Walking

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Through the Horse

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aww, how sweet

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Laughing

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I'm Moving...AGAIN!

I've made the switch. I'm now a Monroe-blogger. It's going to be a while before the transition is complete. I've got to get my wonderful sister to help me figure the thing out so I can post pictures and make a new layout or something...the plain white is killing me. But you can still drop in for a visit. http://monroeblogs.com/rachel/ Try it. I don't plan any more moves until January, at which point my real address will change, but not my URL.

The Bride

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Mother of the Groom

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wedding weekend

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Weekend Update

Wow, what a weekend! The wedding and festival were quite a site. It was a very busy weekend with 12 hours in the car, a few hours sleeping, and many hours traipsing about the Renaissance Festival with a load of camera equipment. I haven't had a chance to look at the results of my work yet, but there are sure to be some interesting photos (to say the least).
Now I'm back to work and already exhausted. The weekend was hardly a break from work, it was way too packed to be relaxing. I officially have every weekend between now and January 15th booked. The first shower is in less than two weeks and from then on I will be running around like crazy. All the things I would like to get done will probably not get done, and all the things I must get done will be squeezed in some how.
I will have to admit it. With less than three months to go on the countdown to the wedding, I'm stressing a bit. I know, I know, everyone told me I would be. It's not so much the wedding that is getting to me, and it's nothing to do with the commitment, I'm ready for that. There is just so much stuff going on. And not feeling well isn't helping in the least. I don't know if I have an ear infection, a sinus infection, or just a really messed up face (ie. my jaw and teeth). I'm staying on as much pain reliever as possible as I wait for the good Doctor to get back from vacation. It is certainly going to come in handy living across the street from him, though he may not agree. I can't afford to be sick, but I sure hope it's an infection and not a real jaw issue. I'd much rather take some antibiotics than deal with the jaw problems like my sister has for so long. I don't handle pain very well. I hope every thing calms down soon! As I told Andrew last night, I need a good massage, pedicure and manicure, and a nice big bubble bath. And maybe my own personal slave.
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I should have pictures from the wedding to post very soon, perhaps even tomorrow. So just hang on all you people reading/looking at my blog just for the pictures (yes, you lingering few who never comment, I know you're out there).

Another oldie.

I've taken "band" pictures for a couple of different friends. Both the bands are no longer together, but I still have a few fun pictures. This is from the less creepy band. We had fun in the studio with this.


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I'm leaving for Houston in the morning so no more posts until Monday. I should be back with lots of new material though since I'm shooting a wedding at the Renaissance Festival. Even I will be in costume for the event.

Who am I?

Outgoing (E) 78.26% Withdrawn (I) 21.74% Realistic (S) 65.63% Imaginative (N) 34.38% Emotional (F) 53.13% Intellectual (T) 46.88% Organized (J) 58.54% Improvised (P) 41.46% Your type is: ESFJ You are a Supporter, possible professions include - nurse, social worker, caterer, flight attendant, bookkeeper, medical/dental assistant, exercise physiologist, elementary school teacher, minister/priest/rabbi, retail owner, officer manager, telemarketer, counselor, special education teacher, merchandise planner, credit counselor, athletic coach, insurance agent, sales representative, massage therapist, medical secretary, child care provider, bilingual education teacher, professional volunteer.

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Texarkana

When I was in high school in Texarkana I spent a lot of time babysitting for one particular family. When I was there they had 6 kids, and since I left two more have been added to the family by way of marriage. There are seven girls and only one boy. I am very close to many of these kids. I was around before two of them were even born. I have a very special bond with two of the younger ones. I just love seeing their faces light up when I pull into their driveway. The older two girls have always seen me as a friend. I like it that way. They will tell me anything, but they will also listen to me. I know I always enjoyed having older friends, and now I especially enjoy having them look up to me. The boy, Hunter, has gone through stages of being close and being distant. It's got to be rough in a house with that many girls. He's pretty tough though. You couldn't find a more typical boy. He is an avid baseball player and his goals in life are to become a professional baseball player and buy his mom whatever car she wants.
I don't get to see them very much. I don't really go to Texarkana as often as I would like. But when I do, their house is one of my first stops. It always takes a few tries to get to them because there is always a lot going on around their house. When I finally catch them at home though I never want to leave. I just love it when the girls attack me with hugs before I'm even out of the car. The little one is always a little timid at first, but she doesn't take long to warm up to me.
They have all taken to Andrew rather well. They love to be silly and giggly as most girls do. When we leave there Andrew and I both have that look on our face...that "I want kids" look.
They have gotten over crying when I leave, but it is still always hard to leave them. I never know when I will be back, but I am certain that when I return I will be greeted in the same way, with smiles and hugs and many many stories. I love those kids.


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Stolen Material

Since Rick stole from me, I'm stealing from him.

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Friends

Christin inspired me to post a picture of some of my friends. This is a few months old. This was taken at Aaron and Amy's house after my graduation. Pictured here: Back row: Jeffrey, Jonathan, Andrew, Steven, and Maddison. Front Row: Kat, Me, Vickie, and Kelsey.
This is a large representation of my friends from college. A few important people are missing, but I spent a lot of time with these people. They're great.


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You asked for it

This picture is from the first role of film I developed, and was the first picture I actually printed myself in the dark room. It will always have a special plave in my heart. Jessie, you asked for it, so here it is.
It's Sarah.

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Sunday Quote

Sunday's sermon quote:

"Money ain't Shalom"