We purchased this at Wright’s Produce on Coliseum Boulevard (the Farmers’ Market) several weeks ago and it has just performed magnificently!  We are never disappointed at what we get from Wright’s Produce!

The Enjoy Creation “Thursday” was inspired by a quote from one of my all-time favorite children’s books, When the Circus Came to Town by Polly Horvath.  The main character, Ivy, wisely observes that, “Thursday afternoons can be tough.  You’ve about had it with the week but the week hasn’t had it with you.”  (p. 79)  My hope is by concentrating on God’s creation – the things that are still beautiful in this sin-filled world – we can gather the strength and the will to make it victoriously through the remainder of the week.

For more flora images: www.enjoyinggodscreation.com

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sunsets at the studio and The Battle of Selma Reinactment

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The Enjoy Creation “Thursday” was inspired by a quote from one of my all-time favorite children’s books, When the Circus Came to Town by Polly Horvath.  The main character, Ivy, wisely observes that, “Thursday afternoons can be tough.  You’ve about had it with the week but the week hasn’t had it with you.”  (p. 79)  My hope is by concentrating on God’s creation – the things that are still beautiful in this sin-filled world – we can gather the strength and the will to make it victoriously through the remainder of the week.

For more flora images: www.enjoyinggodscreation.com

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• May 4th and 5th
• 20-30 minute session – $75 plus tax
• 6-12 images in an online gallery (number of images subject to ages & cooperative spirit of participants)
• two Gift Prints (8×10 and smaller) of your choice from your gallery ($50 value)
• prints 8×10 and smaller for $24.95 (double prints if ordered within the first 30 days of gallery release); 11×14 print for $54.99; 16×20 print for $85.00; digital file $59.99 per file

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I was prepared to enjoy the day…  I was not prepared for the feelings that I experienced as I watched the battle unfold.

I’ve always believed the Civil War was one of the saddest periods of our history. Even while reading about the events, my mind has not taken me to the true horror of the war because I have, thankfully, not had any experience upon which to draw.  The sound from the canons, the vibrations shaking the ground, the smell of the gunpowder, the sight of young and old lining up to face death all made me realize in a new way just how senseless and horrible war is.  I  felt an overwhelming sense of hopelessness as I watched the reenactment of the battle and an unexpected grief to see the confederate flag standing in opposition to the American flag.

We can never know what we would have done had we lived in that time of history, but it just seems like there should have been a better way to resolve the differences and avoid such suffering.  While I cannot say that I “enjoyed” the Battle of Selma, it was certainly a feast for the senses and quite an educational experience.  I can certainly recommend that everyone attend.

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The Enjoy Creation “Thursday” was inspired by a quote from one of my all-time favorite children’s books, When the Circus Came to Town by Polly Horvath.  The main character, Ivy, wisely observes that, “Thursday afternoons can be tough.  You’ve about had it with the week but the week hasn’t had it with you.”  (p. 79)  My hope is by concentrating on God’s creation – the things that are still beautiful in this sin-filled world – we can gather the strength and the will to make it victoriously through the remainder of the week.

For more flora images: www.enjoyinggodscreation.com

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Miss Sarah was so cooperative I think she may have gotten an ice cream treat after the session!

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Kayla’s Official Bridal Portrait

Here are a few more of my favorites from her bridal portrait session, including some very creative edits and a few taken with the LensBaby.

Many thanks to her aunt for the use of her beautiful home for these bridal portraits.

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The Enjoy Creation “Thursday” was inspired by a quote from one of my all-time favorite children’s books, When the Circus Came to Town by Polly Horvath.  The main character, Ivy, wisely observes that, “Thursday afternoons can be tough.  You’ve about had it with the week but the week hasn’t had it with you.”  (p. 79)  My hope is by concentrating on God’s creation – the things that are still beautiful in this sin-filled world – we can gather the strength and the will to make it victoriously through the remainder of the week.

For more flora images: www.enjoyinggodscreation.com

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