Refreshed

What a refreshing weekend all around! Some high school football , General Conference, my first photo shoot here in Longview, lots of laughs, and a trip to the park this evening to burn {Stone's} excess energy.

1. High School Football--We headed to a high school football game Friday night, complete with concession hot dogs, nachos and a diet coke. Stone entertained those sitting around us, as he mimicked the drum major's every move. I feel like I just graduated high school yesterday, but then I realize I actually just graduated college. Oh wait, then I realize college graduation was 4 years ago. Was 2003 really that long ago? {sigh}

2. General Conference--What an uplifting weekend. Exactly the recharge I needed. I look forward to hearing the prophet and other leaders of our church at each conference (twice a year), and this weekend was just as inspiring as I had hoped it would be. There's not a doubt in my mind that our church is led by the man of God. I don't judge those that have different beliefs than me. I have dear friends that hold different belief systems or belong to other religions, but when I hear the words these leaders speak, there is a burning inside that what they say is true, and I just yearn for those friends to hear what I hear and to know that there is a God who loves us. And he knows us individually. He wants us to be happy, and we are blessed with a prophet to help guide us down a path that leads to true happiness. The world tries to tell us that we don't need these things or beliefs that I cling to. But how is that, when it brings such peace, comfort, and clarity to my life? I guess what I'm saying, is General Conference was wonderful, and exactly what I needed. :)

3. First Longview Photoshoot--I'm ready to finally start promoting my business out here. August was our crazy traveling/moving month. September was our settling in month. October is "let's do this" month. And it started out with a senior session. Check out my photo blog here, for a preview of a beee-utiful senior.

4. Park--And below are a few shots from our evening at the park. Stone is THE energizer bunny, and so we escaped our home for the park this evening once Conference wrapped up. The weather this weekend was absolutely perfect. The air seems more dry, it's crisp, and it's cool. Hooooray for Autumn!

I hope everyone's weekend was as refreshing as mine!