2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17 “May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loved us and in his special favor gave us everlasting comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and give you strength in every good thing you do and say.” …both now and in the new year!
Monthly Archives: December 2009
the light | champaign-urbana photographer
“I have seen the Savior you have given to all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!” Joseph and Mary were amazed at what was being said about Jesus. Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, “This child will be...
royal visitors | champaign-urbana photographer
“Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We have seen his star as it arose, and we have come to worship him.” …The wise men...
Don’t be afraid! | champaign-urbana photographer
“That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news of great...
happy birthday! | champaign-urbana photographer
“At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. All returned to their own towns to register for this census. And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village...
rejoice! | champaign-urbana photographer
“Mary responded, “Oh, how I praise the Lord. How I rejoice in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and now generation after generation will call me blessed. For he, the Mighty One, is holy, and he has done great things for me. His mercy goes on from generation to...
a miracle | champaign-urbana photographer
“This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he...
why I celebrate | champaign-urbana photographer
“God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!” Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the...
snowballs and silliness | colorado child photographer
Our family had an awesome time in Steamboat Springs, Colorado the week after Thanksgiving! Even though there was barely enough snow to go skiing, there was definitely enough for snowballs! These shots are from Monday, when we took a drive up to Fish Creek Falls to see the (almost) frozen waterfall and have a little...
dancing the night away | champaign child photographer
Yep, a few more shots from the Daddy-Daughter Dance during the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana Festival of Trees! The top shot is just moments before my daughter was the lucky winner of a free webkinz stuffed animal… oh, boy… And the bottom one I just LOVE because it shows how much fun the girls are...