Pastor O ‘Riley woke up Sunday morning and realizing it was an
exceptionally beautiful, sunny day, decided he just had to play golf.
After all, there was already a nip of fall in the air and how many more
gorgeous days like this would there be before the cold weather came?
So... he told the Associate Pastor that he wasn’t feeling well, and persuaded him to deliver the sermon that day.
As soon as the Associate Pastor left the room, Pastor O’Riley headed out of town to a golf course about forty miles away.
This way he knew he wouldn't run into anyone he knew from his church.
Setting up on the first tee, he was alone. After all, it was Sunday morning and everyone else was in church!
At about this time, Saint Peter leaned over to the Lord while looking
down from the heavens and exclaimed, "You're not going to let him get
away with this, are you?" The Lord sighed, and said, "No, of course
not."
Just then Pastor O’Riley hit the ball and it
shot straight towards the hole, dropping just short of it, when it began
to roll and fell right into the hole.
IT WAS A 420 YARD HOLE IN ONE!
St. Peter was astonished. He looked at the Lord and asked, "Why did you let him do that?"
The Lord smiled and replied, "Who's he going to tell?
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Aroma of "Living Things"
A few advent reflections since this cold weather has me feeling like the holidays are just around the corner.
Our sermon Sunday night was based on the book of Second Corinthians, in particular, chapter 2. We studied the aroma of Christ in this world - smells of life to those being saved, and the smells of death to those who are perishing. It made me think of hog farmers - the smell of money to the farmer, not a feeling shared always by the neighbors. Just kidding. A quote from Charlotte's Web and the Jesus Storybook Bible came to mind.
I don't know why I thought this after the sermon Sunday night, but maybe the aroma of Christ is quite similar to the smell of "living things," likely the first aromas Christ smelled the first hours of his life.
From 2 Corinthians 2
14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16 To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? 17 Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God.
From Charlotte's Web, E.B. White, Chapter 3
"The Barn was very large. It was very old. It smelled of hay and it smelled of manure. It smelled of the perspiration of tired horses and the wonderful sweet breath of patient cows. It often had a sort of peaceful smell - as though nothing bad could happen ever again in the world. It smelled of grain and of harness dressing and of axle grease and of rubber boots and of new rope. And whenever the cat was given a fish-head to eat, the barn would smell of fish. But mostly it smelled of hay, for there was always hay in the great loft up overhead. And there was always hay being pitched down to the cows and the horses and the sheep."
From the Jesus Storybook Bible, The Nativity, from Luke 2 - "He's Here"
"Mountains would have bowed down. Seas would have roared. Trees would have clapped their hands. But the earth held its breath. As silent as snow falling, he came in. And when no one was looking, in the darkness, he came...[Mary and Joseph] couldn't find anywhere except an old, tumbledown stable. So they stayed where the cows and the donkeys and the horses stayed. And there, in the stable, amongst the chickens and the donkeys and the cows, in the quiet of the night, God gave the world his wonderful gift. The baby that would change the world was born. His baby Son.
Mary and Joseph wrapped him up to keep him warm. They made a soft bed of straw and used the animals' feeding trough as his cradle. And they gazed in wonder at God's Great Gift, wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
Mary and Joseph names him Jesus, "Emmanuel" - which means "God has come to live with us."
Because, of course, he had."
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Ezra, Sonshine Preschool and Explaination
Ezra's preschool orientation was this week. He was more than excited to go to school. There were a few moments of concern, but after his orientation visit, he asked why he couldn't go every day. We too are very excited for him to learn and meet new friends. One of his teachers was actually Grandma Barb's college room mate! We took pictures of this day, and after uploading them to the blog, I noticed that this crazy corn plant happened to make it in almost every one! I felt there needed to be some explaination.
Some have assumed that I've planted these corn plants in the parsonage landscape on purpose, to make a statement about myself, something about not being able to take the country out of the girl. Although this might have been an ingenious idea, this is not what happened. Actually, I'm thinking these corn plants have been placed there by critters from our bird feeder. They happened to grow quite nicely in the landscape. Have you ever seen corn plants used in landscape? They are quite beautiful. This year I was fortunate enough to chose not to do much for floral decoration in the church landscape. The dry summer would have proved to be too much for me to keep up with them.
So I was grateful for the funny corn plants that have grown. I'm surprised they survived six little hands and twelve little four wheeler tires. Most everything has been pulled out our made into a dirt track for things with wheels.
Ezra has had a fun summer driving in dirt and playing with his brothers. He is going to love preschool too.
When I asked Ezra to stand on the front step, he instinctively grabbed the plant to pose.
He has turned out to be quite handsome.
He chose camo shorts and his new Merrel shoes we found out the cowboy store in Wyoming on vacation.
Zach copying his brother.
Elliot joining in.
Always trying to figure out the pecking order.
Everyone is happy.
Picture with dad.
Picture with mom.
Some have assumed that I've planted these corn plants in the parsonage landscape on purpose, to make a statement about myself, something about not being able to take the country out of the girl. Although this might have been an ingenious idea, this is not what happened. Actually, I'm thinking these corn plants have been placed there by critters from our bird feeder. They happened to grow quite nicely in the landscape. Have you ever seen corn plants used in landscape? They are quite beautiful. This year I was fortunate enough to chose not to do much for floral decoration in the church landscape. The dry summer would have proved to be too much for me to keep up with them.
So I was grateful for the funny corn plants that have grown. I'm surprised they survived six little hands and twelve little four wheeler tires. Most everything has been pulled out our made into a dirt track for things with wheels.
Ezra has had a fun summer driving in dirt and playing with his brothers. He is going to love preschool too.
When I asked Ezra to stand on the front step, he instinctively grabbed the plant to pose.
He has turned out to be quite handsome.
He chose camo shorts and his new Merrel shoes we found out the cowboy store in Wyoming on vacation.
Zach copying his brother.
Elliot joining in.
Always trying to figure out the pecking order.
Everyone is happy.
Picture with dad.
Picture with mom.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Checking the Corn
A few pictures of us checking our corn crop. Everything needs rain. We are thankful for the 2 tenths that we got last week. It seems to be hanging in there.
Wondering why there is one super tall corn that is over a foot taller than the rest?
Wondering why there is one super tall corn that is over a foot taller than the rest?
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Photography Entries
I thought you might like to see which images I chose to enter for the Iowa State Fair Photography Competition. The Titles are above the image. This week I received a postcard that three were accepted, and there was an "Award" sticker on the card, so I'm eager to see which won something.
I appreciate that there are so many different type of entries at the Iowa State Fair, from amateurs, children, to semi-professionals.
You can see a list of Exhibitors accepted here.
I will find out the first week of August which entries were accepted, which one didn't and which won and award.
Catching Up With Edgar - Family Farm Class
Liminal Space - HDR Class
Reading Between the Lines -Iowa Churches Black and White Class
Locomotion - Planes, Trains and Automobiles Class
Catching Up With Edgar - Family Farm Class
Liminal Space - HDR Class
Reading Between the Lines -Iowa Churches Black and White Class
Locomotion - Planes, Trains and Automobiles Class
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Planting Trees and Psalm 148
On Friday night we were able to plant 18 trees in Grandpa Ferguson's pasture under indecisive clouds. I took these pictures shortly before watering the black hills spruce trees and wrapping the aspens so the deer won't eat them. It will be interesting to see if they survive, and if we can water them enough during a possibly dry summer.
I was inspired by both the clouds, which look like waves of water, and the prairie grass and my brother BJ's corn (which apparently is dying because it needs water), which both echo and contrasted the sky. Then Saturday afternoon, while the boys were napping, I found these words from Psalm 148 which reflect the the visual inspiration with scripture.
If you click on the picture, it should enlarge so you can read the words better.
Here is the blog post with pictures of my brothers building the ponds in December 2010.
http://www.ochsnerfamily.blogspot.com/2010/12/building-pond.html
I was inspired by both the clouds, which look like waves of water, and the prairie grass and my brother BJ's corn (which apparently is dying because it needs water), which both echo and contrasted the sky. Then Saturday afternoon, while the boys were napping, I found these words from Psalm 148 which reflect the the visual inspiration with scripture.
If you click on the picture, it should enlarge so you can read the words better.
Here is the blog post with pictures of my brothers building the ponds in December 2010.
http://www.ochsnerfamily.blogspot.com/2010/12/building-pond.html
Thursday, May 24, 2012
New Photography Blog
Just a note to my blog readers (pretty sure mostly my family) that I now have a separate blog for Becky Ochsner Photography that I use to post updates related to my business. Here is the link:
http://www.beckyochsnerphotography.com/blog/
I'll see if I'm able to put a link to it on the side of this blog so that you can easily link to see sneak peaks of recent photo sessions and announcements. So much on the way!
The Best Bran Muffin Recipe
These bran muffins are really wonderful. They are simple, freeze nicely, taste wonderful, and my kids eat them well. I've made them a few times for friends who've have babies, because they are easy to grab out of the freezer, warm in the microwave, and eat when you have absolutely no time to eat anything or prepare breakfast.
The only unique thing you need on hand is buttermilk. Surprisingly, I actually buy it regularly now for quite a few things - Homemade Ranch Dressing and quite a few of my baking recipes. In high school I would have died. Buttermilk isn't something that is normal for kids to grow up with.
Its a large recipe. Can't have any, "oh I'll just try one." Nope, need to be serious about this one.
The recipe is originally from my time working at Dutch East Indies Coffee Company in Pella, IA while I was in high school. We would make a batch of batter and leave it in the fridge and use as needed to make fresh bran muffins for customers. Except we baked them in the huge muffin tin with six large muffins - like the one that you could share your bran muffin if you cut it in half. We'd serve it with a side of Apple Butter. The original recipe also has three cups of white sugar! Whoa. Two cups is adequate, unless you are wanting to sell them at a bake sale and make an impression. I use one cup brown and one cup white.
I usually bake a few normal sized ones for myself, and then bake mini muffins with sprinkles on top for the kids.
The buttermilk in the recipe allows the batter to be stored in your fridge for up a month to six weeks. That's the whole first part of your summer! So rather than baking the whole huge recipe at once, bake your self fresh muffins each morning!
DEI Bran Muffins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
1 box All Bran Cereal (15oz) (I prefer original bran - the straw looking ones. Might not need the whole box if it is bigger than 15 ounces. Just leave a cup of cereal in the box, that's what I do. I think they've changed the box size since I was in high school)
1 Cup melted butter
2 Cups hot water
1 Cup brown sugar
1 Cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 quart buttermilk
5 Cups flour
5 tsp soda
2 tsp salt
Its a big recipe, so pull out your biggest bowl. Its easy enough to mix by hand. Dump in the cereal, and pour melted butter and hot water on top. Mix to blend in the bran so it loses its straw looking shape. Add Sugar, Eggs, Buttermilk and mix. Add Flour, Soda and Salt. Mix all together and your done! Spray your muffin tins and fill them 2/3 full. Now Bake some to eat, some to freeze, some for your friend who just had a baby and put the rest in an ice cream bucket for your fridge!
Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of muffin tin you use.
A suggestion: After scooping batter into muffin tin, sprinkle sugar in the raw, granulated sugar, or festive sprinkles on top. Really helps when kids aren't so sure, but then think - oh this is a treat. Or if you are aiming for healthier, add ground flax or wheat germ.
The only unique thing you need on hand is buttermilk. Surprisingly, I actually buy it regularly now for quite a few things - Homemade Ranch Dressing and quite a few of my baking recipes. In high school I would have died. Buttermilk isn't something that is normal for kids to grow up with.
Its a large recipe. Can't have any, "oh I'll just try one." Nope, need to be serious about this one.
The recipe is originally from my time working at Dutch East Indies Coffee Company in Pella, IA while I was in high school. We would make a batch of batter and leave it in the fridge and use as needed to make fresh bran muffins for customers. Except we baked them in the huge muffin tin with six large muffins - like the one that you could share your bran muffin if you cut it in half. We'd serve it with a side of Apple Butter. The original recipe also has three cups of white sugar! Whoa. Two cups is adequate, unless you are wanting to sell them at a bake sale and make an impression. I use one cup brown and one cup white.
I usually bake a few normal sized ones for myself, and then bake mini muffins with sprinkles on top for the kids.
The buttermilk in the recipe allows the batter to be stored in your fridge for up a month to six weeks. That's the whole first part of your summer! So rather than baking the whole huge recipe at once, bake your self fresh muffins each morning!
DEI Bran Muffins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
1 box All Bran Cereal (15oz) (I prefer original bran - the straw looking ones. Might not need the whole box if it is bigger than 15 ounces. Just leave a cup of cereal in the box, that's what I do. I think they've changed the box size since I was in high school)
1 Cup melted butter
2 Cups hot water
1 Cup brown sugar
1 Cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 quart buttermilk
5 Cups flour
5 tsp soda
2 tsp salt
Its a big recipe, so pull out your biggest bowl. Its easy enough to mix by hand. Dump in the cereal, and pour melted butter and hot water on top. Mix to blend in the bran so it loses its straw looking shape. Add Sugar, Eggs, Buttermilk and mix. Add Flour, Soda and Salt. Mix all together and your done! Spray your muffin tins and fill them 2/3 full. Now Bake some to eat, some to freeze, some for your friend who just had a baby and put the rest in an ice cream bucket for your fridge!
Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of muffin tin you use.
A suggestion: After scooping batter into muffin tin, sprinkle sugar in the raw, granulated sugar, or festive sprinkles on top. Really helps when kids aren't so sure, but then think - oh this is a treat. Or if you are aiming for healthier, add ground flax or wheat germ.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Bill Hybels Video - Dutch & Money
The following video of Bill Hybels is worth watching. Bill Hybeels, the founder of Willow Creek Community Church, reflects on his upbringing in the Christian Reformed Church and how he learned about work and handling money. It is 48 minutes long, but worth a listen! Very humorous, reflective, at times a little emotional, and beautiful presentation of finances.
I want to tell you today why this Dutch system produced such careful and thoughtful money managers.
Keep in mind, that he is speaking to a very large mega-church type congregation that has no clue who the Christian Reformed Church is. Such a thoughtful presentation of the Heidelberg Catechism as well.
I haven't watched the partner video on How the Aussie's (Australia) do money, but will be soon.
{Click link below}
http://media.willowcreek.org/weekend/financial-series-2012/#content
Who do you work for? Do you have a vision for glorifying God in your daily work?
..In these little Dutch communities they worked for the glory of God, they worked hard, and these dutch folks really did believe that God was their ultimate provider and wanting to handle God's provisions with great care. And God blessed them for it! They had a budget because they wanted their money to BEHAVE. When you don't have a budget, it dissipates, disappears... The first check you write is to God. First line item in the budget.
Is tithing (10%) like breathing to you?
Returning honor to him is like breathing, you couldn't imaging doing it another way.
Our agriculture communities have experienced some of the greatest years of prosperity that they've ever seen. Have we passed the prosperity test?
I want to tell you today why this Dutch system produced such careful and thoughtful money managers.
Keep in mind, that he is speaking to a very large mega-church type congregation that has no clue who the Christian Reformed Church is. Such a thoughtful presentation of the Heidelberg Catechism as well.
I haven't watched the partner video on How the Aussie's (Australia) do money, but will be soon.
{Click link below}
http://media.willowcreek.org/weekend/financial-series-2012/#content
Who do you work for? Do you have a vision for glorifying God in your daily work?
..In these little Dutch communities they worked for the glory of God, they worked hard, and these dutch folks really did believe that God was their ultimate provider and wanting to handle God's provisions with great care. And God blessed them for it! They had a budget because they wanted their money to BEHAVE. When you don't have a budget, it dissipates, disappears... The first check you write is to God. First line item in the budget.
Is tithing (10%) like breathing to you?
Returning honor to him is like breathing, you couldn't imaging doing it another way.
Our agriculture communities have experienced some of the greatest years of prosperity that they've ever seen. Have we passed the prosperity test?
Monday, May 7, 2012
What Cheer Flea Market
The What Cheer Flea Market was a muddy mess, and I should have worn my gum boots. Even though my toes were wet, I still enjoyed browsing through the items. I didn't buy the sign above, but most definitely will make one for my house. Isn't it true?
An old stroller from the 1950s for 40.00. It would work great for the baby parade at Tulip Time, with a little grease on the wheels.
So many shutters for all those projects on pinterest.
I thought this looked unique, and dangerous.
I bought this old library card holder to use on my kitchen table to hold tea bags. Its the perfect size and is both functional and beautiful. I came home with this and a small wood chair for portrait sessions, along with a lot of creative ideas and projects for the "when I have time," list.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Super Moon
I drove towards the North Skunk River last night, hoping to find a landscape that would be nice for moon rise images, and chose a level C road south of Lynnville, IA. I expected the moon to rise straight East, and was somewhat disappointed when it was too cloudy to see its first peak over the horizon, when it is the biggest and brightest. Instead, there was a break in the sky where it appeared underneath a cloud, and much further southeast.
I have trouble with my camera in low light. I'm wondering if it is because it is a mid-level DSLR, and produces quite a bit of noise in dark areas of images (the pixel-y dark areas. I find myself wondering if I'm demanding more than it can handle. Even with nice lenses. A full frame sensor would have been clearer, I think. Jumping from a mid-level to a professional-level camera would require more cash then I'm ready to spend right now. I need to be sure I'm pushing the equipment I have as far as it will go to earn that.
Sometimes I wonder if I'm trying to do the job of a 2500 truck with a Chevy Luv.
It would be fun to put my lenses on a full frame camera to see what results I get.
I have trouble with my camera in low light. I'm wondering if it is because it is a mid-level DSLR, and produces quite a bit of noise in dark areas of images (the pixel-y dark areas. I find myself wondering if I'm demanding more than it can handle. Even with nice lenses. A full frame sensor would have been clearer, I think. Jumping from a mid-level to a professional-level camera would require more cash then I'm ready to spend right now. I need to be sure I'm pushing the equipment I have as far as it will go to earn that.
Sometimes I wonder if I'm trying to do the job of a 2500 truck with a Chevy Luv.
It would be fun to put my lenses on a full frame camera to see what results I get.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Tulip Time 2012
{Above image taken of the square in Pella during April, when the tulips were in bloom}
This time of year I start getting hungry for Tulip Time food - funnel cake, spiced beef on a stick, ribeye sandwhich, and the Asian food booth on the west side of the square in Pella. The first year back in Iowa it was fun to introduce Brian to Tulip Time food, since he claims Orange City Tulip Time isn't anything like Pella's, and it wasn't really a part of the tradition each year like it was for me. We look forward each year taking our family, enjoying the festival, and being a part of the community.
He does claim that he went on a date with someone who was the Tulip Queen in Orange City. Funny thing is, every time I ask him what his memories are of Orange City Tulip Time, that is the only thing he can come up with. It could be that it is the only thing I remember him saying too. That is probably the case.
We are looking forward to watching the Tulip Time parade tonight in Pella, IA. They usually start right before dark, so our kids will be in "crazy because its past bed time" mode. They will love the bands, lighted floats, candy being thrown, and of course ask lots and lots of questions about everything.
After walking a bit from food stand to food stand, maybe meeting old friends who are also usually in the throws of keeping track of their kids, we'll grab coffee and find a spot to sit that gives us good access to the street to grab candy, and gracious neighbors who don't mind rowdy boys. Neither of us grew up dressing up in dutch costumes, so we haven't really gotten into that tradition with our kids, though it would be very cute to get pictures of them dressed up in the future. Probably should work on that before they get too old and protest.
And just in case they go on a date with a Tulip Queen in the future.
I'll point out the "Future Queens" float to Ezra tonight and see what he says.
Like me, he's probably more worried about eating good food.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Contentment
Learn to like what doesn’t cost much.
Learn to like reading, conversation, music.
Learn to like plain food, plain service, plain cooking.
Learn to like fields, trees, woods, brooks,fishing, hiking and exploring.
Learn to like life for its own sake.
Learn to like work and enjoy the satisfaction of doing your job as well as it can be done.
Learn to like the song of birds, the companionship of dogs, and laughter and gaiety of children.
Learn to like gardening, carpentering, puttering around the house and lawn, and being creative.
Learn to like the sunrise and sunset, the sound of the rain on the roof and wind and the gentle fall of snow on a winter day.
Learn to keep your wants simple.
Refuse to be owned and anchored by things and opinions of others.
Lean above all, to make God the most important part of your life.
About a year ago I found this poem at my Aunt Julie's house, hanging by her kitchen sink. I copied it and took it home, and hung it near my kitchen sink for a few months, then on my bathroom mirror, and then I brought it to my desk to do something more with it, to give it a little more life, and maybe make it easier to remember.
{Click on to enlarge}
I could not find the original author, only that it was on the back of an obituary many years ago, though Aunt Julie's mom, who owns Camp Creation near Leighton, IA, changed some phrases in it.
I posted this poem on my blog about a year ago, and got responses from friends who really appreciated it. So I thought some might enjoy reading it again.
I've been collecting things I find on contentment over the past year, but was impacted by one line in worship last week Sunday. During the responsive reading of The Law, the congregation spoke, "We will be content through any circumstance, because of the strength of Christ with in us."
As a response to the tenth commandment, "Thou Shall Not Covet," we committed to being content. And then I thought of this poem again, and pulled it out of the folder I had filed it in.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
We're Back
I have taken a break from my blog. A nearly three month break, and I'm back. I took some extra time to invest in other areas like photography, reading, and organizing my home for a once-every-five-years type of garage sale that was successful.
Here are a few images that capture just a handful of moments during the past three months.
Unseasonable warm weather during March was a gift for our family of need-to-go-outside-all-the-time boys (and mom). We went fishing.
I purchased a new lens for Real Estate photography, and practiced on one of my favorite worship spaces in Pella. I hope to photograph worship spaces more, and create a collection of images of church architecture over the next years. The course I most enjoyed in seminary was called, Music and the Arts in Christian Worship, where we studied how space speaks our theology, and understanding of God.
Then photographed the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Sioux City, IA for my first professional Real Estate photography session. This hotel is beautiful. For more images of this hotel, see the "IOWA REAL ESTATE" section of my website at www.beckyochsnerphotography.com
Real Estate photography is especially useful when space needs to sell, for hospitality venues, selling homes, and commercial properties as well. I've always enjoyed architecture, and have done a lot of reading and research about photographing space.
We did some off-roading.
Photographed my niece, who was three months old.
Ended a lot of church programming, like coffee break, 412 youth group, and home builders, opening up a little more free family time. This is our end of the year party with homebuilders.
Took pictures of the tulips in Pella while they were nice. Zach is checking out the Molengraght.
And we survived my husband's back going out a few weeks ago. I didn't take any pictures of it. But you can imagine it wasn't fun at all. We were glad to see the wheel chair go. Though I think the boys would have enjoyed it becoming a ride on toy for the church drive way. We gave it back.
And so, just a handful of things that have been happening. I did turn 29 years old a few weeks ago. And Elliot reminded me that even though it was my birthday, HIS birthday was next!
Here are a few images that capture just a handful of moments during the past three months.
Unseasonable warm weather during March was a gift for our family of need-to-go-outside-all-the-time boys (and mom). We went fishing.
I went on a Spring Break trip to serve in DesMoines with our youth group. Brian stayed home with the kids.
I photographed a very precious girl turning one.
We picked wild daffodils with cousins on an abandoned farm in the woods.
We helped organize the seed shed with Grandpa in the warm March weather, and asked a thousand times when it would be warm enough to swim in the farm pond.
I photographed a little man who had stunning red hair under this pilot hat.
Took pictures on Easter morning on the church lawn.
I purchased a new lens for Real Estate photography, and practiced on one of my favorite worship spaces in Pella. I hope to photograph worship spaces more, and create a collection of images of church architecture over the next years. The course I most enjoyed in seminary was called, Music and the Arts in Christian Worship, where we studied how space speaks our theology, and understanding of God.
Then photographed the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Sioux City, IA for my first professional Real Estate photography session. This hotel is beautiful. For more images of this hotel, see the "IOWA REAL ESTATE" section of my website at www.beckyochsnerphotography.com
Real Estate photography is especially useful when space needs to sell, for hospitality venues, selling homes, and commercial properties as well. I've always enjoyed architecture, and have done a lot of reading and research about photographing space.
We did some off-roading.
Photographed my niece, who was three months old.
Ended a lot of church programming, like coffee break, 412 youth group, and home builders, opening up a little more free family time. This is our end of the year party with homebuilders.
Took pictures of the tulips in Pella while they were nice. Zach is checking out the Molengraght.
And we survived my husband's back going out a few weeks ago. I didn't take any pictures of it. But you can imagine it wasn't fun at all. We were glad to see the wheel chair go. Though I think the boys would have enjoyed it becoming a ride on toy for the church drive way. We gave it back.
And so, just a handful of things that have been happening. I did turn 29 years old a few weeks ago. And Elliot reminded me that even though it was my birthday, HIS birthday was next!
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