Monday, June 25, 2012

Week 8: June 18

I had quite a few family events happen this week.  Father's Day was on Sunday (the 17th), my Mom retired after 27 years as a Fort Worth Police Officer and we had a retirement party, I baby-sat my niece, and went out for drinks with the family.  As so many things circled around family, I thought that I would do this week's photos about family.

I am blessed to have such a supportive, loving famliy whom I can count on through thick-and-thin.  My life would not be the same without these people.  I know that you cannot choose your family but I can honestly say that if these people were not my family, I would still want to be there friends.

Family Members:

Dad - I love the way that he always take cares of us, even though we are adults. He never stops trying to do whatever it takes to make sure we are happy. 

Rob - (my step-dad) - I love the way that he is always there for me.  He never stops worrying that his kids are safe and healthy.

Mom- I love her tenacity and the way that she always has my back.  She is my cheerleader in life.  I admire her craftiness.  She can do anything once she puts her mind to it.

Don (my big brother) -  behind his calm demeaner is a mand if intrigirty.  He helps to keep me focused on the important things and not to get carried away (which I do). 

Khara (my baby sister) - I love her no-hold-bars-attitude.  She is fearless and says what is on her mind.  She is never afraid to call me out on my crap.

Beth (my sister-in-law) - I love her gentle spirit.  She is a Godly woman who helps me to keep the faith when life, and fmaily, get trying.

Rich (my brother-in-law) - I love his sense of humor and how he always knows just what to say to help defuse crazy situations.

Julia (my oldest niece) - I love her sense of humor and the her compassion.  She loves people and loves helping out with whatever needs to be doing.

Aubrey (my youngest niece) - I love her engery and her imagaination.  She is the happiest littler person I know!

Bernarder (my sister's best friend and a adopted member of the family) - I love his sense of style and the way that he plays peacemaker.  He helps to calm me when I get cranky.


                                                                                            Don, Rob, & Rich

                                                                                           Beth, me, & Khara

                                                                                                      Rob & Julia

                                                            Khara, Don, Mom, Beth, Rich, & Julia

                                                                   Me, Mom, Don, Aubrey, & Khara

                                                       Bernardo, Me, Mom, Rob, Khara, & Rich

                                                          Don, Aubrey, Bernardo, Rich, & Khara

Monday, June 18, 2012

Week 7: June 11

I wanted to do something a little different this week.  So I decided to take up close photos of different body parts.  Nothing risque.  Just body parts that people see every day.  Like I said, something different that I would normally not do. 

And yes, these are all my body parts.  























Saturday, June 9, 2012

Week 6: June 4

I love going on nature walks.  Picking a park, nature trail, or just a neighborhood and walking around taking photos of the things that catch my eye.  You would be amazed that when you do this how a blindness seems to be lifted from your eyes and you REALLY see all of God's creation around you. My nature walks are also a way for me to let the world go and to take a step closer to God.  I am always amazed that when I look at nature how I can see the hand of God and how He created everything.  From the delicate petals of a flower to the individual blades of grass to the brilliant colors that make up the sunset.  God has blessed us with a world full of wonders.  Just open your eyes and take a look. 

This week I went to different locations and walked around looking at the beauty surrounding me.  It was so much fun, and I saw some really amazing things.

                                                                                                   Grey Egret

                                                                                                      Flowers Full of Sunshine

                                                                                                   Through the Willows

                                                                                                     Nestled Amongst the Coral

                                                                                                   Texas Sunset

                                                                                               Reflections

                                                                                           Wings of Flight

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Week Five: May 28

 The story of America's quest for freedom is inscribed on her history in the blood of her patriots. -Randy Vader

Memorial Day is a day to honor the brave men and women who have fought, and who are still fighting so that we can have our freedom.  I want to thank all of the men and women for their sacrifices, and will try my hardest to not let their sacrifices be in vain.

And a special thanks to:

E-4 ENIGNEER PAPA WILLIAMS US Army (great-Grandpa)
TSGT RICHARD DALE SAGER US Air Force (my Grandpa)
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR US Air Force (Dad)
AIRMEN FIRST CLASS US Airforce (Mom)
HMC/SW CHIEF PETTY OFFICER/SURFACE WARFARE US Navy (Dad)


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Pictures taken this week are what reminds me of Memorial Day.

                                                                                                 Freedom

                                                                                                                                           Family

                                                                                                                                           Military

                                                                                                                                            Cook-Outs

                                                                                                                                           Freedom 

                                                                                                                                 War Memorial

                                                                                                                                           Sparklers