24 November 2015

Andrew {Senior 2016}


Sometimes, I have to chide myself for thinking so negatively.
Drew asked me to do his senior pictures, and the first thing that came to my head was... "that will be awkward." I guess I thought he would be uncomfortable with me, his cousin, taking his pictures and having him pose for me and blah, blah, blah. :P 

But, I waited until my Aunt contacted my mom, again reiterating that they wanted me to take Drew's pictures. So we set a date!

All I have to say now -- in regards to my apprehension -- is... "How laughable, MarLeah!" It turned out to be a great early-fall day with nice light. And we had a really great time going from one scene to the other, one change of clothes to another... We were just rolling with ideas - especially at the end when we were running out of light ;)




















Let me just insert something here... I have so much admiration for anyone who sticks through band all throughout high school. It's not just about the class period when you practice a few pieces with the whole band. Drew applied himself to many other aspects of band: solos, all-State band, District band, etc. I know how character building it can be -- there are a lot of rough times along the way and maybe times when you want to quit. So I'll just say that he made me proud cousin :)





This is like *hands down!* my favorite picture from the whole evening! 
I love that stained wood, and the bassoon... and his suit... and the colors... Ahhh.... Hehe ;)



One Senior down, three more to go! :)

-MarLeahJoy

23 November 2015

Things of Home

Just a peek into my current life. This last week I was so thankful to have a semi-slow week... at least enough to enjoy being home a little more :) At least I got a lot of "domestic" things accomplished. :)

 
A little cooking to feed those I love...


A little guy who's not supposed to be in the house, but sneaks in... and I never mind his company :)


Sewing renovations are my favorite... 


Let it be known that I love soft lighting.
The first image is a cute ampersand lamp I found super cheap on our last vacation. It's currently in my new walk-in closet so I don't have to "wake myself up" with super bright lights when I'm getting ready for bed :) 
The second image is the new light daddy installed on the garage. Yay!


We did a little re-arranging downstairs in the room that I painted bright teal :) 
Truth be told... I could arrange and re-arrange all the time.


We had family time on Sunday and recorded a song together :)
I've posted one of the songs on Soundcloud for you all to hear.
(My cousin, Rodney Adams, is also singing -- just not pictured)



-MarLeahJoy

Elwell


I love these Elwell ladies! :)
We had such a beautiful "Fall" day for their pictures, too. The fall weather we had back then was nothing compared to this snow-spitting fall we've got now :P As, I'm sure you can tell by the green everywhere. Oh well, that season has come and gone...














 





Now I feel all warm and cozy just looking at the pictures... I think I might go grab a blanket to curl up with right now! :)

-MarLeahJoy