just a few things that inspire me:
-a fresh journal…wondering what life will happen between the lines of the blank pages
-book of Ecclesiastes..and of course the Psalms
-Brooke Fraser music, especially Arithmetic, Shadowfeet, and CS Lewis Song
-Matt Chandler sermons…hillarious but full of depth and truth
-bookstores, with a cup of Starbucks, and lots of time
-Matt Redman’s “Facedown”
-sunsets, sunrises, cool looking clouds
What inspires YOU? What brings your soul to life?
Yesterday I got to catch up with some old friends! Carissa and Jason had baby Will less than 3 weeks ago, and he is just PRECIOUS! I am so happy for this sweet couple! They are really adjusting to parenthood well it seems. Here are a few of my favorites from our session! Enjoy 
I just got home from eating my FREE Panera breakfast and coffee, and it’s time to reveal who won the blog contest!
And the winner of the $15 Amazon.com gift card is……….
Ashlyn - I’ll be emailing you today!! Congratulations!
I’ll be posting another contest around the first of February!
Anyone else out there a Panera lover like me?
I just got word that TOMORROW, Jan 28, Panera will be giving out free coffee and breakfast! It was advertised in USA today, and no coupon is needed.
Sound too good to be true? I thought so too. But here’s proof!
You can bet that I’ll be at the Sandhills Panera in the morn! mmmmmm
*first of all..I just have to say WOW, y’all! I’d never guess that so many people would respond to my blog comment contest! reading some of your comments really made me tear up. I’m humbled, truly. For the sweet words, ‘thank you’ does not seem adequate! Boy is it encouraging though! After hubby Justin read that I was doing a blog contest he said “aren’t you bribing people to comment?” I said YES absolutely, I’m not too proud to admit it 
hehe!
*I’m going to make an effort to post much more frequently! Now that I have a shiny new blog I’ll be more motivated. Kind of like I get more motivated to go to the gym when I get new gym clothes
*I’m working on my 2009 reading list right now. Here is what’s on my list so far:
Sacred Marriage (Thomas), Wild Goose Chase (Batterson), Problem of Pain (Lewis), Holy Curiosity (Collier)
I need some suggestions! Comment with some books I should add to my list. I need some good fiction sprinkled in there!
*Comments for the contest will be eligible till Tuesday at midnight! I’ll draw Wednesday morning and let you know who won the gift card. And yes, comments on this post will work too :)
Have a great day!
So, what do you think of the new blog? It was definitely time for a change!
Now that I have a fancy new blog, I’m going to do some fun new things. At least once a month I’ll have a blog contest for those who comment. You’ll have the opportunity to win some great prizes! Just a way to say thanks to my loyal blog readers (AND encourage you to comment…I hate feeling like I’m always talking to myself! Let’s make this more of a dialogue! )
Here’s the first contest! YAY!
Leave a comment below! I’ll choose one name at random on Tuesday and the lucky winner will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card!
I’ll announce the winner Wednesday morning here on the new blog. Make sure to enter your email so I can contact the winner!
Have a great weekend!
So consider this post an educational segment about what goes on with your wedding photos behind the scenes during the week.
Meg and I were really good friends in college and our friendship fortunately did not fizzle away like some friendships do when you’re no longer living down the hall from each other. Meg lived in NYC for 5 years after college, so I have tons of fun memories of girls weekends in New York! I was so happy when she moved back down to Charlotte…although my trips to NYC are not as frequent without a free place to crash, I get to see my friend in just a quick drive up I-77! I was so happy to make the quick trip yesterday to photograph Meg & Vinny’s engagement pictures. We had a great time catching up and talking about wedding plans. Here are just a few!
