First, a little note from me. I have been trying desperately to not work this weekend and just reflect upon Easter and the beautiful gift of new life given by Jesus. However, I have not been doing a very good job. Though I have been “reflecting” I have also been working quite a bit. Mostly because when I stop to take a few moments for myself I feel like so much is hanging over my head that it’s difficult for me to actually sit still and enjoy the silence because of the pressuring voices in my head telling me everything that needs to be done. I appreciate so much the grace and patience all of my clients have given me–especially those who have been waiting over 2 weeks for your gallery or blog posts, or those of you wondering where your DVD and prints are…I also have a few save the date designs that are piling up from my little Etsy business and Yellow Hippie is still waiting to officially launch. Eesh…I am not meaning to turn this into a venting session, I am so thankful to be busy and I am loving what I am doing but recently I have felt a little like I am drowning, but I know there will be rest soon…well, I hope there will be rest soon. Even though I have been working a lot this weekend, in that work I have been able to find peace and I am thankful that the Lord’s grace is present during every moment in the day–not just the moments we set aside to be quiet and listen for them. I am thankful for those still moments, but I am also thankful for the ever present peace He provides for the everyday moments. …It could definitely be the paint fumes talking…but I prefer to think it’s the Holy Spirit. I’m really praying about how to balance my time because I know that I could so easily get consumed in work and this could continue on and on and on. I am also quite aware that most people are extremely busy, especially in our current society, so it’s not like I am alone in this. I am currently reading a book called Boundaries which is helping me to recognize when to say no and how to say no. I’m only on chapter 3, but so far it’s hitting it right on the dot. If you are a praying person, prayers are welcome as I sort through this little season of my life.

Any who, what you are really waiting for is little Nyah, right? She has been a marvelous example of new life, what a fitting subject for Easter weekend. It has been such a blessing for me to sift through her pictures. Here are a few of my favorites from her shoot.

Jen painted this on her wall. Totally artsy fartsy. I love it.

Sweet little angel. I couldn’t decide which one I liked better.

That sweet scrunched up little face. Oh, how I love this picture. I think I’m turning into an Anne Geddes wanna-be.

Don’t forget to tell people about the mini-portrait sessions April 17! There are still a few spots left and I would LOVE to fill them all!

Thanks for listening to me ramble today, and thanks for visiting my blog! If you are looking for session info & pricing click here and then click the appropriate website (portraits on the left, weddings on the right).