Story of Now

This makes me smile!

And my soul whispered quietly, " Live now! Do not wait for circumstance to begin doing what you love. Give attention to your dreams and believe in them. Be who you are and be here now."

Our first garden! We've got cucumbers, peppers, radishes, sweet peas, carrots, onions, spinach, lettuce and tomatoes....and we did have radishes but we gobbled them up already! It really is more exciting than I thought and I think Matt would agree. Seeing something grow from a seed into something edible, it's out of this world cool. It has become a topic of interest and we look forward to seeing the progress every day. Cucumbers...should be ready soon! Look at this cute little pepper...resembles an umbrella huh?! Leaves of the sweet pea plants with a red- banded leafhopper visiting. Tomatoes!! Thanks for visiting my garden! I will post updates as the Summer goes on! On another note, I have decided to simplify my life by going back to just one blog. This blog right here. So, if you are a fan of my Share Kindness Now blog , I won't be blogging over there anymore. Feels good to just be back to one! Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

Hope is stronger than worry and fear.

Dear blog, I am sorry I have neglected you, I suppose my other blog has been getting more attention lately. Well, I thought I'd drop by and leave some pictures to cheer you up. I know how you enjoy the sunlight and the wonderful colors of nature as much as me. Your good friend, Krista

O Mighty Oak, it is you I look to with adoring eyes. It is the way you stand tall through all the seasons, and face all the changes with strength and resilience. It is the way you shift and sway, yet stand firmly where you are. It is the way you reach for the sun and get closer every year. O Mighty Oak, you are my beacon of hope.

As I took a walk in my backyard tonight, I did not know what I would find. To my delight, I had a blissful encounter with the sun. Thank you sun for coming out to play and to shine upon the earth on this lovely day. Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

This family is joyful and fun and silly and sweet. We had a fun session on Thursday. Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

She is not yet 15 and already knows who she is. She is beautiful, inside and out. Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

Happy Easter! Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

This 4 year old was full of energy! She wanted to run and play and really wasn't interested in getting her picture taken. She did stay still long enough for a couple of really great pictures though. Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

I believe this to be the first of many rock words I create. Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

I feel you here, between the snowflakes and raindrops. I feel you in the sun. I see you in the moon. I feel you in the breeze. I see you in the shadows and call to you. The answer comes to my heart and I know you are here. You are here. Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

I was always Grandpa's girl. If there was a lap that I most enjoyed sitting on as a little girl, it was his. If there was someones hair that I enjoyed playing with most, it was his. If there was someone who I loved to sit by during UNO , it was him. I believe Grandpa truly lived every minute of his 92 years. He lived with integrity. He was generous with his love, his knowledge and time. He treated others with respect. He was welcoming and warm and thrived on sharing stories. His laughter could break down any barrier. His memory and attention to detail were more advanced than anyone I've ever known. The way that he loved Grandma was amazing. Their marriage of 66 years, never lost it's passion. He would greet her with big kisses in the morning, something that I was fortunate enough to witness over this past year. He was so patient and strong, even when things were difficult. Over the past year or so, his "I love you" turned into "I love you so much" follo...

Babies are a precious gift to the world. Full of wonder and innocence. This precious baby girl just turned 3 months. She was so easy to work with! Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

Through the weather I live. If someone is in need, I pray. If the sun is shining, I give thanks. Through the weather I live. The blue and red are colors from my husbands van. Shot these through my windshield. I really like how they turned out. Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

It has been almost two weeks since I have blogged. Oh where does the time go. Well, I have been busy with Grandparents, working and planning a fundraising event. I think I will only be getting busier but I do want to keep up this blog...it is important to me. I love this video. It inspires me! Here is to you and making your dreams come true! Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.

These two cute sisters came yesterday for their Winter Wonderland Portraits. It was a perfect winter day and these girls were so much fun!! Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace

Today I started a project that I am very excited about. I interviewed my Grandpa on video and I plan to continue interviewing the people in my life. Being able to have this video of my Grandpa speaking of his life and the things he believes in is very humbling for me. I am fortunate that I am starting to do this and yet I wish I would've started asking about his story much sooner. If you are interested in interviewing people in your life, check out this website http://www.storycorps.org/ Live. Love. Laugh. Embrace.