Kids are fun

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Those that know me well, know that I do not want kids of my own. This typically shocks most people. I like kids, but I just don't have a desire to be a parent, like most do. My husband feels the same way as me. The kind of life that we feel called to lead involves lots of moving and travel and spontaneity. Plus, right now, being youth pastors, we feel like we already have 40 teenagers to look after. Anyway, I realize that not wanting kids sounds very selfish. And admitedly, I am very selfish, which is part of the issue. But I always preface the subject with the truth that God can always change our minds about wanting kids. And we'll leave that up to Him.

Until then, I'll just have fun playing with other people's kids. And one thing I really like to do is take pictures of kids. In fact, today my friend Amanda has asked me to photograph her daughter, Jilian. When Amanda found out that I was interested in photography, she offered her photogenic child for practice. So we plan to visit the park and get some shots of Jilian playing and having fun. This is the first shoot I have ever done on my own, for someone other than a relative. So I really hope and pray that all goes well and that I am able to get a few decent shots for them.

(The shot posted above was taken in Nashville, TN a few weeks ago at our favorite restaurant, Baja Burrito. This is Genesis, the daughter of our friends Vicki and Chris Lindsey. Ain't she sweet?)