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Our FOCUS this year was on who God is and as we looked thru our lenses at His name and His creation, we became convinced that... He is ALL we need! bkempf_BohoBlueFilmStripStamp BlackGoldbyNini-lolo(35)

I'm so proud of these high school kids! After a long drive, we arrived at a room lit only by candlelight. We talked a little bit about the purpose of light, zeroing in on light's ability to be a beacon that draws things to itself. We agreed that God himself is a beacon who draws us ever closer to Him so He can meet our needs! Then we got creative and took photos of the candles in our room, using a shutter speed of 30 and F5.6. Our goal was to always keep the flame in focus...making the main thing the main thing by making it the sharpest thing in the picture! LMS_autumnsky_paper1 NatashaNaStDesigns_bits & pieces trips_paper

After a long drive, we arrived at a room lit only by candlelight. We talked a little bit about the purpose of light, zeroing in on light's ability to be a beacon that draws things to itself. We agreed that God himself is a beacon who draws us ever closer to Him so He can meet our needs! Then we got creative and took photos of the candles in our room, using a shutter speed of 30 and F5.6. Our goal was to always keep the flame in focus...making the main thing the main thing by making it the sharpest thing in the picture! LMS_autumnsky_paper1 NatashaNaStDesigns_bits & pieces trips_paper

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It's fun to get to take pictures outside without coats...finally! Welcome Spring! ASO_Frippery_Paper_Damask_Pink cuccioladesigns_SS-vol2

It was cold for Easter this year...but we totally enjoyed the day together! shellyrae_OntheedgephotomasksVo5_02 ASO_SS_Paper_Fanciful_Fancy lindsayj_hangers_06 lindsayj_hangers_tag2

No sun for Easter this year...but a beautiful day none the less because we got to spend the morning at church with our kids and the afternoon at the park! shellyrae_OntheedgephotomasksVo5_02 ASO_SS_Paper_Fanciful_Fancy lindsayj_hangers_06 lindsayj_hangers_tag2

I don't get to use yellow too much because I never wear it myself, but my dd looks beautiful in yellow so here was my opportunity! JM_leavesofspring_bird2 vka_tag_it_set01_tag03 VMORR_BB_sunflowerelements_011 KHIGU_Office_Frames_2_square1 AASPN_MetroGraffitiTextures_7 JM_HoneycombPP2

It was a cold day...but bright because we got to be with them! JM_leavesofspring_bird2 vka_tag_it_set01_tag03 VMORR_BB_sunflowerelements_011 KHIGU_Office_Frames_2_square1 AASPN_MetroGraffitiTextures_7 JM_HoneycombPP2

I don't usually leave this much "white space" on my pages...but it was fun to give it a try! gmendes_shadesofpink_paper09 natali_design_playingwithoverlays2_6a natali_design_playingwithoverlays2_3d

Can there be any joy greater than having a daughter? gmendes_shadesofpink_paper09 natali_design_playingwithoverlays2_6a natali_design_playingwithoverlays2_3d

Oh, I think I'm going to enjoy this "becoming a grandma" stage!!!!

I guess this side doesn't make too much sense without the other!!!!

How amazing to have a daughter whose having a baby...wow...our first! LenaBrandenburg_FunkyFlowerDoodles_9 awall-paper1

I love scrapping this awesome time as we "wait" to see our very first grandchild! LenaBrandenburg_FunkyFlowerDoodles_9 awall-paper1

My sweet daughter, Shelly!

I used: KHIGU_Office-Frames-2_portrait KPertiet_CleanClustersnParts No3-3 Font - Cursif

I've thought of several ideas but I think I just might use this as the opening page of my new 2009 scrapbook!

I remember my Dad playing this song LONG time ago...just seemed to fit!

I tried several papers before I ended up with this black...seemed like a nice contrast with her coloring!