Life is fragile.

Life is so fragile. My moms cousin passed away this morning very unexpectedly. She has four young children the youngest being only four. It's so hard to understand why this had to happen. And only God understands the big picture. Please keep the family in your prayers.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you and expected end. Jeremiah 29:11

:AUSTIN SENIOR:

I had the priveledge of taking Austin's senior pictures awhile back. It was freezing cold to say the least but we just pretended like it was the dead of summer instead and it worked! :)

Meet my 2nd cousin Austin Smoker: He loves to tease and is a total nut. He's a dedicated Christian and a good singer. Oh and he's also pretty good at playing his air trumpet . :)

My favorite one.. He's a natural to take pictures of.

"...that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Aahh finally it snowed! And who can resist taking pictures in the snow. We had a basketball tournament at school the day it snowed so i got Mary to go outside with me so i would have someone to take pictures of.

Then Tyler and Duane thought that they needed their pictures taken to.

My favorite picture of the whole day. I love the look of pure delight on her face!

It was like a winter wonder land.

I am so thankful for all of my friends both near and far! I have learned so much from each one of you, and I feel priviledged to call you my friend!!

Jesus said, "Greater love has no one this: to lay down one's life for his friends."
How willing are we to lay down our lives for our friends?

Thanksgiving weekend

So I haven't updated for awhile but this past while I have been extremely busy between school activities and homework, youth group stuff, and just things. The day after Thanksgiving we went to Ohio to my Grandpa Zooks! That Saturday night we all got together at my Uncle Matts for Cheyenne and Brody's birthdays. Their Thomas cake. Brody's favorite word that night was Thomas. And before we could even get a picture of them together Brody decided to take his hand over the icing.

My attempt at getting a good picture of them two together with the cake didn't go so well. :)

Cheyenne. She is way to cute. It takes her awhile to warm up to everyone but once she does watch out!! :)

Brody was more than delighted with his Thomas book.

And Cheyenne was happy with her strawberry shortcake coloring book.

Sami and Kaya!

Later on that night us older cousins randomly went shopping and just goofed off!! It was a party! I am so thankful for my family and I can't wait to go to the cabin over christmas with them!