She walked into the home to inspect the newly coated paint. The hallways, the rooms, and then on to the living room. Down on one knee she saw her whole world, her future, her husband. Jacob had surprised Brandi in their soon to be home to ask her hand in marriage... and the walls were also painted :) Friends initiated conversation between Brandi and Jacob and their lives were changed forever. Just being around these two you can see the love, the care, and the happiness that is gleaming out...

I had an engagement session last night and the Bride, Groom, and I were talking about being able to do a job that you truly enjoy. Let me just say it is a blessing to be able to do what I love. If you are in a job that you are not passionate about, more than likely you are going to do the minimum in order get by. There are external and internal motivators that control our actions. In my opinion anytime you have an internal motivation to do something, that is when you give it your all and success...

24 weeks! Where is this year going! Roman keeps telling me... "Mommy your belly is getting really big." Thanks honey didn't notice ;) I love this stage of pregnancy, I feel great, August is kicking/squirming and moving around everywhere! Roman was stuck breech with the cord around his neck before I was 20 weeks along. The movement with August is so different! I feel everything... just hoping he behaves and makes sure he knows which way to turn and to not get tangled like his brother. :)