New Blog!

Well, it's time. My new blog has launched and the posting on this one will end. Click here to see the greatness!



See you over there!



Cait

The New Blog!

Well, it's time! You can find my new blog here. I hoe you enjoy it as much as I do.

See you over there!

Cait

Dude is 8!

My little brother turned 8 yesterday, and though I didn't post yesterday, I did indeed want to post to wish him a happy birthday.

David, I am so glad you're my little brother... You are my favorite little man ever! I hope you had a wonderful birthday, even though I was unable to be there. I love you! See you soon!

Your Big o'l Sis,

Cait

My new love

I love St. Louis. In case you didn't know, Sarah and I roadtripped out to St.

Louis for to shoot a wedding on Saturday. Happily, we drove out a day early, so we had some great time downtown. We had such a good time driving down... as these photos should prove. Our self-portraits:This is Sarah's self-portrait that I took of her...

I, having never tried it before, tasted my first sushi. THAT was a lovely experience. I really like sushi. I even liked the ginger to cleanse the palette! After sushi, we walked back to the hotel to start finishing a long movie that we had started previously. I fell asleep about ten minutes from the end of disc two. *smiles*

Though I'll post about the wedding tomorrow on my NEW BLOG (!), I did want to say that other than the sushi and the movie I'd never seen, I also tasted Oberweis ice cream for the first time. It was amazing. Also I had a ham and Swiss lunchable. :) I really enjoyed shooting alongside Sarah yesterday... she makes everything fun! I hope and pray that I'll be close to where she is one day.

I'm off to go through wedding pics with Sarah... Tootles!

Cait

Change is coming...

Hello,
Since I am at the AMAZAZING Sarah Anne's, I have been reviewing and redesigning my look and brand. Thus I will be releasing my new blog on Monday, May 19th, 2008. If you're as excited as I am to see the new design, stay tuned! I'll keep you posted.

See you soon!

Cait

*smiles*

Chicago - Day 3

This is a day late, but I figure that I can post about the previous day without too many people getting upset.

Yesterday was tough; we started the 'program' and the first part was about finding out who I am and what that means for my business. Well, I was stopped at the first question: "Who are you?" It may sound really junvenile, but think for a second. If you had maybe one paragraph in which to tell about yourself, what would it say? How would you describe yourself? What parts of your character/personality are most important to you? So after agonizing over that for a bit, I moved on to "Your life... at the end." Kind of like an obituary, but without the depression. *smiles* While I wasn't looking forward to this poart, I actually found it envigorating. I really enjoyed trying to visualize what I wanted people to know and remember about me. It is definetly something you should try.

After our intense mental workout, we had an engagement shoot. I was so upset with myself; I let my battery die and couldn't take any photos after three or four. The light was perfect, the couple was adorable, the location deliscious. *sighs* Oh well. Another time. But you'll have to watch Sarah's blog for the session slideshow... it'll be amazing.

Well... I have to go do today's stuff; pesonvalanmotodobolicavas!

Cait

Chicago - Days 1 & 2

Well, I am currently in Glen Ellen, Illinios, interning with the great Sarah Anne Barlow. And man am I having fun!

I have had three firsts that have to do with this adventure; first off, I had never flown alone. It was a blast!! I really enjoyed only having to maintain myself and having time to run to the Starbucks and such if I wanted. and I met some very neat people: I met a girl who was flying to Hawaii for her best friend's wedding (I'm so jealous), who, unfortunately, left all of her shoes in the car. Sorry Brianne! I'm sure your flops will be very well suited to volcanic rock. Also I met a girl whose name I never caught. We were discussing the weather and turned out she was at school in Arizona double majoring in Spanish and 'crew' which she said is rowing teams. Pretty cool if you ask me! She had a red juke by Verizon, OH! and hot pink and white luggage. *smiles*

Now while I was on the plane, I was able to spend a lot of time on my devotions; mainly because Brianne was sleeping. I was reading in the Psalms and had to stop at this chapter.

"Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.

But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost me foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man... Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence....When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you. Yet I am always with you' you hold my by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful. But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds." (Ps. 73:1-5,13, 21-28)

Though the beginning was true, what struck me was how the later passages (verses 23 and following) induced in me, genuine praise. Here is what I wrote as a response:

Praise the Lord, O my soul! Though I have doubted, He has been patient and quick to forget His anger. His faithfulness is beyond my comprehension; it is all together to great for me to grasp. I will praise you, my God, for daily you provide for my needs; never have you failed! Your mighty deeds are throughout the nations; may they be known to all the peoples. I will declare your works; of your provision I will sing. For you are good. In your sovereignty I have placed my trust. Great is the Lord!

As I went on in my reading in Isaiah 12, I continued to rejoice in the goodness of God. Again and again His attributes are made know. I am so blessed that I have been able to rejoice, daily, in His goodness.

Now, I said there were three things, three firsts; I only mentioned one. The others are this; eating lunch at Panera Bread and knowing someone who owns a BMW. The last one is especially cool because as we were eating at Panera, Sarah told me the story of her BMW, and I was blessed to hear of God's goodness, once again. Praise God!

Well, I will post more later; we're not doing much today. Mainly gearing up for the rest of my time here.

Pounds of suga'

Cait

PS This is definately the way 'they' wear skinny jeans here:

I think it might catch on in NC... ;)

Senior: Alyssa A

I have a good friend who has been more than a just friend to me. Her favorite shoes include both Converse and sky-high heels, an interesting combination that she has mastered. With an unpredictable personality, you never know what will happen when you hang with her. Willing to pray when needed, yet willing to laugh at/with someone to help build humility, she brings a lot to the table. She has a heart for her Savior and is walking in His will for her life. And, I love her.

Her name is Alyssa.

Crazy

Life has been crazy. Since I posted, I have done three seniors - I have two planned for Wednesday - performed a choir concert, and am preparing for two very large and exciting events: Libby Dean's wedding - Saturday!!! - and Chicago, with Sarah Anne Barlow. I am really looking forward to both. However, God has been doing some major work in my heart as I prepare for both exciting events.

For Libby's wedding, God is teaching me to empty myself of all that I think I am, that I might be filled with His spirit. Without submitting to His call to rely on Him, I will be unable to accomplish what I must do to serve Libby and her fiance. Also, I have been learning to pray for others. I have prayed for others my entire life, but lately I have felt a need, a call to pray for certain friends of mine as they undergo transitional times in their lives with new and exciting, sometimes scary, things.

Secondly, I have had to completely trust God with my finances. I am a very anxious person when it comes to money, and I am prone to fall into temptation when money is in question, regardless of how much or little there is. God has been providing for my needs in a very tangibly way for as long as I can remember, yet I am still prone to worry. When I worry, I doubt God's sovereignty and provision, and this is a large area of sin and temptation in my life. That is why, in God's sovereignty, He had Mr. Stalker teach at youth group about anxiety. It was a slap in my face. I was blown away by Mr. Stalker's demonstravite humility and faith in God's provision. He shared a little story with me about a test of his trust in God's provision, then stepped out in faith to help me in my unbelief. I am so grateful to God for the people He has placed in my life to teach and instruct me with humility.

As I prepare for the upcoming days and weeks, I am not sure what will happen. However I am sure that God is trustworthy, that He is faithful, He knows my needs, and He cares for me. I can rest in that knowledge.

Cait

Senior: Alyssa H.

Alyssa is a very bubbly, fun-loving girl who happens to be graduating this year. Not only fun to be with, Alyssa is a woman of God. She is pursuing all God has called her to with zeal and enthusiasm. Alyssa, I am so excited to see what God has in store for you as you obediently follow His call. God bless!

Here are just a few of Alyssa's seniors; you can see the rest of the session here.