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May 19, 2016 we were exploring Windsor Castle and St. George’s Chapel. Who knew that exactly two years later there would be a royal wedding there?? I’m excited to watch it (I’ll be waiting for it to come out on YouTube 😂...I’m not an early riser!). I’m looking forward to seeing it all decked out for the wedding! I thought it’d be fun to share some pictures of the castle and surrounding area. It’s such a beautiful place!!
She’s my adventure buddy. My favorite pictures of her and me together are there, where we’re both in our “happy places,” seeing and doing the things that are so *us*...some of our favorite things. We could spend hours wandering art and history museums, gushing over beautiful places, drinking cappuccinos and stuffing our faces with chocolate, gelato, and pastries. All along the way she would stop and rejoice over how beautiful God’s creation is and how glorious He is. She’s one of the most cheerful, fun people I know. She challenges me to pursue and love Christ more than anything. I’m so thankful to call her my Mama 💕
This picture has been sitting in my camera roll far too long without sharing. It’s one of my favorites! 😍 Hope everyone is having a happy and restful weekend!
This place became our go-to spot for pictures. The CFCC parking deck, of all places! There’s something about the view and the light that make it extra pretty, though! Four years ago I took Lauren’s pictures here for the first time (the last two are from that shoot). Here’s what I wrote about her then, and still is true: . “Her beauty is clearly seen in these pictures. She's stunning. But there's a beauty that's rooted deeper inside of her. Lauren's heart is full of love and passion and it gushes out of her. She's mature beyond her age, kind and tenderhearted, and most importantly, she loves Christ. She has a desire to grow and change and become more like Him. I've always looked up to her, for as long as I can remember. The older looking up to the younger seems a little backward, but it's true. I love this girl so much and am so proud to see who she is and is becoming.” . It’s fun to look back now and see how much she’s accomplished. It’s been fascinating to grow up with her and watch how her passions, personality, interests, and heart I’ve always known are now showing up in the direction God has laid out for her life. She just finished at CFCC, so we decided to have one more photo shoot in “our” spot! I can’t wait to see all she accomplishes in the upcoming years. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love this girl so much and am so proud to see who she is and is becoming 💕