons.  They are crazy fun, crazy creative and just crazy in love!  I’m so excited to share a few photos from out time together!

 

 

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