Being a photographer, I get to see a lot of beautiful moments. I love my job…  I love shooting weddings (Everyone is so happy and all the details are pretty)! I also love taking photos and videos for Real4Christ Ministries to share about the kids at the schools and feeding centers in Kenya! In the past few years, I have travelled to Kenya six times and am planning my seventh trip in January 2015:)

Even though photography is something I am passionate about, it keeps me very busy. I am trying to slow down and take in each experience, savor the small things, appreciate the ones I love and enjoy each day.

Here are some things that I enjoy the most in my life:

1. the first sip of coffee in the morning, especially if it has whip cream and cinnamon

2. the sound of my husband laughing when he’s really tickled

3. puppy snuggles in the morning and how excited he gets when I mention breakfast

4. when my husband pulls me close in his sleep

5. his arms

6. the satisfaction I get when I finish jiu jitsu  (I train at TX Black Belt Academy)

7. the calmness I feel when I’m rolling (jiu jitsu)

8. butterflies on my rose bush outside my office window

9. feeling the wind change as a storm blows in

10. the sound of the kids singing in Kenya

11. laughing with good friends

12. hearing that someone has sponsored a kid in Kenya with Real4Christ Ministries

13. Safari sunsets

14. the sound of my skis slicing through the snow

15. swimming the the indian ocean, looking for starfish

16. watching a groom see his bride for the first time on his wedding day

17. sitting on my back porch while it’s raining

18. 9am (or 10 sometimes) coffee dates with God

19. the embrace of a friend I haven’t seen in a long time

20. hosting parties and watching my guest having fun

21. coming home to Texas and good Mexican food