Philippe

Philippe came to the photoshoot all excited wearing a smart red shirt which made him look energized and brimming with life! The morning was bright and sunny and he was toting his sunglasses along - sunglasses he did not hesitate to use when he put together his own poses.

He had his own ideas for poses and was not shy to share them with me. These were all his ideas...

Finally, not to be missed, another sneak peek of his photoshoot with some of his closest friends.

I'm not surprised at how much fun we had during these graduation shoots! My students are (almost) always fun!

Patrick

Patrick has such a talent for presenting, storytelling and soccer! It doesn't sound like the your common combination - he isn't your common kind of guy.

He showed up bright and early with his soccer ball for the photoshoot. His friend, Philippe showed up soon after.

The morning was a blast with these boys! They were so much fun!

Here's a sneak peek of more pictures of Patrick & Philippe.

Take a Deep Breath

A snapshot of the time when Life was grand and ready to escort the Future into our world.

(an I Heart Faces entry on sunflares)

France

This girl and the camera have a love affair going on. She's a young spirited independent young woman and the black box has eyes only for her!

There is never a dull moment when I'm privileged to take photos of her. Glass steams up when she glances at the lens.

Girl. You. Just. Rawr.

A Whole New World With You: An Aladdin Adaptation

It was so exciting to be part of an extravagant production where both cast and crew were enthusiastic and eager to create a fantastic musical!

I enjoyed taking their photos and reading the words they wrote on their experience during the making of the production. Not long now before the playdate! I'm soooooooo excited for all of you!

Break a leg! ;)

Our JourneyHome 8: My Son's Village

It takes a village to raise a child. It takes families of different kinds. It takes mothers and fathers and older and younger siblings of different personalities, and different blessings, to encourage one soul to grow.

On a lighter note, having a village to back you up means more reasons to celebrate! We joined my nephew's first birthday party celebration in the Philippines!

On a more heartfelt note, I am in tears to see, to know, to be THANKFUL that my son will grow in his own little village of love. Where friends, families - related by blood or by soul - all co-exist to ensure that he grows up well.

On the 30th of Decemer 2010, we dedicated our son to God and, with the villages he has inherited from myself and his father, prayed for his future. It was such a beautiful thing to see love enclose all around him through the presence of the people who came and those who sent their love. It was a beautiful intimate ceremony, led by my father, my son's grandfather. Candles and prayers and kindness and friendship and love were all in attendance.

My son, you are so blessed with such a beautiful village to grow up in. We pray that you be safe and secure and God-led as you grow up to be the person He has designed you to be. Know that you are loved beyond blood, beyond time, beyond generations - draw strength from it, my love. It is all yours for the taking.

(A big thanks to all who came.  Your presence was such a blessing!)

Special Thanks to Tito Chi-chuz for the Dedication Pictures. :)