Missy Q

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Christina Brunk

A couple weeks ago, I taught a mini photography class at my house. One of the women attending brought along her daughter and she made a beautiful model. I took three shots before I remembered that I needed to step back and let the rest take their turn. Old habits die hard I guess! *wink*

Check out the cute Missy Q!

I had so much fun teaching! I definitely have a lot to learn, especially about pacing the info so I don’t overwhelm anyone, but everyone seemed to have a great time!

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Hoping to Adopt!

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Mmm…Dinner

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Christina Brunk

Growing up my mom made a version of Spanish Rice that was hearty enough that it stood on it’s own as a main dish. During a visit a few years ago after missing her cooking desperately, I watched her prepare it and jotted down the recipe. (Don’t worry, I checked with my mom and she’s totally on board with sharing with you!) I embellished the plating a bit, but the rice is the same yummy deliciousness from growing up.

Debbie’s Spanish Rice
Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
1.5 cups uncooked rice
1 can tomato sauce (15oz)
1 can diced tomatoes (15oz)
1 bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbspgarlic salt
3 cups of water

Directions:
Brown ground beef or ground turkey in a large pot. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook on high until liquid boils. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20 minutes until rice in tender.

Serving Suggestion (pictured above): Serve rice on a bed of fresh spinach with a side of refried beans. Garnish rice with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, cheese, avocado slices and crushed chili.

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Welcome Little Friend

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Christina Brunk

When I fell in love with photography, I had no idea that it would lead me to these special moments in time. Friends of mine recently welcomed their second child to the family; a little girl. I’m so glad they asked me to be the one to photograph her. Just a week old!

When I take photographs like these, I think of the day when I’ll be able to take similar ones of our baby once we are blessed through adoption. They stay small for such a short time. I want to be sure that when our moments come, I will be able to remember them forever.

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Hoping to Adopt!

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Featured on apartmenttherapy.com!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Christina Brunk

I was surprised to find this phrase in my inbox this morning.

“Thank you for sharing your lovely nursery on Apartment Therapy Family – look for it today.”

SERIOUSLY!?!?! lol

I should explain. A couple of weeks ago on a whim I decided to submit some of our nursery photos to a site I’ve been browsing for the past several years, apartmenttherapy.com. I used inspiration from their collection to create the room after all (they deserved to get credit for that) and figured that it couldn’t hurt to try.

And look, there it is!!! http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/christy-my-room-171353

I’m so humbled! I’ve never been “published” before. lol What a fun surprise!

Striking Ambur

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Christina Brunk

Ambur is my co-worker and she asked me the favor of taking some photos of her to give to her Mama on Mother’s Day. Knowing how full of personality she is, I guessed that it wouldn’t be too much of a challenge to get something great together. I was right!

We headed over to the pond across the street from our office. It was a beautiful afternoon to spend with a stunning woman (inside and out).

Breathtaking

I hope your mama is happy with these Ambur! =)

Our Nursery

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Christina Brunk

Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been taking a break from photography to focus on our adoption. During rare moments between the paperwork and while waiting for approval, I worked on our nursery.

A lot of what went into it was handmade. The quilt, teal knit blanket, crib skirt, chair pillow, white frames for the art, a dolly, bucket liner, stuffed turtle, the wall hanging above the crib. Instead of purchasing everything, working the one project at a time helped pass the weeks we were waiting.

Now we’re approved and the last thing to wait for is our baby!