Cross Camp 2008

Here are the pics from this year's Cross Camp! It was an amazing time and our last week to play a camp with Chris. It was an incredible week!

Tis the Season!

Tis the season to get hitched! I am giving a special gift to those of you who book your wedding before September 5th! I am offering your choice of an e-session or bridal session for F-R-E-E! That's a $300 value! Can you believe it!? Packages start at $2600 and custom packages are available. Let's Talk ~ jessicagarza@mac.com

more of the coolely's

Here is more of the shoot with the Cooley's. Look for their newborn shoot later in the week!

One Word Survey

The Rules: Answer the questions using only one word. Then tag three others. I tag: Brittany, Kristin, and Amy

1. Where is your cell phone? Couch
2. Your significant other? Supportive
3. Your hair? unkept
4. Your mother? Rockstar
5. Your father? mess
6. Your favorite thing? pictures
7. Your dream last night? babies
8 Your favorite drink? greentea
9. Your dream/goal? comfortable
10. The room you’re in? home
11. Your hobby? travel
12. Your fear? chaos
13. What do you want to be in 6 years? author
14. What you’re not? patient
15. Muffins? cranberry-orange
16. One of your wish list items? canon 5d
17. Where you grew up? Texas
18. The last thing you did? edit
19. What are you wearing? cargos
20. Favorite gadget? macbookpro
21. Your pets? dead
22. Your computer? lifeline
23. Your mood? satisified
24. Missing someone? Joshua
25. Your car? X
26. Something you’re not wearing? socks
27. Favorite store? anthropologie
28. Like someone? love
29. Your favorite color? red
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? wednesday

Home!

Does this look like a mess I would make? No? Well, this is the mess that's left after 6 weeks on the road and I still can't find my navy sweats. I've searched for them in two states and fear that they are lost forever. It has been the craziest 7 weeks of my life...ever. New jobs, responsibilities, new families, more stress, and more love? Seriously, Josh & I may have the craziest schedules and careers, but we are having a great time although I've needed a break in a bad way from any place other than my own bed in my own house. I am home for the next 3 months and then I will be sharing a new life with the love of my life. We are preparing and searching for the things we need and avoiding the formalities, ie., small wedding, close family, even closer friends on a beach that also happens to be a home, too.
I adore this picture of Joshua. He is picking out all of the stickers that were caught in my dress after I decided to jump through some janky grass just to grab a couple of photos. He the greatest match and has the kindest heart. I am astounded by his patience everyday. The CGB is doing well after some transition and although we miss Chris & Karen, we know that they are where they need to be. Please be in prayer for the guys as they move forward with new projects and work together for the future! I am so proud of them all. They are all extremely talented. I will promise to do my part to let you know what they are up to.
The janky grass yielded this result: I want to hang it in our living room in Monroe, Louisiana!

Burning Down the House!

I was reheating a tortilla this morning in my mom-in-law's kitchen. I was so enthralled with surfing the web and I ran back to check the toaster oven and as I rounded the corner, I saw that flames shooting out of the little appliance. Bad News! Josh ran to the kitchen, unplugged the oven and took it out of the patio. I was so embarrassed but it was also HILARIOUS! The house finally aired out. I telling this story at parties!

Jam Out!

Today I'm a dancing machine! Its totally true! It must be the creativity. I'm making huge amounts of progress on the book by the way. It is coming along well and I'm encouraged with the turn it has taken. I might might a couple of my fave lines later.

Make a playlist and dance today!

Meet the Cooley's!

The Cooley's are expecting their first child in the next 3 weeks! Here are a few images I got a hold in between traveling.

Boat Ride

Last Thursday we were able to take a leisurely ride with the fam! Here are a few of my faves!

More Chopping

These were a few cool pics from Kevin's night job!

These funny little photos were taken last week in Louisiana. Our brother in law has a really awesome job as a narcotics officer and so we were able to help him chop up some guns...well, we watched! I will post the cool pictures after these. We were just having a little laugh while he worked. Don't worry, Josh and I do not have aliases or off shore bank accounts.

engagements

we finally took our engagement pics! check 'em out! we love 'em!

Dallas Bound

Joshua and I are Dallas bound this morning! I am going home after 3 weeks of being out of town! WooHoo! We are totally stoked that my new sis a.k.a. Joshua's sis, Angelique gets to spend some time with us in Dallas. I am so glad to get back after an awesome time in LA!

The Caribbean Cruise

Well, our family vacation from 2008 is finally over and I'm still a little bummed about being back in the states. We cruised the western caribbean again this year and it was fantastic although I had a rocky start. I didn't realize how little I had been sleeping since Lita passed away or eating for that matter so I was sick...couldn't eat or be in the sun and to top it off I passed out in the buffet line on the cruise. It is funny now, but so scary when it was happening. My parents took great care of me and nursed me back to health and I even got to ride around in a wheel chair for a day or so.

We visited Jamaica --craziness! We went to 7 mile beach in Grand Cayman and it did not disappoint! It was incredibly gorgeous. And we also had the best time in Cozumel. We were able to snorkel and jet around on a boat. It was awesome! Here are a few pics that I can't load on Facebook.

Thank You

I cannot tell you about all of the support our family has received since the passing of Lita. For me to not mention people by name is just wrong. We received so many cards, calls, and emails. It is difficult to make it through them all. I just need to say thanks to a few people.

Thank you Jenny & Beth for driving in from East Texas to be with us at the memorial. I cannot express how great a support it was to have you there during that sweet time. Thank you for the calls, texts, wedding planning, flowers, everything. I have not had to endure any hardship alone for the past 15 years or so. Your kindness blesses my life. You are the best Matron of Honor the world has ever known!

Thank you to Reid & Amber for their prayers and interest in the situation. Reid, thank you for your sweet prayers on that day. You were the first to minister to my heart and I cannot repay that. Josh and I love you both so much!

Thank you to those friends and mentors who are all around the country. You still manage to be there no matter what. Thank you to the Johnstons, Corbins, Estradas, and the overwhelming love from the Impson family. Randy, the truth you wrote is forever written on my heart. The new Grammon family can't wait to do life with you and Denise!

Thank you to the Gracepoint Fam for being there specifically the Giles family. Thank you Brent for your support and truth. You are not just my pastor, but a friend.

Thank you to Daddy and Kim for taking care of me on our vacation when I was so sad. Thank you for crying with me, too. You didn't rush me or make light of the situation. You helped me heal and remember. Lita loved you both, Jenna & Jake so much and she prayed for you all the time.

Thank you to my new parents, Carrol Anne & Clyde for making the trip and staying with us during our most difficult days. You are always there and I am so blessed to be a part of this family. Thank you for your guidance and support. I love you both.

Thank you to Joshua for missing out on sleep and spending a ton of time on the phone with me. Thank you for going with me to hospital and helping cook dinner for Lito. Thank you for carrying this grief with me. During one of the last conversations with Lita, she said that I would be a good wife and that you would take care of me and you have. Thank you for your patience. You are who I need to learn from in life and you teach me everyday. I love you.

The 4th

The 4th of July is pretty much my favorite time of year besides Christmas. I didn't think Josh and I could be together this year to see fireworks, but it happened and our families were there, too. These were taken at the Kaboom Town display on Thursday night...we needed to have fun after our long day...I'll post the pictures of us shooting off fireworks in Addison...soooo illegal! Check out little Kanye West.