Agency D3...

This last week Taylor went to her first VBS. She loved it. She was bummed that she can't go anymore but today she did get to sing on stage at church.

Nursery Babies...

I have been in the nursery for the past two months but I don't mind. In September I should be able to go back and listen to sermons again, but until then I will enjoy my time with the kids and listen to the sermon on disc. I love watching them grow!!! I have been around for most of all their lives. I just love them all so much, even when they are being cranky butts like today. I think the little babies were the best behaved. The bigger ones were so crabby, we were going crazy.

Roger & Holly Franklin's Reception 5/20/2012

I had the wonderful priviledge to second shoot a wedding reception. A little practice for me. I was kinda nervous but it was great. Shannon (my friend and mentor) invited me to help her shoot it. Also it was number thirty-six on my 101.

 The toasts...

I absolutely love this next photo of Holly's sister. Pure love and emotion!

 The only single guys were all kids under the age of 18. LOL

A photo of behind the camera. :) My friend and mentor, Shannon.

God as my Savior...

This is a rather personal post as to the fact that God has been putting me through a rather hard trial lately. I also have had temptation of things from my past that I gave up, but are being put in my mind. I have resisted, but not without deep prayer. I have not studied my Bible this hard in a long time. I'm trying so hard to learn/see/reach the goal/lesson God is trying to teach me. I have not prayed so hard that I can truly think of.

I went to work today and talked to my boss, who is also an elder at our church. I wanted to talk to him because of his stronger walk with God than mine. Don't get me wrong, I love and trust God with all my heart, but sometimes the trials make me feel like I'm being dragged through the mud. He said that I need to make a plan (with Kris) and stick to it. He also said that I should get a "spiritual buddy" which is like a military battle buddy. I loved this idea and decided that (with the help of Mike) that Miranda would be my choice. She is close to my age and she is a good friend and she has been in my shoes. I thank you both so much for all your love and friendship. It means so much to me.
So I just always have to remember that God will give me the tools for what I need to do, that he will never give me more than I can handle, and he puts people in my life to help me along the way. God loves me, being one of his many children. I am glad he is in control of my life. Though I seem to fight for control alot. He is always patient with me and so I have to be patient as well.

"Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes again. A farmer patiently waits for his valuable crop to grow from the earth and for it to receive the autumn and spring rains. You, too, must be patient. Do not give up hope, because the Lord is coming soon. Brothers and sisters to not complain against each other or yhou will be judged guilty. And the Judge is ready to come! Brothers and sisters, follow the example of the prophets who spoke fot the Lord. They suffered many hard things, but they were patient. We say they are happy because they did not give up. You have heard about Job's patience and you know the Lord's purpose for him in the end. You know the Lord is full of mercy and is kind." James 5:7-11

Random Thoughts...

Today is a post of my random thoughts and likes. A rather personal post. Stuff that just runs through my head. Well lets see lately I've been trying to break into photography with sweet slowness of molasses, but I will not give up.

A quote from my husband's success class book says "Successfully intelligent people have a can do attitude. They realize that the limits to what they can accomplish are often in what they tell themselves they cannot do, rather than in what they really cannot do." - Robert Sternberg.

I was thinking of different random movie quotes that I love so much. Like this one that makes me laugh because it goes into an epic scene. "What country are you from? (what) What?... What ain't a country I ever heard of, do they speak English in What?"- Jules {Pulp Fiction}.

  Or maybe the very well known quote "You can't handle the truth!"- Col Jessup {A Few Good Men}

                                 By the way I just recently watched that movie for the first time.

Oh and who can forget "He can call me a Flower if he wants to, ha ha, I don't mind"- Flower {Bambi}.

Then there are the many, many blogs that I follow. Like Shannon Morse, she is a great friend and photographer. Then I was reading this blog and the newest post on there is just great. It's by Denise Nicole Photography and it's on the subject of posing your clients and how to interact with them. So informative. I love it. The there is Kristen Booth she is so beautiful. She is also going to be hired as my wedding photography. Jessie Shaw is a new found friend. I recently met her and she is great and so loving. Her site has so much information on photography.

If you look at the photo on the top of the page it was done by Shannon. She is awesome. She is also my "mentor" in a way. She is very helpful in my dream of being a photographer. YAY.

Then there is my love of music. I don't discriminate either. I love everything. Well except most rap and all jazz. My favorite is of course country. I grew up on a farm, in the country, I was definitely a "tomboy". I love everything country from Patsy Cline to Zac Brown Band.

I love oldies as well but you will be surprised, I don't like the Beatles or Elvis. But I do like one of each of their songs. "Can't Buy Me Love"- Beatles (also love the movie) and this one by Elvis.

Metal/Rock oh yea. I love Black Sabbath, System of a Down, Lynard Skynard. (FREEBIRD).

OK I'll stop with the videos now but you catch my drift right. I love all things music.

Another love that I have is God. I love Him with every part of my being. Jesus Christ is my personal savior. I became a Christian on August 22nd 2005. I joined the church, Grace Fellowship of Dixon. He brings joy to my life. He also gave me my wonderful husband and beautiful daughter.

CARS. Nothing else says it right. I love cars, well I love CLASSIC cars. My favorites are Mustangs from 1962-1972. Oh goodness I melt to the sound of these beautiful cars. Yes I know they are just cars but come on they are BEAUTIFUL! My dream is to own a 1969 Mustang super cobra jet 428. Oh yea.

I move on to movies. I am a huge fan of the horror and comedy genres. The bloodier the better, not sure why, because if I watch a bloody war movie I feel kinda sick. Weird. I love the Harry Potter movies and can't wait for the last one to enter the theatre. I love Star Wars especially Yoda. YEEEE. Disney movies, can't get enough. Parodies are great too. But they are getting old. Kevin Smith is a great comedy director. Though some people don't like his taste in comedy. To each their own. M. Night Shamalon, wow what intrigue his movies bring to ya. The endings just throw you for a loop.

Last but definitely not least. My family. Kris and Taylor are my world. Kris takes care of me like a man should. He is my rock and support. He loves his daughter with his every breath. It was the greatest thing to see when she was born the love that was in his eyes for that little girl. Taylor grows more and more in my heart and she is so smart. I can't believe she will be two next month. Wow how time has flown. And it's not slowing down anytime soon.



Finally...

Well I have finally made my business blog/website. Kirsty Sligar Photography so go and visit. I have the "About Me" section, pricing, contact, and the main page where you can see previews of my photo sessions. I had some help from Shannon Morse and Jessie Shaw, they were so helpful. I love having them as "mentors" and as friends. I also created a professional facebook page: Kirsty Sligar Photography go and like it and follow me. I hope to see ya soon. I hope to help you capture your family, game, team and/or group soon. :)

Here are a couple of my "pro" shots.

Our Worship Team...

I love worship music and I love our worship team. They continue to shine in our church. They learn new things all the time to make the sound so much better. I wish I could put a music clip on here. Maybe in a future post.
Our team is Robert, Judy, Julie, Christopher, Mason, Eric and our leader Josh. Behind the scenes (sound/media) Kris and Mary.

Judy, Robert (dad), Eric, Christopher, Josh, Julie, Mason

Judy, Robert (dad), Eric, Christopher

 Josh, Julie, Mason

Our fearless leader, Josh

Eric

Robert (dad)

Judy

Kris (hubby) doing his thing behind the scenes

Mary and Kris our behind the scenes team

"Hosanna"

Mason "Animal"

Christopher waling out on the electric

Judy playing away

Kris handles all these buttons and knobs