Kristen and Andrew K.

Matt and I were blessed to watch two very good friends exchange vows and I had to honor of doing their photog. They were married at Ye Kendall Inn in Boerne and it was beautiful!

Cute Entrance to Bridal Suite

"L-O-V-E" her dress

3's Company

We are a family of three now... Welcome the newest member to the Waite clan, Trist! Seriously, taking care of a puppy gives me so very smalllll idea of what it will be like to have kids someday! Trist is a 15 week Border Collie we adopted through All Border Collie Rescue out of Houston, TX. Matt and I had our hearts set on getting a BC and were contacting breeders left and right. We love their intelligence and high drive! So in scanning the internet for breeders in TX, I came across this rescue. These people are true servants, driving whereever they are called to rescue a pup from being put down. All the dogs are fostered in homes so they get the best attention they deserve! And so far we have not been disappointed! Our boy is so smart and kind. He is already following certain commands and we are trying to teach him more everyday. Hopefully, we will have him in puppy kindergarten soon! We are crate training so he howls when we leave, but usually just wants to nap on the floor and be snuggled. Plus, he loves to play fetch, which was a HUGE selling point for Matt. We hope when he's big enough we can get him into agility and frisbee tricks!

Since we brought our little buddy home he had been nothing but perfect. He didn't cry at night, he didn't really bite and did not even have an accident in the house!!! What what?!?! He was like the most mature pup I had ever seen. Until Tuesday...

My sweet sister-in-law came over to check on him since it would be his first afternoon solo while I had class. She said he has pooped in his crate and tore something up. Luckily, I got out early and came home to this...

My darling boy chewed up his brand new kennel mat!

Who me?

Sorry mom!

Puppies will be puppies! And all things considered he is still pretty perfect!

To Grandmother's House We Go!

This past weekend, Matt and I took a little road trip to good-ole, eh well, we went to Houston. While we find the city somewhat depressing, we are happy to make the trip to spend time with family!

God blessed us with AMAZing scenery along the way ...

Bluebonnets are proof God really does bless Texas!

Great company while we were there...

Granny and Aunt Jen

Some of Granny's beautiiiiful flowers. Papa always loved their garden.

A Ladybug for luck!

Granny?!?!

The camera was turned on me!

And finally, a surprise for the way home...

The Gibbs Wedding

On the 1st Day of Spring...

A man and wife exchanged vows...

And while it looked like Spring...

It didn't feel like Spring, brrrrr...

Nonetheless friends and family partied the day away...

With German booze...

And carbs galore...

And after a cake fight, a garter toss, and some dancing shared...

They ran, covering their faces, into the sunset!

Family of 3?

Well, Matt and I have been praying and taking steps in adding to our current family of 2. And before my parents have a heart attack, by 3, I mean adding a dog.

We have both fallen head over heels for border collies. Matt loves the idea of endless hours of frisbee and just wanna smooch their faces. Just kidding, well not really. They are the most intelligent dogs that love to work and please. What a dream to train a dog to ring a bell when it needs to go outside!

Check these little buddies out...

So God, what do you think? Does he have a place in our home?

Class of 2011

YESTERday, I received a big, FAT envelope from the Health Science Center... I've been accepted for the very first Accelerated Nursing Program. Crazy to think that in 15 months I will have my second bachelor's. Back to the letter thing though... Funny thing, I was having an awful day at work. I did not want to go, I did not want to be there, and I wanted nothing to do with a career in the medical profession. I was starting to feel the urge to do something completely different with my life, something I'd probably never even studied! But, about a week ago in my time alone with my JESUS, I knew that whatever happened with my acceptance I'd go with it. If I was admitted, awesome! If not, I'd leave the medical profession and go wherever He pointed. So, next step right? Starting at the end of May I begin a non-stop road to my BSN. I pray to be exactly the type of nurse God wants me to be... as a friend said, "a messenger of mercy and grace". I'm going to have the opportunity to lay hands on people who need more than medication. Plus, maybe my husband will let me practice drawing blood on him :)

i had a DrEaM

Long walks in the dark

through woods grown behind the park

I asked God who I'm supposed to be.

The stars smiled down on me

God answered in silent reverie.

I said a prayer and fell asleep.