Advocate

A couple weeks ago, I was able to take photos of "Advocate", a new music group, made up of seasoned gospel singers from the Simcoe area. I've known Jessie and her husband DW, for a few years, and truly enjoyed getting to know the other couple in their group, Matt and Marcy.

Everyone was super relaxed, and we just had a lot of fun.

 Jessie - one of the first gals I met here in Ontario, before starting to date James.

Now we're both married and have two little kids!

 Marcy - sweet mom to twin girls.

 Matt - Marcy's husband and one of the pastors at Immanuel in Simoce.

 DW - husband to Jessie, from the good ol' USA.

 The sweet couples.

Looking forward to seeing how God will use you guys, as you sing for His glory!

Elita Ruth

I had the joy of taking my darling niece's baby pictures.

(actually, I kinda told my sis-in-law, before the baby was born,  that I was or wanted  to take them) :) Diane was sweet and went along with me.

Meet Elita Ruth

 The Bouman family

{Love} 

"I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well."

Psalm 139:14

Diane is such a beautiful mama.

One of the meaning's for Elit'as name is Butterfly.

So perfect for this sweetheart. 

The love of a mother is so strong, yet tender.

Children are a treasure from the LORD.

Janice

I had the privilege of taking some photos of my dear friend Janice last week.

She was going to surprise her husband with some photos for Valentines Day.

I was thrilled to do it. We had such fun together.

{Janice}

  She's such a beautiful woman, inside and out.

 I consider Janice to be one of my "un-official" mentors. 

She's always lending or giving me a book to encourage me to be a better wife and daughter of Christ.

 I've learned so much from her.

 "Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel- rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. "

1 Peter 3:3-4

I appreciated getting together with you Janice!

Lincoln's 1st Birthday

This little guy was born three days after Erik.

So they're kinda buddies. (even if they don't know it yet!)

Julie invited us to his 1st birthday, and asked if I could take pictures!

I know how hard it can be to be a mom\ & hostess while trying to take pictures of the special event.
I just had fun taking some snapshots of the party of this cute little guy's party.

Lincoln

{the cutie}

The delicious goodies - all Rubber Duck Themed. So cute!

Love the idea of the duckies floating around in the punch.

Lincoln is practicing his "praise the Lord" motions. :) {seriously, he was}

Dad, Mom and the birthday boy.

Gift time - is there a better time than that?

Julie helping him look at his gifts.

{happy family}

I love this shot - all tangled up in the balloons.

But still so happy!

Cake time!

{love the clasped hands waiting in excitement}

First cupcake.

Lincoln isn't too big into sweets, but he still obliged the camera by eating.

The party had some games as well, all planned out by Julie, and some nice visiting.

Thanks you guys for the party, and for the fun it was to capture this special event in Lincoln's life!