Starting Off Right

Hello my friends! Thanks for coming back over to my wee little corner of the internet. I am so excited to share with you guys the first set of pictures from my Photos for a Purpose fundraiser! This Monday, I went to the beautiful waterfall in Liberty Park and took some precious pictures of the Braswell family. Try looking at this face and not saying "awwww"

Wow. My heart just melted. THOSE EYES!! The whole family was quite wonderful to watch. The little girl always had her eyes on everyone. She made sure her "brudder" was near and kept a close watch on Mommy and Daddy. I love that quality about her and am sure it will one day form into caring characteristics. Take a minute to look at her sweet cheeks in this picture.

Does she not look like Boo from Monsters Inc.? You could try to disagree, but you would be wrong. She looks like Boo. Now if that hasn't been too much look at them altogether.

Here are some more of my favorites:

Those pearls are oh so precious

"Look Mommy! I got you a flower!"

We like to play with rocks during photo sessions. You should try it sometime.

And the Mommy and Daddy together! This is such a great picture of you guys.

So if that isn't a great start to a week and fundraiser, then I don't know what is. Following this session, my friend Sarah and I met up at Newks. We nibbled on some lunch, walked over to Whole Foods, and soaked up the spring-like day like birds by a bird bath. It was just the dose of happiness I needed to start off the week and I am oh so thankful.

On top of all this superbness, I also started a Vimeo account this weekend. To say I am thrilled is an understatement. Now I get to show you guys all of the videos I make and you can watch them whenever you please. However, I can only load one video a week, so the first video you guys get to watch is one I made for my family's Thanksgiving. Unlike most families, mine goes camping for the turkey holiday. We crack jokes over the campfire, sleep in tents, and in the morning we realize how thankful we are for heating and plumbing. It is quite splendid and it is definitely one of my favorite traditions. So the link to the video is below if you are interested in watching. THIS IS FOR YOU HANNAH!!

https://vimeo.com/59860055

So after a weekend of starts, I must share a bit of wisdom I have learned. Starting off right is the key to everything. Don't stick a toe into the water and hope everything will eventually work out. Jump into the water with everything you have. Give it all you got! Start off the way you want to end up and it will save a lot of time in-between. So this is what I challenge you with tonight: whatever you start next, whether it is your homework, a meal, a workout, a day, start it with ALL YOU GOT. See how far it will get you. 

Love, 

Laurey