photographs.

the last four days, i have been consumed with taking pictures...so without further ado, i will let the pictures do most of the talking! (and apologies in advance for all the dog pictures...until we have babies, they are pretty much our lives : )

 

the next few pictures are from the most delicious batch of pumpkin chocolate chip cookies i just made...complete with cream cheese icing...unbelievable!



that pretty much concludes what i've done so far.  and yes, i still know absolutely nothing about how to work my camera other than in the auto modes.  also yes, my very talented friend sarah is giving me a lesson this week. 

i have soo much to learn yet.

thelandbetween.

i cried bawled today in church.  what an amazing message of hope, peace, and perseverance.  God works in  the barren land.  if the israelites would have thought their situation was final after a few months, they would have died in the desert.  i was so encouraged and challenged to realize this is not final.  i am where i need to be and God is here with me.  every step.  every day.  in every way. 

after this morning's service we had a great conversation with some friends, came home and rearranged two of our rooms (and by that i mean we entirely swapped the furniture from one room to another).  i feel good about my productivity...i wrote a paper, voice-overed a powerpoint, finished indexing 250 books, moved/cleaned/trashed various parts of the house, and  bought a freaking sweet camera.  see below.

best buy had their annual heroes sale (which includes teachers) and i was finally able to convince bradley that i wanted...rather, needed this camera.
the unfortunate part: not in stock.  so now i wait anxiously for the 15th so i can learn to take incredible (at least more incredible than i currently can with my 5 yr old nikon) pictures.

moral of the both stories: i am learning that the waiting process is an important one and i will cherish every moment with purpose and hope.

now...must...fold...clothes.