Good by 2013 and Hello 2014

I completely missed 2013 on my blog....

It was a great year and I promise to be better next...

The Rogers did a few workout competitions and learned how to be healthier and stronger (Thank you Full Throttle Athletics). Ambient11 had another incredible year in business. I started a new job at PCA (Prestonwood Christian Academy) and I LOVE it. I also started a home based business of my own called Nerium and it has changed our lives for ever financially! We have only had two baseboards and one windowsill chewed up by Mya :) We have made amazing friendships through our Bible Study and as we keep sharing the love of Jesus I can only imagine how great the next year is going to be!!!!

Good bye 2013 and Hello 2014

::For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope:: Jeremiah 29:11

www.timeforchange.nerium.com

True Term of BFF

Rachel and I meet in 7th grade at Hendrick Middle School you could say we have been sisters ever since.... :) She has always been there for me through thick and thin. She stood by my side at my wedding and she has supported and encouraged me throughout our entire friendship. I couldn't ask for a better Best friend.

I had the honor of being her "Matron of Honor" in her wedding on September 22nd. She was a gorgeous bride and my most talented husband Braeden of Ambient 11 Photography took the pictures. So I had to share a few of my favorites....

Picture taken by Ambient11

Picture taken by Ambient11

Picture taken by Ambient11

Picture taken by Ambient11

Picture taken by Ambient11

Rachel I love you so very much and I am happy for you and Brandon! 

Shining Bright on this Wedding 

Ambient 11 Photography

Happy Friday!!! I have a special post to share with you today. I want you to meet my man Braeden Rogers. He is an incredibly talented wedding photographer of Ambient 11 Photography. He LOVES his job and all the details that it involves.  I have never met someone who loves what they do more than this guy. His work is truly what he says throughout this site: Charming+Fresh, Ambient+Flared, Compelling+Sincere, Beautiful+Simple

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Braeden Rogers pic taken by: http://wrecklesscreative.com/

You can even find him on the Knot best of weddings for 2012!!

 Keep up the awesome work Braeden!

I have finally returned...

A picture or two on our 1 Year anniversary with my love Braeden Rogers. Thank you Shaun Menary for capturing these moments.

Baby we made it a year!!! I look forward to hundreds more....

The 2nd Love of my Life:: MYA

Born 12/25/2011 Christmas and got her 2/14/2012 Valentines

Ready. Set. Go

Here we are... a new year with NEW GOALS! Braeden and I have been participating in Boot camp for the past 6 weeks. We are hoping to see great improvements come April when we go on the family vacation :) 


Attending class at least 3-5X a week and starting a new diet have I learned a lot...

MY TOP TEN LIST

1. Having a healthy Breakfast is a must. I usually grab a meal replacement because I think sleep is more important. 

2. Bread is not good for you! You can get the carbs you need through the Vitamins you take everyday. 

3. Must have Krill oil pills. Want healthy hair, nails, and heart.. YES please! 

4. Taking before and after pictures helps motivate you. 

5. Running several miles a day is not the only way you can lose weight. You should left weights and do several different work outs to target all your muscles. 

6. Grilled Chicken and vegetables are all you eat therefore Spices are your best friends. 

7. Having a friend/Husband doing it with you helps A LOT!

8. Don't use milk in your Protein shakes.. defeats the purpose 

9. If you need to eat unhealthy do it right after a workout- your body will burn it quicker.

10 The most important is of course the outfit you work out in.... okay... maybe not but it does help to look good and feel good. 

My personal favorites..... 

"If you always do what you have always done, then you will always get what you have always got." 

"You focus your mind to train your body and the changes that begin to take place impact your mind as well. Dream it, believe it, and you will achieve it."

~Shine Bright and be Healthy~

::Pumpkin Treats::

                                           Found this idea on Pinterest! They were so much fun to make. Make any kind of Cupcake Mix you like... dip large Marshmellows in colored frosting and create fun faces for your Halloween creatures!

Happy Pumpkins!

Wedding 9.10.11

I am so blessed! I truly want to thank everyone for being part of this incredible journey of engagement & wedding planning. I am so thankful for the friends and family that helped with all the details in making our special day the Best day of our lives.

I have the most amazing parents who did more than I could ever ask for. I also have amazing In-laws who also did over and beyond.

Everyone says that your wedding goes by fast.. and yes it does.. however by the pictures, the video, and the memories that were made will always be there.

If you didn't make the wedding this will sum it up for you ;)

Megan + Braeden :: This is your moment from CandleLight Films on Vimeo.

I also want to give a special thanks to our incredible Wedding photographer Shan Renee between the engagement video, Bridals, and the wedding day- she was Amazing! Here is a few she took  

Shane Renee- Captured

Shan Renee- Captured 

Shan Renee- Captured 

Thank you Taylor Lord for all your hard work as well. We are very grateful for your time and talent!

Taylor Lord

Braeden and I had a blast on the Honeymoon! Taking a Cruise to the Bahamas was AWESOME! Here is a few from my little point-in shoot camera :)

We love you All! 

9.10.11

Megan Rogers 

Why Hello Megan.. I thought I lost you...

You almost did lose me. 

Between- work, family, late nights, stuffing envelopes, picking music, flowers, you name it Wedding Planning is a full-time job if you ask me! 


Braeden and I have been so thankful for such an incredible friends & family. 


We recently had a couples shower and played a very fun game! We each held a Barbi & Army man and faced back-to-back. My beautiful sister Marianne would ask us a question- for instance "Who plans on taking care of the bills? Whoever we thought between the two of us would raise either the Barbi or Army Man. It was a GREAT shower. We had a blast! 

Who knows what the Question was... or what ill be doing! ;)

I love my family

My financial Advisor/ Supporter- Dad

My wedding Coordinator/Helper- Mom

"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end"

Ecclesiastes 3:11

Thank you Pinerest. 

Shining Bright 9.10.11

::A New Love for Etsy::

I have fallen in love... let me know what your selling as I would LOVE to take a look :)

http://www.etsy.com/


Shine Bright.

The moments that change people's lives

I had the honor of helping throw a baby Shower for Cassie Benson. A Godly beautiful woman who has poured into the lives of College girls. Her and Brock just had there first little baby boy Kandler. Working in a Preschool Ministry I have met and seen so many new Moms. It's always a joy to share these special moments with them. 

The Party Planners :)

Taken by THE Braeden Rogers 

Boy, Oh Boy!

Your life will be filled with riotous joy;
You’re in for it now; boy, oh boy!
Your new and thrilling life begins,
Full of baby boy coos and mischievous grins.

He’ll use every trick and baby ploy
To get your attention...your baby boy.
Soon he’ll crawl, explore and run;
His boyish adventures will never be done.

So don’t waste time with your newest toy,
He’ll be grown in a moment, your cute baby boy.

By Joanna Fuchs
::Shine Bright::

::laughs::

It's really the simple things in life that make me laugh... I can't stop watching this video. It's so funny.


Hope your having a fabulous Sunday! 

Shine Bright <3

::Watcha Gunna do::to smile::

this sums it up!

The rain is coming the apple pie is baking this is a great night to get in those pajama's early and watch a movie. 


You know those sweet romanic movies that always have happy endings... will here is one i suggest that has a happy ending but an a way that may not be expected.


This is MY favorite movie. I believe the music could define me in a second :) 


Go rent it. Buy it. (the music is amazing)

Who wouldn't want this::love love 

This is one of my favorite pictures; i love the lights :)

you must watch to understand 

Shine Bright:: Be happy::Go Watch it

::For the Teacher or Volunteer::

A Sweet Reminder <3

When you look out over a classroom full of squirming children do you ever hear yourself saying, “Tell me again why I am doing this?” Where you excited to volunteer for this ministry, or were you begged mercilessly until you agreed to take on a class- and now your stuck? There are many wonderful reasons to teach kids! Ask yourself, “Do I have a servant attitude?” Teaching is largely about serving. Kids require our time, attention, and patience, and are able to give little in return. If your stamina for serving is low, you will not likely fill it with a classroom of attention- seeking 2-year-olds. Without a servant's heart, the privilege of helping kids know God turns into a duty and teaching becomes a task.

In a perfect world, only gifted teachers who thrive on crayons and lesson plans and up in front of Sunday School class. In the real world, however, you may find yourself teaching because there’s a need and no one else to fill it. If that’s your story- bless you for your willingness to serve. Continue to pray for God to use you in the way he sees best and to give you a heart for teaching. Whether in teaching of help behind the scene, the opportunity to have a part in pointing children to God is a gift in itself. Use it to the best of your ability.


Be a Blessing to these kids. They need your love and support


Shine Bright

::Save The Dates::

Braeden & Megan Save The Date is here

I am so excited to share Braeden and I Save The Dates. We had such an incredible time running around the city taking picture/video and capturing the things we love most! We wanted to do something unique and different so enjoy the work of Shan Renee our amazing wedding photographer. 

Click: Megan & Braeden Save The Date

Photo Taken by Shan Renee

Photo Taken by Shan Renee

See you 9.10.11

a little behind... but never to late

Easter: A time to Celebrate what Christ has done for us on the Cross. 


It's a time were we teach little children who Jesus is. I time we share the Gospel with friends and family. I time we recognize the important of this day. I time we celebrate with fun traditions.


Here is a small taste of how my family celebrates :)

²⁵Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, ²⁶and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?

John 11:25-26 

One for One

::My Special purchases this week::

They are the most comfortable shoes EVER! They also help Children in need.... Go buy a pair of TOMS

http://www.toms.com/