It was Monday night. I was waiting on one of my Vacation Bible School kids to finish up in the bathroom(more photos from that coming later this week!), and I had a new email - an email from someone I didn't know. I opened it, and the second line said, "First, my name is Lydiane. I'm from Brazil."

I just about fell over....

Lydiane and her friend Natalia both emailed me this week - my very first international fans. :) They found my website through the fabulous Melissa Jill when she photographed our wedding back in March, and have been fans ever since! In Natalia's words: "I just want to tell you, with my words, that you became a example of women, bride and wife."

It's been a rough week here, and my heart has been warmed by Natalia and Lydiane's encouraging words. Aren't they adorable? Yay for my first international fans!! :)

I'm in love with road trips.  

When I was little, mom and dad would pile all 7 of us in the car at 4am and we'd drive for 20 hours. Straight.

In comparison, 3 hours doesn't really seem like that long...

Especially when we stop for ice cream.

Here's the amazing thing:

When you road trip with friends...

The best part isn't the destination....

It's the amazing memories you just know you'll probably make along the way.

And that's why I love road trips.

Cause whether you're locked in a car for 3 hours to 20 hours...

There's always something to do.

Especially when you're driving at sunset....

with beautiful sun flare.....

And a beautiful lens...

And beautiful friends...

And a beautiful memories. :)

Happy Monday!!