Simply Beautiful

I am constantly in awe of how beautiful the world around me is. I sometimes think Heavenly Father puts a pretty little flower along my path just to brighten my day. These tender mercies give me so much peace and happiness in a world that is often harsh and unforgiving. I'm so grateful for these little reminders of God's love. Thought I'd put a pretty flower along your path today:)

With Hope, L

She's a Cutie!

Thought I'd share a quick little photo before I run off to Young Women meetings. Miss Mauri is quite the little model. Love the windblown hair! She's such a cutie!

She keeps me laughing all the time and has such a sweet little disposition. Love you Mars!

L

Stop And Smell The Roses

I've been experimenting with creating my own photo actions and I'm loving the results! I adore the vintage feeling this photo took on! I love it! Just a pretty little reminder to take time to stop and smell the roses...Life is beautiful.

L

One Year Later...

One year ago today I captured this beautiful moment at the Provo Temple. That moment held great significance for me then and it does even more so today. At a time when I needed to know that there was hope, Heavenly Father sent me this beautiful answer and assurance of his love. There is hope! There are good things to come! Dark and ominous clouds led me to the temple that day...I thought they were beautiful and wanted to capture them on film. Those dark clouds lead to a sudden rainstorm. It was only after the darkness and rain that this beautiful sight appeared. Not only were there two rainbows but two mourning doves flew by, a symbol rich with meaning. It was an answer to my prayers and a parable for life and it's many ups and downs. God hears and answers prayers. Sometimes we must face adversity before the blessings come. I know that to be a fact.

Several years ago I wrote and recorded a song with the following phrase, "I took a step out of the darkness and into His marvelous light, I know I'm where I should be now, cause this just feels so right." I am truly grateful to appreciate those words more fully in my life at this time. The Lord has blessed me with so much beauty and happiness.

With hope,

L

Ali

I took these photos of my cousin Sherri's daughter Ali a few months ago. She is such a beautiful girl inside and out. She has a strong sense of confidence and an assurance of who she is. Ali is such a good example of what it is to be a virtuous young woman. As General Young Woman President Elaine Dalton would say, Ali has deep beauty--the kind that comes from knowing you are a daughter of God.

Pool Time

Miss Mauri is getting to be so grown up! She is such a ray of sunshine! Those big blue eyes just melt my heart. I love her to pieces. She has my heart completely. Auntie Lynley loves you Mauri Boo!

L

Lana and Brandon

It was such an honor to shoot Lana and Brandon's wedding. They are a beautiful couple and I am so blessed by their friendship. "Landon" dated the whole time Danny and I were dating, so we all got to share in each others lives in a special way. Lana and I shared lots of ups and downs together and in the end we all got to witness one another's miracle's. I just love happy endings! Actually, I just love Happy Beginnings!

L

Salt 'N Pepper

This just makes me happy! I took this shot of our wedding rings at a little cafe in St George before Lana's wedding. I'll post her photos soon! They turned out beautifully!

L

Vintage bicycle +new puppy=love!

Once again my gorgeous sister Stephanie jumped in for one of my impromptu photoshoots! She always looks amazing! Thanks Steph! I had to show off my sweet new puppy, Dolly and one of my many recent DI finds--the cutest vintage bicycle in town! Love it!

L