Oklahoma City Memorial

Saying Goodbye... Thank You Arizona!

Our Family Newsletter... Wishing You a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!

My New Diamond

Little Chapel of the Flowers {mobile monday}

This is the chapel we were married in sixteen years ago.  We were passing through a couple of weeks ago so we stopped by to snap a couple of pics with the iphone.  

- Jess

Hooray For The First Monsoon Storm Of The Season

I stepped out onto the front porch to take these - moments before the downpour hit.  The rain is a tremendous blessing for all who dwell in this beautiful desert.  I am happy that it's "that time of year again"... hopefully I'll have more (interesting) monsoon photos to share with you over the next month or two.

xo - Jess

Farewells + Reunions {favorite friday}

[Summer 2008 - England]

We're elated to hear that some of our dearest friends will be moving here this coming fall.  It's been too long, and we have missed them dearly.  This picture was taken at their farewell barbeque six years ago... my, how everyone has grown!!!

xo - Jess

And Baby Boy, Makes Three! {favorite friday}

[New Mexico 2003]

I will forever LOVE this picture, and the people in it.  My! How time flies.  Cliche?  Completely.  But so very true.  Sadly, true.  Monkey Boy will be eleven next month... he'll have earned his Arrow of Light and completed his Faith in God requirements; he'll be finishing up his last year of primary school and headed into junior high.  Yikes!  And don't even get me started on the fact that Freckle Face will be starting her first year of high school.  YES - HIGH SCHOOL!!!  It's a good thing I'm not an emotional gal or I'd probably be a wreck right now.  Happy Friday, peeps... hope your weekend is fun-filled and full of great moments.

-  Jess

Mom's Bathroom Sink {favorite friday}

[Utah 2000]

Rewind 13.25 years... Freckle Face's favorite place to hang out while mom got something worth doing accomplished.  Washcloths, running water, knobs, mouth rinse cups, toothbrushes and a mirror are all a nine-month old needs to keep herself entertained.

Many Welcomes Home {favorite friday}

[England 2009]

Five years ago this week Military Man was on his way home from a deployment in Iraq.

Hiking in Turkey {favorite friday}

[Marmaris, Turkey 2008]

Celebrating our ten year wedding anniversary in the Mediterranean.

Elephant Head At Sunset

We live in a truly awesome place, and I am grateful for this.

- Jess

Thank You Veterans

Military Man's Homecoming

My friend Josie, of Be Encouraged Photography was kind enough to come photograph our special reunion last month.  Here's a few of the images she captured for us.  The mustache story goes like this: I told him he couldn't come home with a mustache, so when he landed in the States and joined a commercial flight, he picked up some fakies at the airport kiosk... and had the children surprise me with their own mustaches!

Happy Veterans Day to all those who've served and continue serving.  And may God bless their families at home who also sacrifice for their service.
XOXO - Jess

I {heart} Independence Day!

xoxo- jess

National Flag Day

This is our flag - waving in the welcomed breeze this afternoon. 

I had to snap a shot of those clouds because they are the first we've seen in weeks.  The temperature has been triple digit degrees for three straight weeks... we cannot wait for monsoon season to come!

Happy Friday and Flag Day!
XOXO - Jessica

Nature

Good morning!  I took this photo of a field of thistle weeds at the base of Madera Canyon while shooting with another photographer and very sweet new friend earlier this week.  I have to say, I didn't get much accomplished photography-wise because I spent the WHOLE time talking - poor girl didn't have a chance.  That sort of happens when I'm nervous and or excited.
XO-Jess

What I've Been Working On...

I'll be back to sharing more soon.  I have SO MUCH to do, I am sure it will take me weeks to catch up here on the blog.  Happy weekend everybody!


XOXO - Jessica

Whirlwind Farewell Weekend

XOXO - Jessica

Nativity