Sunrise Sweetness

God is so awesome. Besides being awesome all the time about every little thing, he knows how much nature and the beauty of the world lifts my spirits. Driving to work at the crack of dawn (literally...) I turned a corner in my car and saw his beautiful creation waking up and bursting forth into a beautiful day.


Had to stop and take a photo... 'Cuz duh. That's me.

Morning Walks

Now that the weather has been absolutely GORG lately, Mona and I have really enjoyed our morning walks. And by enjoy, I really mean she runs around like a wild chicken with her head cut off and I'm trailing behind yelling at her trying to gain some control. Ohhhh, life with a puppy. So entertaining. But the weather has literally been perf lately. Perf for January 25 especially. Currently:::

Anyway, as we were walking along, I'm glad I had my phone on me, because as the sun was peeking over the buildings in my apartment complex, the colors were just fabulous and vibrant. Absolutely a perfect way to start the day (including the warm pot of hazelnut/french vanilla coffee my husband had brewed for me. What a doll).

AND, for some random advice of the day, I HIGHLY recommend everyone going to see Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. 

Talk about a tear jerker.... But such a good reminder to continue to pray for all those who live their lives today still affected by the terrible disaster of 9/11. 

Have a great Wednesday, everyone and don't forget to count your blessings :)

RTS Christmas Party

So I've been playing Christmas music pretty much 24/7 for the last couple weeks. I'm trying to get into the Christmas spirit!!! Usually Christmas music and Christmas lights will do it for me... But this year I just can't seem to grasp that holiday nostalgia! I don't know why... Maybe because this year we're not getting a Christmas tree... (Because we are flying home for the holidays). Or maybe it's because it's been a steady 75 degrees out. Which DON'T GET ME WRONG... I'm loving it. Where else can you lay by the pool in mid December?! It's pretty amaz. Anywayz, RTS had a Christmas party last week and I got to photograph the families that came. Seeing everyone dressed up in wintery garb and singing Christmas carols, I have to admit, it did inch me a little bit closer to the Christmasy mood.











I think once the plane touches down on the Philadelphia airport, and I walk outside and feel the cold crisp wintery air... (After shedding a few frozen tears because my toes will be instantly frostbitten...) I will start to feel my spirit instantly switch into Christmas Cheer. Can't wait to come home!!!!

Now, THAT, is what I'm talking about!!!

Weather Or Not...

My brother who lives out in Huntingdon Beach, CA texted me today telling me they're having a heat wave. 92 degrees! In October!!! But I guess we're not that far behind...