Senior Pictures

Wait what? I didn't just get 5 years older did I? Haha no! 

Let me explain the title.

So yes, I am a photographer. I just recently (as in 32 minutes ago) purchased a canon rebel t3i off amazon.com.

Which is going to help for.....

some senior pictures I am taking!

Two of my lovely friends need their senior pictures taken in a couple years, and they want me to do them! I am so estatic. This is so exciting for me. :) I have entered my photos in several contests and have won many prizes, including money.

Anyway, I AM ALSO SEEING JESSICA (YES THE LOVELY GAL WHO WRITES HERE) ON SUNDAY. I miss her so much!

Heres me!

Signing off.

Angelique

Highlights from December

~ Christmas trees! ~

~ Sisters playing hide-and-seek ~

~ Christmas-themed cupcakes! ~

~ A miniature tree - Charlie Brown style ~

~ A heart made from flour ~

~ Me bundled up in my new scarf and beanie ~

Thanks for reading // Have a great day! :)

Awesome Photos

Photos that inspire...

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Merry Christmas! :)

Emma {Part Four}

By the time Lila and I made it home, it was pouring rain outside. So I quickly stashed the canoe and and ran up the front porch steps, Lila holding my hand. We burst into the front room and right into the arms of our anxiously waiting mother.

"Emma! Lila! Oh, thank goodness you both made it back it time. Where have you been all afternoon, Emma?"

I didn't say anything as I kicked off my shoes and settled myself on the couch next to Dad, who looked up from the book he was reading.

"It's okay, Mom. We're fine. I would have come in eventually. I was just enjoying some time by myself out in the canoe."

"Hmm," Mom said, sitting down in the chair across from me with Lila on her lap. "Well, you shouldn't have run off like that while we were explaining to you our news, especially in front of Jack."

"Joe."

"Joe, sorry," Mom winced. "I never seem to get it right."

At the mention of his name, my heart sinks. I need to make things right with him tomorrow.

"Now we know that the girls are alive and well, how would you two like some dinner? There's mac & cheese on the stove!" Dad put in, standing up.

"Yay, dinner!" Lila exclaimed, following after him.
Mom sighed and turned towards me.
"Go on, Emma. Have some dinner. We'll sort things out later."
Thank goodness, I thought as I leaped up from the couch and and into the kitchen.

Some photos of me - AGMarket

Normally, I curl my hair, and have a cute outfit on - but i took these last minute to finish up our Christmas card,

Anyway. It was requested that you wanted to see me.

What are your thoughts?

{yes, this is Angelique}

Emma {Part Three}

It was my sister Lila who eventually found me. By now, the canoe had drifted south and was making its way into marshy area, but I didn't even care if I got stuck. Instead, I wrapped my arms around my legs and sat there, silently making my point. I did not want to go back home.

I could see Lila coming towards me in the corner of my eye and she didn't look in the slightest baffled by this sudden turn of events. How could she keep a smile on her face at a time like this? Mom and Dad were taking away our summer! And I didn't even know why, as I had left before they could finish explaining. Maybe Lila would know.
"Emma-ly!" she called in her sweet sing-songy voice.
I grunted a hello.
She started skipping, the wind catching in her dress, until she was right across from me.
"Whatcha doin?" she asked, swinging her arms back and forth.
"Wallowing in my sorrows," I sighed.
I looked up at her little face and my heart almost melted. She had kicked off her shoes and was wading towards me. She held her dress over the water, and within a couple seconds had reached the canoe.
"Come on Emma-ly. It's time to go home. It's going to rain soon."
"Rain? You sure about that?"
But then I looked up at the sky and realized that she was right. Dark clouds had gathered without my knowing and the wind was picking up. So I picked up the oar and gave a few strokes. it was all the canoe needed before it reached the shore and I could climb out safely.
"Do you want to ride in the canoe while I drag it back to the house?" I asked, thinking that it would be faster that way.
"Sure!"
Lila settled herself in the canoe and I grabbed the rope. It was time to go home.

Emma {Part Two}

Joe

I marched through the woods, my feet stepping on every possible twig or leaf. I was making an absolute racket. But, at the moment, I could care less about how loud I was. I was too confused and utterly annoyed to care.

Why did Emma have to be so infuriating sometimes? And how dare she say those things about me? They weren't true.

Well, I take that back. I admit, I had been following her around all summer. But we were friends, so why shouldn't I? I liked hanging out with her. She was funny and adventurous and beautiful. She understood me and didn't care that I was lonely and introverted. I thought she felt the same way.

I guess I was wrong.

Every summer, I looked forward to Emma and her family coming up to stay at their lakeside home. For three whole months I could spend my days swimming, talking, canoeing, hiking, and having picnics with Emma. She made summer fun, and during the rest of the months of the year while I was in school - and failing it - she was all I could think about. What would I do without Emma? There would be no summer, no freedom. There would only be what Dad said I could and could not do and that involved work. Lots of work. And I couldn't let that happen. I would not be robbed of my happiness. I was going to find a way to make Emma stay.

Only I had no idea how to start.

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Have a great day! :)

Bunny Love

Today was a snow day!

The rabbits, Butterberry and "little" {Yes, the big grey one} wanted to go out on an adventure. I took hundreds of photos of these little girls, but just 4 will  be shown today!!

Enjoy.

Emma {A Short Story}

"No!" I screamed, slamming the door behind me. I took off down the path away from the house and towards the dock where my canoe was waiting. I had to get away from here. Swinging my bag over my shoulder, I climbed into the boat and started untying the rope holding it in place. But then I heard the screen door open and I quickly glanced behind me. It was Joe.

I groaned inside and made my fingers go faster. Finally, I was free. I grabbed an oar and pushed against the water. The canoe shot forward onto the lake.

"Emma! Wait!" Joe called.

Part of me wanted to keep paddling away from him and not look back, but my head turned almost automatically.

"What do you want?" I cried.

His arms were crossed and he almost looked amused.

"Where do you think you're going?" he asked.

"Anywhere but here. I'm leaving and never coming back!"

"That's ironic, being that you actually are leaving and not coming back after this summer."

"Don't remind me."

By now, I had used the oar two more times and was about to make another stroke, but then he started talking again.

"You know, the lake's not very big. There aren't really any places for you to escape to and even if you managed to disappear for a little bit, I would find you."

"Of course you would," I retorted. "But this time, I don't need you to find me. I don't need you following me around anymore, okay? I don't need you, so just leave me alone!"

I stopped when I saw the look of shock on his freckled face. I could fell the apology forming in my mind, but then his arms fell to his side and his hands clenched into fists. His eyes were ablaze with anger.

"Fine! You know what? I don't need you either! So go on! Get lost! See if I care!"

And with that, he stormed off down the shore towards the woods. My heart sunk as I watched him leave. How could I have said such a thing? Though, he shouldn't have said what he had either!

By now, I had drifted farther from land and was making my way towards the middle of the lake. But I didn't pick up the oar. I let the canoe take me where it wanted. An overwhelming feeling of defeat was swallowing me up and attempting to drown me. So I lowered me head into my hands and let the tears flow.

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Hey, guys. :) I know, it's been awhile and I kind of need to explain myself. And I will. Look for a post on my other blog, Whispers of the Wind.

I've missed you all so much!