Monday, January 19, 2009
Gatlinburg
Mario and I had a great time in Gatlinburg, Tennessee this weekend. It was a really relaxing weekend with some snow, shopping, a visit to the slopes, and some really good food. If you are ever in Gatlinburg you have got to eat at No Way Jose's Cantina and the Cherokee Grill!! Here are a few pics from our trip!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
when life gives you lemons.....
Wow! Life has been pretty crazy for us here lately. I feel like I am being pulled in a million different directions! Some of you may know, that when I am not being a photographer, I am a fourth grade teacher. It is a job that I really enjoy, but with it comes a great amount of stress. I've spent much of the past couple of weeks in a constant state of unsettledness and stress. One thing that I have learned though is that when times get rough, God's presence in my life grows stronger. I am constantly reminded that when I feel weak, HE is my strength; and when I don't think I can make it another day, HE gives me the power to push on. Mario and I are unbelievably blessed with amazing families and great friends. My parents are my rock and my best friends. Even though I don't live that close to my family anymore, God has brought friends into my life that have become my "local family". Friends that are right around the corner, and who would drop everything to help if we ever needed it. We are in a Life Group at our church and through that we have build some great relationships that I truly cherish, and couldn't live without!
There are times in our lives where things don't always go as we had planned. Times when work gets stressful, and the pressures of life seem to feel like a ton of bricks on your shoulders. I wouldn't say that times like these are my favorite, but I am grateful for them. I am grateful for them because that is when I am reminded I have a God who is bigger than any circumstance life can throw at me. I am reminded that only God can bring a peace that passes all understanding. I am reminded that God is strong when I am weak. I am reminded that He has a plan for me far greater than anything I could ever dream on my own. I am reminded that even though I can find a million things to complain about, God has always made sure my needs were met. I have a God who loved me enough to die for me; a God who loves me enough to forgive my every wrong. A God who loves me enough to take me through a rough, stressful time, just so He can prove to me His mighty power. A God who loves me more than I can fathom...
On a lighter note what is a photography blog without a picture.... I mean how can I complain when I get to come home to these two guys everyday! :)
Mario and I are getting away for a long weekend and going to Gatlinburg to relax and spend some quality time together without worrying about work! Check back for pictures from our trip. Our engagement/bridal/wedding season will be starting up soon and we will have lots of new photos and slideshows for you guys!
So when life gives you lemons....make lemonade.
There are times in our lives where things don't always go as we had planned. Times when work gets stressful, and the pressures of life seem to feel like a ton of bricks on your shoulders. I wouldn't say that times like these are my favorite, but I am grateful for them. I am grateful for them because that is when I am reminded I have a God who is bigger than any circumstance life can throw at me. I am reminded that only God can bring a peace that passes all understanding. I am reminded that God is strong when I am weak. I am reminded that He has a plan for me far greater than anything I could ever dream on my own. I am reminded that even though I can find a million things to complain about, God has always made sure my needs were met. I have a God who loved me enough to die for me; a God who loves me enough to forgive my every wrong. A God who loves me enough to take me through a rough, stressful time, just so He can prove to me His mighty power. A God who loves me more than I can fathom...
On a lighter note what is a photography blog without a picture.... I mean how can I complain when I get to come home to these two guys everyday! :)
Mario and I are getting away for a long weekend and going to Gatlinburg to relax and spend some quality time together without worrying about work! Check back for pictures from our trip. Our engagement/bridal/wedding season will be starting up soon and we will have lots of new photos and slideshows for you guys!
So when life gives you lemons....make lemonade.
Friday, January 2, 2009
New Website
I know we've had a few different websites over the past year, but I could never find one that I loved. Well I think I've come pretty darn close this time. Check out the new and improved site and let us know what you think!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Year in Review!
Wow! What a year 2008 was! It will be hard for 2009 to top the great year we had! Here is a little review....in pictures!
I got my first teaching job in January!
My perfect, adorable nephew, Hayden was born in March! And Mario celebrated his 23rd birthday!
We shot our first engagement session for Shellie and Kyle in April! We also took a very grown up step and Mario moved into our first real apartment!
In May we enjoyed the start of summer, had our bachelor and bachelorette parties, and enjoyed time with family and friends!
In June, Mario and I got married in Gulf Shores, and spent the next week in Hawaii!
In July we enjoyed the summertime, and shot our first ever wedding!
In August, we shot Shellie and Kyle's wedding!
The fall held a lot of photoshoots for us!
And my little man is growing!
Happy Holidays!
We are so thankful for all that God has blessed us with this past year and we are so excited about what the future holds in our personal lives, and for Kelly DeMarino Photography! Please keeping checking back to follow along on our journey! I wish you all a happy, healthy New Year and God bless!
I got my first teaching job in January!
My perfect, adorable nephew, Hayden was born in March! And Mario celebrated his 23rd birthday!
We shot our first engagement session for Shellie and Kyle in April! We also took a very grown up step and Mario moved into our first real apartment!
In May we enjoyed the start of summer, had our bachelor and bachelorette parties, and enjoyed time with family and friends!
In June, Mario and I got married in Gulf Shores, and spent the next week in Hawaii!
In July we enjoyed the summertime, and shot our first ever wedding!
In August, we shot Shellie and Kyle's wedding!
The fall held a lot of photoshoots for us!
And my little man is growing!
Happy Holidays!
We are so thankful for all that God has blessed us with this past year and we are so excited about what the future holds in our personal lives, and for Kelly DeMarino Photography! Please keeping checking back to follow along on our journey! I wish you all a happy, healthy New Year and God bless!
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