Well, I missed you all while I was gone last week sort of… the ocean air was very good to me But, none the less… I’m BACK!

I wanted to share a few favorites from my vacation. The ocean and sky was so beautiful. My absolutely favorite day was in Grand Cayman, but Jamaica was such a beautiful island… Cozumel had LOTS of colors… anyways… lots of favorites

Here’s a peek into our vacay

favorite picture of me and my main man!

Jamaica

breath-taking…

coolest moon shot ever – on the far right (that little dot) – that’s Venus!!

Visiting the turtles in Grand Cayman… I made a friend and wanted to take him home

Beautiful colors in Cozumel!

LOVED the fountains!!!

sigh…

so gorgeous!

You might have seen my facebook or tweet about my new camera! I was so excited to get it and it was a long time coming

My husband sent me this from his iphone… woo hoo!

I used it that night and that next day and shot some photos of my favorite model – Toby He did great don’t you think!?

my favorite…

Derik’s favorite… (and I know it’s not 100% in focus, but it was too darn cute not to post!!!

Derik even whipped it out for a cuddle session haha! Great job babe… I LOVE this photo!

I went to Waco this weekend to meet up with some UMHB photogs and we had “On Our Own” Workshop! It was so fun and much needed… I loved using my new camera. Be on the lookout for some of those pics SOON!

I also went to Houston this weekend (lots of car time!) and got to see my sweet friend Courtney (who was also a part of the workshop) and my sweet friend Brittney and her husband Kyle – and their week old baby – sweet Paityn! We did a little session with Miss Paityn as well…

Can’t wait to show you all the fun pics I got this weekend!!!

So, My husband and I went to watch his cousin play rugby for her college – Angelo State.

It was a HOT HOT Morning… we can ALL attset to that. But, it was definitely fun to watch. I had never seen a rugby match before… I might would have tried it when I was in college – *MIGHT* being the keyword.

You did AWESOME Leah – sorry we couldn’t stay for the next game :/

Here are some photos…

the whole team

oh – how did my husband get in here

On our one year anniversary.

I simply cannot believe it’s been a year! How time flies babe!

This year has been an amazing one with many MANY changes. There have been ups and downs, good and bad, but I would never have wanted to do it with anyone other than YOU!

I remember when we got engaged.

Took our engagements…

above photos by Crosswhite Photography

I remember when I took my bridals. It started really setting in! I was going to be a wife!

above photos by Crosswhite Photography

I remember, so specifically, when we got married. I hated being sick, but you were so sweet with me. The day is such a blur now, it went by so fast, but there are so many moments that I CAN see so clearly! I loved it – you were so handsome. I loved our first dance. I loved watching you dance with your mom. I loved listening to my dad’s toast to us. I also loved your haircut best that day, of all days.

above photos by Crosswhite Photography

Our honeymoon was a blast… I always tell you I miss Mexico – and it’s true – it was the most fun I could have ever asked for! I can’t wait to make many more vacation memories with you! Come on Cruise in August – haha! I remember not being so happy to come home. The Lord didn’t quite have your job ready for you… so, we lived with my parents. I’m so thankful to them to let us do that… but we both know it’s not what we wanted… but God had a better idea coming!

I remember the day you told me you got a job, how you tricked and surprised me! grr! ha! I was so excited and quickly jumped on the apartment hunting task. We decided not to get one, and at the time I wasn’t too thrilled with the decision. I wanted to be in our OWN place! But, you told me to be patient… and I was (or I hopefully was) and now we have a house all to ourselves. I love making it our own and I love you in it – and now we share it with our son Toby – haha!

You’ve fully supported me in anything and everything I’ve ever done. You’ve encouraged me when times were tough… told me to be patient when I needed to be. And, I love you for it! You’ve helped me make what my photography business is today!

I love you more than I can express and I can’t wait to see what our future holds.

Love you babe! Happy One Year Anniversary!

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and because I can’t NOT post a picture

Here’s one of me and my Tob (Toby)