On a different note, I didn't realize...
1. That we had walrus
2. That we needed to save them
Have you seen any amazing graffiti in New Orleans? If so, I'd love to hear what and where.
7.20.2010
Bywater Artistry
As I mentioned yesterday, the Bywater of New Orleans is such a unique place. I took pictures of all of the fun art that we saw along the way. There's graffiti, stencil art, and two amazing murals. I also took a picture of an alligator, just for my friend Sal. He adores them, and I couldn't resist (not that he reads this blog).
On a different note, I didn't realize...
1. That we had walrus
2. That we needed to save them
Have you seen any amazing graffiti in New Orleans? If so, I'd love to hear what and where.
On a different note, I didn't realize...
1. That we had walrus
2. That we needed to save them
Have you seen any amazing graffiti in New Orleans? If so, I'd love to hear what and where.
7.19.2010
Sisters: Holli & Hannah
I spent Saturday afternoon with Joe and his cousins, Holli and Hannah. You may remember that we had a session with Hannah awhile back. This time, we wanted to capture the sister element. We chose to shoot in the Bywater because there are so many unique and quirky things there. I LOVE taking pictures more than almost anything else, but I also appreciate the discovery of new things here in New Orleans. Even the places that we've been to before change because the graffiti changes.
Enough talking...time for photography.
Enough talking...time for photography.
7.15.2010
Forgotten God
I just finished Francis Chan's Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit. In my opinion, it was a very challenging book. I wish I could give you this great summary of the whole thing that would make you want to run out and buy it, but I'm an artist and my brain doesn't work that way.
In the last chapter, there is a great paragraph that really summed up some of it for me:
I don't want my life to be explainable without the Holy Spirit. I want people to look at my life and know that I couldn't be doing this by my own power. I want to live in such a way that I am desperate for Him to come through. That if He doesn't come through, I am screwed.
He goes on to talk about 1 Kings 18, with Elijah and the prophets of Baal. He says his favorite part is how the prophets say, "The Lord - he is God!" They didn't complement Elijah on his great prayer or speaking ability; they recognized God and His power.
It's a great reminder and ties in with a Scripture I read earlier today. John 7:18 - He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.
Who are you working to gain honor for?
Read the book; I'd love to hear what you learn. I have to give a shout out to Jim at Cornerstone Church for such a cool cover design; I like it more than most I have seen in a long time.
In the last chapter, there is a great paragraph that really summed up some of it for me:
I don't want my life to be explainable without the Holy Spirit. I want people to look at my life and know that I couldn't be doing this by my own power. I want to live in such a way that I am desperate for Him to come through. That if He doesn't come through, I am screwed.
He goes on to talk about 1 Kings 18, with Elijah and the prophets of Baal. He says his favorite part is how the prophets say, "The Lord - he is God!" They didn't complement Elijah on his great prayer or speaking ability; they recognized God and His power.
It's a great reminder and ties in with a Scripture I read earlier today. John 7:18 - He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.
Who are you working to gain honor for?
Read the book; I'd love to hear what you learn. I have to give a shout out to Jim at Cornerstone Church for such a cool cover design; I like it more than most I have seen in a long time.
7.14.2010
Girls' Night
If you know me, then you probably know I was a tomboy growing up. I enjoyed the outdoors, and spent every day after school outside. I played street basketball with all the guys in my neighborhood, and I wasn't half bad. There were many skinned knees, but I didn't really mind. It made me feel tough, playing with the guys and not crying when I got hurt.
Some of these things are the reason that friendships with guys came naturally for me. I always thought girls were too high maintenance. They were always really sensitive, and they hold grudges for all eternity. That was just way too intense for me, so I liked my place as "one of the guys." It took me a long time to realize that I didn't REALLY want to be "one of the guys." Go figure; I'm a girl and need to act like one. :)
It has been a process, but God has really shown me what a blessing it can be to have great girls in my inner circle. I cherish the fun I have with them and the crazy things that we can laugh about together. Plus, they know the real secret about me...I'm such a sap! Shhhhh, don't tell anyone! Most importantly, we can challenge each other with what God is teaching us and share how we can pray for one another.
Anyway, here are a couple photographs of the food that McKenzie made from our Girls' Night last weekend. I find it amusing that I didn't actually take any pictures of the girls; what was I thinking?
Some of these things are the reason that friendships with guys came naturally for me. I always thought girls were too high maintenance. They were always really sensitive, and they hold grudges for all eternity. That was just way too intense for me, so I liked my place as "one of the guys." It took me a long time to realize that I didn't REALLY want to be "one of the guys." Go figure; I'm a girl and need to act like one. :)
It has been a process, but God has really shown me what a blessing it can be to have great girls in my inner circle. I cherish the fun I have with them and the crazy things that we can laugh about together. Plus, they know the real secret about me...I'm such a sap! Shhhhh, don't tell anyone! Most importantly, we can challenge each other with what God is teaching us and share how we can pray for one another.
Anyway, here are a couple photographs of the food that McKenzie made from our Girls' Night last weekend. I find it amusing that I didn't actually take any pictures of the girls; what was I thinking?
7.13.2010
Crafts with Caroline
Caroline is Joe's little sister, but I want to claim her as my little sister too, if that's possible. She's amazing, and I don't think I could ever get tired of spending time with her. I never had a sister, and Caroline and I have a few things in common. One of those things is our love of crafts. She leans more towards sewing as her artistic outlet, and I really enjoy collages when I'm not doing design work.
When we got together recently, we decided to try something new - mixed media. We took a trip to Michael's (the craft store) to get some supplies and had a blast checking out everything in the store. We spent a couple hours laughing and talking while making art.
Here's what came out of our time together! The first three are of Caroline and her art; the next three are of my piece.
When we got together recently, we decided to try something new - mixed media. We took a trip to Michael's (the craft store) to get some supplies and had a blast checking out everything in the store. We spent a couple hours laughing and talking while making art.
Here's what came out of our time together! The first three are of Caroline and her art; the next three are of my piece.
7.08.2010
Reflections
7.07.2010
When Wrinkles are Cute
No other time in our lives are wrinkles considered cute, but on a newborns it cannot be anything but adorable.
A friend of mine has a new little one to show off. Her son, Brady Joseph, was born last week, and I stopped in the other day for a few photos. He was just seven days old, and he stayed awake the whole time I was there.
Congrats Rebekah, Mike, and big sister Mallory!
A friend of mine has a new little one to show off. Her son, Brady Joseph, was born last week, and I stopped in the other day for a few photos. He was just seven days old, and he stayed awake the whole time I was there.
Congrats Rebekah, Mike, and big sister Mallory!
7.06.2010
Billionaire...anyone?
When Joe plays at The Neutral Ground, he sometimes takes requests ahead of time...at least that's how it used to be.
Our friend Sarah requested a song for him to play this past Friday. For some reason, he was unable to play her first choice, so she made an alternate one. Unfortunately for Joe, it was a song that he absolutely LOVES.
Billionaire by Travie McCoy...yep, that's right! Needless to say, he was beyond thrilled, but he agreed to sing it anyway. You're a great sport; we love you!
Here's Joe, singing Billionaire (notice how his dad opted out of this one).
Our friend Sarah requested a song for him to play this past Friday. For some reason, he was unable to play her first choice, so she made an alternate one. Unfortunately for Joe, it was a song that he absolutely LOVES.
Billionaire by Travie McCoy...yep, that's right! Needless to say, he was beyond thrilled, but he agreed to sing it anyway. You're a great sport; we love you!
Here's Joe, singing Billionaire (notice how his dad opted out of this one).
I can't leave Joe hanging that way, so here's Agent 86 singing Sweet Caroline. I promise that this one is legit; at least they picked it themselves.
7.05.2010
7.02.2010
Something About Responsibility
My sophomore year of college, I consistently stayed awake until 3 in the morning, slept for 4 hours, and then went to class at 8 am. I had a blast that year and didn't see any effects from that insane schedule. I didn't fail any classes; I actually did well.
However, more than a few years have passed since those fateful nights, and I can no longer handle the late nights and early mornings. Every now and then I think, "I've got this!" I stay up late and have a great time laughing with my friends, but then morning rolls around a little too quickly. Last night was one night too many in a row for me; I had to literally drag myself out of bed. I'm having a hard time concentrating on anything other than sleep and food at the moment. Thankfully, the things that I've needed to accomplish at the office haven't required much brain power.
Don't be like me; be responsible and get enough sleep. Responsibility isn't always fun, but it makes me a much better co-worker.
As my co-worker told me today, "Don't be yourself, be nice!" I resent that; I'm a nice person, right?
This picture is in honor of all the torrential downpours we have experienced this week.
However, more than a few years have passed since those fateful nights, and I can no longer handle the late nights and early mornings. Every now and then I think, "I've got this!" I stay up late and have a great time laughing with my friends, but then morning rolls around a little too quickly. Last night was one night too many in a row for me; I had to literally drag myself out of bed. I'm having a hard time concentrating on anything other than sleep and food at the moment. Thankfully, the things that I've needed to accomplish at the office haven't required much brain power.
Don't be like me; be responsible and get enough sleep. Responsibility isn't always fun, but it makes me a much better co-worker.
As my co-worker told me today, "Don't be yourself, be nice!" I resent that; I'm a nice person, right?
This picture is in honor of all the torrential downpours we have experienced this week.
7.01.2010
Finished Product
I didn't have a picture of the completed Vintage Book Frame with my post the other day, so I'm including it here today. I have a couple other really cool books that I'm planning to do this with again soon.
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