Its sessions like today’s that make me feel really old. Meet Kerrigan – a vivacious, fun-loving senior, who used to be a part of the Sunday School class I taught… When she was in fourth grade. FOURTH GRADE, internet! Sheesh. My fourth graders are now graduating, I’m about to get married… Where did time go?? Kerrigan has the cutest dimples and one of the most infectious laughs, but what’s even greater is how in love she is with Jesus. She has a huge heart for missions and just recently got got accepted to Mission To The World‘s internship program for this summer in NYC! I am so excited to see how the Lord is going to continue using her in the future. :)

Stunner McGhee… :)

Favorite!

St. Augustine at dusk is pretty stinking beautiful.

Happy Manic Monday! :)

Sometimes, I blog with the intention of posting on a later date… Say, Monday. Sometimes, I get so excited about the pictures that I can’t wait that long to post. This may or may not be one of those times. :)

Meet the Whitman family. Kaity is an incredibly talented photographer in Bentonville, Arkansas, and we were able to do a session swap last time I was out visiting Aaron. Our engagement session with her is posted here. Here are my favorites from my session with her, her husband John, and little baby John…

This is little John… Such an adorable little jumping bean. :)

It was freeeeeeezing during our session. My nose was dripping all over my camera and everything. TMI? Probs.
They were so smart to bring hot cider… John loved it!

Ya’ll are seriously so good looking together. These are two of my favorites…

Except that this one is actually my fave. :)

 

Sometimes, you just have to sit on a pile of tires. :)

So cute. Those dimples are just too much.

Okay. Here’s the deal… If these next two don’t melt your heart, then I submit that you don’t have one.
Harsh? Too bad… Its your own fault that you didn’t let your heart melt.

I think this might be my favorite of the 3 of them… I know its a little crazy… But such is life, and its still beautiful. :)

  • January 9, 2012 - 11:03 pm

    jennifer blair - These are super adorable! They are probably the cutest family ever. BTW, you have great style. I love your edits! :)ReplyCancel

  • June 18, 2012 - 10:28 pm

    Barbara - The JUMPING one is the best ever!ReplyCancel

So one thing I listed on my 101 in 101 was my goal to do two Pinterest inspired projects a week. I love Pinterest, so so so much. Its come to my attention that I’ve even developed a ‘Pinterest Daze’. Thanks to grand ‘ol technology, I usually get to see my handsome Aaron’s face every night via Skype. Let’s just say that I was way more focused on my poor fiance before I discovered Pinterest. Whoopsies! But here’s my thing: If you’re spending hours on Pinterest browsing, repinning, etc, and not actually doing anything, then that’s kinda pointless. I can only say this because I spend LOTS of my Pinterest time pointlessly… At least when I first got it. Recently, I’ve actually been trying a lot of the projects I’m finding. Self props. :)

My pretty little Pinterest…

One of the best things about Pinterest is the amount of recipes it has motivated me to try. You see, I suck at cooking. Like, I can ruin a batch of chocolate cookies faster than it takes for Rachel Ray to crack an egg. The day that Aaron, the one who can down an entire package of break-and-bakes in one sitting, refused my cookies only further affirmed what I’ve known for so long. BUT I am going to be a wifey soon, which means I need to step up my game… Me & the kitchen have been having frequent run-ins, and, much to my surprise, I’ve been coming out victorious. #BOOM. Yes, I did just hashtag in a blog post. Judge away. 

Here’s a super easy recipe for an AWESOME desert that I made a few weeks ago… Please excuse the crappy phone pictures. My sparkly new iPhone comes next week! :)

‘smore dip
Warning: This stuff is addicting, and I’m pretty sure it will make me fat. NOT wedding-diet approved. :)
Original recipe here

1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup of marshmallow creme
1 box of graham cracker (or sticks… they’re better for dipping)

In microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips & condensed milk for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chips are melted. Stir to mix well. Pour into 9-inch glass pie pan, spreading evenly.

meltinggggg…

and melted!

Drop marshmallow creme by spoonfuls randomly over chocolate mixture. Microwave on high about 30 seconds or until marshmallow creme is softened. Immediately  make several small swirls through marshmallow & chocolate, creating a marbled appearance. It looks really pretty! :)

Serve immediately with graham cracker/sticks for dipping!

Happy Thursday! :)