Beth and Ryan

Yesterday I got the chance to take pictures of Beth and Ryan. I had so much fun! I spoke about them before but I was able to get to know them better today. They are a really laid back couple (my kind of peps). One thing I really love about Ryan is that he was able to make Beth laugh when I couldn't. I think that is one of the best qualities in a man because sometimes us women can be too serous. They are both hard workers and Beth is a born entrepreneur.From the sound of it she gets it from her mother. So I hope that Beth and Ryan enjoy this season of their lives when things are fresh and new and I hope they keep it strong because from the sounds of it they will be blessing a lot of people through their marriage. So here are some picture for this lovely couple. Enjoy them because I enjoyed taking them.

I Going to do some art

So I have this idea to challenge myself. I want to go on a year long assignement to create a new work of art each week. The only problem is I don't know what my focus should be. I have a deadline of thursday to make the announcement of what I should do. So If you have any ideas slide them my way.

Peace

Monday Night Football on Friday?

Well as you know I was in Hutto/Austin/Manor on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I was there because of Manor Football and Homecoming. The Manor Mustangs went up against the Elgin panthers. We Won! (When I say we I mean Manor because I am an alumni, class of 2001.) Yep, that right we took the panthers down. It was a great game and the score was 27 to 8 (I believe). We beat Elgin before but it is always great to beat them again and again.

I enjoyed myself and also felt quite short. I was thinking to myself, “I am 27 years old and the young men are towering over me!” Then I understood how my sister felt when she is working at the elementary. (Ha Ha yeah that is a joke and not a joke at the same time. I love you Gwen if you are reading this.) I also find myself freaked out on certain occasions because I am right there on the sideline. I can see these young men coming at me at full speed with full pads on (I don’t have pads and I am just 130 pounds. I think they can bench press 130lbs let alone sweep me in to oblivion). On a number of occasions I felt my heart jump into my throat. Still I have managed not to be killed, which is good.

 So I will be going back at the end of the week to see the Manor Mustangs take on the Hutto Hippos. I smell victory but I don't want to jinx anything.

Peace

The Game

 
Well last night was very interesting. These young men of the Manor and Elgin football teams were playing with a full heart and a very lively crowd behind them. My sister, my son and I all traveled from Hutto to Elgin to see what would happen when the Freshmen and JV teams of both manor and Elgin met. Well I must say the Manor freshmen team was able to soundly defeat their opponents with a score of 20 to 35 (I believe). It was great fun and great photographs. This team looks like they will have great potential in the future.

Unfortunately, I don’t know the final score of the JV team because I left at half time (remember my pregnant sister and baby son). So the Manor JV team had a rocky start as Elgin quickly scored two points and then make a touchdown. Still the young men of the Manor team were not going to be defeated that easily. After the coach rallied their men, in the traditional coach fashion, the team went out with a new focus and was able to not only stop the advances of the Elgin team but also score twice before half time. I will let you know how the game ended when I ask my brother-in-law. Until then

Peace

Homecoming

Hello all! I am in the big town of Hutto today.(right outside of Austin TX) . I am up here because for the next two days I will be documenting a battle that has gone on for more than 100 years. This week Manor will battle their rivals, Elgin, for bragging rights for the next year. Last year Manor was able to match wits and to beat Elgin at home. Now it will be a rematch to see who will best who (or is it whom?). Today I will be traveling with my extremely pregnant sister and my son Abram to Elgin to photograph the junior varsity duke it out with their fierce appoints. Then tomorrow I will give you a peek as well as tell you who came out on top. I know you are all on the edge of you seats but contain your enthusiasm until tomorrow
Peace.

Tile

Yep, remember what I said on Monday? I was wrong I am still working on tile and my body is ready to quit. My hands are beginning to break down and my knees hurt but the kitchen is almost done. It will be glorious! I love the way it looks. As first I thought the tile wouldn't look good with the wall (which we painted earlier and now needs cleaning) but they go quite well. I can't wait to be done though. The light in the kitchen is now different and the reflection form the window won't be the same but that will be fine. I hated the linoleum tile that was there before. So even though my plan flew quickly and quite loudly through the window I am very optimistic that by the time I return from Austin on Sat. that my kitchen will be reborn into a new beauty. After that will will be on to the Carpet!

My Values

When I first started this company I don't have any clue as to what my values should be. I always lived by a certain standard or morals. Most of them come from God and my parents. So those morals or values were just inferred into my business. Then one day I was sitting in church and my pastor was speaking on values. I started to see how that could be applied to my business. I recognized the need to apply some kind of value to the way I run my business. So I prayed to God and He answered by giving me the below paragraph.

3-Design seeks to be an abnormal business in the sense that we will be more givers than takers. We are more concerned about the people we serve than the money we can get from them.  Our jobs are to be refreshing, diligent, honest, possess integrity and work hard for each and every client. We will respect our work and the product we give. 3-Design is a Christian company and it is paramount that God is glorified in every aspect of our business. If it isn’t our best then we don’t send it out. 3-Design is accountable first to God, the true owner of this business, then to our clients and employees. It is more than a job it is worship and I (Rekeisha Dunlap owner/ photographer) love it.

So I wanted to share that with all those who read this blog because just having values looks great but I have to live by them as well. I may not be in front o people all of the time and that is why it is up to me to keep my standards. I do think the public can also keep me accountable and that’s why it is in black in white. What God wants this company to be and the fact that I agreed with Him.

Peace