The Thug Life.

Meet Janae. She is as cool as what she is wearing.

Janae and I first met freshman year while living on the same floor. Although we did not become friends at first, we can now say we are pretty darn good friends. It may have to do with the fact that we love the sport of basketball, love watching Friends over and over again, love to dance and sing, love to make fools of ourselves in the comfort of our own home, or the fact that we our pantry in the house contained the most food compared to the 6 others. Whatever it may have been, Nae has been not only a great friend to me, but an encourager, challenger, listener, and laugher (if that is even a word) to me.

Just this morning, I woke up to a text message saying, "Isaiah 40:31. Love you." She cares about me. I care a lot about her. She has taught me to be vulnerable with others. She has taught me what it means to study the bible and how to do it. I love, love this girl.

I do have to say I am quite proud of Miss Blea. Seeing her grow in so many ways these past four years has been incredible and I am proud of the many accomplishments she has made. I cannot wait to see her path in these next few years and am excited to see where the Lord takes her. Yes, I CANNOT WAIT.

Love you, Janae Blea and I am blessed to know you and be your friend.

Kiddos.

I really do love to take pictures of kids, especially ones that LOVE to be in front of the camera. What is funny about these pictures...I have no idea who these sweet kiddos are.

As I was enjoying my chai from Coffee Bean, these sweet girls began running around the fountain. I grabbed my camera and started taking pictures.....I am sure their mom's thought I was a little coo coo. As I continued shooting, the girl in the pink dress, came up to me and said, "Excuse me. You are in my way and I cannot run." Such sweet little girls.

Lauren.

So, I do know this little girl, but just a little. I babysat with my friend, Emily, and this is what I got to play with all night. 3 year old Lauren was "a show off" according to her mother, constantly laughing, smiling, and jumping all over the furniture. When bed time came around, Lauren did not want to comply. I quickly said, "Lauren, want to take some pictures?" I've never seen a little girl smile so fast and want to stay in front of a camera forever. The next morning, Lauren awoke, explaining she wanted to see "the Emilys".