So, proper blog etiquette is to never, ever apologize for not blogging. Here’s me not apologizing. I realize probably no one reads this (it was more of a venting and sharing of general information place for me last year), so to apologize to readers out there would be seriously over inflating my sense of importance and significance in this world, which we all realize is miniscule.

Nonetheless, I like keeping track of what’s going on, and what I’ve been trying to do is transition away from paper notebooks (of which I keep about a million) strictly to a iPad based system. That’s why I bought it, right?

I’ve started by using the app Evernote as much as I can, and am in the process of looking for a really good diary/journal app as well so I can record thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.. So if you know of any, please share!!

Michael and I are in the process of growing… in so many ways! Professionally, we’re stretching ourselves and our skills to try to work together… NOT easy at all because we come from COMPLETELY different styles and tastes. But instead of looking at it as a detractor or a disadvantage of working together, I want to look at it as having twice as much to offer our clients… we have my style, which is decidedly more feminine and romantic, and his, which is more modern and cool. Everyone gets a little part of both of us in their photo sessions. We’re learning, sharing, and loving it!

I am also stretching my writing abilities to try and help him pursue his dreams of filmmaking. I sort of wrote a little story as an idea, and we have a couple other ideas we are hammering out to hopefully shoot a couple of short films sometime this year.

I bought a new, more advanced camera, so we’re in the process of investing in lenses also.

Sometimes getting everything down on paper really reminds me of how great our life is and how blessed we are. It reminds me also of how far we have to go but how much I appreciate how far we’ve come as well.

::Whew!::

So, there’s my midyear update… Where are you?

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6

This vacation post was prompted by this article I saw on mint.com:

Budget Planner – Mint.com

We’re so excited that Alex gets to lead the quickly growing Doral campus, and can’t wait to see what God does!

Check out this video of Pastor Troy Gramling introducing Alex and Erin today!

1. Work out every morning
2. Save $100 a month for Christmas Gifts
3. Save $100 a month for a vacation
4. Design a 2009 Every Wedding Sample Album
5. Update Photography Website and Branding
6. Create Email Lists based on wedding month
7. Maintain a clean room
8. Set time aside every day for devotional
9. Learn Adobe Aftereffects
10. Read one Christian book a month
11. Read one Design/Business book a month
12. Donate unwanted/unused clothes & books
13. Replace carpet in my room
14. Mat, frame & hang 11 x 14s sitting in my room
15. Buy Adobe products I use
16. Go on a mission trip
17. Go to FRC at least 1 day a week.
18. Shoot 12-15 weddings
19. Relegate fast food to only once a week.

Committed – Tempted 3 from Flamingo Road Church on Vimeo.

This is the funniest, coolest, most AWESOME video I’ve ever seen in my ENTIRE life! When I grow up and get married, I want to be just like you two! <3 <3 <3

If you don’t know them, this is Heredes (@heredes) and Marcy (@marcyr) – friends  of ours from Flamingo Road Church.

Why?

• Because there are orphans and widows in distress.(James 1:27)
• Because there are people who are hungry and thirsty. (Matthew 25:35)
• Because there is a need to go into the world and make disciples. (Matthew 28:19)

What?

Our goal is $500k above and beyond our weekly tithes.

When?

October 10 & 11, 2009 at all campuses

How?

1. Begin to pray about the amount of your “G Offering.”
2. Participate in the “G Offering” the weekend of October 10 & 11.

(Child Care Available!)

This weekend, the Flamingo Road Photography Team, a kinda-new subdivision of Potential Studios (:D) will be photographing Beach Baptism!

As a photographer who loves capturing emotional moments, Beach Baptism is one of my favorite events to cover. There is nothing like watching the life-change that our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ go through as they go into the water, and back out.

The joy that takes place is too hard to explain, so you know what? Just come join us!

If you haven’t taken that next step in your walk with Christ, this weekend is the perfect time to do it! There will be partying and BBQ down here, but that’s NOTHING compared to the partying that will be going on in heaven .

So- come see for yourself!

Beach Baptism from Flamingo Road Church on Vimeo.