The Drink of Olympians

To be honest, I have no idea if Olympic champs actually drink this. They're shakes are probably five times as intense. But it LOOKS like something they would drink. And it's so healthy they probably wouldn't turn down the opportunity to try some.

(Pictures aren't the greatest; I just snapped them on my phone real quick.)

It's SUPER easy, SUPER yummy, and SUPER healthy:
(makes enough for two)

-2 handfuls of kale
-1 avacado
-juice of 1 lemon (I only use half, but if you like your smoothies on the more sour side - go for it!)
-1 cup of COLD water

After that, you can drink it, or you can pretty much add whatever fruit you have the hankering for. The past two mornings I have used frozen strawberries and pineapple, and a tiny bit of honey.

This smoothie is great because you get servings of vegetables, fats/oils (from the avocado), and fruit.
To balance it out and add protein you can eat some almonds, or I added a soy protein to is this morning (something like lactose-free kefir, you might say).

Either way, you'll feel great (like an Olympian;) and you'll stay energized through most of the day! So, man-up and try some;)

Have a great Wednesday!

James Wedding

These past months have been nothing but hectic. Balancing work, a boyfriend, family, church, and a social life (which is practically non-existent at this point) is way tough.

Growing up stinks. Haha.

Anyways, I obviously can't  post about everything that's happened this summer. But something super excited that happen a few weeks ago, was I had the opportunity to take pictures before a friends' wedding! Josiah's older sister, Lydia, was marrying her terrific guy, and I was thrilled to be involved with the event.

I don't have any pictures of the wedding itself, but here are a few of my favorite "behind-the-scenes" scenes that I snapped;)

On high-alert... just in case the groom happens to be around;)

Pictures at Waterside. So perfect..

Lydia...

...and her grand groom.

On the way! (Taken by Bethany)

(Quick prayer before the ceremony)

  Lydia was definitely a calm bride. I was very impressed. I'm gonna be a mess;)

  

  Thanks for being such beautiful models, ladies! And thanks again, Lyd, for letting me be a part of your big day. I felt like family:) There's no doubt you and Tim have a great future together. Can't wait to hear about all of ya'll's CRAZY adventures!

Being Little

"At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a little child and had him stand among them. And He said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." 

- Matthew 18:1-4

As I was scrambling to keep up with my busy schedule yesterday, of work, work, working, I tried to make a conscious effort of keeping Jesus as the forefront of my mind. This was the only passage of scripture I could squeeze into my morning, but it hit me. It was then that God showed me how this is a powerful lesson in humility.

For one thing: Jesus called the child, and he came. Period. Adults and kids my age tend to think that they know what's going on in their lives better than Jesus does, and they either procrastinate a response to, or ignore altogether, Jesus' gentle beckon.

Another thing: Jesus called the child to stand among them, and called it humility. Jesus was having a conversation with some of His closest friends, men who knew Him better than anyone else. Yet when the kid was told to come and stand among great men, he did not refuse.

I just think this should turn our definition of humility on its head. Jesus used this child as an example, not someone who backed down from a task or a vision because they weren't good enough, holy enough or wholly competent.

We do not have to back away from Jesus when He calls us to stand among great men.

On the contrary, when Jesus calls us to the company of the lowest of lows, we should not be so prideful as to back down from that calling either. But that is a different thought...

Hope ya'll have had a lovely week, full of celebration. Happy Day!!

P.S. This is my lovely, lovely sister, Amy. We were on the way home from piano lessons, when we saw this GINORMOUS puddle in our neighborhood. 

We couldn't resist.

I very much enjoyed her beautiful modeling. 

However, our "photo-shoot" was cut short...

                                                      when I dropped my phone in the puddle...

Silhouettes

I loved the silhouette potential the sun was exhibiting for these few minutes. I only wish I could have capitalized on the opportunity more!

Rob (a.k.a: Beach Jock) looking like a total boss.

m.c. Erin Sweeney

Throwing behind his back (m.c. Dustin)

Model Credit: the Lovely Brooke Sweeney

Hmmm, my Knight in Shining Armor? Heehee;D

m.c: Josiah

Speaking life. m.c: Josiah

m.c: Dustin

May your Friday be blessed! -C