“A brave heart and a courteous tongue. They shall carry thee far through the jungle.”

Thanks to some encouragement from dearest Julie, I’m officially back on.  The year is almost to an end, and each day between now and then shall have a photo.

Last Saturday we had a jungle-themed baby shower for my sister -in-law Lilly.  She is gracious, honest, and sincerely loving.  It’s very easy to celebrate people like her.  I cannot wait to have my second niece/nephew, and love all over them.  Though I think Jody is clearly the most excited (see above picture).

And what would an Agler women gathering be without some gluten-free treats.  GF cupcakes with animal print frosting… A-mazing.  I wish I could say I made them.  But I didn’t.

So excited for my sister.  Lilly, you are life-giving.  :)

“Come on, courage, teach me to be shy.”

Two days ago I had the privilege of doing a senior shoot with Brittany.  She willingly waded into cold water, laid down in a prickly, already-harvested cornfield, and wandered (with aimless me) around Brownsburg.  The above photo is unedited, simple. Love it.  Brittany, you are so sweet.  Thank you for letting me into life a bit with you.  More pics to come soon.

In other news, I’ve clearly not been updated with photos daily as originally intended.  We recently moved into our apartment and don’t yet have internet.  The time I spend in coffee shops is almost completely monopolized by school work (which I have in abundance).  Instead of pressuring myself to “stick with it”, thus making the joy of photography a burden, I’m giving myself grace.  I’m still taking photos and will post a larger than normal gallery with some of them soon.  Baby showers, new (little) apartment, a number of coffee shops, family and more family, and of course tea… all to come.

“You made me smile today. You spoke with many voices.”

“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.”

Life’s been hectic.  Not taking enough photos.  That needs to change.

“Maybe the streets alight, maybe the trees are gone, I feel my heart start beating to my favorite song.”

“If I work in a menial occupation, if I can afford only a small house and one used car, I can still enjoy the thrilling significance of belong to the Ruler of the universe.”

Down to the wire on writing and turning in a paper.

A huge pot of green tea to get me through.

Exhausted, content smile after completion.

“It’s a tub of love.”

This is an old picture.  But a good one.  My sisters and I were getting ready on my wedding day.  Living in Fort Wayne introduces lots of new elements to life.  One of the best… rich, real moments with my sisters.

“There is nothing which God hath established in a constant cause of nature and which therefore is done every day, but would seem a miracle if it were done but once.”

“Lay me down, let the only sound be the overflow.”

“Send me up to the wonderful world, and then I’m up with the birds.”