Brown eyed girl

Oh my gosh........ my daughter will be turning 5 next weekend......FIVE! I can hardly believe how quickly the time has gone! I cannot get enough of this face, my beautiful Grace Lily girl! Hope you are all enjoying your weekends! Thanks for stopping by!

Delightfully, Mandi

Ranting and Raving ~ Child Perfume

There is just something about this fragrance that sets it apart, love, love, absolutely love it! Just got it a few days ago and can't get enough of it. It's called Child and is hand poured and made in limited quantities and best of all is the perfect size to pop in your purse! Now i'm lusting after the body cream....it smells that good and there is just something about it!

Delightfully, Mandi

P.S I Love You ~ Part 2

Isn't love grand! I love observing the quiet moments between people, like the way that Paul swooped Selah out of the truck and carried her to the steps, and as they signed the marriage documents they pressed their heads together. There were plenty of beautiful gestures that showed their love for one another throughout the day and it's always a pleasure to witness and be around two people so fond of one another. Paul and Selah I wish the two of you a long and lovely life together full of quiet, beautiful gestures! And to everyone else who comes by my little blog one and a while, thanks for reading!!

Delightfully, Mandi

Valentine Sweetheart ~ Prince Albert Photographer

I adore Valentines day..... Crepes with strawberries and whipped cream, red and white sock monkeys, cinnamon hearts, heart shaped grilled cheese sandwiches, going out for supper, Russian red lipstick and of course my four loves. Happy Valentines Day, hope it is filled with all things wonderful! Here are a few I shot today!

xoxoxo, Mandi

The Photographers Prayer

I love reading other photographers blogs, sometimes you come across something so beautiful it is impossible not to share. I came across this prayer on Skye Hardwicks blog and was touched.

Oh God, as I bring my subject into focus and prepare to make each portrait, nerver let me forget that I’m creating treasures for some family, a keepsake for loved ones. Make me sensitive to the qualities and virtues of others, that I may draw out into the light the beautiful radiant belongings of their hearts.

Help me to be an artist, collecting the beauty of every soul, the glow of youth, the gentleness, the laughter or tears of each life that is precious in Thy sight. Deeper than a means of livelihood, give me the perspective to see my photographer’s art as a service to others, making life richer and more memorable.

And, dear Lord, between the lights and shadows, the ups and downs and the rolling years, keep me from getting out of focus or off center, so that my life and work may be framed with dignity and colored with contentment …

AMEN Author Unknown